# Lakeland Digital Ice Cream Maker 1.8L with Digital Display

Source: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/kitchen/best-ice-cream-maker/lakeland-digital-1-8l
Ranked #5 in "Best Ice Cream Maker 2026: The Compressor Is the Weight": https://www.ranked10.co.uk/kitchen/best-ice-cream-maker

- Price: £44.99 (checked on Amazon UK on 2026-09-11)
- Amazon rating: 4.2 from 227 ratings
- Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B1V3JJZP?tag=ranked10-21

The Lakeland Digital makes 1.8 litres for £44.99 with 227 ratings at 4.2 stars, with a digital display and a transparent lid.

It takes fifth because it is the middle of the market without being the best at anything in it: £16 more than the best-value machine, £45 less than the one with the guarantee, and slower than both at 40 minutes.

## Specification

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1.8 litres |
| Churn time | About 40 minutes |
| Controls | Digital display |
| Pre-freezing | The bowl freezes before use |
| Item weight | 3.62 kg |
| Ratings | 4.2 from 227 |

## Questions people ask

**How long does it take?**

About 40 minutes, which is slower than the cheaper Duronic at 25 to 30.

**Do I pre-freeze the bowl?**

Yes, it is a freezer-bowl machine.

**How much does it make?**

1.8 litres of ice cream, sorbet or frozen yoghurt.

**What does the digital display do?**

It shows the timer and the settings, which is the feature the budget machines lack.

**Why is it fifth?**

Because it is the middle of the range without a single number that leads it.

**How many ratings does it have?**

227 at the time of collection, averaging 4.2 stars, with 65 per cent five-star and 8 per cent one-star.