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Ice cream makers: the downsides, first
Noise and texture are the trade-offs: loud motors come up for six of the eight ice cream makers we compared, and icy, hard or uneven results come up for six too. Freezer bowls need up to a day of pre-freezing, while compressor models are big, heavy and pricey. Here are the most popular ice cream makers in the US, with their downsides first.
8 models compared13 sources readUpdated October 2026
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All 8 ice cream makers, ranked
Ranked by test scores, minus how common and serious the complaints are. How we rank
#1
Lello
$$$CompressorScore 4.0/5
6%
of Amazon ratings are 1–2 stars
(checked 2026-10-10)Small sample: about 1,055 ratings (5% 1-star + 1% 2-star).The best ice cream in both Wirecutter's and Serious Eats' tests: fast, gelato-like and ice-free, with a nearly all-metal build. It costs about $800, weighs about 40 pounds, has a built-in bowl that is a chore to clean, and comes with only a 1-year warranty.
Top complaints
- Hard to clean built-in bowlVery common
The bowl isn't removable, so you sponge it out repeatedly (Serious Eats, Wirecutter). Serious Eats also found oil on the paddle shaft. About 42 of 144 Amazon cleaning mentions are negative.
- Expensive, with a short warrantyVery common
About $800 with a one-year warranty that Wirecutter calls wimpy; repairs mean buying parts and fixing it yourself or finding a repairperson. Amazon owners disagree on whether it's worth it.
- Very heavy and bulky; some motor noiseMentioned often
About 40 pounds and 12 x 18 x 12 inches (Wirecutter, Serious Eats). Some Amazon owners report rattling or grinding motor sounds.
What owners love
- Best texture tested
Wirecutter says it has made the best ice cream in its tests since 2015; Serious Eats found it the creamiest, with no iciness even after several days frozen.
- Fastest compressor tested
Ice cream in about 24-25 minutes and sorbet in 21 (Serious Eats, Wirecutter).
- Built to last
Nearly all stainless steel, with the only metal dasher Wirecutter tested. Amazon durability mentions are mostly positive (about 60 vs 19), with one owner citing 8 years of use.
Skip it if…- You'll store it in a cabinet (about 40 lb)
- You want a removable, easy-wash bowl
- You make ice cream only occasionally
Good for- Serious hobbyists who want the best texture
- Gelato-style, dense ice cream
- Leaving a machine out on the counter
Scores (tap for why)
- Texture5.0
Why 5.0?
Best results in Wirecutter's tests since 2015 and the creamiest in Serious Eats' test, without iciness. - Speed & batch size4.5
Why 4.5?
Fastest compressor model tested (about 24-25 minutes) and no pre-freezing; 1.5-quart batches. - Ease of use & prep3.5
Why 3.5?
Two switches and a timer knob, as easy as the ICE-21 (Wirecutter), but at about 40 pounds it is a chore to move; scooping around the fixed paddle is painstaking (Serious Eats). - Cleaning & noise2.5
Why 2.5?
Built-in bowl must be wiped out by hand (Wirecutter, Serious Eats); Amazon owners are mixed on cleaning and noise. - Durability4.5
Why 4.5?
Nearly all-metal construction (Wirecutter) and mostly positive Amazon durability mentions, but only a one-year warranty.
What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Upgrade pick (updated 2026-06-12): flawless, gelato-like ice cream; bulky, hard to clean, and a weak one-year warranty.
- Serious Eats: Best for gelato-style ice cream (updated 2026-07-21): the creamiest desserts it tried; extraordinarily pricey, heavy and hard to clean.
#2
Whynter
$$$CompressorScore 3.8/5
10%
of Amazon ratings are 1–2 stars
(checked 2026-10-10)Small sample: about 333 ratings (7% 1-star + 3% 2-star).Both Serious Eats and Food & Wine name it the best compressor machine: smooth ice cream in about 30 minutes, no pre-freezing, and a yogurt mode. Ice cream sticks to the paddle, the mix-in window is small, and it is big and heavy.
Top complaints
- Ice cream sticks to the paddleMentioned often
Food & Wine had to scrape a lot of ice cream and sorbet off the paddle. Serious Eats saw base freeze on the bottom of the bowl in its first test (it mixed in when scraped).
