CASABREWS CM5418 vs Ninja Luxe Café
The Ninja Luxe Café scores higher overall (59 to 53), but the right pick depends on what you value. They differ most on value and build and reliability.
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Which should you buy?
Pick the CASABREWS CM5418 if
you are moving up from pods, make a latte or a pair of them each morning, and want to spend as little as possible while you learn.
Pick the Ninja Luxe Café if
you are moving up from pods, want lattes and cold drinks from one machine, and would rather follow a grind suggestion than learn to weigh and time shots yourself.
Aspect by aspect
| 6.4 | Shot quality | 6.3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | Milk steaming | – | ||
| 5.7 | Ease and workflow | 5.0 | ||
| 3.0 | Build and reliability | 3.8 | ||
| 3.1 | Heat-up and speed | – | ||
| 5.0 | Cleaning and upkeep | 5.0 | ||
| 7.9 | Value | 9.4 |
Scores out of 10. Bold marks a lead of a point or more.
Where they differ most
- Value: the Ninja Luxe Café scores 9.4 to the CASABREWS CM5418's 7.9.
- Build and reliability: the Ninja Luxe Café scores 3.8 to the CASABREWS CM5418's 3.0.
- Ease and workflow: the CASABREWS CM5418 scores 5.7 to the Ninja Luxe Café's 5.0.
The details
| CASABREWS CM5418 | Ninja Luxe Café | |
|---|---|---|
| CASABREWS | Manufacturer | Ninja |
| Thermoblock Single Boiler | Boiler type | — |
| — | Built-in grinder | Yes |
| 51 mm | Portafilter size | — |
| Yes | PID temperature control | — |
| 34 fl oz / 1.0 L | Water tank | 2 litres, removable |
| 8.6 lb | Weight | 0.06 lb |
| $139.99 (list price at Casabrews) | Price | $599.99 (list price at Ninja) |
