Ninja · Updated June 2026
Specialty Coffee Maker CM401: price & specs
Specialty Coffee Maker CM401. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: sharkninja.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Specialty Coffee Maker CM401 is listed at $159.99 on sharkninja.com as of 2026-06-27, #4 cheapest of 16 coffee makers (median $274); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 17/100 pay-blind standing, #11 of 15 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest coffee makers: FlexBrew Trio 2-Way Coffee Maker 49902 — $109.99
- Best for Versatile range of brew styles and cup sizes; Built-in fold-out milk frother makes specialty/latte drinks easy.
- Skip if 'Specialty' concentrate mimics but is not true espresso is a dealbreaker.
Is the Specialty Coffee Maker CM401 a good buy?
At $160, the Specialty Coffee Maker CM401 is #4 cheapest of the 16 coffee makers we track, where the median is $262. On the spec sheet, its warranty years of 1 is the lowest of the 15, and its capacity cups of 10 is at the median of the 15.
Evidence of Record
Our data- Independent labsmeasured it
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- Physical metricsrecorded
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- Outlets on record1 tested · 1 mention-only
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One independent lab measured this product across 1 physical metric — brew time. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far; 1 other outlet has it on record by mention only.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the 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.
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2021-05-20–2021-06-29
Tested by Tom's Guide, Real Homes
Consistently praised
- Versatile range of brew styles and cup sizes · 2 sources
- Built-in fold-out milk frother makes specialty/latte drinks easy · 2 sources
- Simple, straightforward to use and easy to clean · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- 'Specialty' concentrate mimics but is not true espresso · 2 sources
- Large footprint / tall appliance takes up counter space · 2 sources
- Milk frother does not heat milk (needs separate microwaving)
- Occasional bitter or burnt coffee on the Rich setting
Where reviewers disagree The two testers split on cup quality: Tom's Guide got occasionally bitter and even burnt coffee on the 'rich' setting, while Real Homes found it 'consistently makes a good batch of coffee.'
The sources (2)
Brew time (full carafe, Classic setting): ~10 minutes
Overall, the Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker is a versatile machine with everything you need to make a range of specialty drinks.
Unfortunately, there were moments when my coffee was bitter
The specialty coffees were my favorite and generally easy to make, especially with the fold-out milk frother at the ready.
It's simple to use, easy to clean (all the removable parts are dishwasher safe), and perhaps most of all, consistently makes a good batch of coffee.
It's a very basic whisk style design and does not heat milk, so you will also have to microwave your milk as an extra step.
The mid-priced machine offers the most variety of almost any coffee maker that we can think of.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $159.99 Official MSRP per SharkNinja product page; frequently sells ~$119.99 at Amazon |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ninja |
| Released | — |
| Carafe type | glass |
| Capacity cups | 10 |
| Programmable | No |
| Sca certified | No |
| Brew temp f | — |
| Water filter | No |
| Warranty years | 1 |
Source: sharkninja.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by amazon.com. Re-verified on official SharkNinja CM401 page: $159.99 MSRP and One (1) Year Limited Warranty; 50 oz (10-cup) glass carafe. The $119.99 seen at Amazon is a discount, not MSRP — $159.99 kept as published list price. The official CM401 page does not state a built-in programmable delay-brew timer (delay-brew is a feature of higher Ninja models); programmable kept false. Not SCA certified (not claimed by manufacturer). Brew temperature not published — null. Release date not found — null.
Is the Specialty Coffee Maker CM401 worth it vs cheaper coffee makers?
Specialty Coffee Maker CM401 against its closest cheaper and pricier coffee makers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 16 ranked
| Product | Price | Carafe type | Capacity cups | Programmable | Sca certified | Water filter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialty Coffee Maker CM401 this | $159.99 | glass | 10 | No | No | No |
| BrewSense 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker | $129.95 | glass | 12 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Connoisseur 8-Cup One-Touch Coffee Brewer | $167.95 | thermal | 8 | No | Yes | No |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the 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. 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); Occasional bitter or burnt coffee on the Rich setting; Cannot brew multiple specialty servings without cleaning between. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the Specialty Coffee Maker CM401 cost?
The Specialty Coffee Maker CM401 has a US price of $159.99 (Official MSRP per SharkNinja product page; frequently sells ~$119.99 at Amazon), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Specialty Coffee Maker CM401 compare on price?
At $160, the Specialty Coffee Maker CM401 is #4 cheapest of the 16 coffee makers we track, where the median is $262.
What are the Specialty Coffee Maker CM401's key specs?
Specialty Coffee Maker CM401 (Ninja): carafe type glass, capacity cups 10, programmable No, sca certified No, water filter No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $159.99 at sharkninja.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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