- Small mix-in windowMentioned often
The flip-up window is only a few inches wide, so pouring in caramel and peanuts took care to avoid spills (Serious Eats).
- Large, heavy, and pricier than canister modelsMentioned often
About 24 pounds and takes significant counter or cabinet space (Food & Wine). Amazon owners are split on value, and about 14 of 48 reliability mentions are negative.
What owners love
- Smooth ice cream with no pre-freezing
Serious Eats made lovely, smooth vanilla ice cream in 30 minutes; Food & Wine calls the sorbet and ice cream textures wonderful.
- Useful modes
Labeled churn, mix-only and cool-only modes, an extended cooling mode after the timer, and a yogurt-incubation function (Serious Eats).
- Easy to clean
Amazon owners say it is easy to clean (about 24 positive vs 1 negative mention) and makes a batch in under 50 minutes.
Skip it if…- Counter or cabinet space is tight
- You add lots of sauces and mix-ins mid-churn
- You only make ice cream a few times a year
Good for- Frequent ice cream makers who want no pre-freezing
- 2-quart batches
- Also making homemade yogurt
Scores (tap for why)
- Texture4.0
Why 4.0?
Lovely, smooth ice cream (Serious Eats, 23% overrun) and wonderful sorbet and ice cream (Food & Wine). - Speed & batch size4.0
Why 4.0?
About 30 minutes for ice cream and 36 for frozen yogurt with a 2-quart capacity (Serious Eats); faster than other compressors but slower than canisters (Food & Wine). - Ease of use & prep4.0
Why 4.0?
Push-button with labeled modes and no pre-freezing (Serious Eats, Food & Wine); the mix-in window is fiddly. - Cleaning & noise3.5
Why 3.5?
Amazon owners find it easy to clean, but it isn't dishwasher-safe and ice cream sticks to the paddle (Food & Wine). - Durability3.5
Why 3.5?
Amazon reliability mentions are mostly positive (about 34 vs 14) and quality-control mentions too (85 vs 12), but the sample is small.
What experts say
- Serious Eats: Best self-freezing compressor model for most people (updated 2026-07-21): the most budget-friendly winning compressor; small mix-in window.
- Food & Wine: Best compressor ice cream maker (updated 2026-09-01): the best balance of capacity, features and price among six Whynter models; ice cream sticks to the paddle.
#3
Cuisinart
$Freezer bowlScore 3.8/5
5%
of Amazon ratings are 1–2 stars
(checked 2026-10-10)4% 1-star + 1% 2-star of about 43,318 ratings. The same review pool appears on the ICE-30BCP1 listing and color variants, so it mixes several Cuisinart freezer-bowl models.The top pick at both Wirecutter and Serious Eats: cheap, simple and among the fastest churners tested. You must freeze the bowl for about a day first, it makes only 1.5 quarts per frozen bowl, and many owners find it loud.
Top complaints
- Bowl must be frozen for about a dayVery common
Wirecutter says the bowl needs 16 to 24 hours to freeze fully, or you get half-melted-milkshake results; Serious Eats says at least a day. Food & Wine notes canister machines can't make batches back-to-back because the bowl warms up.
- LoudVery common
Noise is the one negative aspect in Amazon's review summary: about 1,049 of 1,616 noise mentions are negative (this review pool is shared with the ICE-30 listing).
- Small batch, hard-frozen results, some broken partsMentioned often
Wirecutter warns a full 1.5-quart recipe plus mix-ins can overflow, and a long-term tester wished it made more. Low-star Walmart reviews say a full recipe didn't fit, ice cream froze rock-hard after going into the freezer, a plastic gear broke after a few uses, and the bowl was scratched after one use.
What owners love
- Fast, creamy results
Wirecutter reached soft-serve consistency in about 18 minutes and calls its dense, creamy ice cream some of the smoothest you can make without a compressor. Serious Eats timed ice cream in 20 minutes and sorbet in 9.
- One switch and a wide opening
There is only an on/off switch, and a 3.5-inch opening makes tasting and adding mix-ins easy (Wirecutter). Cleaning is a strong Amazon positive (about 1,556 positive vs 74 negative mentions).
- Great value with a 3-year warranty
Wirecutter cites a typical price of about $90 and a three-year limited warranty, the longest of its picks. Ice cream pros at Jeni's and Salt & Straw favor it.
