Ninja DualBrew Pro Review - Is It Any Good? Plus, How it Works!

Watch my review of the new Ninja DualBrew Pro specialty coffee system.
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See it unboxed, assembled, and tried for the first time. I review the coffee machine over a few days and show how it brews pots of coffee, over ice coffee, k-cups, specialty brews, frother, and hot water!

[@kevinranders]

Have had this machine for about 6 months (with the stainless carafe). I just bought the new Keurig K-Cafe Smart but returned it and went back to this one. The coffee it makes is just MUCH better than the keurig.

[@DDES5150]

Very detailed, you spoke clearly and were not in a hurry to demonstrate the unit. You also included how to move the water tank from the side to the back which most of the YT videos here missed. Awesome job ❤️♥️❤️👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@paulastiles5912]

WW bought a sliding tray to go under the coffee maker so we can easily slide it under the cabinet when we aren’t using it. We bought this coffee maker last week with the stainless steel carafe and are delighted with the purchase so far!

[@SteveLum]

Thought your video was very fair and I love how you had all the necessary detail of each feature without being too detailed. You didn’t get too far into the quality of the brew however that’s not the purpose of this review. One addition you could have added was to explain up front that the ninja line is designed for people who want a lot of features and versatility and a better than average brew quality but it’s not for true coffee connoisseurs and that if you’re a coffee snob you need to look at high end expensive models or simple and relatively inexpensive manual coffee presses. This coffeemaker is more like a “do everything” coffee tool for the somewhat discriminating average Jane or Joe. As a long time owner of a few Ninja coffee makers that I wore completely out over roughly 20 years I thought your feature review of the Ninja Pro was spot on. Great Job!

[@kimmye8]

Thanks so much for this review. I just bought this a few weeks ago and it's been sitting in the box because I've been intimidated to unbox it and start learning how to use it. This video inspired me to finally pull it out of the box and start testing it out. 😊

[@kybercrow]

Just bought this today and it's soooooo amazing. It's like a perfect machine for this price.

[@dabneyoffermein595]

is it still working good?

[@kybercrow]

@@dabneyoffermein595 Yessir. Obviously time will tell how reliable it is, but it's obvious a lot of thought went into this product.

[@bj.reo87]

Done and done. You are the man for the job to do a review and demonstration. Thanks for doing it proper

[@annschotz9752]

This is an EXCELLENT review!! Thank you so much! My new Ninja is currently at Kohl’s waiting for me to pick her up. 🙂 The only thing I was wondering was how long it takes to brew each cup/pot of coffee. Thanks again for an AWESOME review!!

[@info_fox]

That tank slide is pretty sweet

[@JaredDesrosiers]

I agree 👍

[@Thaiinlove]

Thank you for showing how to make the tea!! Legit was going through so many videos but no one showed it!! Appreciate it!

[@nancycathey1401]

I’ve used Keurig for years… we just bought this brand today……. Wahooooooo! I’m so excited.

[@hazelvazquez765]

Thanks for showing how it works in it’s entirety 😬 I just got one and I’m excited to brew!

[@lindazaragoza9528]

Just bought one today $100 off Best Buy. Yay! I’m excited to try it. I appreciate your review. Keep up the good work.

[@angiea8022]

THANK YOU!!

[@terrywalker8857]

I threw my last Keurig in the trash. I’ve had at least 4 in the past 5 years, they don’t last and the coffee isn’t great. I just purchased this one and so far I love it. Thank you for reviewing all the features!

[@alisondennis4098]

Great demo. Thank you. Made up my mind about buying. Only other thing I would like to have seen was how to program it to come on in the am, but it's supposed to be programmable so I'll trust in that. Thanks again.

[@cperkin6880]

Very good information. Thanks. We love ours. Better than Koreg, the needle kept blocking! I give Ninja pro coffee maker 10 ******

[@stellabeaudry1777]

Ty for showing me how to work the ninja coffee pot that I bought for my husband 👍.

[@nancythompson9788]

Thanks for the review. I was on the fence to return for the kerig, but have decided to keep.

[@mlmcashbiz]

I just bought one and it makes much much better coffee than my Keurig machine

[@raechelyndawn2580]

One of the most HELPFUL video's I have ever watched. You talked to me into getting this coffee maker! Thank you!

