Ninja vs Siemens Filter Coffee Machines

Ninja and Siemens both make machines for home coffee, but Siemens sits at a higher price. Ninja's range runs from the CFN802UK DualBrew at £249 to the ES601UKBK at £475 and the ES601UK at £499. Siemens starts with the TF303G07 EQ300 at £379, then the TQ513GB1 with a milk system at £629, the TQ717GB3 at £1,199 and the TQ903GB9 at £1,249.

Both brands grind beans, but in different ways. Ninja's ES601UK has 25 grind settings, hands-free frothing and dual froth on the Premier models, and its guided brewing recommends grind size and dose. Siemens' EQ300 holds 250g of beans with a 1.4-litre tank and milkPerfect, the TQ513GB1 adds an integrated milk system and iAroma, and the TQ717GB3 has an iSelect display, aromaSelect, an active cup warmer and 19-bar pressure. The TQ903GB9 offers an intuitive touch display and fast heat-up. Flagship EQ900 models add Home Connect app control, and Siemens is bean-to-cup throughout.

Ninja suits coffee lovers who want barista-style drinks without a premium price, and households that drink both filter coffee and quick single cups through the DualBrew. Siemens suits people who drink several coffees a day and want café-style results from fresh beans with little effort. The EQ300 suits black coffee and espresso drinkers, and the TQ513GB1 is better for lattes and cappuccinos. The ES601UK is £120 above the EQ300, so the choice comes down to whether you want a grinder you control or a fully automatic bean-to-cup machine.

Bottom line: choose Ninja if you want a grinder, dual froth and guided espresso for £475 to £499, or the DualBrew at £249 for filter and pod-style cups; choose Siemens if you want fully automatic bean-to-cup coffee from £379 with the EQ300, or one-touch milk drinks from £629 with the TQ513GB1.