Best Ice Cream Makers November 2026
Finding the right ice cream maker lets you create custom frozen treats at home with ease. This independent comparison highlights top-rated models, comparing capacity, versatile presets, and daily convenience to help you pick the best fit.
Last updated: 1 November 2026
The list is unchanged since the last update.
Ice Cream Makers: Top 5
1
Ninja Creami Swirl NC701EU
from £332.722 stores
from £332.72
2 stores
2
Ninja Creami Swirl
from £249.9916 stores
from £249.99
16 stores
3
Ninja Creami NC300EU
from £174.9915 stores
from £174.99
15 stores
4
Ninja NC501UK
from £169.9717 stores
from £169.97
17 stores
5
Ninja SLUSHi Professional Frozen Drink Maker
from £199.9915 stores
from £199.99
15 stores
The Ninja Creami Swirl NC701EU is an 800 W frozen dessert maker capable of churning soft serve, classic ice cream, and frozen yogurt. Its 0.48-litre bowl requires pre-freezing ingredients before processing via intuitive touch controls. Dishwasher-safe components make cleaning up after preparation simple.
Pros
Makes soft serve and hard ice cream
Dishwasher-safe parts
Includes dedicated yogurt function
Touch controls
Cons
Requires advance freezing
Relatively loud during operation
Tall build requires extra counter space
The Ninja Creami Swirl features three speed settings, an integrated LED display, and a clear viewing window to monitor your dessert. With an 800 W motor, it processes pre-frozen mixtures into soft serve, yogurt, and firm ice cream. Touch controls and dishwasher-safe parts provide straightforward operation and maintenance.
Pros
Soft serve and frozen yogurt modes
Built-in display with viewing window
Three selectable speed levels
Dishwasher-safe components
Cons
Requires pre-frozen ingredients
Heavy at 9.45 kg
Small 0.48-litre bowl capacity
The Ninja Creami NC300EU is a versatile 800 W frozen treat maker equipped with dedicated programs for ice cream, slushies, and yogurt. Weighing 6.4 kg, it occupies less counter depth than larger swirl units while offering a clear LED display and timer. Removable containers and paddle attachments are dishwasher safe.
Pros
Compact footprint on kitchen counters
Lighter weight at 6.4 kg
Built-in timer and LED display
Dishwasher-safe removable parts
Cons
Loud operation while churning
May require multiple spins for powdery mixes
Small 0.47-litre capacity
The Ninja NC501UK expands dessert production with a large 0.709-litre tub capacity powered by an 800 W motor. It combines responsive touch buttons with a rotary dial and an LED display for selecting modes like ice cream and yogurt. Dishwasher-safe plastic parts ensure low-effort cleanup after each use.
Pros
Generous 0.709-litre tub capacity
Rotary dial and touch control interface
Clear LED display
Dishwasher-safe parts
Cons
Tall profile at 505 mm height
Requires pre-freezing base mix
Weighs 7.3 kg
The Ninja SLUSHi Professional Frozen Drink Maker delivers frozen beverages and slushies with an 800 W motor and a 1.892-litre capacity. Available in a variety of vibrant colours, it is built to serve chilled drinks for gatherings and parties. Its continuous dispensing design makes sharing frozen drinks straightforward.
Pros
Large 1.892-litre drink capacity
800 W motor for frozen beverages
Available in multiple vivid colours
Cons
Dedicated to slushies rather than scoop ice cream
Requires dedicated counter space
Compare specifications
| Type | Ice cream machine, Soft serve ice cream, Yoghurt function | Ice cream machine, Soft serve ice cream, Yoghurt function | Ice cream machine, Slush machine, Soft serve ice cream, Yoghurt function | Ice cream machine, Yoghurt function | Slush machine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 800 W | 800 W | 800 W | 800 W | 800 W |
| Maximum ice cream volume | 0.48 litre | 0.47 litre | 0.5 litre | — | 1.892 litre |
| Preparation time | 1050 min | 5 min | 0 min | — | — |
| Requires freezer | Yes | Yes | — | — | — |
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