Ninja Swirl vs Ninja Creami Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream Maker
Buy the Ninja Swirl if you want soft serve and a self-cooling machine that needs no pre-freezing, and you value the higher-rated, new unit. Buy the Creami Deluxe 11-in-1 if you want more programs, larger pints and the ability to split one base into two flavors. The Swirl is rated 4.2 from 803 ratings; the Deluxe listing is a refurbished unit rated 3.2 from 35 ratings at $189.95 at BuyDig as of October 29, 2026.
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Ninja Swirl
4.2Choose the Ninja Swirl if you want soft serve on demand and a self-cooling machine with no overnight freezing step.
Pros
- Self-cooling design skips the overnight freeze.
- Makes soft serve as well as ice cream.
- Handles sugar-free, dairy-free and protein-rich bases.
- Strong rating base: 4.2 from 803 ratings.
Cons
- No stated pint capacity or program count.
- No listed price to compare against the Deluxe.
- Fewer documented programs than the Deluxe.
What separates them
| Ninja Swirl | Ninja Creami Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | Self-cooling, no pre-freeze | Requires freezing the pint overnight |
| Soft serve | Yes | Not a listed program |
| Programs | Ice cream, soft serve and more | 11 one-touch programs including Slushi, Italian Ice, Frozen Drink, Creamiccino and Frozen Yogurt |
| Capacity | Not stated | 1.44 qt total; two 24 oz pints holding 3 cups each, 50% more than the original CREAMi |
| Two flavors from one base | Not stated | Yes, added program splits one frozen base into two finished flavors |
| Condition | New | Refurbished |
| Rating | 4.2 out of 5 from 803 ratings | 3.2 out of 5 from 35 ratings |
Price history
$279.00$189.95
- Ninja Swirl: lowest $279.00 on Oct 29.
- Ninja Creami Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream Maker: lowest $189.95 on Oct 29 at BuyDig.com; $189.95 on Oct 30.
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Specs compared
| Spec | Ninja Swirl | Ninja Creami Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Operation | Automatic | Automatic |
| color | Platinum Silver | Silver |
| Type | Self-cooling | — |
| Soft Serve | Yes | — |
| Actual Color | Platinum Silver | — |
| Capacity | — | 1.44 qt |
| Condition | — | Refurbished |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for soft serve?
- The Ninja Swirl. Soft serve is a listed function on the Swirl, and it is self-cooling. The Creami Deluxe lists 11 programs but not soft serve.
- Which makes more ice cream per batch?
- The Creami Deluxe. Its two 24 oz pints hold 3 cups each, 50% more than the original CREAMi. The Swirl's capacity is not stated.
- Is the Creami Deluxe worth it if it is refurbished?
- It depends on price and warranty. At $189.95 at BuyDig as of October 29, 2026, you get 11 programs and XL pints, but the unit is refurbished and rated 3.2 from 35 ratings.
- Do I have to freeze the pint overnight?
- With the Creami Deluxe, yes. The three steps are prepare, freeze overnight, process. The Swirl is self-cooling and does not need that step.
- Which has the better rating?
- The Swirl: 4.2 out of 5 from 803 ratings, against 3.2 out of 5 from 35 ratings for the Creami Deluxe listing.
- Can either make two flavors at once?
- Only the Creami Deluxe. Its added program turns one frozen base into two finished flavors. The Swirl does not list that feature.