Customer Ratings & Reviews

I bought a Delonghi magnifica evo and immediately it just felt plasticy and cheap for how durable it seems like it should be for how expensive it is. This Ninja, while new and unproven over the long term, feels worlds more robust and high quality. It looks nice and has been working really well. The drip tray is slightly obnoxious to try to keep level, bringing over to the sink, but that's not unique to this machine. The grind IQ can burn through a lot of grounds up front, but once you get the settings locked in, it does exactly what I want and exactly why i got a superautomatic: a consistent drink with only like 1 button press. Tweaking the settings like grind size and strength everything were frustrating at the beginning because the machine adjusts things in the background which makes it hard to isolate variables, but if you just trust the grind iq and dial in little things from there, I've gotten to a really decent output. Beans I've been using successfully for the last 2 weeks: Lavazza Super Crema and Counter Culture Big Trouble.

If you are thinking about getting this, DO IT!! You will not be disappointed. It is easy to use and having different drink selections gives you variety each and every day. Yes it is on the pricey side, but it will pay for itself once you start making your drinks at home and not having to buy them. It can save your selections for each drink you make. If you like variety and not having to guess at making your drinks, this is the coffee, espresso, etc machine to buy!!

Amazing machine. We have owned each of them and upgraded each tile ash’s each time we were not disappointed. Yes it’s pricey but it’s way cheaper than the other known brands and does way more at this price point. Easy to use and cleans itself each time. Well worth the money for the upgrade. So far no regrets.

We have been very pleased with this product so far. It has only been a month, so I can’t speak to the longevity of the product. I have to drink, decaffeinated coffee after12pm, or else I won’t sleep. The removable hoppers give me the ability to switch between the regular coffee beans and the decaf beans without wasting coffee. I have tried several drinks, and my favorites are just a regular cappuccino and a nice latte. My husband likes being able to make an iced Americano at home. We have tried the cold brew settings, and the flat white, and everything turns out great. We have our set up next to our sink so that we can easily rinse out the milk carafe and wipe down the steam wand after each use.

This espresso machine is most definitely an investment. While the coffee making process is fully automatic, the cleaning required should be considered. There are daily, weekly and monthly cleanings that should be done to keep the machine in best condition. I love this espresso machine and the quality of coffee it makes is better than a coffee shop. If you aren’t ready to own a hamster or a cat, I wouldn’t get this espresso machine.

My husband loves it. It's easy to use and has very good pressure. It's big and uses a lot of water, but we really like it.

Amazing espresso machine I use it every morning and it makes great coffee and checks all my boxes

This is my second super automatic espresso maker. After a month, I find the machine both easy to operate and challenging at the same time. The settings for volume and intensity are subtle but consequential. After some time, I was able to finally dial-in my espresso shots to the way I had expected. It's large, noisy, and unattractive but something I look forward to every morning. It's a good cross between professional and consumer. Finally, I chose it among others because the water tank was on the side and accessible under the kitchen cabinet without twisting the whole machine and the ability to change bean hoppers.

Great and eas6, i had cafe lux pro, this is much more easy, f oest waste as much coffe. Dialing in for espresso is much better

So easy to use once you’ve got the settings right! I love that there are two profiles that can be set up and two hoppers (one for my dark roast and one for my son’s lighter roast).

If you are not too familiar with coffee machines or espresso machines, this machine wouldn’t be too good for you. If you’re familiar with fully manual espresso machines this may be perfect for you. There’s a lot of maintenance required for the machine which results in a slight learning curve. Definitely read the manual thoroughly before purchasing to see if it’s a good fit for you. If you do choose to buy the product definitely keep track of the maintenance, and don’t waste expensive coffee beans calibrating the machine. Overall good product, just more work than I initially expected!

With just the click of a button Im able to make all of the coffee drinks I usually would order at Starbucks or a local cafe! This has broadened my horizon on what I can do with my coffee and will save me so much money in the long run! Plus, it's great for entertainment!

