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Ninja Fresh Brew 14-Cup

CE451

The Ninja Fresh Brew CE451 is a straightforward 14-cup programmable drip coffee maker with a glass carafe, a 70 oz removable reservoir, Classic and Rich brew styles, a 1-4 cup small-batch mode and a 24-hour delay brew.

CE45114 cups1-4 cups

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At a glance

The Ninja Fresh Brew CE451 is a straightforward 14-cup programmable drip coffee maker with a glass carafe, a 70 oz removable reservoir, Classic and Rich brew styles, a 1-4 cup small-batch mode and a 24-hour delay brew. Owners and a hands-on reviewer praise its ease of use and coffee taste. The main concern is leaking: some owners report carafe drips and base leaks, and Amazon flags the listing for frequent leak-related returns. Coffee on the warming plate turns stewed after an hour or two, and there is no thermal carafe. It suits households that brew full pots on a schedule; long-term durability data for this model is not yet available.

Strengths

  • Large 14-cup carafe and 70 oz removable reservoir that fills at the sink
  • Flexible brewing: Classic and Rich styles, a 1-4 cup small batch, a 24-hour delay brew and mid-brew pause
  • Owners consistently describe it as easy to use, program and clean
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  • Coffee taste and heat are widely praised by owners and in hands-on testing
  • Fairly quiet in testing; replacement carafes, reservoirs and baskets are sold by the manufacturer

Things to consider

  • Leaking is the most serious recurring complaint, and Amazon flags the listing for frequent returns due to leaking
  • Glass carafe on a warming plate only; coffee tastes stewed after one to two hours, and there is no thermal carafe option
  • Warranty is only one year, and owners of the 12-cup sibling describe a replacement process that requires cutting the cord and paying shipping
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  • Small annoyances reported by individual owners: clock drift, fine grounds passing the permanent filter, a reservoir base that is hard to clean
  • Small batches brew slowly, at just over five minutes for four cups in testing
Who is it for, and who is it not for?

Good for

  • Households or offices that brew large pots of regular drip coffee and want a programmable morning brew
  • Buyers who value simple controls and easy cleaning over specialty-coffee features

May not suit

  • People who keep coffee on the burner for hours or want a thermal carafe
  • Buyers who prioritize proven long-term reliability and an easy warranty process

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Good to know

What the features mean in everyday use.

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Leaking

Amazon labels the CE451 listing 'Frequently returned due to leaking'. Individual owners report the carafe leaking when pouring (Best Buy), water leaking from the base after about a year (a review syndicated from SharkNinja.com on Walmart), and the brew continuing to drip when the carafe is pulled mid-brew. In contrast, Tom's Guide found the carafe 'pours smoothly with no drips'.

User experience · See source

Warranty process

Several Walmart reviewers on the shared Fresh Brew listing, tagged as 12-cup purchases, say that a warranty replacement required cutting the power cord and paying return shipping. SharkNinja's replies confirm that the unit has to be disabled and that shipping costs apply.

User experience · See source

Applies to the model family

Price

The list price at SharkNinja, Best Buy, Walmart, Kohl's, Amazon and Scheels was $119.99 on 2026-11-08.

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Leaking

Amazon labels the CE451 listing 'Frequently returned due to leaking'. Individual owners report the carafe leaking when pouring (Best Buy), water leaking from the base after about a year (a review syndicated from SharkNinja.com on Walmart), and the brew continuing to drip when the carafe is pulled mid-brew. In contrast, Tom's Guide found the carafe 'pours smoothly with no drips'.

User experience · See source

Warranty process

Several Walmart reviewers on the shared Fresh Brew listing, tagged as 12-cup purchases, say that a warranty replacement required cutting the power cord and paying return shipping. SharkNinja's replies confirm that the unit has to be disabled and that shipping costs apply.

User experience · See source

Applies to the model family

Price

The list price at SharkNinja, Best Buy, Walmart, Kohl's, Amazon and Scheels was $119.99 on 2026-11-08.

