There is nothing harder than having to choose between the best when there is no visible difference in terms of design, features, and functionality. And if you are unable to decide between Ninja CM400 Vs CM401, let’s find out what is the difference and similarities between these two gorgeous coffee makers.
Making it extremely simple for our valued readers, here is an easy-to-understand comparison table that will enable you to see how the two coffee makers are different from one another.
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Ninja CM400 Vs CM401 Comparison and Buying Guide
[amazon table=”1321″]So the one thing that has been cleared by the table is, there is not much difference between the two. In fact, the machines are similar in design and other aspects. Let us see if there is any difference.
Ninja CM400 Vs CM401 Design
The Ninja CM400 and CM401 belong to Ninja’s specialty series of coffee makers. Both the coffee makers have identical sleek and stylish designs with no visible differences. The main parts of the coffee makers include a brew basket, transparent water tank, control panel, and carafe. The flip-down resting pad for the cup/mug, the scoop, and the milk frother is well designed to be hidden from sight.
Furthermore, the transparent water tank lets you keep track of the water in it. The control panels on both the coffee makers are well designed and the buttons are nicely arranged so that you can make the required adjustments with convenience.
[amazon box=”B07YRZ6TF3″]In terms of dimensions, the Ninja CM400 has an advertised size of 15.91 x 13.78 x 10.94 inches while the Ninja CM401 measures at 11.99×8.75×15.04 inches. The CM400 is bigger compared to CM401 so ultimately it is heavier at 12.77 lbs in comparison to 9.24 lbs of CM401.
[amazon box=”B07PFLM2LK”]Ninja CM400 Vs CM401 Brewing Capacity
The water tank in both the coffee makers is capable of holding up to 50 Oz of water which in return is enough to prepare 10 cups of refreshing coffee.
The CM400 has a glass carafe while the CM401 offers two variants of either glass carafe or thermal carafe. And that’s the key difference perhaps the only difference between CM400 Vs CM401. Since a thermal carafe is far better than a glass carafe so CM401 is the clear winner here.
Ninja CM400 Vs CM401 Features
The Ninja CM400 and CM401 have a similar set of features and functions. There is a slight difference in the warming plate though. The CM400 comes with a plate that stays under the glass carafe to keep the drink warm for several hours while the CM401 has the same plate if you choose the glass variant. There is no plate in case you opt for the thermal carafe variant. The thermal carafe itself is capable of keeping the coffee warm for hours.
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Both the machines feature a foldable hot and cold milk frother which can be nicely folded into its space. The foldable feature comes in handy especially when you want to transport the machine from one place to another. The water tanks in both the machines have marked measurements so you could know how much water is filled in.
Both the coffee makers can brew six sizes which are: Cup, XL Cup, Travel, XL multi-serve, half carafe and full carafe. You can brew with 4 different styles as Classic, rich, over ice and specialty which means the machines let you prepare a wide range of beverages.
Ninja CM400 Specialty Coffee Maker
[amazon box=”B07YRZ6TF3″]Ninja CM401 Specialty Coffee Maker
[amazon box=”B07PFLM2LK”]FAQs
Can Ninja CM400 and CM401 make an espresso coffee?
The two coffee makers make only regular non-pressurized coffee and when coffee is not made under pressure, it doesn’t count as espresso. However, in the specialty mode, you can brew concentrated coffee which you can use as a base for an espresso. Again, the drink will not taste as good as espresso and if you really want espresso we’d recommend you get an espresso maker. On the other hand, espresso makers are expensive and hard on the pocket so sticking to one of these two machines would be economical as well.
Is Ninja CM400 and CM401 programmable?
The Ninja CM400 and CM401 is not fully programmable machines but it does give you some choices as to what you can make and how much of it. You can choose from 6 different brew sizes and 4 different brew styles. You can also schedule a brew for your morning cup of coffee so you can get ready without having to worry about missing your early meetings. The stay warm feature keeps the coffee warm for few hours but overall the machines are not as programmable as some fully automated and autonomous coffee makers available in the market.
What are the things to take care of in terms of cleaning and maintenance?
In terms of machines’ care, here are a few easy points that you can take care in order to have your machine up and running for longer than expected.
- Avoid spilling coffee over the control panel and digital display
- Always wipe the exterior with a damp cloth
- Always wash the carafe with a soapy solution
- Descale the machine every week with white vinegar and water
Conclusion
It’s a close competition as you see. The CM400 and CM401 have similar features, functions, design, and build quality. The only edge CM401 has over CM400 is that it comes with two options to pick from. You can either go for a glass carafe which we would not recommend or you can go with the thermal carafe version which is definitely a wise choice. Do leave a comment and let us know what do you think of the two machines and which is your choice?
