Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker vs Ninja SLUSHi Twist

These are different machines for different jobs. The Creami makes ice cream, gelato, sorbet and smoothie bowls from bases you freeze overnight, and reviewers agree the texture is genuinely creamy. The SLUSHi Twist makes frozen slush drinks from liquid, holds two 72 oz vessels and keeps drinks frozen for hours, which suits parties. On build, the Creami draws more complaints: broken metal arms, smoking units, cracked lids and mold in the lid seal, and its rating is lower across a larger pool of owners. The SLUSHi Twist is newer and simpler, with fewer moving parts, but its one-year warranty is shorter than the Creami's two.

• Choose the Ninja Creami if you want scoopable ice cream, gelato or dairy-free pints and can plan a day ahead to freeze the base.
• Choose the Ninja SLUSHi Twist if you want slush, frozen cocktails or granita for a crowd and would rather pour liquid in than freeze tubs overnight.