Ninja launches AutoBarista Pro dual-bean coffee machine

A new high-end coffee machine from Ninja aims to resolve household brewing disputes by accommodating two distinct coffee drinkers with separate bean supplies and personalized drink settings. The Ninja AutoBarista Pro, a fully automatic bean-to-cup machine, features dual interchangeable bean hoppers and the ability to save two user profiles, allowing for quick switching between preferences without manual reconfiguration.

The machine automates the entire brewing process for a wide range of drinks, including espresso, drip coffee, Americano, cappuccino, latte, and cold brew. A key feature is its Grind iQ technology, which automatically calibrates the grind size for each set of beans when a hopper is first installed. Users can also bypass the hoppers to use pre-ground coffee. For customization, each user profile can store individual preferences for drink type, brew strength, temperature, and milk froth style, with the machine defaulting to the first profile on startup.

Priced at $949.99 in the U.S. and £899.99 in the U.K., the AutoBarista Pro represents Ninja's most premium and automated machine to date. Initial reviews praise its user-friendly setup, intuitive interface, and...