Rank #10 in Best Ice Cream Maker 2026: The Compressor Is the Weight
Buffalo Commercial Upright Ice Cream Maker 2L, Stainless Steel CM289
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Buffalo is a commercial stainless steel machine: 2 litres in as little as 30 minutes with a built-in freezer, for £250.79 — the most expensive product here.
It takes tenth because of the evidence: 45 ratings with 24 per cent one-star, which is one buyer in four. The specification is the strongest in the ranking and the record is the weakest.
How those 45 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 3.8 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Ratings | 3.8 from 45 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2 litres |
| Churn time | As little as 30 minutes |
| Pre-freezing | Not required |
| Item weight | 12 kg |
| Price | £250.79 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Very happy so far. It feels like it's built to last.”
Verified purchase“Husband uses it, keeps him happy,so I'm happy.Kids all love granddad ice cream.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Ice Cream Maker 2026: The Compressor Is the Weight.
Rank #1
Duronic Ice Cream Maker IM540, 1.5L Freeze-Bowl Machine
£28.89
Rank #2
Cuisinart Deluxe Ice Cream Maker ICE30BCU, 2L with 5 Year Guarantee
£89.99
Rank #3
Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Maker NC300UK, 1.4L
£29.99
Rank #4
Cuisinart Ice Cream and Gelato Maker ICE100BCU, No Need to Pre-Freeze
£231.39
Questions people ask
Why is it last?
Because one in four of its 45 ratings is one-star, and it costs the most.
Is it for home use?
It is a commercial machine; a very serious home user would need the counter space for 12kg of stainless steel.
How fast is it?
As little as 30 minutes for 2 litres, from a built-in freezer.
Do I pre-freeze anything?
No, the freezer is built into the machine.
Why not buy it anyway?
Because 45 reviews cannot support a £250 purchase when the better-rated Cuisinart costs £19 less.
How many ratings does it have?
45 at the time of collection, averaging 3.8 stars, with 59 per cent five-star and 24 per cent one-star.
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