Ninja CREAMi vs Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl
Get the Ninja CREAMi. Unless soft-serve cones are the whole point — then the Scoop & Swirl.
Ninja CREAMi
Smooth ice cream, sorbet and protein ice cream from a frozen tub.
Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl
Soft-serve cones at home, plus everything the CREAMi does. Big and pricey.
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Both turn a frozen tub into scooped ice cream and both need a 24-hour freeze. The CREAMi costs much less and takes less space; the Scoop & Swirl adds a handle that pipes soft serve into a cone, but it's the biggest CREAMi and chunky mix-ins can clog it.
- —You make ice cream for one or two.
- —You want protein or low-sugar ice cream.
- —You want the cheapest CREAMi.
- —Soft-serve cones are the point.
- —You have kids who'll use it every weekend.
- —You have counter space to spare.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Silky ice cream, gelato and sorbet
- +Great for protein and dairy-free recipes
- +Cheapest CREAMi
- −Each base has to freeze for a full 24 hours — less and the texture suffers.
- −It's loud while it spins, like a blender.
- −Tubs are about a pint, so a family gets through them quickly.
- +Pipes soft serve straight into a cone
- +Scooped ice cream too
- +Kids love it
- −It's the largest CREAMi, in footprint and height.
- −Chunky mix-ins can clog it.
- −Each base still needs a full 24-hour freeze.
Ready to choose?
- Is the CREAMi worth it?
- Is the Scoop & Swirl worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar: Ninja CREAMi, Expert Reviews: Ninja CREAMi, Tom's Guide: Ninja CREAMi, TechRadar: Ninja Swirl, Trusted Reviews: Ninja Swirl, Food Network, manufacturer specifications.