OXO
Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker
$249.99
Best Coffee Makers · head-to-head
Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker vs Specialty Coffee Maker CM401
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Specialty Coffee Maker CM401 is cheaper at $159.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Ninja
Specialty Coffee Maker CM401
$159.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker or Specialty Coffee Maker CM401?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Specialty Coffee Maker CM401 is the cheaper at $159.99.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker | Specialty Coffee Maker CM401 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $249.99 | $159.99 |
| Brand | OXO | Ninja |
| Released | — | — |
| Carafe type | thermal | glass |
| Capacity cups | 9 | 10 |
| Programmable | Yes | No |
| Sca certified | Yes | No |
| Brew temp f | 197.6–204.8 | — |
| Water filter | No | No |
| Warranty years | 2 | 1 |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker: oxo.com (verified 2026-06-15). Specialty Coffee Maker CM401: sharkninja.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker and Specialty Coffee Maker CM401?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Carafe type: Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker thermal vs Specialty Coffee Maker CM401 glass
- Capacity cups: Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker 9 vs Specialty Coffee Maker CM401 10
- Programmable: Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker true vs Specialty Coffee Maker CM401 false
- Sca certified: Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker true vs Specialty Coffee Maker CM401 false
- Warranty years: Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker 2 vs Specialty Coffee Maker CM401 1
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker
One whitelisted tester, NYT Wirecutter, has a verifiable hands-on review of this exact model — its top drip-coffee-maker pick. It praises the tasty coffee, the programmable auto-brew timer, automatic pre-infusion/bloom, and strong heat retention, with a full pot brewed in just under 8 minutes. Main gripes: an unintuitive dial interface and a narrow-mouthed carafe that is hard to clean. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Makes good, tasty coffee with automatic pre-infusion/bloom for better extraction; Programmable auto-brew timer wakes you to a fresh, already-brewed pot; Thermal carafe retains heat well — hotter than the Moccamaster KBT after four hours.
Flagged: Controls/dial interface aren't immediately intuitive; Narrow carafe opening needs a bottle brush; lid retains coffee gunk; Tall design is hard to fit under some kitchen cabinets.
Specialty Coffee Maker CM401
Two whitelisted hands-on testers reviewed the glass-carafe CM401. Both praise its versatility, brew-size range and built-in fold-out milk frother, and agree the 'specialty' concentrate mimics but is not true espresso. They split on cup quality: Tom's Guide hit occasional bitter and even burnt brews on the 'rich' setting, while Real Homes found it consistently makes a good batch of coffee. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Versatile range of brew styles and cup sizes; Built-in fold-out milk frother makes specialty/latte drinks easy; Simple, straightforward to use and easy to clean.
Flagged: 'Specialty' concentrate mimics but is not true espresso; Large footprint / tall appliance takes up counter space; Milk frother does not heat milk (needs separate microwaving).