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!!

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 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.

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!

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.

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 (:

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

I am a firm believer in Ninja appliances, and the AutoBarista is no exception. The quality and performance of this machine second to none. The Ninja AutoBarista can make you everything from an espresso to a small pot of coffee at the push of a button. It has two separate bean hoppers so that you don't have to completely empty your machine if you want to switch beans. Some people may have regular and decaf, but I will be using regular coffee and espresso beans if the two hoppers. All you have to do is pull out the bean hopper and place in the other one to change bean types. The initial setup of the AutoBarista is a little more involved than most other coffee/espresso machines I have used. You have to test a sample of your tap water, or whatever water you are usines, for hardness. Then you select what hardness your water is on the machine. Then the machine runs a water cleaning cycle. Then it "calibrates" the bean grinder. It takes about 20 minutes to do it all. But it is worth it, trust me. My first brew was a drip coffee and it tasted fantastic. The coffee was so smooth and it prepared it with a push of a button. My next coffee was actually two iced lattes for my daughters. I filled a glass with ice, and added whole milk to the frother. When the coffee was done brewing over ice, i added the frothed milk to the drink. My daughters immediately fell in love with the machine. Every so often you have to empty the water drip tray and clean out the spent coffee grounds. You must stay on top of this or else the water will spill over and grounds bin will over flow. There is a bit of maintenance to this machine you must be OK with. Once a month you have to clean the side bin as well. There is a function that lets you brew as much as 40oz of drip coffee if you have guests. It will run several cycles to get to that volume. It can only makes about 10-12oz at a time. Overall, I have replaced my drip coffee machine with the new AutoBarista. It can create every type of coffee drink that you can imagine. It is easy to use and easy to maintain. I absolutely love it!!

My wife and I are big coffee fans. Back when Starbucks started to get un-affordable we decided to try different espresso machines. Seems like each one we tried got a little more sophisticated. They've all had their own grinder, but there the similarities end. The latest Ninja AutoBarista Pro is our first that is truly automatic, that can make hot and cold coffee drinks as well as drip coffee by the cup. Unfortunately it seems that the life cycle of many espresso machines is measured in months not years. Many have failed with gaskets that leaked. Others failed when plastic pieces broke. Still others just started dripping from within. All that we've tried had some sort of water container, the better ones with a water filter. The Ninja AutoBarista covers so many bases. First it's pretty large and heavy (heavy is usually good). It's 17 3/4" L × 10 5/8" W × 15 7/8" H and weighs 40 pounds. The water reservoir holds 80 oz. The whole bean hopper can hold 3/4 lbs of coffee beans (and it comes with 2 interchangeable hoppers, so you can change beans easily). You can also use ground coffee, but it must be added per drink. It can make 13 different beverages. Each with its own one-touch preset. And each drink can be customized (weaker/stronger, hotter/colder). It makes authentic 9-bar espresso, drip coffee, and rapid cold brews. It comes very well packed. It might be best to have 2 people unpack it. My initial impression is that it's a very well made, high quality, modern machine. My first espresso machine made two strengths of espresso and it had a frother that only made a mess. In fact very few of my machines had a decent frother. The Ninja AutoBarista Pro features a hands-Free "FrothPerfect" system that makes five distinct frothing styles. The machine’s presets are: Steamed Milk (heats the milk without making foam), Thin Froth (makes a silky microfoam), Thick Froth (makes a dense but airy foam), Cold Foam (aerates and whips cold milk (no heat)) and Manual Steam (you manually adjusting the steam wand position and pressure yourself). When you select a milk-based beverage, the Auto Barista displays suggestions for the best froth type and volume. You can easily override this by pressing the "Froth Type" button and toggling the "Milk Type" setting (Dairy vs. Plant-based) to adjust the aeration/temperature. Very sophisticated, it works extremely well; the frothing cup is quite large, but this prevents making mess, it has a clever internal stirring mechanism that creates the silky volume. It's great but it still needs cleaning with every use. But it is my first espresso machine with a superb frothing system. Speaking of cleaning, when you turn the unit on it does a self rinse (2-3ozs) and after the unit turns itself off (or you do), it does another self rinse. I've found keeping a 16oz glass next to the machine that you put under the dispenser before brewing and after helping to collect the rinse water, otherwise it ends up in the lower catch basket that probably holds 16oz; that will need more frequent emptying. Two other notable features are the Grind iQ and swappable coffee bean hoppers. As I understand it the machine has a built-in scale that measures doses by weight. When you first get the machine the grinder needs to be calibrated (Grind iQ), this takes several minutes as the various grinder levels (50) go through calibration with the scale. Ensuring a proper grind/weight combination. The machine also has two separate, lockable whole-bean hoppers so you can easily switch between different roasts or coffees without discarding the prior beans (I love the way they did this). Another "hidden" feature is that Ninja has eliminated the portafilter and knock box from the users perspective, a way cleaner operation. The machine automatically rinses itself after brews (this does consume a fair amount of extra water and delays getting started quickly). It has an integrated fan to keep internal mechanisms cool and dry, reducing the risk of mold. Many components, including the brew unit, are dishwasher-safe. I first tried the Drip Coffee setting, as I'd never had this available before on one of my machines. I compared it to an Americano. The default Americano was about 6oz, with a thin layer of crema on top. It was somewhat stronger than the drip (12oz size I made), but the drip had an excellent boldness to it. Both were great cups of coffee. Both took about a minute to prepare. To brew the Espresso it only took about 50s. It had a great crema layer, a very healthy boldness, and a great mouth feel. Superb. I then tried a cold brew, I started with a glass full of ice (as instructed), it took several minutes to complete largely due to the cold brewing process. But the taste was excellent. The machine can store drink profiles for 2 users, setting the default strength, size, temperature for each drink. You can also dispense 2 espresso shots at the same time, saving time. I'm impressed by the speed, and the quality of the drinks. All the extra rinsing probably keeps things clean but is a bit of a bother. The cleaning of the internal brewing mechanism is quite clever. I did find that if you start a drink with whole beans and run out of whole beans while grinding, you can't switch to using ground coffee (at least I could not find a way). Not a big deal but something I decided to test when trying both whole bean and ground coffee.

