Nostalgia Slushie Machine vs Ninja SLUSHi

The Ninja SLUSHi is the better machine for most people. It freezes drinks without ice, holds them frozen for up to 12 hours, and has five presets plus a rinse cycle, and its 4.4 rating from about 2,300 owners backs that up. The Nostalgia is a small, light countertop shaver that needs you to add ice and a drink, and its 3.9 rating from 128 ratings is more mixed. Buy the Ninja if frozen drinks are a regular thing; buy the Nostalgia if you want an occasional retro-looking slushie for a party and little counter space.

• Choose the Nostalgia Slushie Machine if you want a small, light, retro-style shaver for occasional slushies and you don't mind adding ice and your own drink each time.
• Choose the Ninja SLUSHi if you make frozen drinks often, want no-ice freezing, five presets and drinks kept frozen for hours at a party.