[@JaredDesrosiers]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@kathyc3520]

I just got this machine. I wanted it for a year, but had just bought a Keurig dual machine and had to use it for a while until I felt justified getting a new one. You covered all of the features very well!

[@JaredDesrosiers]

Thank you! Enjoy your new machine!

[@kellygreen5996]

This was a great video. I have a Ninja now, but this is the one I will get when mine quits. If it ever does, I hav had it for a lot of years

[@tanimulefu6010]

My babies surprised me with this for my birthday, still adjusting.I have had a cheap economical one from Aldi worked well, didn’t have to get filters came with little rinsable basket for ground coffee which has been awesome! Giving it a try though, ❤ how Ny babies where intentional with this!

[@JaredDesrosiers]

What a great gift!

[@pamhartt4304]

you can get reusable filters for this both in the cone style and k cup.

[@theresajopson4157]

Excellent! Much better than trying to read the manual!

[@charmanraye]

Thank you, this was an excellent review! I was sold on the separate water dispenser, but its hard to see all the options in the store because everything is locked down. I appreciate this review and test so much!

[@moniquemilne4956]

Loved everything about this video. The only suggestions I would make is to forget the music while it’s brewing because I’d like to hear how loud the machine is and also do you have to use a Keurig K cup or can you also use the one you can add your own coffee to it. Thank you!

[@ceeceeramone3301]

I was debating really on the fence about getting one, now I am sold! Thank you for the great review😊

[@dennisdaniels2992]

With the Ninja Dual Brew Pro Coffee System, you can enjoy your favorite hot and cold beverages anytime you like!

[@sarialesh7938]

Thank you for making this great video! I have seen many videos about this machine . This is the best one! You just explained all the important details! I appreciate it!

[@JaredDesrosiers]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@malosa360]

I was debating between Keurig and this one. I am convinced. Definitely getting this one. Great review!

[@floydeakle2123]

Thank you for the review it was much needed we just purchased one also and this video is going to be very helpful.

[@Yourstrulynerotica]

Thanks so much :)) I got this for Christmas had no idea how to set this up !!

[@babettecanacari8505]

Thank you, first coffee pot I didn’t know how to work 😃 now I know. Very helpful video.

[@pathiltz7013]

Great video.I didn’t know I could change the water temperature until I watched your video. Thank you

[@junelaureano7750]

Great review! I just bought this because of your review. I have a Keurig with the frother built-in. I just don’t think it makes a good cup of coffee. My daughter has a Nespresso which is great but I don’t drink a lot of espresso. You can do regular coffee also but the pods are so expensive. Thanks again for this great review!

[@kadidjaaboubaker5669]

Very thorough review, now I need to get those clear mug you have. Thank you

[@JaredDesrosiers]

Definitely worth buying!

[@shetex]

Really helpful! Learned some things I haven’t tried with mine yet.

[@dianaolguin1978]

Thank you for your thorough review. Just bought this machine and haven't had time to play with it. Watching this video helped. Well presented and I'm excited to try all brews! Good job!

[@JaredDesrosiers]

Thank you

[@1962Aero]

I just got this coffee maker for Christmas. It says to use medium ground coffee but yet you used fine for your specialty coffee. Do you always use fine? Thank you.

[@JaredDesrosiers]

I use fine grind for specialty brew because I like it stronger. You can certainly use medium grind and then go finer according to your taste.

[@user-ju1gf8dg9g]

Thank you, I've been considering this coffee pot and couldn't make up my mind. This helped 😊

[@AmyDesrosiers]

This coffee maker really does make the BEST cup! So happy for the upgrade.

[@JaredDesrosiers]

I agree. I'm happy with this purchase!

[@68SandraK]

Thank you for showing all the ways to use - contemplating buying this after using one at my nieces house.

[@twoweeledsoto6072]

Mmm. I'm embarrassed to say because I know I'm wrong, but I don't have that knob on the left side (facing machine) for hot water system. On the same side as measuring spoon. Just got rid of my favorite Cuisinart Keurig coffee maker. It was thee best. Too old to buy another. I hope this one works out well for me. Great review. Really helpful.

[@tophers3756]

I think there are different variations sold exclusively at certain retailers like Wal-Mart.

[@mariediane5995]

Best review I found!! Thank you :) *ordered* can't wait to try this out!

[@FastLaneEnt.]

