Automation
Ninja says Grind IQ sets the grind across 50 settings, a built-in scale doses by weight and an integrated tamper tamps the puck, with 13 one-touch drinks (including cold brew, cold-pressed and iced latte) and 2 user profiles.
NinjaBean to cup coffee machines · AE1052UK
Ninja AutoBarista Pro
AE1052UK
The Ninja AutoBarista Pro AE1052UK is a highly automated bean-to-cup machine with a 1.2 L thermal carafe for batch filter coffee.
15 bar80 L
14 original reviews to read 4 video summaries Good to know
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At a glance
The Ninja AutoBarista Pro AE1052UK is a highly automated bean-to-cup machine with a 1.2 L thermal carafe for batch filter coffee. Grind IQ, a built-in scale and an integrated tamper dial in the shot, and it offers 13 one-touch hot and iced drinks, two swappable 340 g hoppers and hands-free milk frothing that owners rate highly. Most buyers find it easy to use and rate the coffee as café-like. The main drawbacks are bean-hungry, sometimes repeated Grind IQ calibration, a drip tray that fills fast, a heavy 20 kg body and slower brewing than some rivals. A noticeable minority report early faults with error codes or leaks, and many of the most positive reviews are incentivised. It suits households wanting variety and convenience, including cold drinks and jugs of filter coffee, rather than hands-on espresso enthusiasts. Long-term reliability is not yet established by independent testing.
Strengths
- Automatic grind, dose and tamp with 13 one-touch drinks, including cold brew and iced latte, plus 2 user profiles
- Bundled 1.2 L thermal carafe and two interchangeable 340 g hoppers
- Hands-free milk frothing with five presets, praised by owners and T3
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- Owners widely find it easy to set up and use, with café-quality drinks
Things to consider
- Grind IQ calibration can waste 120–200 g of beans and take 10+ minutes; manual grind control is limited
- Some owners report early faults (Err 43/44/45, leaks) and slow Ninja support
- Drip tray needs frequent emptying and purging uses a lot of water
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- Heavy (20.23 kg) and deep, with the water tank not front-accessible
- Slower brewing than many rivals and a tiny four-character display
Who is it for, and who is it not for?
Good for
- Households wanting a wide range of hot and iced milk drinks at one touch
- People who also brew jugs of filter coffee and want the thermal carafe included
- Capsule-machine users moving up to fresh beans without learning to dial in espresso
May not suit
- Buyers who change beans often and don't want to lose beans to recalibration
- Kitchens with low wall cupboards or limited worktop depth
- Anyone who doesn't need the carafe: the cheaper AE1051UK is the same machine without it
Before you buy
Good to know
What the features mean in everyday use.
Thermal carafe and dual hoppers
AE1052UK comes with a 1.2 L thermal carafe and two interchangeable 340 g bean hoppers. The carafe is what sets it apart from AE1051UK, which is otherwise the same machine.
Milk frothing
Hands-free froth system with a self-purging steam wand and five presets including cold foam. Reviewers often praise the milk texture, including plant milk.
Size and weight
At 20.23 kg and about 45 x 27 x 40 cm it is a heavy, deep machine. Some reviewers say it is bulky or tight under wall cupboards, and T3 notes the water tank cannot be reached from the front.
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Ease of use and taste
Most reviewers say setup and daily use are easy and that drinks are café quality. Several are upgrading from capsule machines or a Ninja Luxe Café.
Grind IQ calibration
Grind IQ calibration can use a lot of beans and time: owners report wasting about 150 g per calibration, T3 measured about 200 g, and Coffee Kev reports 10–12 minutes and 120–150 g. Manual grind control is limited to two steps finer or coarser.
Reliability
A minority of John Lewis reviewers report faults within weeks: Err 43/44/45 error codes, internal leaks, no extraction and one fire. Several had the machine replaced or refunded.
Drip tray
Owners say the drip tray fills quickly because of the rinse cycles and needs emptying once or twice a day. Coffee Kev also notes high water use from purging.
User experience · See source
Brewing speed and consistency
T3 rates it 4/5 and finds it very user-friendly, but slower to brew than many rivals, with espresso inconsistent at first until the beans were changed.
User experience · See source
Display
Coffee Kev calls the scrolling four-character display tiny for the price, but rates the espresso unusually intense for an automatic bean-to-cup machine.