Skip it if…- You want to make ice cream on a whim
- You need big or back-to-back batches
- Noise bothers you
Good for- First ice cream maker on a budget
- Fast churning (about 20 minutes)
- Occasional use with freezer space for the bowl
Scores (tap for why)
- Texture4.0
Why 4.0?
Wirecutter: dense, creamy and some of the smoothest non-compressor ice cream; Serious Eats measured relatively high overrun (30%), so it's airier and easier to scoop. Vegan bases came out slightly icy. - Speed & batch size3.5
Why 3.5?
Among the fastest churners (about 18-20 minutes, Wirecutter and Serious Eats), but only 1.5 quarts and one batch per frozen bowl. - Ease of use & prep4.0
Why 4.0?
One switch, light base and wide opening (Wirecutter), but the bowl needs 16-24 hours in the freezer first. - Cleaning & noise3.5
Why 3.5?
Easy to clean (Wirecutter; about 1,556 positive vs 74 negative Amazon mentions), but noise mentions on Amazon are mostly negative. - Durability4.0
Why 4.0?
3-year warranty and a Wirecutter staffer's unit still working after six years; a few low-star Walmart reviews report a broken plastic gear or scratched bowl.
What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Top pick (updated 2026-06-12): dense, creamy ice cream faster than its other picks at a fraction of the cost; flaws are pre-freezing and possible overflow with mix-ins.
- Serious Eats: Best ice cream maker for seven years running (updated 2026-07-21): among the fastest in every test; denser-ice-cream fans may need to adjust recipes.
- Food & Wine: Tested but listed under 'What Didn't Make the List' (updated 2026-09-01); it picked the larger Cuisinart ICE-30 instead.
#4
Cuisinart
$$Freezer bowlScore 3.5/5
5%
of Amazon ratings are 1–2 stars
(checked 2026-10-10)4% 1-star + 1% 2-star of about 43,318 ratings. This listing shows the same pooled reviews as the ICE-21, so the figure is not specific to the ICE-30.Food & Wine's best canister model and a Serious Eats pick for bigger batches (up to 2 quarts). Wirecutter found it icier, louder and slower than the ICE-21, and Serious Eats' unit whined loudly and left icy buildup on the bowl.
Top complaints
- Loud whine, slower than the ICE-21Mentioned often
Serious Eats' unit made a loud, wheezing whine that grew louder as it churned. Wirecutter found it louder and slower than the ICE-21.
- Icy buildup and less-smooth sorbetMentioned often
Serious Eats saw icy buildup on the bowl walls that took effort to scrape, and a lid that wouldn't fully lock. Wirecutter found its treats icier than its picks, and Food & Wine's sorbet was less smooth than from machines with sorbet settings.
- Pre-freezing and a real limit below 2 quartsVery common
The bowl must be frozen ahead (6 to 22 hours per Serious Eats' spec box). Food & Wine says to stay below the 1.5-quart line for base plus mix-ins to avoid overflow.
What owners love
- Larger 2-quart bowl
It holds up to 2 quarts of churned base, half a quart more than the ICE-21 (Serious Eats, Food & Wine).
- Smooth results with minimal iciness
Serious Eats got smoothly textured ice cream, frozen yogurt and sorbet in under 30 minutes. Food & Wine calls it small but mighty and says it's faster than compressor models.
- Four pieces and one switch
Easy to assemble and run with a single on/off switch, plus a chute for mix-ins (Food & Wine, Serious Eats).
Skip it if…- Noise bothers you
- You want the smoothest sorbet
- You can't plan a day ahead
Good for- Bigger batches without paying for a compressor
- Simple on/off operation
- Small kitchens
Scores (tap for why)
- Texture3.5
Why 3.5?
Smooth with minimal iciness per Serious Eats and quality ice cream per Food & Wine, but Wirecutter found it icier and Food & Wine's sorbet was less smooth. Lowest overrun (16%) in Serious Eats' test, so it's denser. - Speed & batch size3.5
Why 3.5?
About 28 minutes for ice cream (Serious Eats) with up to 2 quarts per batch, but one batch per frozen bowl. - Ease of use & prep4.0
Why 4.0?
A cinch to assemble and run with one switch (Serious Eats, Food & Wine); the bowl must be frozen ahead and the lid didn't always lock. - Cleaning & noise3.0
Why 3.0?