Didn’t know how to do the specialty one now it’s my favorite one thanks to you!

[@JaredDesrosiers]

Awesome!

[@winston9971]

Great review thanks for your time. You might have me sold on this unit

[@JaredDesrosiers]

Thank you. I am still happy with mine!

[@winston9971]

@@JaredDesrosiers I got one last week I love it great machine. Thanks.

[@elleryfamilia8291]

Great video, very helpful. Wish you listed how long each brew takes, but maybe it's fairly standard across all machines? Thanks again!

[@ccaddell2307]

Depends on which brew you select. Each one though, is less than a minute unless you fill the coffee pot. If for a single cup, less than a minute

[@rh5022]

I just bought one this is super fast

[@kristinaandthegerman4554]

Bought this a week or two ago because I love specialty coffee but hate the daily price. I’m even more excited to get my froth on now! B

[@EimaiEmpusa69]

Nice acid in that techno track :D Banging! Thank you for review.. I will buy this.

[@janeeseferrell7011]

Thank you. I just purchased one. This was a big help!

[@user-vi1dy4qk8v]

Briefly described, you made my day! Sure i'm going for this machine. Thanks Bro!!

[@rh5022]

I just got one so far its super great

[@dennisdaniels2992]

Fantastic video presentation! Thanks for sharing your video about the Ninja Dual Brew Pro Coffee System!

[@JaredDesrosiers]

Thank you

[@user-zk2yd6xm8s]

We just bought one ... the Mrs is in tears.😢

[@JaredDesrosiers]

Tears of joy?

[@user-zk2yd6xm8s]

@@JaredDesrosiers Hardly. Just how complicated can one make a coffee maker that you have to watch a 30 min video how to use it. Our old unit did both drip and k cups. Water k cup power type size start. That's it. Yes she was in tears " I can't use this pos" I can't wait till it breaks that will be a good day.

[@tylerseims]

You’ve got the best review on this product 🤙🏼

[@JaredDesrosiers]

Thank you!

[@kellygrow5989]

Had mine a little over a year, now its making a noise like it's gonna explode, steams real bad, it won't make the k cuts at all and only makes a half pot of coffee when placed on full pot. Tried cleaning it and everything, a couple times, even ran cleaning mode

[@MusicalMali]

Thank you so much!! Needed to see how to make a specialty drink with ours. Very helpful!! Thank you.

[@chrisfrank6469]

Me too! I bought it for my husband who loves lattes. We'll be trying it today.

[@vickeyallen6263]

You talked me into this one last night. It's being shipped.

[@JaredDesrosiers]

Enjoy! You won’t be disappointed.

[@eliansanchez7607]

5:44 [Music]

[@ginnettebrayman9807]

Excellent review!

[@marcleclerc6459]

Great and complete review thank you. Very interested in buying a machine but I was wondering if there is a mute function so it does not beep when you hit a button or when the coffee is ready?

[@JaredDesrosiers]

Thank you. I don’t believe there is a way to silence the beep sound without physically opening up the machine and disconnecting some wires, which is not recommended!

[@eliansanchez7607]

Song Name at 1:17

[@gspieler]

Great review. Thanks for this. Answered a lot of questions

[@salsapete2132]

After reviewing your great video I am going to give this machine another chance. I still do not think it is user friendly. I am going to heat up my water first and then reinsert water into the water canister. Then hopefully I will get the hot coffee I have been expecting from this machine. This machine is a great idea but fails to make hot coffee so if you do not own a microwave your screwed. There is an option to keep it warm, good luck finding the button for that. This machine is not user friendly. Not worth the high price if it fails to make a hot cup of coffee. The k cup comes out hot but the coffee pot options are a failure. On the other hand your video is the best one out there and NINJA should pay you for the great and best demonstration you provided for their product.

[@KC-we6bd]

I just got it too and love it! You forgo to mention/ show it comes with scooper which measures how much coffee you put in. :)

[@jamesnash6101]

Great point. Ya... When a person produces a video they should cover all the features.

[@ktowngypsyou8125]

I ordered a unit off of Amazon. Thanks to your great vid I'll now know wsup with it 🤣

[@user-oi5oj2xm3z]

I use both pod coffee & caraf for tazo passion fruit tea pitcher tea bags.. . it's delicious could be hotter but paper cup as suggested creates a hotter cup of coffee...always heat (microwave) your cream !! ❤❤❤ great video thanks for making!!!

