Ninja SLUSHi Frozen Drink Machine vs Ninja SLUSHi Twist

The SLUSHi Twist is the better machine for anyone who hosts: two 72 oz vessels let you run two different drinks at once, and it adds 14 temperature settings against the original's 3 presets. The original SLUSHi is the simpler, lighter single-vessel unit and is the safer pick if you mostly make one drink at a time and want less counter space and less weight. Both use RapidChill and need no ice, and both keep drinks frozen for up to 12 hours. Owners of the Twist praise the smooth texture and easy assembly but note a long wait before first use and a slow first batch unless drinks are pre-chilled.

• Choose the Ninja SLUSHi if you want one 72 oz vessel, a lighter machine at about 11 kg, and the lowest-fuss way to make a single frozen drink.
• Choose the Ninja SLUSHi Twist if you host often and want two drink chambers running at once with finer temperature and texture control.