Open paddle is easy to scrape, but icy wall buildup takes effort and the motor whines loudly (Serious Eats); not dishwasher-safe (Food & Wine).
What experts say
- Food & Wine: Best canister ice cream maker (updated 2026-09-01): an excellent value and beginner option; limited features and the bowl must be pre-frozen.
- Serious Eats: Best with a two-quart freezer canister (updated 2026-07-21): smooth results, but a loud whine and icy wall buildup.
- Wirecutter (NYT): Not recommended: icier treats than its picks, louder and slower than the ICE-21; it suggests the ICE-70 for more capacity.
#5
Whynter
$$$CompressorScore 3.5/5
9%
of Amazon ratings are 1–2 stars
(checked 2026-10-10)7% 1-star + 2% 2-star of about 2,622 ratings.Wirecutter's favorite compressor model for light, creamy ice cream with no pre-freezing. Serious Eats' unit didn't get cold enough and its motor stalled, and Amazon owners are split on freezing, with some reporting mix freezing onto the bowl.
Top complaints
- Uneven freezingVery common
In Serious Eats' test it didn't seem to get cold enough even with extra time, the paddle pushed ice cream around instead of stirring, and the motor couldn't restart after a stop. Amazon's summary says some owners report mix freezing onto the sides of the bowl (about 62 of 193 freeze-time mentions negative).
- Icy vegan ice creamMentioned often
Wirecutter's vegan batch was icier than from the ICM-15LS and the ICE-21; it suggests other picks if you mainly make sorbet or vegan ice cream.
- Big, heavy and priceyMentioned often
About 28 pounds and 13.5 inches tall (Wirecutter). Value-for-money mentions on Amazon are positive but include about 60 negative of 232.
What owners love
- 'Goldilocks' texture
Wirecutter's testers found it light, creamy and stretchy; its custard ice cream had a lightness the other machines didn't match.
- No pre-freezing, batch after batch
The built-in compressor means you can churn whenever you want and make batch after batch (Wirecutter). Amazon owners like skipping the frozen bowl and say it makes treats in about 40 minutes.
- Owners like the results
Performance (about 713 positive vs 46 negative) and taste (177 vs 6) are strong Amazon positives.
Skip it if…- You mainly make sorbet or vegan ice cream
- Counter space is tight (about 28 lb)
- You want consistent results without babysitting
Good for- Back-to-back batches with no bowl to freeze
- Lighter, fluffier dairy ice cream
- 2-quart batches
Scores (tap for why)
- Texture3.5
Why 3.5?
Wirecutter loved its light, creamy dairy texture but found vegan ice cream icy; Serious Eats found everything too soft. - Speed & batch size3.5
Why 3.5?
About 30-40 minutes per batch with 2.1-quart capacity and back-to-back batches (Wirecutter); Serious Eats needed extra time and still got soft results. - Ease of use & prep3.5
Why 3.5?
No planning ahead (Wirecutter), but Serious Eats had a paddle that pushed the ice cream around and a motor that stalled. - Cleaning & noise3.5
Why 3.5?
Removable pail needs only a brief clean between batches (Wirecutter); Amazon noise mentions lean positive (about 117 vs 44).
What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Best compressor model for lighter-texture ice cream (updated 2026-06-12); struggled with a vegan base and is bulky.
- Serious Eats: Not recommended (updated 2026-07-21): everything came out softer than desired, and the motor couldn't restart after scraping.
#6
Breville
$$$CompressorScore 3.4/5
13%
of Amazon ratings are 1–2 stars
(checked 2026-10-10)Small sample: about 723 ratings (10% 1-star + 3% 2-star).The most automatic machine here: it senses hardness, chimes for mix-ins and keeps ice cream cold for up to 3 hours. It costs about $600, takes around an hour per quart and makes small batches, and Wirecutter says its results match a much cheaper Whynter.
Top complaints
- Very expensiveVery common
Serious Eats calls it quite expensive, Food & Wine names the high price as its main problem, and Wirecutter says it performed like the Whynter ICM-201SB but costs a lot more. Amazon owners are split on value (about 39 positive vs 22 negative).
