Ninja GP161 DualBrew Coffee Maker
- Grounds and pods, one 2-in-1 brewer
- 12-cup glass carafe or a single-serve cup
- 6 oz to 12 oz pod servings
- 4 brew styles: Classic, Rich, Over Ice, Cold Brew
- Cold brew in under 10 minutes per cup, under 20 per carafe
- 60 oz removable water reservoir
- Adjustable warming plate, up to 4 hours
- 10.09 x 10.67 x 15.47 in, 9.3 lb
Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A flexible brewer for homes split between pod drinkers and carafe drinkers, with a fast cold brew mode that skips overnight steeping. The listing never names which pod format it takes, so confirm that before buying pods.
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ASIN: B0G87LH335Category: Cold Brew Coffee Makers
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Overview
Brewing from grounds or pods in one machine, the Ninja DualBrew fills a full glass carafe or a single cup, hot or over ice. Thermal Flavor Extraction runs each brew, the water reservoir lifts off for refills, and a foldable cup tray raises a mug to cut splashing.
One machine covers a morning carafe, a quick pod cup and a cold brew in minutes, so a second coffee maker can go. Rapid cold brew swaps the long steep for speed. Its tall body needs clearance under wall cabinets, so measure before it moves in.
Who it's for
Shared kitchens with mixed habits, a pot drinker and a pod drinker, get one appliance in place of two. Espresso fans will want a different machine, since the listed styles are drip, over ice and cold brew only.
Pros and cons
- Brews from grounds and from pods
- Cold brew without overnight steeping
- Adjustable warming plate
- Removable reservoir for sink refills
- Pod format not named in the listing
- Tall body may crowd wall cabinets
- Glass carafe depends on the warming plate for heat
Performance notes
Thermal Flavor Extraction governs brew temperature, which decides how much bitterness comes out of the grounds. Over Ice and Cold Brew styles are set up to stay bold once poured over ice, per the listing. Rapid cold brew runs a short cycle in place of a long steep, and the warming plate setting decides how a full carafe holds up after brewing.
Specifications
| Brand | Ninja |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 9.3 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 10.1 × 10.7 × 15.5 inches |
| Pod serving sizes | 6 oz to 12 oz |
| BREW SIZES | Brew grounds from single-serve cup to carafe or brew pods from 6oz to 12oz. |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 96 fl oz |
| Water reservoir capacity | 3.75 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Other details | |
| Coffee Maker Type | Cold Brew Coffee Maker |
| Operation Mode | Semi-Automatic |
| Coffee Input Type | Ground, pod |
| Specific Uses For Product | Classic, Rich, Over Ice, Cold Brew |
| Manufacture Year | 2026 |
| Cold brew time | Under 10 minutes per cup, under 20 minutes per carafe |
| Warming plate | Adjustable, up to 4 hours |
| 4 BREW STYLES | Enjoy Classic, Rich, Over Ice and Cold Brew. |
| 60-Oz REMOVABLE WATER RESERVOIR | Detach and easily refill so you can keep brewing. |
| ADJUSTABLE WARMING PLATE | Keeps coffee hot and fresh for up to 4 hours. |
| FOLDABLE CUP TRAY | Elevates your coffee mug to reduce splashing of freshly brewed coffee. |
Frequently asked questions
Which pods does the Ninja DualBrew GP161 take?
The listing says it brews pod servings from 6 oz to 12 oz, but it does not name the pod format. Confirm compatibility with Ninja before stocking up on pods.
Is the Ninja DualBrew GP161 an espresso machine?
No. Its listed styles are Classic, Rich, Over Ice and Cold Brew, with no espresso or milk frothing mentioned.
What comes in the box with the Ninja DualBrew?
The brewer, the 60 oz removable water reservoir, a 12-cup glass carafe, a filter and the Ninja Smart Scoop. The description calls the filter a paper filter kit.