Ninja Luxe Café Premier Review NZ 2026: Worth It?

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Written by AB, an Auckland coffee lover who has used this machine at home. Prices checked on 25 October 2026.

The Short Verdict

Best for: beginners who want real espresso, with help on grind size and dose.
Not for: low cupboards (it stands 37 cm tall), or anyone who wants push-button coffee.
Price in NZ: from NZ$644 at PB Tech and Heathcotes (PriceMe, checked 25 October 2026).
On our list: “Best for beginners who want help” in our best coffee machines NZ guide.

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Is the Ninja Luxe Café Premier Worth Buying in NZ?

Yes, if you want to learn espresso without guesswork. It weighs your dose, suggests grind changes and froths milk hands-free, from NZ$644.

At that price it sits level with the Breville the Barista Express. The Ninja adds built-in scales, grind advice, cold brew and filter coffee.

What Does the Ninja Luxe Café Premier Do?

It is an espresso machine with a grinder and scales built in. It also brews cold brew and filter-style coffee.

Feature	Detail
Model	ES601 (NZ model ES601ANZ)
Grinder	Built in, with grind size advice after each shot
Dosing	Built-in scale doses by weight
Tamping	Assisted tamper, built in
Drinks	Espresso (single, double, quad), cold brew, filter coffee
Milk	Dual Froth System with 4 presets: steamed, thin froth, thick froth, cold froth
Baskets	Single, double and “Luxe” basket
Size	32.9 cm wide, 34 cm deep, 37 cm tall
Weight	11.6 kg
Power	1,650 W
Warranty	24 months (PB Tech NZ)

Specs from SharkNinja Australia and PB Tech NZ, checked 25 October 2026.

How Good Is the Espresso?

Independent reviewers rate it highly for the price. CyberShack in Australia called the shots “excellent, consistent”.

Expert Reviews in the UK timed double shots at about 27 to 29 seconds. Single shots were less consistent in their test.

How Good Is the Milk?

Owners and reviewers rate the milk as its strongest point. The Dual Froth System textures milk in the jug without you holding a steam wand.

Expert Reviews found steaming stopped at about 65°C for dairy and 60°C for plant milk. Dairy and oat milk worked well. Almond and soy came out thinner.

What Do Owners Complain About?

On ProductReview.com.au, owners rate it 3.4 out of 5 from 11 reviews (checked 25 October 2026). Milk frothing scored best.

The common complaints were:

The drip tray fills fast. CyberShack and Expert Reviews say this too.
Some owners reported faults or leaks within weeks.
Several owners said Ninja customer service was slow.
It is a big machine, and the milk jug takes space too.

Bought in New Zealand, the Consumer Guarantees Act covers you if a machine fails too soon. That applies on top of the 24-month warranty.

Ninja Luxe Café Premier vs Breville the Barista Express

Both cost about the same in NZ right now. Both grind beans and steam milk.

Pick the Ninja if you want scales, grind advice and hands-free milk. It also makes cold brew and filter coffee.
Pick the Barista Express if you want a classic manual steam wand and a long track record. Read our Barista Express section.

The Barista Express was from NZ$648 when we checked on 21 October 2026.

Who Should Buy Something Else?

You want coffee at the press of a button: the De’Longhi Magnifica Start, from NZ$649 (21 October 2026).
Your budget is under NZ$300: the De’Longhi Dedica Arte, from NZ$239 (21 October 2026).
You want the least effort and mess: the Breville Nespresso Essenza Mini, from NZ$265 (21 October 2026).

Compare every type of machine in our coffee machines hub.

Where to Buy the Ninja Luxe Café Premier in NZ

Prices on PriceMe, checked 25 October 2026:

PB Tech: NZ$644 (in stock)
Heathcotes: NZ$644 (in stock)
Mighty Ape: NZ$645 (in stock)
JB Hi-Fi: NZ$648 (in stock)
Noel Leeming: NZ$648
Appliances Online NZ, Andoo and Winnings: NZ$649 (in stock)
Harvey Norman: NZ$649 (on its own website)

Prices change often, especially around Black Friday. Check the shop before you buy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ninja Luxe Café Premier good for beginners?

Yes. It weighs the dose, suggests grind changes and froths milk for you. That takes most of the guesswork out of learning espresso.

Does the Ninja Luxe Café Premier make cold brew?

Yes. It has two cold brew styles: cold-pressed espresso and cold brew coffee. It also makes filter-style coffee.

Does it work with oat milk?

Yes. It has settings for dairy and plant milk. Reviewers found oat milk frothed well, but almond and soy came out thinner.

Will it fit under my kitchen cupboards?

Measure first. It stands 37 cm tall, and the bean hopper sits on top, so leave room to fill it.

What warranty does it have in NZ?

PB Tech lists a 24-month warranty. The Consumer Guarantees Act also applies when you buy from a NZ business.

Our Verdict

Of our seven picks, the Ninja Luxe Café Premier is the easiest way into real espresso at around NZ$650. The milk system is the highlight.

Watch for the small drip tray and the mixed owner reports on reliability. Buy from a NZ shop so the Consumer Guarantees Act applies.