Rank #3 in Best Ice Cream Maker 2026: The Compressor Is the Weight
Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Maker NC300UK, 1.4L
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Ninja CREAMi is second in Amazon's ice cream maker category: £179.99 for a machine that freezes a 1.4-litre tub for 24 hours and then processes it in minutes, with 1,156 ratings at 4.4 stars.
It takes third because it is not a churn at all — it is a processor for pre-frozen bases — and at twice the price of the Cuisinart Deluxe it buys texture and convenience rather than capacity.
How those 2,135 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.2 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Capacity | 1.4 litres |
|---|---|
| Programs | 7 presets |
| Pre-freezing | 24 hours per tub |
| Processing time | Minutes, once frozen |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Ratings | 4.4 from 1,156 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Having trouble getting a firm texture with this machine”
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 #4
Cuisinart Ice Cream and Gelato Maker ICE100BCU, No Need to Pre-Freeze
£231.39
Rank #5
Lakeland Digital Ice Cream Maker 1.8L with Digital Display
£44.99
Questions people ask
How does it differ from the others?
It does not churn: you freeze a tub for 24 hours and then process it, which gives a scoopable texture from a solid base.
How long does it take?
24 hours of freezing, then minutes of processing.
Can it make sorbet and milkshakes?
Yes, both are among the seven programs.
Is it good for protein ice cream?
That is what many reviewers use it for, along with frozen yoghurt.
Why is it third?
Because it costs twice the Cuisinart, carries the shortest warranty and requires planning a day ahead.
How many ratings does it have?
2135 at the time of collection, averaging 4.2 stars, with 59 per cent five-star and 8 per cent one-star.
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