Rank #4 in Best Ice Cream Maker 2026: The Compressor Is the Weight
Cuisinart Ice Cream and Gelato Maker ICE100BCU, No Need to Pre-Freeze
- Rating
- 4.6
- Ratings
- 1,545
- Rank
- #4
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Cuisinart ICE100BCU is the best-rated machine in this ranking: 4.6 stars from 1,545 ratings with 80 per cent five-star, for £231.39, making 1.5 litres without pre-freezing the bowl.
It takes fourth because it is the second-dearest domestic machine here and the heaviest at 10.2kg: the compressor that removes the 24-hour wait is also what you have to store.
How those 1,545 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Ratings | 4.6 from 1,545 |
|---|---|
| Pre-freezing | Not required |
| Item weight | 10.2 kg |
| Capacity | 1.5 litres |
| Paddles | Two, for ice cream and for gelato or sorbet |
| Price | £231.39 |
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 #5
Lakeland Digital Ice Cream Maker 1.8L with Digital Display
£44.99
Questions people ask
Do I pre-freeze the bowl?
No: a built-in compressor keeps the bowl cold, so you can start whenever you like.
Why does it weigh 10.2kg?
Because the compressor and refrigerant are inside it — that is what removes the freezing wait.
Is it better than the cheaper Cuisinart?
It is better rated and needs no planning; the Deluxe costs £90 and makes 2 litres, but you freeze its bowl overnight.
Does it make gelato?
Yes, and it comes with a paddle designed specifically for gelato and sorbet.
Why is it fourth?
Because the best rating here costs £231 and takes up a cupboard shelf permanently.
How many ratings does it have?
1545 at the time of collection, averaging 4.6 stars, with 80 per cent five-star and 4 per cent one-star.
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