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Tom’s Guide’s October 6, 2026 roundup named seven ice cream makers, with the GreenPan Frost Ice Cream Maker & Slushie Machine as its featured deal: $275, down from a listed $399. The article described it as a 2-quart machine that does not require pre-freezing, with six modes and seven texture settings. Those are prices and product details as reported by Tom’s Guide on that date—not confirmation that the deals remain available.
Here is what the roundup said about each machine, and how to compare them without treating uneven product descriptions as a head-to-head test. Read the original Tom’s Guide article.
All seven deals at a glance
The prices below are the offer and former prices Tom’s Guide reported on October 6, 2026. They are not independently verified live prices, and availability may have changed.
| Maker | Reported price | Details highlighted in the article |
|---|---|---|
| Ninja Creami Scoop & Swirl 13-in-1 | $279 (was $349) | 13 one-touch programs, including six soft-serve settings; the pint attaches to a soft-serve dispenser. |
| GreenPan Frost Ice Cream Maker & Slushie Machine | $275 (was $399) | 2-quart bowl; no-pre-freezing claim; six modes and seven texture settings; makes soft serve, slushies, milkshakes and smoothies. |
| Chefman Iceman Trio | $189 (was $249) | Three-in-one ice cream, frozen yogurt and ice maker; up to one pint; stainless-steel buckets. |
| Ninja Creami 7-in-1 | $169 (was $219) | The roundup mentions sorbet and milkshakes among its frozen desserts and reports a four-star review rating. |
| Black & Decker Perfect Pint | $129 (was $169) | Six one-touch functions; removable parts described as dishwasher-safe; small footprint. |
| Cuisinart Pure Indulgence | $79 (was $99) | Two-quart bowl; makes ice cream, yogurt and sorbet. |
| Dash My Mug, two-pack | $31 (was $44) | Single servings; the article specifies freezer, ingredient-chilling and churning times. |
What to know about each machine
GreenPan Frost: the featured no-pre-freezing option
Tom’s Guide listed the Frost at $275, compared with a stated former price of $399, and called that a $124 reduction. Its description gives a 2-quart bowl, six modes and seven texture settings, covering soft serve and frozen drinks as well as ice cream. The author also reported making ice cream in 30 minutes during an earlier test. That is the author’s account, not a result from a controlled comparison with the other six machines.
#1 Best Overall
- SUPERIOR FUNCTION: Mixing paddle makes frozen treats in 20 minutes or less (freezer bowl must be pre-frozen).
- COOL FEATURE: Double-insulated freezer bowl eliminates the need for ice.
- CAPACITY: This ice cream maker can produce up to 1.5 quarts of your favorite ice cream or frozen yogurt.
- EASY TO USE: Ice cream machine features an easy-lock transparent lid with large spout to make adding ingredients simple and mess free.
- LIMITED 3-YEAR WARRANTY: The BPA-free Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Machine comes with a limited 3-year warranty.
The article also refers to a GreenPan appliance the author reviewed earlier in 2026 as the “Soft Serve & Frozen Drinks Maker,” whereas the deal listing calls its product the “Frost Ice Cream Maker & Slushie Machine.” The article does not establish that the names refer to precisely the same SKU, so verify the model details on the retailer listing before buying.
Ninja Creami Scoop & Swirl: programs with a soft-serve dispenser
The Scoop & Swirl was listed at $279, down from $349. The roundup describes 13 one-touch programs, six of them dedicated to soft serve, and notes that the pint attaches to a dispenser. That setup is the most explicit soft-serve feature in the article’s description of this Ninja model.
Rank #2
- DOUBLE-INSULATED FREEZER BOWL: Holds 2 qts of ice cream, yogurt, sorbet, sherbet, or frozen drinks (pre-freeze first).
- SUPERIOR FUNCTIONALITY: The brushed stainless steel ice cream machine features a fully automatic heavy-duty motor to make frozen desserts or drinks in under 30 minutes.
