Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System vs Smeg DCF02 Drip Coffee Machine

The verdict

Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System is the better buy on our scoring, 8.2 to Smeg DCF02 Drip Coffee Machine's 6.3. It leads on brew quality and brewing control & programmability.

Who each one suits

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 brew quality, brewing control & programmability, build quality & durability.

Smeg DCF02 Drip Coffee Machine

Home users who want retro-styled drip coffee with basic programmability and adjustable brew strength

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 CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed SystemSmeg DCF02 Drip Coffee Machine
Brew Quality22%8.35.0
Brewing Control & Programmability16%10.08.8
Build Quality & Durability15%6.54.5
Ease of Use & Cleaning14%8.08.0
Carafe & Heat Retention13%10.03.5
Capacity & Flexibility10%8.88.8
Value for Money10%5.05.0

What each one costs

PriceNot publicly statedNot publicly stated

Where they differ

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

Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed SystemSmeg DCF02 Drip Coffee Machine
Brand founded—1948
Based inNeedham, USAGuastalla, Italy
Best forHome brewers who want hot, iced, and cold brew coffee plus tea from one machineHome users who want retro-styled drip coffee with basic programmability and adjustable brew strength
What sets it apartSmart 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.Retro-style glossy stainless steel and plastic body with polished chrome base, pairing Smeg's distinctive aesthetic with adjustable aroma intensity and autostart in a drip coffee machine.
Compared withBreville Precision Brewer, Cuisinart DCC-3200, Hamilton Beach 49350Cuisinart DCC-3200, Breville BDC450, KitchenAid KCM1209
Bloom / pre-infusion✓—
Capacity Cups10 cups (50 oz thermal carafe)10 cups
Carafe MaterialStainless steelGlass
Carafe TypeThermal, double-walledGlass carafe
Colour OptionsBlackBlack (glossy), additional colours available in other product codes
Dimensions254mm D x 300mm W x 381mm H (converted from 10.01"D x 11.81"W x 15"H)—
Dishwasher-safe partsTop-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.Permanent filter and filter holder
Filter TypeSeparate baskets for coffee and loose or bagged teaPermanent stainless steel and plastic filter included
Hot Plate✕✓
Permanent filter✓✓
Power1500 W1050 W
Programmable Timer✓✓
SCA certified✓—
Single-cup mode✓✓
Strength control✓✓
Water reservoir1.48 L1.4 L
Weight—3.2 kg

Pros and cons

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

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 →
Smeg DCF02 Drip Coffee Machine
  • +A permanent stainless and plastic filter included, dishwasher safe with its holder
  • +Two strength levels and a 1 to 4 cup function, with programmable auto start
  • +A 1.4 litre reservoir and a 60-minute keep-warm on a stainless heating plate
  • −No price is published for it here
  • −A glass carafe on a heating plate
  • −A one-year warranty, and no brew temperature or SCA certification published
Full Smeg DCF02 Drip Coffee Machine review →

Every specification, side by side

Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed SystemSmeg DCF02 Drip Coffee Machine
The maker
Brand founded—1948
Based inNeedham, USAGuastalla, Italy
Who it suits
Best forHome brewers who want hot, iced, and cold brew coffee plus tea from one machineHome users who want retro-styled drip coffee with basic programmability and adjustable brew strength
What sets it apartSmart 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.Retro-style glossy stainless steel and plastic body with polished chrome base, pairing Smeg's distinctive aesthetic with adjustable aroma intensity and autostart in a drip coffee machine.
Compared withBreville Precision Brewer, Cuisinart DCC-3200, Hamilton Beach 49350Cuisinart DCC-3200, Breville BDC450, KitchenAid KCM1209
Specifications
Auto shut-off60 min60 min
Bloom / pre-infusion✓—
Capacity Cups10 cups (50 oz thermal carafe)10 cups
Carafe MaterialStainless steelGlass
Carafe TypeThermal, double-walledGlass carafe
Colour OptionsBlackBlack (glossy), additional colours available in other product codes
Dimensions254mm D x 300mm W x 381mm H (converted from 10.01"D x 11.81"W x 15"H)—
Dishwasher-safe partsTop-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.Permanent filter and filter holder
Filter TypeSeparate baskets for coffee and loose or bagged teaPermanent stainless steel and plastic filter included
Hot Plate✕✓
Permanent filter✓✓
Power1500 W1050 W
Programmable Timer✓✓
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.
Single-cup mode✓✓
Strength control✓✓
Warranty1 year1 year
Water reservoir1.48 L1.4 L
Weight—3.2 kg

Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System vs Smeg DCF02 Drip Coffee Machine: common questions

Which is better, Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System or Smeg DCF02 Drip Coffee Machine?

Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System scores 8.2 against 6.3, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion.

Is Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System or Smeg DCF02 Drip Coffee Machine cheaper?

Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System starts at Not publicly stated, and Smeg DCF02 Drip Coffee Machine at Not publicly stated.

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

Who is Smeg DCF02 Drip Coffee Machine for?

Home users who want retro-styled drip coffee with basic programmability and adjustable brew strength

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