Ninja’s CM401 coffee maker is built for the household where one person wants a classic drip and another craves a strong iced latte. It consolidates several appliances into one countertop footprint, offering six distinct brew styles. This flexibility is its core advantage.

The machine delivers on its promises with tangible results. The ‘Rich’ setting produces a noticeably bolder, more full-bodied pot than most basic drip makers. The ‘Over Ice’ function brews a concentrated, non-watery batch directly over your carafe of cubes. The integrated fold-away frother is a genuine perk, turning the ‘Specialty’ brew into a decent homemade latte in under a minute. You can program it the night before, and the 10-cup glass carafe stays warm on the hot plate.

It is, however, a physical machine. The carafe and water reservoir require manual cleaning. The fold-away frother’s whisk is small, so frothing milk for multiple drinks takes a couple of cycles. For those who want a simple, single-button machine, this is overkill. But for anyone looking to explore beyond basic coffee without buying separate equipment, the CM401 is a capable and space-efficient hub.