- MUST-HAVE FEATURES: Large ingredient spout for easily adding favorite mix-ins, including retractable cord storage that keeps countertops clutter-free.
- WHAT’S INCLUDED: Frozen yogurt machine comes with a double-insulated freezer bowl that holds up to 2 quarts of frozen dessert, and paddle.
- LIMITED 3-YEAR WARRANTY: The BPA-free Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Machine ICE30BCP1 comes with a limited 3-year warranty.
Chefman Iceman Trio: a three-function machine
At a reported $189 instead of $249, the Iceman Trio is described as making ice cream and frozen yogurt and as an ice maker. Tom’s Guide says it holds up to one pint and has stainless-steel buckets. The listing does not provide a preparation schedule or a broader capacity comparison.
Ninja Creami 7-in-1: the lower-priced Creami in the list
The 7-in-1 appeared at $169, reduced from $219. The article names sorbet and milkshakes among the frozen desserts it makes and reports a four-star review rating. It does not give program-by-program details in the deal information summarized here.
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Black & Decker Perfect Pint: compact with dishwasher-safe removable parts
Tom’s Guide reported $129 against a former $169 price. The article highlights six one-touch functions, a small footprint and removable parts it describes as dishwasher-safe. It does not specify the machine’s capacity or prep timing in the deal listing.
Cuisinart Pure Indulgence: a 2-quart bowl at the lowest listed full-size price
The Pure Indulgence was listed at $79, down from $99. The article describes a 2-quart bowl for ice cream, yogurt and sorbet, and says frozen treats take 30 minutes. The roundup does not provide additional timing conditions or a side-by-side test basis for that figure.
Rank #4
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- Upright Space Saving Build: This ice cream maker stands tall, fitting your gelato or sorbet into a stainless steel housing with a smaller counter footprint
- No Pre Freeze Compressor: A self-contained compressor freezes the mix as it churns, so no bowl waits in the freezer overnight and a second batch can follow the first the same afternoon
- LCD Timer Control: An easy-to-read LCD control panel displays the run time at a glance, while the built-in audible timer signals when your batch is ready
- Removable Stainless Bowl: The stainless bowl lifts out for serving and washing, and the BPA-free churn blade comes apart for a rinse rather than a full disassembly at the sink
Dash My Mug: individual servings with the clearest prep schedule
The two-pack was listed at $31 instead of $44. The article says each mug needs 24–48 hours in the freezer, ingredients need two hours to chill, and churning takes 20 minutes. For a firmer texture, it suggests an optional further three to four hours of freezing. This is the only product for which the roundup gives a full preparation schedule.
How to choose among the seven
- For soft serve and frozen drinks: Compare the GreenPan’s stated soft-serve, slushie, milkshake and smoothie modes with the Scoop & Swirl’s six dedicated soft-serve settings and dispenser. The article’s descriptions do not establish which produces better results.
- For a larger stated bowl: GreenPan Frost and Cuisinart Pure Indulgence are each described as 2-quart machines. The Chefman is listed at up to one pint, while the Dash is designed for single servings.
- For minimal planning: The GreenPan is the only one in the roundup explicitly described as not needing pre-freezing. The Dash, by contrast, has specified advance freezing and chilling times. The article does not clearly establish the prep workflow for every other maker.
- For cleanup or countertop fit: The article specifically calls the Black & Decker’s removable parts dishwasher-safe and notes its small footprint. It does not give comparable cleanup or footprint details for the other models.
- For price: Use the reported figures as a dated snapshot, not as a current ranking. A lower listed price alone does not account for serving size, prep requirements or included functions.
Check the live offer before ordering
Tom’s Guide says the listed offers were at Amazon, but its October 6, 2026 article does not establish current stock, Prime membership requirements, a sale end time or whether any price remains active. Confirm the exact model, seller, total checkout price, delivery terms and any membership condition on the retailer page before purchase. Tom’s Guide also discloses: “When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.”
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