Which is better for a party with two drink options?

The SLUSHi Twist. Its two 72 oz vessels let you run two flavors at once, for 10+ servings total. The original makes one 96 oz batch at a time.

Is the Twist worth the extra $70?

Only if you need two flavors at once or more total capacity. For one flavor and a tighter budget, the original at $329.99 at Walmart does the same job.

Which takes up less counter space?

The original SLUSHi. It is 16.6 cm wide and 12.39 kg; the Twist is 30.3 cm wide and 15.7 kg, and reviewers note it is larger than expected.

No. The original uses RapidChill and needs no ice, and the Twist uses Dual SlushAssist. Both freeze the liquid mix directly, so no dilution from melting ice.

How long can drinks stay frozen?

The original holds frozen drinks up to 12 hours on freeze hold. Ninja does not state a hold time for the Twist.

The original lists 15 to 60 minutes prep depending on the recipe. Reviewers of the Twist report results in around 30 minutes.

Ninja SLUSHi with RapidChill Technology Frozen Drink & Slushie Machine vs Ninja SLUSHi Twist Smart Frozen Drink Maker with Dual SlushAssist, FS701GN

Buy the SLUSHi Twist (FS701GN) if you regularly want two different frozen drinks at once or want to serve a crowd without refilling. Buy the original SLUSHi (FS305CO) if you want one large batch and want to spend less. The Twist is $399.99 at Best Buy as of November 5, 2026; the original is $329.99 at Walmart as of November 5, 2026, a $70 gap.

Today the Ninja SLUSHi with RapidChill Technology Frozen Drink & Slushie Machine costs $70.00 less at its best price.

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