- Slow, with small batchesVery common
Serious Eats measured about an hour per quart, and its results were slightly icier and grainier as a result. Food & Wine notes slower speed and lower capacity than its Whynter pick; Amazon owners say capacity is small for such a large machine.
- Paddle leak point and clunky noisesMentioned often
Liquid can enter a hole in the paddle and drip into the base, which can freeze the bowl in place (Serious Eats). Amazon noise feedback is mixed, with some reporting loud clunking.
What owners love
- Senses when it's done
12 hardness settings; it judges consistency from paddle resistance, shows progress and temperature, and plays a tune for mix-ins and when finished (Serious Eats, Food & Wine).
- Keep Cool mode up to 3 hours
Holds churned ice cream at serving texture for up to 3 hours (Serious Eats, Food & Wine).
- Easy to use and clean
Amazon owners call it easy to use (about 86 vs 13) and easy to clean with removable parts; the paddle and lid are top-rack dishwasher-safe (Serious Eats).
Skip it if…- You're price-sensitive
- You want big or fast batches
- You want the smoothest possible texture
Good for- Hands-off churning with hardness presets
- Holding soft-serve texture for parties
- Beginners who don't want to babysit
Scores (tap for why)
- Texture3.5
Why 3.5?
Similar to the Whynter ICM-201SB in Wirecutter's test; slightly icier and grainier than rivals in Serious Eats' test because of the slow freeze. - Speed & batch size2.0
Why 2.0?
About 59 minutes per batch and a 1.1-quart stated capacity (Serious Eats); slower and smaller than the Whynter (Food & Wine). - Ease of use & prep5.0
Why 5.0?
The only tested model that monitors the churn for you, with presets, alerts and keep-cool (Serious Eats, Food & Wine). - Cleaning & noise3.0
Why 3.0?
Dishwasher-safe paddle and lid, but a paddle hole can drip into the base (Serious Eats); Amazon noise mentions lean negative (about 24 of 37).
What experts say
- Serious Eats: Splurge-worthy automatic pick (updated 2026-07-21): great for beginners; expensive, slow and slightly icier.
- Food & Wine: Strong contender: impressively adjustable with a great keep-cool mode; high price, slower and smaller than the Whynter it picked.
- Wirecutter (NYT): Performed similarly to the Whynter ICM-201SB; the extra features aren't essential and don't justify the steep price.
#7
Cuisinart
$$$CompressorScore 3.1/5
5%
of Amazon ratings are 1–2 stars
(checked 2026-10-10)4% 1-star + 1% 2-star of about 2,984 ratings.A simple compressor machine with a separate gelato paddle that Serious Eats' editors like, but Wirecutter ranked its ice cream last and found it slow. Owners often mention a squeaky motor, and durability reports on Amazon are split.
Top complaints
- Slow, and last in Wirecutter's taste testMentioned often
Wirecutter says it took a long time to churn and its ice cream ranked last in taste tests. Serious Eats averaged 46 minutes for ice cream.
- Squeaky, noisy motorVery common
Serious Eats' unit made a repetitive squeak like a dog toy that never fully went away. Amazon's summary says some find it rather squeaky; about 116 of 195 noise mentions are negative.
- Mixed durabilityMentioned often
Amazon's summary says some owners report it breaking down on the third try; durability mentions are split (about 56 positive vs 64 negative).
What owners love
- Silky ice cream and gelato paddle
Serious Eats made silky ice cream and frozen yogurt with no noticeable iciness, and it includes a special paddle for thick sorbet and gelato.
- Very simple controls
Just power, timer and start/stop buttons plus a 10-minute keep-cool mode (Serious Eats). Ease of use is a strong Amazon positive (about 343 vs 29).
- Proven for big projects
A Serious Eats senior editor churned nearly two dozen pints of ice cream in it as wedding favors.
Skip it if…- You want the fastest churn
- Squeaky noise bothers you
- You need more than 1.5 quarts at a time
Good for- Simple three-button compressor operation
- Gelato and thick sorbet (dedicated paddle)
- Several batches in a day
Scores (tap for why)
- Texture3.0
Why 3.0?
Serious Eats found it silky with no iciness, but its ice cream ranked last in Wirecutter's taste tests. - Speed & batch size2.5
Why 2.5?
About 46 minutes per batch (Serious Eats) and slow in Wirecutter's test; 1.5-quart capacity, but no pre-freezing. - Ease of use & prep4.0
Why 4.0?
