Quick answer
Choose the Ninja Luxe Café Premier for the most beginner help (scale, grind guidance, assisted tamper, automatic milk) plus filter coffee and cold brew. Choose the Express Impress if you want to learn to steam milk yourself.
| Spec | Ninja Luxe Café Premier | Sage Barista Express Impress |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Espresso + filter hybrid | Espresso machine |
| Price* | £499.99 at Ninja | £729.95 at Sage |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Grind settings | 25 | 25 |
| Milk | Automatic Dual Froth (4 presets) | Manual steam wand |
| Tamping | Assisted tamper | Assisted: 10 kg tamp with 7° twist |
| Heating / brewing | Barista Assist temperature and pressure control | Thermocoil with PID (93°C) |
| Drinks | Espresso, filter coffee and cold brew | Espresso; milk drinks via steam wand |
| Size (W × D × H) | 38.7 × 50.8 × 40.4 cm | 42.2 × 36.7 × 31 cm (as listed by Sage) |
| Buy | Check price | Check price |
*Prices checked 27 September 2026. "At [brand]" is the brand's own UK price; RRP and "from" prices come from UK retailers and price comparison sites. Prices change often, so check before you buy. Specs are from manufacturers' official pages.
The key differences
- Milk: automatic Dual Froth on the Ninja; manual steam wand on the Sage.
- Dosing: built-in scale on the Ninja; self-correcting dose on the Sage.
- Drinks: the Ninja also makes filter coffee and cold brew.
- Price: £499.99 vs £729.95 at brand prices when we checked.
- Depth: the Ninja is 50.8 cm deep, so check your counter.
Which should you buy?
At the prices we recorded, the Ninja offers more automation for less money. The Sage suits people who want to develop hands-on milk skills.
Ninja Luxe Café Premier
£499.99 at Ninja · Price on Ninja's UK website, checked 27 September 2026. Reduced from £579.99. Prices change often.
£499.99 at Ninja · Price on Ninja's UK website, checked 27 September 2026. Reduced from £579.99. Prices change often.
Sage Barista Express Impress
£729.95 at Sage · Price on Sage's UK website, checked 27 September 2026. Prices change often.
£729.95 at Sage · Price on Sage's UK website, checked 27 September 2026. Prices change often.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Ninja Luxe Café have a grinder?
Yes, a built-in grinder with 25 settings, plus a built-in scale for weight-based dosing.