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.

Get ready to impress yourself and others. Brew barista quality coffee and espresso in the comfort of your home. For this machine, please purchase some high quality beans. You won’t regret it!! What I love about this are the different types of coffee I can brew. And fast! I can take orders and brew in a matter of mins. I can channel my inner barista and impress even the most sophisticated coffee drinker. I’m so happy that I can brew my relatives an espresso at the end of dinner, while pouring myself a small cup of coffee. Easy to brew and easy to clean. Which is huge. Some of these all in one type machines can brew, but clean up is a pain. Don’t get me wrong. You still have to clean and maintain your machine. I think it’s slightly. Yes, slightly easier to clean than other machines. My wife has been on a thick froth kick lately and I think I’ll eventually accomplish this. Luckily there are five different froth settings. I’m a fan of thin every once in a while. I love that I can play around with the different settings. You can brew different strengths and temp! I really like I can change the temp of what I brew. Now it won’t be a true “kids” type temp, but you can brew and drink without having to wait if you don’t want to burn your mouth. Pros: Quality 13 different drink options Up to 50 grind settings to satisfy all coffee lovers Real crema Frother Removable parts for an easy clean 80 oz water basin 5 cafe style foam tops Cons: Price Overall. I can’t tell you the last time I tried a coffee machine this impressive. It is amazing. If you love coffee. If you love having options. If you want to channel your inner barista. This is a must. Yes, it’s pricey. But what quality espresso machine isn’t? I love at any given moment I can have espresso, coffee, cappuccino, etc. The world is your oyster. You won’t be disappointed.

As someone who has used an automatic espresso machine for the last 5 years, I will say this is the best in terms of pure taste, but it is also very loud. Also, when changing beans and calibrating, it wastes a lot of beans. Clean-up is easy; the stainless steel is a magnet for spots. The frother is above par, and the milk does get hotter than most other machines, maybe a bit too hot.