User experience · See source
Customer service
Some reviewers with faults complain about slow or unhelpful Ninja support; a couple found the call centre helpful.
User experience · See source
Review reliability
Most John Lewis reviews are syndicated from SharkNinja's site, and a large share are marked incentivised or come from demo events or staff. The overall rating probably flatters the machine compared with independent purchasers.
Inference from the sources · See source
UK availability and price
Sold in the UK by SharkNinja and John Lewis at £949.99 and by Currys at £749.99 (reduced from £949.99). Not listed on Amazon.co.uk, and Argos stocks only the carafe-less AE1051UK.
Technical fact · See source
- Ninja AutoBarista Pro Automatic Espresso Machine + Thermal Carafe | SharkNinja UK
- NINJA AutoBarista Pro AE1052UK Bean to Cup Coffee Machine with Thermal Carafe - Stainless Steel | Currys
- Ninja AutoBarista Pro AE1052UK Automatic Bean to Cup Coffee Machine, Stainless Steel | John Lewis
- Argos product 8481535 – Ninja AutoBarista Pro (model number AE1051UK)
- Amazon.co.uk search: AE1052UK
Guarantee
2-year guarantee from SharkNinja and John Lewis. At Currys the second year depends on registration.
Technical fact · See source
Drink variety
Reviewers value the range of hot and cold drinks and the dual hoppers, which allow, for example, a decaf and a regular bean.
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Milk frothing
Hands-free froth system with a self-purging steam wand and five presets including cold foam. Reviewers often praise the milk texture, including plant milk.
Size and weight
At 20.23 kg and about 45 x 27 x 40 cm it is a heavy, deep machine. Some reviewers say it is bulky or tight under wall cupboards, and T3 notes the water tank cannot be reached from the front.
Technical fact · See source
Ease of use and taste
Most reviewers say setup and daily use are easy and that drinks are café quality. Several are upgrading from capsule machines or a Ninja Luxe Café.
Grind IQ calibration
Grind IQ calibration can use a lot of beans and time: owners report wasting about 150 g per calibration, T3 measured about 200 g, and Coffee Kev reports 10–12 minutes and 120–150 g. Manual grind control is limited to two steps finer or coarser.
Reliability
A minority of John Lewis reviewers report faults within weeks: Err 43/44/45 error codes, internal leaks, no extraction and one fire. Several had the machine replaced or refunded.
Drip tray
Owners say the drip tray fills quickly because of the rinse cycles and needs emptying once or twice a day. Coffee Kev also notes high water use from purging.
User experience · See source
Brewing speed and consistency
T3 rates it 4/5 and finds it very user-friendly, but slower to brew than many rivals, with espresso inconsistent at first until the beans were changed.
User experience · See source
Display
Coffee Kev calls the scrolling four-character display tiny for the price, but rates the espresso unusually intense for an automatic bean-to-cup machine.
User experience · See source
Customer service
Some reviewers with faults complain about slow or unhelpful Ninja support; a couple found the call centre helpful.
User experience · See source
Review reliability
Most John Lewis reviews are syndicated from SharkNinja's site, and a large share are marked incentivised or come from demo events or staff. The overall rating probably flatters the machine compared with independent purchasers.
Inference from the sources · See source
UK availability and price
Sold in the UK by SharkNinja and John Lewis at £949.99 and by Currys at £749.99 (reduced from £949.99). Not listed on Amazon.co.uk, and Argos stocks only the carafe-less AE1051UK.
Technical fact · See source
- Ninja AutoBarista Pro Automatic Espresso Machine + Thermal Carafe | SharkNinja UK
- NINJA AutoBarista Pro AE1052UK Bean to Cup Coffee Machine with Thermal Carafe - Stainless Steel | Currys
- Ninja AutoBarista Pro AE1052UK Automatic Bean to Cup Coffee Machine, Stainless Steel | John Lewis
- Argos product 8481535 – Ninja AutoBarista Pro (model number AE1051UK)
- Amazon.co.uk search: AE1052UK
Guarantee
2-year guarantee from SharkNinja and John Lewis. At Currys the second year depends on registration.
Technical fact · See source
Drink variety
Reviewers value the range of hot and cold drinks and the dual hoppers, which allow, for example, a decaf and a regular bean.
