I wanted great filter coffee and espresso without buying two appliances and
9 months later, the Ninja Prestige DualBrew System is still my absolute favorite for both

Date:
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0000

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I love both types of coffee equally, and this all-in-one brewer means I don't have to sacrifice my whole countertop for two separate machines.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter I test over a dozen of the best coffee makers every year here at TechRadar , but having a small kitchen means I have to be very picky about which I choose to buy myself. The problem is, I love both drip coffee and espresso equally. I'd happily pick up a compact espresso machine and a quality drip coffee maker such as the Breville Luxe Brewer Thermal, but that would mean sacrificing valuable food prep space and, potentially, not having enough work surface available for rolling pastry and kneading dough.

Of course, a kitchen with no space in which to make pies or bread would be tragic but, thankfully, it doesn't have to come to that because the Ninja Prestige DualBrew System can handle all my espresso and drip coffee-making needs in one convenient package.

I first tested the DualBrew System (known as the Ninja Espresso and Coffee Maker Barista System in the US) about nine months ago, and it's still the
most impressive two-in-one coffee system I've ever used. It isn't a particularly glamorous appliance to have sitting on your counter it's designed for function rather than looks but it's enormously practical and
has clearly been designed by people who know and love their coffee. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here: (Image credit: Future) On the left of its roughly cuboid-shaped body, you have a fully featured drip coffee maker, with a standard-sized brew basket and toughened glass carafe. It has all the features you'd expect from a good-quality standalone brewer,
including different intensity settings (regular, rich, or over ice) and a timer to start brewing when you wake. However, there are also some great additions, such as a drip-stop system that means you can safely remove the carafe partway through brewing without making a mess, as well as a fold-down drip tray so you can brew directly into a travel cup rather than the carafe
if you want your coffee to-go in the morning. You may like Ninja AutoBarista Pro review: just about any coffee creation you can imagine The Ninja AutoBarista Pro accommodates two totally different coffee-drinkers and it's brilliant Ninja AutoBarista Pro or Ninja Luxe Caf Pro here's which one I'd choose

Some drip coffee makers use of a double-walled insulated carafe to keep your drink at the ideal temperature after brewing, whereas others use a hotplate. The DualBrew System is in the latter camp, but unlike any other drip coffee maker I've tested, it has a smart hotplate that doesn't just heat your coffee consistently, but instead turns on and off to help maintain the right temperature without stewing your brew. It also turns off automatically when you take the carafe away. Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) Image 1 of 3 View Original Image 2 of 3 View Original Image 3 of 3 View Original Espresso is handled on the right-hand
side of the machine. The DualBrew System uses Nespresso Original-style coffee capsules, which means there's a huge array of different beans, blends, and roasts to choose from. Nestl no longer owns the patent to this type of capsule, so any company is free to package its own freshly ground coffee in these little pods. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox
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Personally, I like to use capsules from my local roastery, and an espresso made using these pods in the DualBrew System tastes almost identical to the same beans prepared with a manual coffee maker.

There's a choice of three drink sizes, and the espresso machine has an adjustable-height drip tray so you can use any cup you want. When you're
done, the spent pod drops into a bin, ready to be emptied later. Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) Image 1 of 3 View Original Image 2 of 3 View Original Image 3 of 3 View Original The only downside of the DualBrew System is the lack of a steam wand (which makes sense, since there's no pressurized boiler here). Instead, there's an
electric whisk that folds out from the rear of the machine. This doesn't heat your milk, but the DualBrew System offers a handy guide that advises how long to heat your milk for in the microwave, and how to whisk it for different espresso drinks. It's not the same as steam, but it's fine in a pinch when
you don't have much space.

If that's a deal-breaker, a standalone milk frother such as the Dreo BaristaMaker or Smeg Mini Milk Frother will deliver more authentic results, and is small enough to tuck into the corner of a cabinet when it's not in
use.

If you love coffee in all its forms but don't have acres of countertop space to spare, the DualBrew System provides everything you need in a single, neat package and it's affordable, too. At the time of writing, it's available for $249.99 / 179, down from a list price of $279.99 / 249.99. You'll find all today's best deals at the bottom of this article. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Today's best Ninja Prestige DualBrew System deals voucher gift 249 179 View 179 View deal 249.95 View Show more We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices



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