Coffee & Espresso

Ninja Programmable Brewer (CE251)

Name: Ninja Programmable Brewer (CE251)
Brand: Ninja

★★★★★ 4.7 (28 700 reviews)

$89.99

The Ninja CE251 packs the most flexibility into the price: multiple brew sizes, a Classic/Rich strength selector, a warming plate with adjustable temperature, and a removable water reservoir that makes refills painless.

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Best for: People who like options · Variable batch sizes

How it scores

Ease of use4/5

Performance4/5

Durability4/5

Easy to clean4/5

Value for money4/5

Pros & cons

Brew sizes
Strength control
Removable reservoir
Clean design

Bigger footprint
Lots of buttons

In depth

Day to day, the Ninja Programmable Brewer (CE251) scores 4/5 on ease of use and 4/5 on performance in our category comparison — running at 1100W, a 12 cup capacity, serving about 12. The standout is brew sizes, and the parts are hand-wash only, so factor in a couple extra minutes after each use. Durability lands at 4/5, which lines up with its 1 year warranty.

Buy the Ninja Programmable Brewer (CE251) if you fit the People who like options, Variable batch sizes profile — that's where its 4/5 value score really pays off. Skip it if bigger footprint, or if lots of buttons would bother you day to day.

Compared to the Cuisinart DCC-3200P1 PerfecTemp, the Ninja Programmable Brewer (CE251) runs about $9.96 less than it and trades some value-for-money score for it (4/5 vs 5/5). If hot, consistent brew matters more to you than brew sizes, the Cuisinart DCC-3200P1 PerfecTemp is the one to check next.

Where it sits in Coffee & Espresso

At $89.99, the Ninja Programmable Brewer (CE251) is 2nd cheapest of the 3 coffee makers we list — right at the $89.99 median for the category. Stepping down to the Braun BrewSense KF6050 saves $10; stepping up to the Cuisinart DCC-3200P1 PerfecTemp costs $9.96 more. It also carries the highest customer rating of the 3.

Product	Price	Rating	Capacity
Braun BrewSense KF6050	$79.99	4.5★	12 cup
Ninja Programmable Brewer (CE251) (this page)	$89.99	4.7★	12 cup
Cuisinart DCC-3200P1 PerfecTemp	$99.95	4.6★	14 cup

Prices are from our last catalog check and move around on Amazon; ranking is across the 3 coffee makers in the Kantan Prep catalog, not the whole market.

Full specifications

Capacity	12 cup
Serves	12
Material	Plastic / glass carafe
Wattage	1100
Voltage	120
Dimensions (in)	8.7 x 10.0 x 14.0
Weight (lbs)	7
Color	Black/Silver
Controls	digital
Presets	4
Timer	24 hr programmable
Functions	Brew, Brew sizes, Strength control, Keep warm
Included	Permanent filter
Dishwasher safe	No
BPA-free	Yes
Warranty	1 year
Noise	Low
Power	Corded electric
Footprint	Large

Common questions

How much does the Ninja Programmable Brewer (CE251) cost?

As of our last check it was priced around $89.99 on Amazon. That makes it the 2nd cheapest of the 3 coffee makers in our catalog, level with the $89.99 category median. Amazon prices change often, so confirm the current price before buying.

Who is the Ninja Programmable Brewer (CE251) best for?

Best for: People who like options, Variable batch sizes. If that profile doesn't fit, the Braun BrewSense KF6050 covers similar ground for $10 less.

Is the Ninja Programmable Brewer (CE251) worth the price?

It sits at the $89.99 median for the 3 coffee makers we list, with the highest customer rating of the group. At a 4/5 value-for-money score in our comparison, it's one of the stronger picks in its price range — the main tradeoff to weigh is bigger footprint.

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