Is the Ninja CREAMi worth it?
Great choice
Yes — if you plan a day ahead.
- Silky ice cream, gelato and sorbet
- Great for protein and dairy-free recipes
- Cheapest CREAMi
- You freeze the tub for 24 hours first
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Get it if…
- You make ice cream for one or two.
- You want protein or low-sugar ice cream.
- You're happy to prep the night before.
Skip it if…
- You want ice cream on a whim.
- You need a noise-free kitchen.
- You often feed a family — get the Deluxe.
Things to know before you buy
- 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.
TechRadar and Expert Reviews both found its ice cream and gelato very smooth, including dairy-free recipes. The catches are the 24-hour freeze, the noise and pint-sized tubs.
Not quite right? Get this instead
Ninja CREAMi DeluxeTubs half as big again and more programmes, for a bit more.
CREAMi vs CREAMi Deluxe →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, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 8 Oct 2026How we decide