12-Cup Programmable Coffee Brewer, 2 Brew Styles, Adjustable Warm Plate, 60oz Water Reservoir, Delay Brew - Black/Stainless Steel

I recently upgraded from an old coffee maker I had for years, and this one is such a great improvement. The programmable feature lets me wake up to fresh coffee, which makes mornings so much easier before work. It has a sleek design that looks great on my counter, and the removable water reservoir makes filling and cleaning simple. The adjustable warming plate keeps my coffee hot, which is a must. The coffee tastes smooth and flavorful, and I like that I can choose between Classic and Rich depending on how strong I want it. The clean feature is a great bonus and makes maintenance easy. Overall, a reliable, easy-to-use coffee maker with all the right features.

We just received this coffee maker yesterday after our high-end fancy Technivorn machine died from 6 years of daily use. We like the fact that it was highly rated and it was well under $100 and so far, we are happy with its operation, it’s designed and functionality. It was important to us that it had this capacity and the ability to set the machine in advance to make coffee the next morning, as well as to keep it warm once it’s brewed. It was also important that it had the ability to clean itself, so the clean cycle will certainly come in handy. The coffee we made today was excellent, perhaps even a little strong because we started out using the strong mode button so we may back off tomorrow just to see the difference and also adjust the dosage because we used 12 heaping scoops and it came out a little bit strong. We will update this review if necessary, but so far so good!

I have been a mission. to find the best reasonably priced coffee maker. I ordered this one and sent it back because I didn't think the coffee was hot enough. I then got the 14 cup ninja with the adjustable heating plate--as soon as I put the 14 cup on the counter, I regretted getting it--it was not nearly as well made as the 12 cup--which is an older model--I ended sending the 14 cup back and getting a Cuisinart--I have reviewed the Cuisinart and listed all of the flaws that I found on it--so I am back to the original and loving it--it is simple to use and set up--and it makes a great cup of coffee. I have found that none of them keep the coffee really hot while on the burner. If you are looking for a great sturdy simple coffee maker this is the one for you!!!

This is an excellent coffee maker. Reasons: Well made, simple to use, convenient and removable water reserve, carafe that doesn't drip, brewing light pulses to let you know it's brewing, beeps when done, simple delayed brewing, small batch mode for up to 4 cups (other coffee makers will make EXTREMELY weak coffee if you only make up to 4 cups) and most important, the automatic pre-infusion cycle wets the coffee grounds and then pauses for a little bit to allow the grounds to soak up the hot water and THEN continue the brewing process. This takes a little longer, so a 12 cup carafe takes 10-12'ish minutes, but in my opinion it's WELL worth it. I drink my coffee black, so there's no place for bad coffee to hide. Take it from me, if you start with quality coffee and use filtered/bottled/clean water, this unit makes fantastic coffee! Best ever.

. I searched for a long time for a machine Apparently, no drip is great. I looked at the most expensive, top names, went through all the reviews, and all of them were terrible. Of course some people loved them. So it’s what kept me from buying an overpriced coffee maker that I would find mediocre. I’m a coffee snob. I use French press, being my favorite, have the chimex pour over, and percolator. Now the percolator makes pretty good coffee and I have a big one. Just takes a long time. I have a Moka pot too. Which I love. I drink a lot of coffee and the others were just getting to be a pain to clean. They are actually extremely easily but some days I just want to press a button. Or wake up and coffee made so I’m not running around like a psycho getting my kid to school. So, I love my coffee. It came quick, easy to take out, set up. Cleaned the water base with soap, water, rag like it says. Then ran a cycle of water. Someone complained how long this took to make. It brews pretty fast. My single keireg takes longer and drips all over 🙃. So I make my first pot. The small one. I’m not sure if the robust button works The light didn’t seem to go on when I pressed it messing around. That will be what I use. So I made a classic small cup. It’s ok. But I’m also not used to machine. But I do use kuereg. I’d say probably the same. It’s not bad. I hate that all coffee makers are all made with plastic. Even the ones that say they don’t. There is plastic somewhere in there. Maybe less. Tomorrow I’m goin to try the stringer brew. So I will be updating the difference. If it’s so so, then I may just make a moka pot daily, and just pour that in for more volume and flavor. I think if you like pour over coffee you may like this more than me. Tastes closer to that than my French press or moka. Maybe the same as my kerug. I’ll update tomorrow Update: I went to 4 stars. I used the rich button to brew. It was nice to have it ready in the am. I must say this makes a pretty good cup of coffee. The temperature of coffee is perfect. Definitely better than kuerig. Pods are terrible. Even if I use my own coffee with reusable cup. So being a person that uses French press, moka pot, also percolator. I’ve done pour over also. French press being my favorite along moka pot. Nothing can beat making coffee that way. It will always be better. So for that reason only I take a star off. This is a good drip machine. I’m happy I didn’t waste money on an expensive machine. I read review after review. And since nothing will ever compare to making it the old school way, this machine does a great job. An espresso machine may be a good buy. But I wanted a drip machine that I can program the night before and didn’t need much cleaning after bc I drink a lot of coffee. Not that it’s difficult rinsing the others out. But I’m lazy sometimes. So I’m definitely a coffee snob. Every machine even the expensive ones have plastic parts. So I’m happy with this purchase. I’m hoping it lasts, so when issues come up I will edit. I would like to get a good 10 years if not more out of this machine. I prefer to never have to buy one ever again. But things are made to not last unfortunately. So I expect this to last at least 10. It’s not asking much. So will see

