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Kowaku Electric Ice Cream Maker vs Nostalgia Classic Retro Snow Cone Maker

These two do different jobs. The Kowaku churns a freezing bowl into soft ice cream, frozen yogurt or slush in 15 to 25 minutes, but the bowl must be pre-frozen and the batch is small at 500ml. The Nostalgia shaves ordinary ice cubes into snow cones in seconds with stainless steel blades and a safety switch, and owners rate it 4.2 out of 5. Buy the Kowaku for real frozen desserts; buy the Nostalgia for party shaved ice.

  • Choose the Kowaku if you want soft-serve style ice cream, frozen yogurt or slush and can keep its bowl in the freezer.
  • Choose the Nostalgia if you want fast shaved-ice snow cones for kids and parties from ordinary ice cubes.

Prices

  • Kowaku Electric Ice Cream Maker: $63.94 at Walmart (last seen Nov 12)
  • Nostalgia Classic Retro Snow Cone Maker: $16.90 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)
  • Difference: the Nostalgia Classic Retro Snow Cone Maker is $47.04 cheaper than the Kowaku Electric Ice Cream Maker at the latest prices (Nov 9 and Nov 12)
Kowaku
Kowaku Electric Ice Cream Maker Freezer Bowl Slush Machine 500ml

Kowaku Electric Ice Cream Maker

Kowaku Electric Ice Cream Maker Freezer Bowl Slush Machine 500ml

$63.94at WalmartChecked Nov 12
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Pros
  • Makes real frozen desserts, not just crushed ice
  • Compact and easy to store
  • Simple pour-and-turn-on operation
  • Easy to clean bowl
Cons
  • Bowl needs hours of pre-freezing
  • Small 500ml batch
  • No independent review track record
  • Not a snow cone maker
Nostalgia
Nostalgia Classic Retro Snow Cone Maker

Nostalgia Classic Retro Snow Cone Maker

4.2(175 ratings)
$16.90at eBayChecked Nov 9
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Pros
  • Shaves ice cubes into fluffy snow in seconds
  • Stainless steel blades and a safety switch
  • Rated 4.2 out of 5 by 175 owners
  • Suction-cup feet keep it steady
Cons
  • Only makes shaved ice, no creamy desserts
  • One cone at a time
  • Plastic body
  • Loud while shaving

What separates them

Kowaku Electric Ice Cream MakerNostalgia Classic Retro Snow Cone Maker
What it makesSoft ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet and slushShaved-ice snow cones only
Ice sourceSealed freezer bowl that must be pre-frozenRegular ice cubes from any freezer
Speed15 to 25 minutes per batchSeconds per cone, one at a time
Capacity500ml bowl, one small batch8 oz cup, about 20 cones per session
BuildPP, aluminum and POM plastic housingPlastic body with stainless steel blades
SafetyNo blade exposure; simple on/offSafety switch built into the shaving mechanism
Footprint14.3 x 14.3 x 16.5cm, stores easily10 x 9 x 14 in, 4 lbs, suction-cup feet
Owner feedbackLittle independent review history4.2 out of 5 from 175 ratings

Price history

$63.94$33.95
Nov 1Nov 12
  • Kowaku Electric Ice Cream Maker: lowest $47.58 on Nov 4 at Walmart; $63.94 on Nov 12.
  • Nostalgia Classic Retro Snow Cone Maker: lowest $33.95 on Nov 11 at eBay.

Prices at every store

Kowaku Electric Ice Cream Maker

  • WalmartNew

    In stockSold by kowaku

    $63.94Free shippingChecked Nov 12
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Nostalgia Classic Retro Snow Cone Maker

  • eBayNew

    Availability unknownSold by citylinemarket (98.9% positive, 1,200 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $16.90+ $9.88 shippingChecked Nov 9
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    Availability unknown

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    $39.99Free shippingChecked Nov 10
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    $39.99Checked Nov 4
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Specs compared

SpecKowaku Electric Ice Cream MakerNostalgia Classic Retro Snow Cone Maker
colorBlue WhiteAqua
TypeFrozen Bowl—
OperationAutomatic—
Product Type—Snow Cone Maker
Production Rate—Makes one snow cone at a time
Container Size—8 ounces
Ice Output Type—Snow cones
Ice Source Type—Regular-sized ice cubes
Body Material—Plastic
Ice Shaving Mechanism—Blade system
Typical Users—Adults, Kids
Power Source—Electric
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SpecKowaku Electric Ice Cream MakerNostalgia Classic Retro Snow Cone Maker
Voltage—120 V
Wattage—30 W
Blade Material—Stainless steel
Control Type—Lever (ON/OFF)
Depth—9 in
Height—14 in
Weight—4 lbs
Width—10 in
Included Accessories—One (8 oz.) reusable plastic snow cone cup
Safety Features—

What reviewers say

Nostalgia Classic Retro Snow Cone Maker

  • 4.2 / 5175 ratings

Buyers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 175 ratings. It is popular for kids' parties and easy home snow cones, with complaints centered on speed and plastic build.

What people mention
  • SpeedCriticisedOwners say it handles one cone at a time, so a line of kids waits.
  • BuildMixedThe retro plastic body draws compliments on looks but feels light to some.
  • Ease of usePraisedReviewers find setup and shaving simple with ordinary ice cubes.
  • Ice texturePraisedBuyers report soft, snow-like shaved ice rather than chunky bits.

Questions and answers

Which makes ice cream rather than crushed ice?
The Kowaku. Its freezing bowl churns the mix into soft ice cream, frozen yogurt or slush. The Nostalgia only shaves ice cubes into snow cones.
Which is faster for a crowd?
The Nostalgia. It shaves a cone in seconds and handles about 20 cups per session. The Kowaku needs 15 to 25 minutes per 500ml batch plus pre-freezing time.
Do I need to pre-freeze anything?
Only with the Kowaku, whose bowl must sit in the freezer before use. The Nostalgia runs on ordinary ice cubes straight from your freezer.
Which is safer for kids?
Both are simple to operate. The Nostalgia adds a safety switch in the shaving mechanism; the Kowaku has no exposed blades at all.
Is the Nostalgia worth stepping up to over the Kowaku?
Only if you want snow cones. If you want creamy frozen desserts, the Kowaku is the one to get; neither replaces the other.

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Safety switch (built into the shaving mechanism)
Installation Type—Countertop
Base Type—Suction cup feet
Actual Color—Red
size—1 lbs