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Best Budget Pick

Ninja CE251 Drip Coffee Maker

The best-tasting coffee maker under $100 according to Wirecutter's testing. No frills, no fuss — just solid, consistent drip coffee at a fraction of the premium price.

$60-$100
Pros
  • Best-tasting coffee under $100 per Wirecutter's blind testing
  • Easy to use with minimal learning curve
  • Wide availability and affordable replacement parts
  • Good capacity for households that brew multiple cups
Cons
  • Lacks advanced features like bloom cycles or precise temperature control
  • Build quality won't last as long as premium options like the Moccamaster
  • No programmable timer on base model
Why we recommend it

If you're not ready to spend $300 on a Moccamaster, the Ninja CE251 is the honest answer. Wirecutter tested everything under $100 and this one won on taste.

Wirecutter

Of all the coffee makers under $100 that we've tested, the Ninja CE251 makes the best-tasting coffee, and it is easy to use.