User experience
What do reviews say?
See the common points first, then read the original reviews yourself.
Summarised from the 106 reviews we read. A review can mention several points, so the theme counts can add up to more than 106.
Owners mostly praise how little effort it takes: setup is simple, Grind IQ, the scale and the tamper do the dialling-in, and many say the espresso and milk drinks rival a coffee shop. Frothing, including plant milk and cold foam, the wide choice of hot and iced drinks and the dual hoppers are recurring positives. The main complaint is Grind IQ calibration, which can burn through large amounts of beans and repeat too often. Some owners report error codes (Err 43/44/45), leaks or failures within weeks that needed a replacement, and some found Ninja support slow. Others mention the drip tray filling quickly, its bulk and weight, noise and slowish brewing. Many glowing reviews are short and incentivised, so the negatives deserve weight.
What buyers like
- Easy to set up and use60 reviews
- Coffee quality and taste compared with cafés or capsule machines56 reviews
- Wide range of hot and cold drinks, profiles and dual hoppers31 reviews
- Good milk froth, including plant milk and cold foam22 reviews
- Easy to clean thanks to self-rinsing20 reviews
- Attractive, premium-looking design13 reviews
Common complaints
- Grind IQ calibration wastes beans or takes too long23 reviews
- Drip tray and tank need frequent emptying12 reviews
- Faults, error codes or leaks requiring replacement12 reviews
- Poor Ninja customer service8 reviews
- Heavy and bulky, tight under cupboards8 reviews
- Noisy or vibrates4 reviews
- Slow to brew3 reviews
How was this summary made?
Summarised from 106 reviews; 3 reviews about delivery, packaging or the seller were left out. The summary is drawn from opinions that recur in the reviews read; each theme shows how many reviews mention it. These counts are not a rate and do not apply to every unit.
106 unique reviews with text: John Lewis API, all 102 (pages 1–6, newest first), plus 4 Currys Feefo reviews with text (4 more rating-only, not counted). ratings_total is John Lewis 102 plus Currys 8. Themes are manual tallies over 103 on-topic reviews (±3). The 13 AE1051UK reviews from Argos and SharkNinja were read but are not counted.
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S*** 4/5 12 October 2026 John Lewis
Great coffee - jury out on reliability… the ease of use and quality of drink is actually really good! My only scepticism is around reliability. I had the machine for a few weeks after which point I had an error code which meant the whole thing needed replacing… A read of the issue suggests its very common…
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T*** 2/5 7 October 2026 John Lewis
Great idea, very VERY badly executed. The Grind IQ is the WORST feature in this machine. Milk is surprisingly good, but the coffee extraction is awful on anything other than drip coffee
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t*** 3/5 5 October 2026 John Lewis
Great Product but with quality issues… I have already had to replace it because of the constant Error 43 issue… GrindQ seems to waste a significant amount of coffee beans, and I've also noticed water leaking somewhere inside the machine…
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A*** h*** 1/5 22 September 2026 John Lewis
Do not buy from ninja dangerous product lines. If I could give 0 stars I would My auto barista actually caught on fire while using it. I contacted ninja and after some back and forth was ghosted for almost a month…
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M*** 5/5 15 September 2026 John Lewis
My wife and I love this coffee machine; it is very easy to use, quick to clean, and the coffee tastes amazing, The machine grinds the coffee well and froths the milk nicely.
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A*** 5/5 13 September 2026 John Lewis Marked as incentivised review
Dead easy to set up and get started. I love how it takes away some of the guessing with other machines on grinding and it froths the milk up perfectly without the need to hold the milk jug… Things to improve would be - probably putting all the guides into one booklet…
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c*** 2/5 16 August 2026 John Lewis
Not the machine I hoped for… 1 The grind IQ calibration system did not work as it should - I wasted around 150g of coffee every time… 2 the water tank is large but the drip tray is small… 3 even after calibration the flow of coffee was so varied… John Lewis technical support were helpful… I have had to have a refund as the machine is out of stock.
