Dash Slushy & Frozen Drink Maker vs Ninja SLUSHi

The Ninja SLUSHi is the better machine for most shoppers. It freezes drinks from liquid alone, with no ice or salt, and holds them frozen for up to 12 hours. The Dash needs its bowl chilled for hours, then ice and salt, and owners report loud operation, long prep and slush that melts while dispensing. Both rate 4.4, but the Ninja's rating rests on about 2,300 reviews against 52 for the Dash, and owners consistently call the Ninja's texture smooth and cleanup easy.

• Choose the Dash Slushy & Frozen Drink Maker if you want a small, simple countertop unit for occasional summer slushies and you don't mind pre-freezing the bowl and adding ice and salt.
• Choose the Ninja SLUSHi if you want frozen drinks from juice, soda, wine or coffee with no ice, adjustable texture, and a machine that keeps a full batch frozen through a party.