[@r.arabian3056]

Just bought one based on your review. Excellent video!

[@JaredDesrosiers]

Awesome thanks!

[@heidicampbell4242]

Great review! I’ve actually had mine for some time now and can not find the manual. How do you fix the time on the machine?

[@tompod1978]

Very nice professional review good job

[@dennisdaniels2992]

Cappuccino looks amazing!

[@JaredDesrosiers]

It was very good. Not as good as making one with traditional espresso, but close.

[@momof3spartans]

@@JaredDesrosiers Can you use traditional expresso in the machine?

[@valjauful]

How funny, im looking atv this new ninja because my older ninja is also 5 year old n I'm over it🤣

[@irmanino9489]

Wonderful demonstration 🎉

[@kimperez7845]

Great, thorough, video! Thank you!

[@Central_Media3656]

Excellent video...thank you.

[@Gajh2014]

Thanks for this review, sold me!

[@upszilla]

Was just wondering if you’ve had any issues with the K cups spilling out coffee from the top. I have read complaints from K cup coffee machines that have the 3 punch holes. Keurig has gone back to only 1 punch hole needle plus the new Ninja model that does basically the same as this model has only 1 punch hole for the K cups.

[@JaredDesrosiers]

I personally haven’t had any issues like that with the k cups.

[@lotsofluv1954]

can you set it to come on in the morning for you

[@coderlicious6565]

Yes, it has a "delay" feature and lets you specify the exact time to start brewing.

[@user-ms4zj2uj1l]

How do I get this model with a stainless steel carafe? Also do you need to buy cleaning filter pods?

[@carmensahad1487]

Will the water for tea taste like coffee cuz it runs thru same system?

[@jamesnash6101]

Thank you for producing a good and entertaining video.

[@zezesf]

Great video. After watching it we decided to get it. Thanks.

[@MichelLinschoten]

Mine lasted two whole months , ninja offered 0 help, I read similar bad reviews on Amazon (same issue I have) I get constant cleaning cycle warnings from the machine. Followed the instructions to a "t" it barely makes a cup of coffee now. I have had the machine 2 months in and this started. Now 4 months or so in , I am ready to throw it in the trashcan. As ninja never came with a solution to the issue. Really wanted to like this machine , I love the frother and the hot water dispenser. Looks really cool , but as a actual coffee machine . It falls short. Going back to a Keurig, and yes used ONLY filtered water in them machine. My last Keurig lasted 8 years !

[@JaredDesrosiers]

Sorry to hear that. I have never experienced issues with their products. I owned the original coffee bar for 4+ years and only bought this new one because I wanted something new. Good luck with your Keurig!

[@LoneWolf1985BK]

My biggest pet peeve with all of the ninja coffee machines is that the carafe has no lines on it to indicate how much is in it. Normally like to brew 4 cups to split between the fiancé and myself. Of coarse we don’t have the same cup size/shape. Makes it not easy to eyeball it.

[@jamesnash6101]

I just acquired this Dualbrew. It seems that, on the programmable dial. You can adjust the amount of liquid to satisfy the size of the cup or the amount of ounces per cup. Therefore, you can fill the water reservoir container. And if you correctly adjust the programmable dial. The end result should give you the desired results.

[@garyjewell6753]

It shows it on the front of the machine.

[@Lperry]

That would be because you tell it how much to put into the carafe, so if you want 4 cups you brew 48 ounces

[@tophers3756]

​@@Lperrya coffee cup isn't 12 ounces. It's about 5 oz.

[@tophers3756]

​@@garyjewell6753 yes, but the measurements on the water reservoir don't really equate to the dial. It lists a 1/4 carafe as 28 oz. on the dial but that's really about 1/2 carafe. Plus the dial ounce measurements aren't clearcut like 2 or 4 cups. It makes it difficult to work out the amount of coffee to use for each amount and to each person's taste. And no, I don't go by the Ninja scoop as scoops ate inaccurate. It's best to go by weight and use a scale.

[@scottybones]

So the frother does not make the milk/cream hot and u have to pre-heat it?

[@arg2755]

I Love the mugs you use in the video. Can you let me know where can I get those?

