Do I need to freeze the bowl first?

No. It uses a built-in compressor, so the bowl chills itself. You pour in the mix and it freezes in the machine.

How much does it make at once?

The bowl holds 85 oz, roughly a small family batch. Expect to refill for larger gatherings.

Is it safe to plug into a normal kitchen outlet?

It is a corded 120 V appliance, but it carries no NRTL listing such as UL or ETL. Check with your insurer or electrician if that matters to you.

Can it make both slushies and ice cream?

Yes. It is sold for both, though slushies need a different sugar and liquid balance than ice cream mix to freeze well.

How does it compare with a bowl-freezer machine?

It skips the overnight bowl freeze and can run consecutive batches. Bowl-freezer machines are lighter, quieter and usually cheaper, but slower between batches.

Where can I buy the thinkstar XUTUMM Home Slushy & Ice Cream Maker 85oz?

3 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Home Depot, Sears.

thinkstar XUTUMM Home Slushy & Ice Cream Maker 85oz

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$152.99at WalmartChecked 23 h ago

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thinkstar XUTUMM Home Slushy & Ice Cream Maker 85oz

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$152.99at WalmartChecked 23 h ago

Compared across 3 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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Last seen at $152.99 at Walmart on Nov 9.
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Our take on the thinkstar XUTUMM Home Slushy & Ice Cream Maker 85oz

The thinkstar XUTUMM is a countertop compressor machine that makes slushies and ice cream without pre-freezing a bowl. Its 85 oz bowl is small for a compressor unit, so it suits a household that wants a batch at a time rather than a crowd. Compressor freezing means back-to-back batches, which is its main edge over cheaper bowl-freezer machines. It lacks NRTL safety certification, a real drawback for a corded appliance drawing compressor power.

Best forSmall households wanting slushies and soft ice creamBuyers who want back-to-back batches without pre-freezingPeople who dislike scraping frozen bowls

Pros

Compressor cooling, so no bowl to pre-freeze
Makes slushies as well as ice cream
Runs batch after batch without waiting for a bowl to refreeze
Simple countertop footprint

Cons

85 oz bowl is small for a compressor machine
No NRTL safety listing
Corded, so placement is limited by outlet reach
Compressor units are heavier and louder than bowl-freezer models
Limited brand track record and support

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$159.99Checked 23 h ago
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$267.28Checked 23 h ago
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thinkstar XUTUMM Home Slushy & Ice Cream Maker 85oz price history

Lowest price we've seen: $152.99 on Nov 10 at Walmart. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 10.

Specifications

Volume Capacity: 85 qt
Ice Cream Maker Type: Compressor
Power Type: Corded Electric
Recommended Use: Residential
Has Nrtl Listing Certification: N

Questions and answers

Do I need to freeze the bowl first?: No. It uses a built-in compressor, so the bowl chills itself. You pour in the mix and it freezes in the machine.
How much does it make at once?: The bowl holds 85 oz, roughly a small family batch. Expect to refill for larger gatherings.
Is it safe to plug into a normal kitchen outlet?: It is a corded 120 V appliance, but it carries no NRTL listing such as UL or ETL. Check with your insurer or electrician if that matters to you.
Can it make both slushies and ice cream?: Yes. It is sold for both, though slushies need a different sugar and liquid balance than ice cream mix to freeze well.
How does it compare with a bowl-freezer machine?: It skips the overnight bowl freeze and can run consecutive batches. Bowl-freezer machines are lighter, quieter and usually cheaper, but slower between batches.
Where is the thinkstar XUTUMM Home Slushy & Ice Cream Maker 85oz cheapest?: At Walmart, for $152.99, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the thinkstar XUTUMM Home Slushy & Ice Cream Maker 85oz?: 3 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Home Depot, Sears.

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