What do reviews say about taste?

TechGearLab rated taste 6.4/10 and praised its balanced, bright cup.

What do reviews say about speed?

Six cups took about 7.8 minutes in testing, slower than most rivals.

What do reviews say about program?

It has a delay-brew timer and a preinfusion step; the tank lifts off.

What do reviews say about temperature?

TechGearLab measured about 192°F at the brew head.

Home & Kitchen · Coffee makers · 1,138 reviews · 2 sources

Ninja 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker CE251

Best for: tasty drip coffee on a budgetBudget

A lab favorite for balanced coffee at a low price, though brewing is slow and Target buyers are split.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You want good drip coffee cheaply
You like a removable water tank

Skip if

You need a fast full pot
You want a thermal carafe

How it scores

Performance6.8

Price

$90

You pay for: Budget list price

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Balanced flavorBright, smooth coffee

Easy to useClear, simple controls

Useful extrasTimer, bloom, removable tank

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Slow brewing7.8 min for six cups

Glass carafeHot plate, no thermal pot

Mixed ratings25% of Target ratings 1–2★

Reviewers disagree on

Experts praise the tasteMany buyers rate it low

Alternatives

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Sources

Target
TechGearLab
Reviewed Sep 2026

AI summary of public reviews, not a recommendation.