Technical fact · See source

User experience

What do reviews say?

See the common points first, then read the original reviews yourself.

Summarized from the 36 reviews we read. A review can mention several points, so the theme counts can add up to more than 36.

Store ratings

Best Buy

33 ratings

33 reviews read

4.8 / 5

Walmart

Rating shared with other models at this store

54 reviews read

4.5 / 5

Amazon

505 ratings

3.8 / 5

Kohl's

123 ratings

4.1 / 5

SharkNinja

295 ratings

4.3 / 5

Target

110 ratings

4.05 / 5

Each store’s rating and rating count are its own; ratings are not combined. “Read” is how many of that store’s reviews we read for the summary.

Go to the original reviews

Owners mostly like how simple the Fresh Brew is to program, fill and clean, and many say it makes hot, good-tasting coffee. The removable reservoir, the large carafe, the delay brew and the warming plate get frequent praise, and several buyers chose it to replace an older Ninja that lasted many years. The complaints are fewer but more serious. Leaking comes up repeatedly: carafes that drip when pouring, water seeping from the base after extended use, and a drip that continues when the carafe is pulled mid-brew. Smaller gripes include the warming plate shutting off sooner than wanted, a clock that drifts, fine grounds passing the permanent filter, a reservoir base that is hard to clean, and a lid that would not close on one unit. A few owners felt it is nothing special for the price.

What buyers like

  • Easy to use, program and clean17 reviews
  • Makes hot, good-tasting coffee11 reviews
  • Delay brew and warming plate are convenient6 reviews
  • Attractive design5 reviews
  • Bought to replace a long-lasting older Ninja4 reviews
  • Large capacity and removable reservoir3 reviews
  • Good value3 reviews

Common complaints

  • Leaks or drips (carafe pour, base, or drip continuing after the carafe is removed)3 reviews
  • Warming plate turns off too soon1 review
  • Clock drifts behind1 review
  • Fine grounds pass through the permanent filter1 review
  • Reservoir base hard to clean; mold1 review
  • Defective lid hinge that would not close1 review
  • Nothing special; leaves condensation1 review
How was this summary made?

Summarized from 36 reviews; 2 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.

36 unique text reviews tied to the CE451, deduplicated by author, date and text: Best Buy 33 (all, pages 1-2) and Walmart 3 (two tagged 14 Cups, one syndicated from SharkNinja.com). 51 other Walmart reviews, mostly tagged 12 Cups, were read but excluded. Theme counts are hand tallies. Off-topic: one food-processor review and one missing-lid complaint.

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18 original reviews can be listed on this page. The number of reviews analyzed may differ.

  1. J*** 5/5 November 6, 2026 Best Buy

    Great product, coffee comes with great taste and keeps it warm for long time

  2. D*** 5/5 November 3, 2026 Best Buy

    Easy to used and clean, compact and a very good price!

  3. J*** 4/5 2026-10 Best Buy

    Works great every time ! Which is a must for us every morning .

  4. K*** 5/5 2026-10 Best Buy

    Easy to use and make good cups of coffee. My grandfather can easily use it.

  5. H*** 5/5 2026-10 Best Buy

    Just wish that it would not shut off in such a short time. When I go for a second cup the heating element is off.

  6. S*** 4/5 2026-09 Best Buy

    My only complaint with this coffee make is the clock. I set it to the correct time and days later when I look at the coffee maker time, it’s always MINUTES behind. No matter how many times I change it back to the correct time, it always ends up minutes behind over a period of days.

  7. s*** 5/5 2026-09 Best Buy

    One of the best coffee makers we have ever bought. It's looks amazing and brews coffee better than anything we have ever had. Controls are very easy to use and it is very solid built and not cheap.

  8. J*** 3/5 2026-07 Best Buy

    There is nothing special about the coffee maker. Makes coffee like my 20 dollar cooff maker did. I bought it based on reviews. The coffee maker leaves condenstation all day till cleaned.

