Is the Breville Smart Scoop worth it?
Yes — if you want classic churned ice cream.
- Built-in freezer: no pre-freezing
- Stops itself at the texture you choose
- Back-to-back batches
- Expensive and takes a lot of counter space
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Get it if…
- You want traditional churned ice cream and gelato.
- You don't want to plan a day ahead.
- You make several flavours in one go.
Skip it if…
- You want high-protein or low-sugar pints — the CREAMi is better at those.
- Counter space is tight.
Things to know before you buy
- The built-in paddle gets in the way of a normal scoop.
- The bowl has to be washed by hand.
- Heavy and bulky.
Food Network names it the best ice cream maker it tested: it worked straight out of the box, ran quietly and made very creamy ice cream in about 40 minutes. It's a lot of money and counter for an ice cream maker.
Cheaper, smaller and better for protein or low-sugar recipes, but you freeze the base first.
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.