The verdict in 10 seconds
Best Fellow
Fellow AidenPour-over quality coffee from a drip machine, at a premium priceSuits you if
- You want pour-over flavor without hand-brewing
- Your household brews both single cups and full pots
- You like waking up to coffee ready on a schedule
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 17,956 owner ratings and comments across 21 sources for every Fellow 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 72 vs 76 · reliability 68 vs 54
| Fellow | Ninja | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 72 | 76 |
| Experts | 84 | 83 |
| Owners | 62 | 80 |
| Reliability | 68 | 54 |
| Models scored | 1 | 2 |
| Most reliable model | Fellow Aiden | Ninja DualBrew Pro |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Questions people actually ask
Which is better, Fellow or Ninja?
Ninja, on balance. Its models do better overall.
Based on: Average Product Review score 72 for Fellow vs 76 for Ninja.Which brand is more reliable, Fellow or Ninja?
Fellow. Its models are less likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Average reliability 68 vs 54.What is the best Fellow coffee maker?
The Fellow Aiden. It suits you if you want pour-over flavor without hand-brewing.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Fellow models (72).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).