What the Ninja CM401 handles on your counter
- Before bringing it home, check the height under your cabinets, since coffee makers sit under overheads.
- The 40-oz water reservoir lifts out for sink filling and the 50-oz carafe holds the full brew.
This is a coffee maker for someone who wants one machine to cover both a quick travel mug and a weekend carafe. You choose from four brew styles, including a concentrated Specialty Brew for drinks like lattes and macchiatos, and a setting designed to brew over ice without watering down the result.
The six sizes run from a single cup up to a full carafe, so a household with mixed morning routines can use the same brewer. The fold-away frother can turn hot or cold milk into froth, which is the feature that sets it apart from a basic drip machine. No pods are required, so you can keep using whatever grounds you already buy.
We'd consider it a strong fit if you make both solo cups and shared pots, or if you like the occasional iced or milk-based drink without a second appliance. If you only ever brew one plain cup, a simpler machine will do the same job for less.
What $139.99 means against the recent typical price
The current price is $139.99, which is $23.11 below the typical price over the last 90 days of $163.10. That works out to about 14 percent off the recent norm, so this is a reasonable moment to buy if the machine fits your routine.
| Offer detail | Recorded value |
|---|---|
| Amazon price | $139.99 |
| Customer rating | 4.6 |
| Customer reviews | 19843 |
| Typical price over 90 days | $163.10 |
| Difference | $23.11 (14 percent) |
Fitting it in and keeping it clean
The reservoir comes off and carries to the sink, which matters if you fill at the tap rather than pouring from a pitcher at the counter. Many of the removable parts, including the carafe, permanent filter, and frother whisk, are top-rack dishwasher safe. The system powers off after an hour of inactivity.
You will want to confirm the machine's footprint against your counter before ordering, and note that a permanent filter is included, so paper filters are optional rather than required. Daily upkeep is mainly rinsing the frother whisk and emptying the filter basket.
When you should skip this brewer
Skip it if counter space is tight or if you never want a milk-based or iced drink. The frother and the specialty concentrate are the reasons to pay more here, and a plain drip machine handles standard hot coffee without them.
Also pass if you prefer pods over loose grounds, since this machine is built around using your own coffee rather than capsules.
One last check before you buy is whether the carafe and travel mug sizes you use most match the six options on this model.
Product details
| Model | CM401 |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Size | 10 Cup |