  9. B*** 1/5 2026-07 Best Buy

    Our last Ninja coffee maker had an issue with the water reservoir, The design made it impossible to clean it, the bottom of the water reservoir is inaccessible and developed mold. Even with regular cleaning, it didn't stop the mold. We went ahead and ordered a new Ninja, as it seemed to be redesigned model, so the hope was they fixed the issue with the water reservoir....nope. Not only is it the same plastic bubble at the base of the reservoir, so it's not possible to clean.....BUT the carafe leaks when pouring, causing a safety issue.

  10. F*** 5/5 2026-05 Best Buy

    Love the style and the Coffee scoop attached to the side of it. Very discreet. Depending on what type of coffee you like, you may want to buy some coffee filters. It has one already, but my grinds are fine and slipped through the one it comes woth. Overerall great coffee maker

  11. J*** 5/5 2026-08 Best Buy

    My last Ninja lasted 9 years. Now I have this one. It’s a 14 cup, easy to use and looks good in my kitchen. A great price on a great coffee maker. What more can you ask for?

  12. B*** 5/5 2026-09 Best Buy

    Got this coffee maker to replace my old Ninja. My last Ninja lasted 12 years, so looking forward to this one lasting as long.

  13. K*** 5/5 2026-07 Best Buy

    Was looking to replace my old coffee maker. This one is a great buy. Makes great coffee and very easy to use. Worth the money

  14. P*** 5/5 2026-09 Best Buy

    I love the design and the way it makes coffee. Easy to clean - not really sure what the little white cap that sits in the tank is for. But it is a pretty nice coffee maker. I am going to purchase filters so I can use them sometimes.

  15. G*** 5/5 2026-06 Best Buy

    This ciffee maker is excellent I just upgraded from my other ninja I have had for 7 years love the idea of the warming plate

  16. A*** 5/5 2026-10 Best Buy

    Love this! Works so well and easy to use. I definitely recommend.

  17. E*** 3/5 November 4, 2026 Walmart Walmart: Color Charcoal, Finish 14 Cups

    I needed two of these coffee pots. One is great, the other was defective. I'm in the process of returning the defective one (and will order and test another one). Here were the problems: The hinged "lid" on one pot did not close completely -- almost like the hinge is "sprung." When the coffee was brewing, a lot of steam was exiting from under that not-closed lid. Also -- really strange in 2026! --- when I removed the pot in mid-brew of a 10 cup pot to grab a quick cup, the drip continues! …

  18. g*** 2/5 October 18, 2026 Walmart Review from sharkninja.com shown on Walmart; SharkNinja's reply links the CE451 support article

    This is my second one. Both of them after about a year start to leak water out of the bottom. What is up with that? I really like this product but the leaking is annoying,

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Video reviews and key moments

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4 videos · Timestamped summary

YouTube · Review

Review: Ninja Fresh Brew™ Drip Coffee Maker | Programmable 14Cup Glass Carafe, Brew Classic & ...

The Ninja Fresh Brew Drip Coffee Maker offers versatile Classic and Rich brew styles, catering to both single-batch and large 14-cup servings. It includes convenient features like a 24-hour delay brew and a removable water reservoir, though the glass carafe is fragile and keeping coffee on the warming plate for extended periods can affect the taste.

YouTube · Review

What You Should Know About the Ninja Fresh Brew Coffee Maker #affiliate

The reviewer highly praises the Ninja Fresh Brew coffee maker after nearly a year of regular use, highlighting its removable water reservoir and versatile brew options. The coffee brews hot, tastes great, and has no plastic flavour or leakage issues. The only minor drawback is that steam escapes from the top during brewing, requiring the unit to be pulled forward from underneath low cabinets.

YouTube · Review

Ninja 14 Cup Programmable Coffee Maker Review

The Ninja FreshBrew is a programmable 14-cup drip coffee maker offering both Classic and Rich brew styles to match personal preferences. It features thermal flavour extraction, a dedicated small batch setting, a 24-hour delay brew function, and an adjustable warming plate that keeps coffee warm for up to 4 hours.