The Ninja AutoBarista Pro does just about everything, from espresso shots and cappuccinos to lattes, cortados, iced coffee, cold foam drinks, and even regular drip coffee. It’s all automatic, as all you need to do is add water, beans, and optionally milk. I’m really impressed at what all it does considering the price. I’ve had much more expensive machines that were more complicated to use and did not produce as good of results as the Ninja. The machine is rather large but its modern design still looks attractive and elegant on my countertop. Sometimes these fully automatic machines seem a bit daunting when you take them out of the box. However, setting up the AutoBarista Pro was surprisingly straightforward. The machine includes water-hardness test strips and guides you through the auto-calibration for the grinder based on your beans. It takes a little time upfront, but once it's dialed in, the machine remembers your settings and automatically adjusts as needed. The grinder is fairly quiet compared to the standalone machine I have but it does take a while to grind as the machine will accurately measure by weight. A unique feature of this machine is that it comes with a second hopper so that you can instantly change from one to the other without having to recalibrate the grinder. Great for those who switch to decaf often. I estimate each hopper holds about 8 oz of whole beans. Don’t try to fill it to the top like I did or else the beans will get stuck. The drinks are as good as I’ve made on any other home espresso machine I’ve tried, both automatic and traditional. My favorite drink is just the simple latte, but my wife really enjoys the iced options. The frother is usually the most complicated part of the machine and where others have failed. This one works very well. There is a milk pitcher and a steam wand that fits into it. The force of the steam spins a small removable whisk at the bottom of the pitcher to create a high quality microfoam. The pitcher has markings that correspond to the drink and you can select dairy or plant-based milk. Minimal daily upkeep is another strong point. The machine automatically rinses itself when powered on and off. The machine will signal when it’s time to empty the drip tray and the used puck container, about every 4-5 drinks. If you used milk, the machine will run a purge through the wand and you’ll want to at least rinse out or wash the milk pitcher and just wipe down the wand. Additional maintenance includes washing the parts monthly. The milk container, whisk, and water reservoir are dishwasher safe. The brew unit can be completely rinsed and left to air dry (do not use soap or dishwasher) and the hoppers can be wiped clean. The machine will also indicate when you need to run a cleaning or descaling cycle and includes some cleaning tablets and descaling solution to start with. Finally, the brew unit needs to be lubricated about every two months with the included lubricant. Coffee connoisseurs or those very particular about their coffee might be disappointed with the lack of control over the process but that’s going to be the case with any automatic machine. This machine is for consistency and convenience, something I definitely appreciate. However, for each drink you can customize the temperature, strength, number of shots, and frothing type. The machine can store these settings in up to two profiles. The only other downside is that it takes up more counter space than a manual espresso machine. I would consider my kitchen countertops and cabinets to be standard, but the top of the hopper sits only about 2” below my cabinets, making it hard to add more beans to the hopper without moving the entire machine, and it is heavy. Pros: - Consistent drinks with minimal effort - Easy to clean and maintain - Automatic grinding calibration - Dual whole bean hoppers - Option for pre-ground coffee - Variety of options: espresso, drip, milk, iced, cold foam from one machine - Can dispense hot water - Auto rinse and clean cycles - Includes cleaning tablets, descale solution, cleaning brush Cons: - Less control than a traditional machine - Heavy and demands a lot of counter space Overall – The Ninja AutoBarista Pro can make a variety of drinks consistently and is easy to clean. The extra hopper makes swapping out beans easy and I think it is an excellent value and performs as well as more expensive machines. Highly recommended.

I was really excited to have a machine where I could just push a button and walk away, but that’s simply not the case. First of all, this is not an espresso machine. There’s no pressurized extractions - it’s just passing water through a compacted puck of coffee. This process can mimic espresso - if done correctly - but AutoBarista can’t accomplish it. GrindIQ is designed to calculate what grind size is needed to achieve the perfect flow rate, but it simply doesn’t work. I have never experienced such inconsistent results; you can make multiple “espressos” back to back, and none of them will be the same. If you already have a traditional espresso machine, you will not be happy with the Ninja AutoBarista Pro. I wish I could return it, but the return window closed before I found out it wasn’t user error - just a half-baked product. I gave it 2 stars because of the premium build quality.

Big fan of the simplicity in operation, the variety and the quality it can produce.

As a coffee connoisseur, I mean it when I say the Ninja AuroBarista Pro is every bit as bold as it is conveinient. This machine has become a staple in my daily routine for the past week. I believe it's found a permanent space on my counter top and easily ranks among one of my favorite kitchen appliances. Upon unboxing I greatly appreciated the care Ninja put into the welcoming process and even provided handy brochures to give you an instant leg up on your new coffee making ventures. Setup was simple and I was making delicious beverages in no time. I'm seriously impressed by the amount of variety available and it takes up less space than expected too. Speaking of design, the aesthetic is very modern and on par with most current options on the market and I love the included swappable bean hopper. This comes in handy when you want to spend less time waiting and more time indulging. On the topic of indulgence, the reason you're probably interested in this product is for the coffee. So of course everyones tastes are different, but I can say without a doubt this machine makes the best at home coffee I've ever had. Honestly, it's far better than what I expected from a home coffee machine. During my time so far, I've tried everything from an espresso to cold brew and even iced lattes. I typically go for a straight up americano but I had fun trying every style of drink available. With plentiful customizable brew settings and froth options, it was seamless, tailoring each drink to my preferences. One thing to consider is the length of time it took to make most drinks. This was a bit longer than what I'm used to. If you don't mind waiting a couple more minutes, I thought the quality was worth the wait though. The cold foam feature was a pleasant surprise and quickly became a favorite option. Even allowing for plant based milk, it always came out smooth and just right. As mentioned previously, the swappable bean hopper is another standout feature. I enjoy switching between different flavored beans without the fuss of purging anytime i'd like a flavor change. The adjustable cup tray comes in clutch, as this was a negative for my previous machine where I could only fit a standard mug. Despite using it multiple times a day, cleaning has been straight-forward. The removable brew unit, drip tray, and puck bin make maintenance quick and headache free. As expected the ability to save custom drink settings with user profiles, means the moment maintenance is complete, a quick couple of taps and my preferred drink is already brewing. In short, the Ninja AutoBarista Pro has won me over. I found the customization and quality of output a big A+. This machine is a genuine pleasure to operate at home. If you're looking for a versatile machine that can handle everything from espresso shots to specialty beverages, this one is definitely worth it.

