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Choosing between the Ninja Luxe Café Premier and Breville Barista Express? Start with the drinks you make. The Ninja covers espresso and regular coffee, while the Breville is more focused on a traditional hands-on espresso routine.
Does Everyone Want the Same Kind of Coffee?
The Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601 offers espresso, drip coffee, and cold-brew options. That’s useful if one person wants a mug of coffee and another wants a cappuccino.
The Breville Barista Express BES870XL brings a grinder and espresso brewing together. It makes more sense when espresso is the main reason you’re buying.
How Much Help Do You Want?
The Ninja gives you more guidance through preparation. The Barista Express keeps you involved in grinding, filling, and tamping the coffee.
Neither choice removes the need to refill water, handle coffee, and clean up. Think about which process you’d rather repeat before work.
What About Cappuccinos and Lattes?
The Luxe Café Premier has a dual froth system to help with milk. With the Barista Express, you use the steam wand yourself.
If learning to steam milk sounds fun, that may be part of the Breville’s appeal. If you’d rather have help with that step, take a closer look at how the Ninja prepares milk.
Do You Need a Separate Grinder?
Both machines include one. You’ll still need room for the machine, cups, milk jug, and the tools you use. Check the exact dimensions and how you reach the water tank before ordering.
Which Should You Put on Your List?
Consider the Ninja if you’ll use the wider drink choice. Consider the Barista Express if you want a dedicated espresso routine and enjoy making adjustments.
If handling a portafilter is the part you’d rather avoid, compare a fully automatic Philips LatteGo too. You can add all three to the side-by-side comparison to see how the coffee and milk steps differ.
Coffee Machines You Might Want to Look At
| Machine | How It Makes Coffee | How You Make the Milk | Built-In Grinder | Who It May Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601 | Coffee & espresso | Automatic milk frothing | Yes | Espresso and Regular Coffee Together |
| Breville Barista Express BES870XL | Hands-on espresso | Manual steam wand | Yes | Learn Espresso with One Machine |
| Philips 3300 LatteGo EP3341/50 | Fully automatic | Automatic milk frothing | Yes | Easy Coffee and Milk Drinks |
Still deciding? Have a look at our coffee maker reviews, espresso machine reviews, or cappuccino machines to see what else might suit you.