The verdict in 10 seconds
Best Breville
Breville Precision BrewerA precise, tweakable drip brewer that shines for big pots, not singlesSuits you if
- You enjoy adjusting your brew to get the cup just right
- You usually make a full or half pot for several people
- You want coffee that stays hot without a burner plate
Best Ninja
Ninja DualBrew ProA flexible pods-and-carafe brewer with a real reliability question markSuits you if
- Your household mixes pod drinkers and pot drinkers
- You have a small counter and want one machine instead of two
- You enjoy iced coffee and latte-style drinks at home
Which brand wins?
Ninja is the stronger brand for coffee makers right now. The best single model of the two is the Ninja DualBrew Pro, which suits you if your household mixes pod drinkers and pot drinkers.
We researched 20 expert reviews, analyzed 28,909 owner ratings and comments across 20 sources for every Breville and Ninja model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
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Brand scoreboardAverage score 62 vs 76 · reliability 34 vs 54
| Breville | Ninja | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 62 | 76 |
| Experts | 78 | 83 |
| Owners | 60 | 80 |
| Reliability | 34 | 54 |
| Models scored | 2 | 2 |
| Most reliable model | Breville Precision Brewer | Ninja DualBrew Pro |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Questions people actually ask
Which is better, Breville or Ninja?
Ninja, on balance. Its models do better overall.
Based on: Average Product Review score 62 for Breville vs 76 for Ninja.Which brand is more reliable, Breville or Ninja?
Ninja. Its models are less likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Average reliability 34 vs 54.What is the best Breville coffee maker?
The Breville Precision Brewer. It suits you if you enjoy adjusting your brew to get the cup just right.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Breville models (71).What is the best Ninja coffee maker?
The Ninja DualBrew Pro. It suits you if your household mixes pod drinkers and pot drinkers.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Ninja models (76).