I decided to try a reasonably priced Ninja after years of using much more expensive coffee makers. I wish I would have switched a long time ago. The Ninja makes very good coffee, is extremely functional, and best of all comes with an easy to follow PRINTED manual! It has functions like a programmable stay warm button, coffee scoop that neatly tucks in on the side and uses all of the water in the removable reservoir so I don't waste any. It has the pause pour and rich brew functions like my expensive ones did and a basket so I don't have to use paper filters if I don't want to. We'll see how long it lasts but so far it's great.

I've used a Cuisinart coffee maker for over 20 years, probably longer, way back to when Braun was the brand to have. My last one was the 14 cup version and it lasted 8 1/2 years before electrical death. Rather than buying another Cuisinart, I decided to try one of these Ninjas. This then is a story of the differences and how I learned to use a new machine. First, I realize the old machine was... old. That said, the new Ninja sure makes better coffee, there's clarity, excitement and layers that the old one simply had forgotten. My father taught me pour-over in 1967, with a white ceramic Melita holder over a coffee pot. He taught me the formula "1 tablespoon per cup, plus 1 for the pot" which has never let me down. My mom sent me Starbucks beans way back when they were just a local Seattle store. (She also turned me onto Amazon.) OK on to the comparison. The Ninja involves 100% more work to get started than the Cuisinart. You have to power up the machine AND hit the Brew button. With Cuisinart you just mash in that one button and you're good. With it you only have one lid to flip to get to the filter and water tank. Ninja has separate lids, and only one flips, the other lifts off. I prefer to fill the pot from the filtered water spigot, and use the pot to fill the tank. That's actually the way to do the Cuisinart. But Ninja's tank is removable, see through, and has the cup lines, and you're supposed to take it off and fill it. But I don't want to as think the gasket at the bottom that seals the thing is a point of failure that needs to be left alone. The pot doesn't have cup markers, but I find after the first time (when I also didn't know I had to hit both power and brew) I find I can eyeball it very accurately nonetheless. It pours out faster and more smoothly than the Cuisinart ever did. And doesn't drip. The lid is over engineered as you have to twist it in place rather than just snapping it on. And yanking it from under the filter one needs to be more considerate - out horizontally first rather than just snatching it up diagonally. But I have to say the new pot feels nicer than the old. The filter bit. Interestingly the filter crease goes side to side rather than front to back. Another surprise, but this setup is much nicer and aesthetically pleasing, one can just wrap ones fingers and plunge them, inside the paper cone, into the cavity of the filter holder. The old one needed a pivot of the arm and wrist or a two handed tuck of the filter. The Cuisinart slides on the counter while the Ninja has non-slip feet and I have to lift it to put it back under the cabinet after filling it. They are about equally noisy. The Cuisinart beeps much louder. You can turn off the beep though. Neither clock holds the time in a power out. I have used the timed brew twice in the last 67 years, but both machines will do that. What else? What was 'between 8 and 9 cups' on the Cuisinart is 'around 7 cups' on the Ninja, that is, those amounts comfortably fill 4 mugs with a little bit left over. Interestingly, though the volume of water is about the same, the cups marks work well with the 1 per cup + 1 for the pot formula, and the Ninja works with 8 spoons where the Cuisinart (at the end of its life) needed between 9 and 10. Oh, I use a '2 spoon' big scoop instead of those 1 spoon things that come with machines and sometimes with cans of coffee. Much more efficient and easy to keep count. You know how hard it is to count to 4, much less 8! So, the Ninja coffee is better, though I don't know if it would be better than with a brand new Cuisinart. How long the thing will last, we'll see. Overall I'm pleased.

The Ninja 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Brewer is a solid choice for anyone looking for a reliable, customizable coffee maker for daily use. It strikes a nice balance between convenience, performance, and value. One of its standout features is the brew strength control, which lets you choose between Classic and Rich. The Rich setting produces a noticeably bolder cup without tasting bitter, which is great if you like stronger coffee without going to specialty equipment. The 12-cup glass carafe is ideal for families, offices, or anyone who drinks multiple cups throughout the morning. The programmable delay brew is easy to set up and works well, making it convenient to wake up to fresh coffee. The warming plate keeps coffee hot for hours and can be adjusted or turned off, which helps prevent that burnt taste common with cheaper machines. The removable water reservoir is another plus—it makes filling and cleaning much easier than top-fill-only designs. In terms of design, it’s sleek and modern without being bulky, and the controls are intuitive. Cleanup is straightforward, thanks to the removable filter basket and simple layout. On the downside, it doesn’t include single-serve functionality, and the glass carafe requires careful handling. It’s also a bit louder during brewing compared to basic drip machines, though not excessively so. Overall, the Ninja 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Brewer delivers consistent, flavorful coffee with useful features that justify its price. It’s a great option for anyone who wants better control over their brew without stepping into the complexity of high-end coffee systems