Three-button interface (Serious Eats) and ease of use is a strong Amazon positive; the mix-in window is small. - Cleaning & noise3.0
Why 3.0?
Paddle and lid are top-rack dishwasher-safe (Serious Eats), but Amazon cleaning mentions include about 61 negative of 214, and the motor squeaks. - Durability3.0
Why 3.0?
Amazon durability mentions are evenly split (about 56 vs 64), with some owners reporting early breakdowns.
What experts say
- Serious Eats: Editor-favorite compressor ice cream maker (updated 2026-07-21): silky results and simple controls; squeaky motor and a small mix-in window.
- Wirecutter (NYT): Couldn't compete with other compressor models: slow to churn, and its ice cream ranked last in taste tests.
#8
Ninja
$$Pint processor (Creami-style)Score 2.5/5
9%
of Amazon ratings are 1–2 stars
(checked 2026-10-10)7% 1-star + 2% 2-star of about 4,278 ratings on the NC299AMZ (Amazon-specific version) listing.Amazon's best-selling ice cream maker and easy for protein, low-sugar and dairy-free pints, but it isn't a churner. You freeze each pint for 24 hours first, it is very loud, and owners often report it breaking. Wirecutter and Serious Eats both passed on it.
Top complaints
- Very loudVery common
Noise is a strongly negative Amazon aspect (about 87 of 96 mentions negative). Serious Eats' editor called its volume ear-splitting, and low-star Walmart reviews call it heavy and noisy.
- Breaks, burning smell, smokeVery common
Amazon's summary says it breaks quickly (about 91 of 108 durability mentions negative). Wirecutter noticed a burning-plastic smell and shaking and read owner reports of shredded plastic in ice cream. Low-star Walmart reviews of the NC301 describe a paddle detaching after a year, a stuck install light, and units that smoked or caught fire.
- 24-hour freeze, one pint, uneven textureVery common
Each base must be frozen solid for about 24 hours, and it makes one pint at a time. Wirecutter found the texture inconsistent where the blade can't reach, Serious Eats' editor also found it inconsistent, and owners report powdery results that need re-spinning.
What owners love
- Easy and versatile
Amazon owners praise its ease of use (about 93 vs 18) and creamy, homemade-tasting results. Food & Wine says all three Creami models it tested make great ice cream, including dairy-free and lighter recipes.
- Very popular
Amazon's #1 Best Seller badge in ice cream makers, with 10K+ bought in the past month on the search page.
- Re-spin fixes most textures
A Food & Wine editor who has used the original Creami for over 2 years says re-spinning (sometimes with a splash of liquid) makes it creamier.
Skip it if…- You want ice cream the same day
- Noise bothers you
- You want a machine that lasts years
Good for- Single pints and lighter or protein recipes
- Trying many flavors in small amounts
- Owners who plan a day ahead
Scores (tap for why)
- Texture3.0
Why 3.0?
Fairly smooth but inconsistent (Wirecutter, Serious Eats); Food & Wine and Amazon owners find it creamy, and low-fat bases may need re-spins. - Speed & batch size2.0
Why 2.0?
Processing takes minutes, but each base must be frozen about 24 hours first and it makes one pint at a time. - Ease of use & prep3.5
Why 3.5?
One-touch programs that owners find easy (Amazon), but you must plan a day ahead and sometimes re-spin. - Cleaning & noise2.0
Why 2.0?
Wirecutter found gunk building up in the lid and drill where you can't clean, and it is very loud (87 of 96 Amazon noise mentions negative). - Durability2.0
Why 2.0?
About 91 of 108 Amazon durability mentions are negative; Wirecutter doubts its durability, and Walmart low-star owners report failures and smoking units.
What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Dismissed: more of a blender than an ice cream maker; fairly smooth but inconsistent, with doubts about build quality, durability and safety, and gunk in hard-to-clean spots.
- Serious Eats: Not recommended (updated 2026-07-21): its editor wasn't impressed by the inconsistent texture, hulking size or ear-splitting volume; it prefers the Ninja Swirl.
- Food & Wine: Its overall pick is the bigger Creami XL Deluxe (updated 2026-09-01); the original Creami is listed under 'What Didn't Make the List' but it says all three Creami models it tested make great ice cream.