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S*** 5/5 1 August 2026 John Lewis
Bought it to replace Nespresso as was getting fed up with cost of capsules. Although the machine isn't cheap the quality of coffee far exceeds Nespresso
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D*** 1/5 4 June 2026 John Lewis
Not working yet. So far! In set up mode, can't get past calibration without seeing either Err 44 or Err 45… Spent an hour with the call centre (who by the way was really very helpful)… I've used a whole bag of beans trying to go through the calibration!…
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G*** 5/5 29 May 2026 John Lewis
First impressions are excellent. I've only had the Ninja AutoBarista Pro for a day… Setup was straightforward… One of the standout features for me is the dual bean hopper… The machine looks premium, feels well built…
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A*** 4/5 20 August 2026 Currys
GreatTh Bean to Cup coffee machine with a good selection of coffees. Only issue is my IQ Grind seems to do 6 to 7 grinds before stopping on calibrating new beans yet have beans roasted within the last few weeks. The drip tray fills up regularly so needs emptying twice a day or more but keeps the machine very clean.
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C*** 5/5 9 August 2026 Currys
Got the sage barista barista impress at work and loved it but I like the convenience of this ninja. I can't call myself and expert at coffee machines but I would say is the ninja auto barista pro edges it. Great coffees and dies cold ones too. 5⭐️
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B*** 5/5 25 July 2026 Currys
Excellent product yet again by Ninja, the coffee machine does every drink you require. Its well built & efficient. Highly recommend this.
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N*** 5/5 15 August 2026 Currys
I can't fault the ninja auto barista coffee machine , not tried all the coffees yet
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YouTube · Review
Ninja Auto Barista Pro Review: What the Puck?
The Ninja Auto Barista Pro is an innovative bean-to-cup machine capable of producing surprisingly intense espresso and large doses for milky drinks. However, it is hindered by an awkward four-character scrolling display, messy drip tray removal, and lacklustre performance on the plant-based milk setting. It is ideally suited to those who want a varied, Starbucks-style drink menu with convenience rather than espresso purists.
Key moments
- 01:30Produces a surprisingly intense espresso with large dose options up to 30g, closely rivaling portafilter machines.
- 04:50The Grind IQ auto-dialling system can take 10 to 12 minutes and waste 120g to 150g of coffee beans during calibration.
- 11:47The dual hoppers feature a clever metering system that lets you swap beans without waste or needing to vacuum out the burrs.
More key moments (3)
- 14:13The dedicated plant-based milk texturing mode yields poor results, though the regular dairy setting performs well for alternative milks.
- 17:21The settings screen is frustratingly small, displaying text via a scrolling marquee of only four or five characters.
- 18:13Removing the drip tray and puck container regularly causes water to leak onto the kitchen counter.
YouTube · Review
Ninja AutoBarista Pro Superautomatic Test and Review
The Ninja Auto Barista Pro is an innovative super-automatic machine featuring swappable hoppers that eliminate bean waste, along with an oversized 53mm brew group capable of pulling large espresso doses. It provides impressive versatility with options for both espresso and drip coffee, as well as an automatic milk wand that re-stirs milk while coffee brews. Minor downsides include watery single shots and a cramped five-character display that is difficult to read.
Key moments
- 01:40The swappable hopper design uses a metering system that leaves the chamber clean, preventing bean waste when switching blends.
- 02:26The 53mm brew group accommodates exceptionally large doses and produces substantial coffee pucks unheard of in super-automatics.
- 03:03Single espresso shots are not recommended because they come out too watery.
More key moments (3)
- 11:15Unlike most other super-automatic espresso machines, it can also prepare drip filter coffee.
- 15:15The steam wand features a rotating whisk and automatically re-stirs the milk while the espresso finishes extracting.
- 22:25The five-character digital display is very limited and makes reading the system settings difficult.
YouTube · Review
Ninja AutoBarista Pro Quick Review
The Ninja Auto Barista Pro stands out from other bean-to-cup machines thanks to an automated adjustable grinder with built-in scales and an unpressurised brew group capable of handling finely ground espresso. However, the Grind IQ feature can waste beans if manually recalibrated too often, and the machine's frequent flushing cycles mean you will need to empty the drip tray and refill the water tank regularly.
