Comparison · Espresso Machines

KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder KES6551SX vs Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601

Two espresso machines side by side. They differ on water tank, width, depth, height. The KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder KES6551SX has a larger water tank (2.5 L against 2.1 L for the Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601).

What actually differs

  • The KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder KES6551SX has a larger water tank (2.5 L against 2.1 L for the Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601).
  • The KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder KES6551SX is lighter at 10.7 kg; the Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601 weighs 11.7 kg.
  • The KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder KES6551SX has a longer warranty (2 years against 1 year for the Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601).
  • Size, KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder KES6551SX against Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601: width 33.5 cm against 34 cm, depth 28.1 cm against 33 cm, height 39.5 cm against 37 cm.

Which one should you buy?

Pick the KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder KES6551SX if…

Home enthusiasts who prefer an integrated grinder and temperature control in one machine.

Users who want a single unit that grinds and extracts may consider this model. Its listed features suit home setups needing PID control and a sizable water reservoir.

Skip it if: You make several milk drinks back to back

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Pick the Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601 if…

Users who want a single machine for espresso, drip coffee, and cold brew at home.

Shoppers seeking one machine for multiple brew styles may find the 3-in-1 design useful. The built-in grinder supports grinding on demand for espresso and other methods.

Skip it if: You want a machine that only makes espresso.

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Where each one wins

Edge to the KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder KES6551SX
  • A larger water tank
  • A longer warranty

Specs compared

Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.

SpecKitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder KES6551SXNinja Luxe Café Premier ES601
Typical price$$ $300–700$$ $300–700
Machine typeSemi-automaticSemi-automatic
Built-in grinderYesYes
Needs mains powerYesYes
Water tank2.5 L2.1 L
Width33.5 cm34 cm
Depth28.1 cm33 cm
Height39.5 cm37 cm
Weight10.7 kg11.7 kg
Voltage120 V120 V
Warranty2 years1 year

What they have in common

Both record the same value for: machine type (Semi-automatic); built-in grinder (Yes); needs mains power (Yes); voltage (120 V).

KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder KES6551SX vs Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601: common questions

What is the main difference between the KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder KES6551SX and the Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601?

The KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder KES6551SX has a larger water tank (2.5 L against 2.1 L for the Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601). The KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder KES6551SX is lighter at 10.7 kg; the Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601 weighs 11.7 kg.

Is the KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder KES6551SX or the Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601 more expensive?

Both sit in the same typical price band, $$ $300–700.

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