[@JaredDesrosiers]

I got them at Crate & Barrel

[@coderlicious6565]

Do you find the coffee comes out hot enough? I've brewed 3 cups so far, on just-bought Ninja DualBew, and it's not as hot as my previous $25 target coffee maker. But the taste is waaayy better from the exact same coffee grounds. But the thing is, I'm watching some videos, and I'm hearing that you can enjoy the taste better with lower temperatures. Hotter temps mask flavor somehow. It's still hot enough for me, I'm thinking, but curious about others' opinions.

[@coderlicious6565]

I just thought of something. I've only brewed single cups of 12 0z so far. When I saw you brew that half carafe size, it looked pretty hot. I bet you get a hotter cup, when you brew more at one time.

[@JaredDesrosiers]

Yes, brewing more at a time results in hotter coffee in the end. I believe brew ten is around 200f if I recall correctly.

[@jamesnash6101]

According to this video you can adjust the temperature on this machine.

[@sandrar9608]

Is there a measuring cup to know how much coffee grounds to put in to make iced coffee. Pots single etc.

[@jamesnash6101]

@@sandrar9608 there are videos on KZbin. Offering examples of; "coffee brewing ratios" and measuring devices. Such as, measuring cups.

[@BeckyMinster]

Very helpful video! I have an unrelated question for you. Do you know the name of the stone on your kitchen counters? I love it!

[@JaredDesrosiers]

Thanks! The countertops are called Monte Cristo Granite.

[@BeckyMinster]

@@JaredDesrosiers thank you very much!

[@ImYoutubing247]

Did you ever get the five beeps of death on your old coffee bar machine? It usually happens with calcium buildup that’s what’s leading me to getting a new coffee maker, myself tired of cleaning this thing

[@JaredDesrosiers]

No, but it sounds terrifying 😆! I only retired my older machine because I wanted the newer technology of the new model. I think you’ll be happy with your decision.

[@suwiggtube]

Which model was this? 301, 305, 307?

[@wrightwaypc]

Is that a D R Horton built home? Asking for a friend.

[@TheSaint226]

How long did it take for the 14 oz iced coffee?

[@janetwoodville3643]

I bought the CFP305 version. It has thermal carafe. At Best Buy.

[@dabneyoffermein595]

Are you sure it has the same features as the CFP301? Also, since you can't put the Thermal Carafe in the dishwasher, is it a mess to try to figure out if it's clean inside, seems like it would be impossible to see if it's clean. Also, since you don't have a hot-pad at the bottom, does it make things a bit easier in case there is a spill so that you don't have to worry about the dripping onto the hot-plate? I heard that these units DO NOT have a drip-stop, you have to throw a lever to the left or right to stop the dripping? is that correct?

[@sarahdavis7566]

Thanks for this! Do you know of any coffee machines that use a metal basket? My husband is concerned about the plastic

[@JaredDesrosiers]

I don’t know if any machines with a metal filter basket unfortunately.

[@adeleness2368]

Have a older model Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker that has one. That’s something I’m looking back into as a choose another model purchase.

[@JULIOAIS]

I don't think it can make espresso. Right?

[@GaroldStone-fh8oc]

Next time please show how easy/hard to clean? & how often? How the coffee tastes against other machines and in each of its styles thanks

[@JaredDesrosiers]

Thanks for the suggestions. I am considering making another video that dives into more details like taste and ease of use/cleaning.

[@robertbobrowski6106]

We just purchased the Ninja Dual Brew with the thermal carafe, model #CFP355A. The instruction manual shows knob on the side for hot water, but there is not one on our machine. What is your model?

[@nikkischott9083]

Can someone please tell me what the difference is between the Canadian version and the regular version ?

[@tanyaramos9673]

Can you pre set? So i can have my cafe already brewed when I wake up? Just got mine today & ur video has helped soooo much!

[@JaredDesrosiers]

Thank you! Yes, you can pre set. It’s called delay brew. Press “delay” after you close the lid with coffee in the machine and set the time you want the brew to start.

[@katycodella817]

There are so many reviews of the k-cup adapter letting grounds in (and Ninja not covering a replacement part). Did that happen with yours? Also, when you use the hot water, does it completely bypass the coffee? As in, if I had a coffee pod left in there, does it go through the coffee part?

[@JaredDesrosiers]

I have not personally had grounds in my coffee from k-cups. Yes, the hot water completely bypasses the coffee plumbing.