Rank #6 in Best Ice Cream Maker 2026: The Compressor Is the Weight
CASO Design IceCreamer 5-in-1 with Built-in Compressor, 2L
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The CASO IceCreamer 5-in-1 is the cheapest compressor machine here per litre: 2 litres for £197.99, which is £99 a litre, with 4.5 stars from 214 ratings and a two-year warranty.
It takes sixth because 11.8kg and up to 60 minutes are the costs of the format, and the Cuisinart above it is better rated and faster for £33 more with half a litre less.
How those 214 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Compressor | 180 W built in |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2 litres |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Item weight | 11.8 kg |
| Churn time | Under 60 minutes |
| Ratings | 4.5 from 214 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Lovely ice cream.No recipe needed.Add cream, yogurt and a flavour by eye +/- sugar and wait.Voila!”
Verified purchase“Absolutely love it, easy to use and clean ive only used it for ice cream and been very happy with the results”
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
Does it need pre-freezing?
No: the built-in compressor chills the bowl, so you can start whenever you like.
Why does it weigh 11.8kg?
The compressor and refrigerant are inside it.
How long does it take?
Under 60 minutes, which is slower than the better-rated Cuisinart at 40.
Can it make yoghurt?
Yes, that is part of the 5-in-1 functions.
Why is it sixth?
Because it is the cheapest compressor per litre and the heaviest, slowest machine in the ranking.
How many ratings does it have?
214 at the time of collection, averaging 4.5 stars, with 77 per cent five-star and 5 per cent one-star.
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