Key moments
- 00:32The grinder features an internal motor that automatically adjusts burr spacing between espresso and filter coffee
- 00:41Integrated load cells accurately weigh out ground coffee doses of 9, 18, or 27 grams
- 02:06The machine uses unpressurised extraction rather than a crema valve, allowing it to brew finely pre-ground espresso
More key moments (3)
- 03:10The Grind IQ system can waste coffee beans if repeatedly reset rather than left to auto-adjust over successive shots
- 05:43The unpressurised extraction produces espresso with good crema and a robust, deep flavour
- 07:18Extensive rinse cycles consume a lot of water, requiring the drip tray to be emptied roughly every five shots
YouTube · Review
Ninja AutoBarista Pro Review | 13 One-Touch Drinks at Home
The Ninja AutoBarista Pro is an easy-to-set-up, highly versatile coffee machine that offers extensive drink customisation from espresso to lattes. It features swappable bean hoppers, an integrated magnetic milk frother, and handy memory settings. Overall, it delivers excellent coffee and high-quality frothed milk, making it a worthwhile investment despite its slightly small water reservoir.
Key moments
- 00:21Initial setup, water hardness configuration, and Grind IQ calibration are straightforward and guided
- 02:24The milk steaming jug includes an innovative magnetic frothing whisk that is simple to remove and clean
- 04:08It includes two separate bean hoppers that can be easily swapped out for different roasts or decaf
Video summaries and timestamps were taken from the videos with AI (Gemini); the video itself is the source.
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Preliminary infoAlternatives named in the research that have no page here yet:
- Ninja AutoBarista Pro (without thermal carafe) AE1051UK: Same 13-drink machine without the 1.2 L carafe. Argos lists it at £749.99.
What it has
Specifications
Technical information with its source.
- Model number
- AE1052UK Technical fact · sharkninja.co.uk
- Power
- 1650 W Technical fact · sharkninja.co.uk
- Electrical supply
- 220-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz Technical fact · sharkninja.co.uk
- Pump pressure
- 15 bar Technical fact · currys.co.uk
- Heating system
- Thermoblock Technical fact · currys.co.uk
- Water tank capacity
- 80 oz per SharkNinja (Currys lists 2.4 L, John Lewis 2.1 L); removable Technical fact · sharkninja.co.uk
- Bean hoppers
- 2 interchangeable, removable hoppers, 340 g each Technical fact · sharkninja.co.uk
- Grinder
- Built-in grinder with 50 grind size settings and Grind IQ automatic grind adjustment Manufacturer's claim · sharkninja.co.uk
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- Dosing and tamping
- Built-in scale for weight-based dosing; integrated tamper Manufacturer's claim · sharkninja.co.uk
- One-touch drinks
- 13: Americano, Cappuccino, Cold Brew, Cold-Pressed, Cortado, Cafe Crema, Filter Coffee, Espresso, Flat White, Hot Water, Iced Latte, Latte, Lungo Technical fact · sharkninja.co.uk
- Shot sizes
- Espresso, Americano, Lungo and Cold Pressed in single, double and triple Technical fact · currys.co.uk
- Milk system
- Hands-free froth system with self-purging insulated steam wand; 5 presets: Steamed Milk, Thin Froth, Thick Froth, Extra-Thick Froth, Cold Foam Technical fact · sharkninja.co.uk
- Milk container
- 250 ml Technical fact · currys.co.uk
- Thermal carafe
- 1.2 L thermal carafe included Technical fact · sharkninja.co.uk
- User profiles
- 2 Technical fact · sharkninja.co.uk
- Strength settings
- 5 coffee / 5 espresso Technical fact · currys.co.uk
- Controls
- Buttons with LED display Technical fact · currys.co.uk
- Water filter
- Integrated water filter; 2 filters supplied Technical fact · sharkninja.co.uk
- Cleaning
- Auto rinse at start-up and shut-down; rinse, clean and descale programmes; dishwasher-safe drip tray, milk jug, bean hopper and puck bin Manufacturer's claim · sharkninja.co.uk
- Cup warmer
- No Technical fact · currys.co.uk
- Adjustable cup stand
- Yes Technical fact · currys.co.uk
- Dimensions (L x W x H)
- 45.24 x 27.13 x 40.18 cm Technical fact · sharkninja.co.uk
