Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System vs Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System

The verdict

Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System is the better buy on our scoring, 8.2 to Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System's 6.3. It leads on ease of use & speed.

Who each one suits

Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System

Home users wanting a dual-function espresso capsule and ground-coffee brewer with built-in frothing

Scores higher on build quality & reliability, machine value for money.

Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System

Home brewers who want hot, iced, and cold brew coffee plus tea from one machine

Scores higher on ease of use & speed.

How they score, criterion by criterion

Both are scored the same way against the rest of their category, from what their makers publish. The weight is how much each criterion moves the total. How the score works

CriterionWeightNinja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista SystemNinja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System
Ease of Use & Speed12%5.88.0
Build Quality & Reliability12%7.56.5
Machine Value for Money8%6.05.0

What each one costs

Price$164Not publicly stated

Where they differ

Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.

Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista SystemNinja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System
Brand founded1998—
Price$164—
Best forHome users wanting a dual-function espresso capsule and ground-coffee brewer with built-in frothingHome brewers who want hot, iced, and cold brew coffee plus tea from one machine
What sets it apartCombines Nespresso-compatible capsule espresso (19-bar, 3 brew styles) with ground-coffee brewing in up to 9 sizes and a 12-cup carafe, plus a built-in fold-away frother. All in one machine.Smart basket recognition automatically switches between coffee and tea brew settings, and the machine brews genuine cold brew in 10 to 15 minutes rather than the usual overnight steep.
Compared withDe'Longhi All-in-One Espresso & Coffee Maker, Chefman 8-in-1 Coffee Station, Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601Breville Precision Brewer, Cuisinart DCC-3200, Hamilton Beach 49350
Automatic milk frother✓—
Auto shut-off—60 min
Bloom / pre-infusion—✓
Body MaterialPlastic—
Bottomless Available✕—
Built in Grinder✕—
Capacity Cups—10 cups (50 oz thermal carafe)
Capsule MaterialAluminium—
Capsule SystemOriginal-style espresso capsules—
Carafe Material—Stainless steel
Carafe Type—Thermal, double-walled
Cost per capsule0.90—
Dimensions309.9D x 249.9W x 380W mm254mm D x 300mm W x 381mm H (converted from 10.01"D x 11.81"W x 15"H)
Dishwasher-safe parts—Top-rack dishwasher safe: brew-through lid, coffee and tea permanent filters, removable filter holders, water reservoir, flip-top lid, frother whisk, and scoop. The thermal carafe is not dishwasher safe.
Drink SizesEspresso 1.35 oz, Lungo 3.75 oz, Over Ice 1 oz—
Filter Type—Separate baskets for coffee and loose or bagged tea
Hot Plate—✕
Machine TypeCapsule + ground-coffee dual-function drip/espresso machine—
Milk Frother TypeManual built-in fold-away frother—
Milk SystemBuilt-in fold-away frother—
Permanent filter—✓
Plumbable✕—
Power1550 W1500 W
Pressure Gauge✕—
Programmable Timer—✓
Pump pressure19 bar—
Take-back schemeNespresso mail-back: free recycling bags, returned at a UPS drop-off point or a Nespresso boutique—
SCA certified—✓
Shot Timer✕—
Single-cup mode—✓
Steam Wand TypeBuilt-in fold-away frother—
Strength control—✓
Used Capsule Bin Capacity20—
Water reservoir—1.48 L
Water Tank1.77 L—
Weight6.9 kg—

Pros and cons

From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.

Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System
  • +It takes both capsules and ground coffee, so it covers two households in one machine
  • +A built-in fold-away frother for cappuccinos, lattes and flat whites
  • +A 1.77 litre tank at $164, and a one-year warranty
  • −A plastic body
  • −No built-in grinder, no pressure gauge and no shot timer
  • −19 bar is a pump maximum rather than extraction pressure
Full Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System review →
Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System
  • +SCA certified, with a pre-infusion cycle on some brews
  • +Five brew styles including Cold Brew and Over Ice, across six sizes from a single cup to a full carafe
  • +A double-walled thermal carafe holding heat for 2 hours with no warming plate
  • +Separate permanent filters for coffee and for loose or bagged tea, top-rack dishwasher safe
  • −No price is published for it here
  • −A one-year warranty on a machine of this complexity
  • −A 1.48 litre reservoir for a 10-cup carafe
Full Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System review →

Every specification, side by side

Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista SystemNinja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System
The maker
Brand founded1998—
Based inNeedham, USANeedham, USA
Price
Price$164—
Who it suits
Best forHome users wanting a dual-function espresso capsule and ground-coffee brewer with built-in frothingHome brewers who want hot, iced, and cold brew coffee plus tea from one machine
What sets it apartCombines Nespresso-compatible capsule espresso (19-bar, 3 brew styles) with ground-coffee brewing in up to 9 sizes and a 12-cup carafe, plus a built-in fold-away frother. All in one machine.Smart basket recognition automatically switches between coffee and tea brew settings, and the machine brews genuine cold brew in 10 to 15 minutes rather than the usual overnight steep.
Compared withDe'Longhi All-in-One Espresso & Coffee Maker, Chefman 8-in-1 Coffee Station, Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601Breville Precision Brewer, Cuisinart DCC-3200, Hamilton Beach 49350
Specifications
Automatic milk frother✓—
Auto shut-off—60 min
Bloom / pre-infusion—✓
Body MaterialPlastic—
Bottomless Available✕—
Built in Grinder✕—
Capacity Cups—10 cups (50 oz thermal carafe)
Capsule MaterialAluminium—
Capsule SystemOriginal-style espresso capsules—
Carafe Material—Stainless steel
Carafe Type—Thermal, double-walled
Colour OptionsBlackBlack
Cost per capsule0.90—
Dimensions309.9D x 249.9W x 380W mm254mm D x 300mm W x 381mm H (converted from 10.01"D x 11.81"W x 15"H)
Dishwasher-safe parts—Top-rack dishwasher safe: brew-through lid, coffee and tea permanent filters, removable filter holders, water reservoir, flip-top lid, frother whisk, and scoop. The thermal carafe is not dishwasher safe.
Drink SizesEspresso 1.35 oz, Lungo 3.75 oz, Over Ice 1 oz—
Filter Type—Separate baskets for coffee and loose or bagged tea
Hot Plate—✕
Machine TypeCapsule + ground-coffee dual-function drip/espresso machine—
Milk Frother TypeManual built-in fold-away frother—
Milk SystemBuilt-in fold-away frother—
Permanent filter—✓
Plumbable✕—
Power1550 W1500 W
Pressure Gauge✕—
Programmable Timer—✓
Pump pressure19 bar—
Take-back schemeNespresso mail-back: free recycling bags, returned at a UPS drop-off point or a Nespresso boutique—
SCA certified—✓
Ships toUSUS
Ships to NoteConfirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product.Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product.
Shot Timer✕—
Single-cup mode—✓
Steam Wand TypeBuilt-in fold-away frother—
Strength control—✓
Used Capsule Bin Capacity20—
Warranty1 year1 year
Water reservoir—1.48 L
Water Tank1.77 L—
Weight6.9 kg—

Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System vs Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System: common questions

Which is better, Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System or Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System?

Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System scores 8.2 against 6.3, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System is still ahead on build quality & reliability.

Is Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System or Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System cheaper?

Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System starts at $164, and Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System at Not publicly stated.

Who is Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System for?

Home users wanting a dual-function espresso capsule and ground-coffee brewer with built-in frothing

Who is Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System for?

Home brewers who want hot, iced, and cold brew coffee plus tea from one machine

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