So disappointed in this machine. I had high hopes and have wasted so much espresso trying to get it right and after two machines, still so much wrong and inconsistent. I never get the right number of shots out of it, some runs thin as water, wastes so much beans in the process. It can’t be coincidentally the same issue with two machines. Not happy with the purchase. Attached a photo of a triple shot for reference (:

Wanted to really liked the product. But I went through two machines that had the same problems. Goes through SO MANY beans. Leaks water underneath. Could not pour a triple shot (comes out as half a shot) and then one shot would come out like 2-3. It was so inconsistent.

With Espresso machines in homes having soared in popularity from 1% to 14%, Ninja just released the stunning AutoBarista Pro, a fully automatic espresso machine in glistening stainless steel. At first glance, AutoBarista is an exquisite appliance designed to compliment the finest kitchens. Dig deeper into its performance, and you will see that Ninja AutoBarista Pro creates actual 9-bar espresso, fast ice coffee & drip coffee. It automatically selects from 50 grind settings. This machine far exceeds my expectations. It produces 100% perfect cappuccino, ideal espresso, and my favorite: ice cold coffee for those steamy hot summer afternoons. I am far from being a barista. Just ask my wife! AutoBarista earns all of the credit for preparing these delicious drinks. CONCLUSION: With the soft touch of a button, you select your favorite cappuccino, latte, cold-brew or many other options. Ninja takes it from there and delivers the perfect drink, automatically. This is the easiest to clean espresso machine that we have owned. Ninja AutoBarista Pro is our absolute favorite kitchen appliance & earns my highest recommendation.

To start off, this product is decently designed and can generally make a VERY strong cup of espresso. This is Shark/Ninja's first foray into super autos and it doesn't really disappoint when it comes to concentration of the final product. You get two hoppers, a semi digital touch screen, a full frothing cup, and tons of settings and options for making your perfect drink. It's actually pretty hard to complain from an objective perspective of feature set. The water hopper also comes with its own dedicated filter which is included, so no real need to filter separately unless you're looking to avoid excess mineral build up from the start with 0 PPM 3rd party filter options in pitcher form. PROS: -Final concentration is super strong and a class leader in super automatics. I've used and still continue to use a competitors European designed model, but this one can actually compete with certain semi autos in regards of pressure and output from what I can tell. -Aggressively priced and will likely drop lower during sales. I think this is a marker disruptor and will cause more established brands to rethink their strategy. -Pucks come out nice and big on both single and double shot. Minimal breakage with off the shelf coffee. Decent crema too. -Good manual and semi auto frothing cup. Competitors go with a full out automatic design, but some people may prefer this route. - Large, but aesthetically pleasing design. Competitive size to other super autos. - Expected, but *easy* maintenance. CONS: -Grind IQ is required for calibration, but I think this is very overengineered and doesn't do a good job at gauging water to coffee ratios. For example. I've been using single shot/double shot settings, but sometimes get excessive water flow and measured output at anywhere from 70-120ML for total espresso product when using "weakest brew" and single shot for example. This extends to double shot and the exact output of final product. It's not very consistent as a super auto in my option... Ninja claims 85 ML~ on "1/1" but it's fairly random any sometimes hits 105~110 ML on a "tallest" ***single*** shot. Also will under gauge at times too, especially if grind IQ isn't calibrated. (I've messed with this multiple times over the past week to make sure I wasn't going crazy.) Other European designed models are significantly more consistent at coffee to water output and can dial in to expected measurements.. This obviously won't matter for most people, but what about those that have smaller 3oz cups and are expecting exact output? I'm very confused why they went with this internal "weighed" measurement approach. It's unique, but I would likely recommend waiting for a 2nd generation version of this model. Again.. this is Ninja's first foray into this, beyond the previous semi auto designs. I feel like it has a mind of it's own at times, especially post morning boot... just something to be aware about. - Not as "smart" for cleaning recommendation.. more of a manual approach where other designs tell you exactly when to clean internals based on timed usage intervals with a dedicated full on LCD. -Takes longer to brew than competitor European design due to weighing out and gauging output. OVERALL: It's solid, but I would prefer more consistency at the end of the day. I think the internal measurement system needs a full rework. It can be consistent when fresh booting and making 3 cups of coffee with same settings, but swapping settings and going back to previous ones seems.. off? At least this has been my experience over the past week. The default setting of 4 on "espresso" is a tad too strong for me personally. I think the machine should have defaulted at 3 and went up or down from there, but I'm nitpicking a bit. Can I recommend this on sale? Yeah. I think established super autos are the better route currently, but a 2nd gen version of this model will likely knock it out of the park.