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Ninja DualBrew Pro
Ninja Researched

DualBrew Pro

Brews both ground coffee and K-cups, plus single cups to full carafes — the flexible household pick.

Grounds + K-cupsHouseholds with mixed tastes
7.8
BrewSift Score
Good
$130

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Should you buy it?

Buy it if

  • Grounds + K-cups
  • Households with mixed tastes
  • Grounds and K-cups in one
  • Single cup to full carafe

Skip it if

  • Not SCA-certified
  • Bulky
  • Lots of plastic & parts to wash

Not for you? Consider the Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select — or see all coffee makers .

The verdict

One machine that takes ground coffee or pods, brews single cups or a full glass carafe, and adds iced and 'specialty' concentrate modes. It isn't SCA-certified and the brew is good-not-great, but the flexibility suits homes where everyone wants something different.

BrewSift Score breakdown

Scored across the dimensions that matter for drip. The overall is a weighted average — see the formula.

Brew quality7.4
Ease of use8.2
Temperature control7.0
Capacity & carafe8.6
Cleaning7.4
Value8.4

Pros & cons

What we like

  • Grounds and K-cups in one
  • Single cup to full carafe
  • Iced & concentrate modes

Watch-outs

  • Not SCA-certified
  • Bulky
  • Lots of plastic & parts to wash

Specifications

Input
Grounds + K-cup
Sizes
Cup to 12-cup carafe
Modes
Classic, Rich, Iced, Specialty

Complete your setup

The gear that pairs with the DualBrew Pro to make a complete, working setup.

Add a grinder
Baratza Encore ESP
Baratza

Encore ESP

Grind consistency does more for the cup than almost any other purchase — a burr grinder is what makes good gear actually taste good.

$200Buy
Keep beans fresh
Fellow Atmos Vacuum Canister
Fellow

Atmos Vacuum Canister

An airtight, opaque canister protects the beans you just bought from going flat within days.

$40Buy
Take it with you
Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug 16oz
Zojirushi

Stainless Steel Mug 16oz

A vacuum-insulated mug keeps your coffee hot for hours and doesn't leak in a bag.

$37Buy

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SCA-certified brewing and a thermal carafe for $100 less than a Moccamaster.

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8.4
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Precision Brewer

The most adjustable certified drip maker — six modes plus full custom temperature and bloom.

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