- Weight
- 20.23 kg Technical fact · sharkninja.co.uk
- Boxed size and weight
- 607 x 370 x 550 mm, 21.6 kg Technical fact · currys.co.uk
- Cord length
- 134.87 cm per SharkNinja; 110 cm per John Lewis and Currys Technical fact · sharkninja.co.uk
- Materials
- Stainless steel and plastic Technical fact · johnlewis.com
- In the box
- Machine, 1.2 L thermal carafe, 2 x 340 g bean hoppers, 2 water filters, 2 cleaning tablets, 1 descaler, recipe guide Technical fact · sharkninja.co.uk
- Guarantee
- 2 years (Currys: second year on registration) Technical fact · sharkninja.co.uk
- Country of origin
- China Technical fact · johnlewis.com
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- Heating system
- Thermoblock Technical fact · currys.co.uk
- Water tank capacity
- 80 oz per SharkNinja (Currys lists 2.4 L, John Lewis 2.1 L); removable Technical fact · sharkninja.co.uk
- Bean hoppers
- 2 interchangeable, removable hoppers, 340 g each Technical fact · sharkninja.co.uk
- Grinder
- Built-in grinder with 50 grind size settings and Grind IQ automatic grind adjustment Manufacturer's claim · sharkninja.co.uk
- Dosing and tamping
- Built-in scale for weight-based dosing; integrated tamper Manufacturer's claim · sharkninja.co.uk
- One-touch drinks
- 13: Americano, Cappuccino, Cold Brew, Cold-Pressed, Cortado, Cafe Crema, Filter Coffee, Espresso, Flat White, Hot Water, Iced Latte, Latte, Lungo Technical fact · sharkninja.co.uk
- Shot sizes
- Espresso, Americano, Lungo and Cold Pressed in single, double and triple Technical fact · currys.co.uk
- Milk system
- Hands-free froth system with self-purging insulated steam wand; 5 presets: Steamed Milk, Thin Froth, Thick Froth, Extra-Thick Froth, Cold Foam Technical fact · sharkninja.co.uk
- Milk container
- 250 ml Technical fact · currys.co.uk
- Thermal carafe
- 1.2 L thermal carafe included Technical fact · sharkninja.co.uk
- User profiles
- 2 Technical fact · sharkninja.co.uk
- Strength settings
- 5 coffee / 5 espresso Technical fact · currys.co.uk
- Controls
- Buttons with LED display Technical fact · currys.co.uk
- Water filter
- Integrated water filter; 2 filters supplied Technical fact · sharkninja.co.uk
- Cleaning
- Auto rinse at start-up and shut-down; rinse, clean and descale programmes; dishwasher-safe drip tray, milk jug, bean hopper and puck bin Manufacturer's claim · sharkninja.co.uk
- Cup warmer
- No Technical fact · currys.co.uk
- Adjustable cup stand
- Yes Technical fact · currys.co.uk
- Dimensions (L x W x H)
- 45.24 x 27.13 x 40.18 cm Technical fact · sharkninja.co.uk
- Weight
- 20.23 kg Technical fact · sharkninja.co.uk
- Boxed size and weight
- 607 x 370 x 550 mm, 21.6 kg Technical fact · currys.co.uk
- Cord length
- 134.87 cm per SharkNinja; 110 cm per John Lewis and Currys Technical fact · sharkninja.co.uk
- Materials
- Stainless steel and plastic Technical fact · johnlewis.com
- In the box
- Machine, 1.2 L thermal carafe, 2 x 340 g bean hoppers, 2 water filters, 2 cleaning tablets, 1 descaler, recipe guide Technical fact · sharkninja.co.uk
- Guarantee
- 2 years (Currys: second year on registration) Technical fact · sharkninja.co.uk
- Country of origin
- China Technical fact · johnlewis.com
Where to buy
Where to buy
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Currys
£749.99
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£949.99
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£949.99
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Store (10)
- NINJA AutoBarista Pro AE1052UK Bean to Cup Coffee Machine with Thermal Carafe - Stainless Steel | Currys
- Feefo review feed for Currys SKU 10303065
- Ninja AutoBarista Pro AE1052UK Automatic Bean to Cup Coffee Machine, Stainless Steel | John Lewis
- John Lewis ratings and reviews API, product 115285476, page 1 (newest)
- John Lewis reviews API, page 2
- John Lewis reviews API, page 3
- John Lewis reviews API, page 4
- John Lewis reviews API, page 5
- John Lewis reviews API, page 6
- Argos product 8481535 – Ninja AutoBarista Pro (model number AE1051UK)
Review (3)
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