Video summaries and timestamps were taken from the videos with AI (Gemini); the video itself is the source.

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What it has

Specifications

Technical information with its source.

Model
CE451 Technical fact · sharkninja.com
Color
Stainless Steel Technical fact · sharkninja.com
Carafe capacity
14 cups Technical fact · sharkninja.com
Carafe type
Glass carafe with brew-through lid Technical fact · sharkninja.com
Water reservoir
70, removable fl oz Technical fact · sharkninja.com
Brew styles
2: Classic and Rich Technical fact · sharkninja.com
Small batch function
1-4 cups Technical fact · sharkninja.com
Programmable delay brew
Up to 24 hours ahead h Technical fact · sharkninja.com
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Warming plate
Adjustable; keeps coffee warm up to 4 hours h Technical fact · sharkninja.com
Mid-brew pause
Yes (pour a cup before brewing finishes) Technical fact · kohls.com
Brew technology
Thermal Flavor Extraction Manufacturer's claim · sharkninja.com
Filter
Permanent (reusable) filter included Technical fact · sharkninja.com
Coffee input
Ground coffee Technical fact · amazon.com
In the box
14-cup glass carafe, Ninja Smart Scoop, 70 oz removable water reservoir, permanent filter Technical fact · sharkninja.com
Power
1100 W Technical fact · kohls.com
Voltage
120 V Technical fact · amazon.com
Cord length
12 in Technical fact · kohls.com
Dimensions (D x W x H)
11.53 x 10.39 x 14.49 (Amazon); Kohl's lists 10.3 L x 8.9 W x 14.4 H in Technical fact · amazon.com
Weight
7.1 (Amazon); 7 (Kohl's); SharkNinja lists 4.41 lb Technical fact · amazon.com
Material
Stainless steel Technical fact · amazon.com
Care
Hand wash (retailer listing) Technical fact · kohls.com
Replacement parts (model codes)
Smart Scoop 985NK450; 70 oz reservoir with lid 972NK450; glass carafe with brew-through lid 971NK450; removable brew basket 986NK450 Technical fact · sharkninja.com
Warranty
1-year limited warranty years Technical fact · sharkninja.com
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Water reservoir
70, removable fl oz Technical fact · sharkninja.com
Brew styles
2: Classic and Rich Technical fact · sharkninja.com
Small batch function
1-4 cups Technical fact · sharkninja.com
Programmable delay brew
Up to 24 hours ahead h Technical fact · sharkninja.com
Warming plate
Adjustable; keeps coffee warm up to 4 hours h Technical fact · sharkninja.com
Mid-brew pause
Yes (pour a cup before brewing finishes) Technical fact · kohls.com
Brew technology
Thermal Flavor Extraction Manufacturer's claim · sharkninja.com
Filter
Permanent (reusable) filter included Technical fact · sharkninja.com
Coffee input
Ground coffee Technical fact · amazon.com
In the box
14-cup glass carafe, Ninja Smart Scoop, 70 oz removable water reservoir, permanent filter Technical fact · sharkninja.com
Power
1100 W Technical fact · kohls.com
Voltage
120 V Technical fact · amazon.com
Cord length
12 in Technical fact · kohls.com
Dimensions (D x W x H)
11.53 x 10.39 x 14.49 (Amazon); Kohl's lists 10.3 L x 8.9 W x 14.4 H in Technical fact · amazon.com
Weight
7.1 (Amazon); 7 (Kohl's); SharkNinja lists 4.41 lb Technical fact · amazon.com
Material
Stainless steel Technical fact · amazon.com
Care
Hand wash (retailer listing) Technical fact · kohls.com
Replacement parts (model codes)
Smart Scoop 985NK450; 70 oz reservoir with lid 972NK450; glass carafe with brew-through lid 971NK450; removable brew basket 986NK450 Technical fact · sharkninja.com
Warranty
1-year limited warranty years Technical fact · sharkninja.com

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