# Best Ninja Creami: which model to buy Source: https://scoopandchurn.com/best/best-ninja-creami Publisher: Scoop & Churn. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://scoopandchurn.com/how-we-pick Every Ninja Creami works the same way: you freeze a base in a pint or tub (overnight, or 24 hours per some listings), then the machine shaves and spins it smooth in minutes. So the choice between models is not about how it freezes. It comes down to three things: how many one-touch programs you get, whether you need the 24 oz XL tubs or the original pint, and whether you want soft serve. The 7-in-1 models cover ice cream, gelato, sorbet and milkshakes. The Deluxe line adds programs and larger tubs. The Scoop & Swirl adds a soft serve handle and a CreamiFit program for high-protein bases. This guide lines up five current models on those listed facts so you can pick the right one the first time. The Breeze was not in our candidate pool. ## Picks ### 1. Ninja® CREAMi® XL Deluxe Gen 2, 11-in-1 Ice Cream Maker, NC601 Type: Creami; Capacity: 24 oz XL tub; Programs: 11, incl. Dairy-Free, CreamiFit; Pre-freeze needed: Yes, base frozen first; Soft serve: No The second-generation XL Deluxe Creami adds a dedicated Dairy-Free program to its 11 one-touch settings. The best fit for anyone making plant-based pints every week. What the listing offers: - It is the only listing here with a dedicated Dairy-Free program. - Re-Spin after processing gives an even creamier result, useful when a low-fat oat or almond base comes out crumbly. - 24 oz XL tubs hold 50% more than the original Creami pint, per the listing. Limits to know: - Every base must be frozen in the tub ahead of time. - The listing does not explain how the Dairy-Free program differs from the standard Ice Cream program. ### 2. Ninja Creami Scoop & Swirl 13-in-1 Ice Cream and Soft Serve Maker, NC701 Type: Creami; Capacity: Not stated on this listing; Programs: 13, incl. 6 soft serve; Pre-freeze needed: Yes, base frozen first; Soft serve: Yes A Creami with 13 programs including Swirled Frozen Yogurt, which dispenses froyo as a soft serve swirl. The pick for shop-style froyo cups at home. What the listing offers: - A dedicated Swirled Frozen Yogurt program is listed among six soft serve programs. - It can dispense a swirl, which is how most people expect froyo to look. - The listing supports low sugar, lower calorie and high-protein bases. Limits to know: - The froyo base must be frozen ahead in the tub. - Tub capacity is not stated on this listing. ### 3. Ninja NC501 CREAMi XL Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream and Frozen Treat Maker, with 2 XL Family Size Pint Containers Type: Creami; Capacity: 24 oz XL tub (2 included); Programs: 11, incl. Italian ice, frozen yogurt; Pre-freeze needed: Yes, base frozen first; Soft serve: No The first-generation XL Deluxe Creami with 11 programs including frozen yogurt and two 24 oz tubs. Suits froyo fans who prefer a scoopable texture and like prepping pints ahead. What the listing offers: - Frozen yogurt is one of the 11 one-touch programs listed. - Two 24 oz XL tubs hold 50% more than the original Creami pint. - Re-Spin runs a second cycle for a softer, creamier finish on a crumbly froyo base. Limits to know: - Each tub needs a fully frozen base before processing. - No soft serve dispensing; froyo comes out scooped. ### 4. Ninja® CREAMi® 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker, Ice Cream, Gelato and more, NC301 Type: Creami; Capacity: Original pint; Programs: 7: Ice Cream, Gelato, Sorbet, Milkshake, more; Pre-freeze needed: Yes, 24 hours; Soft serve: No The entry Creami with a Gelato program and Re-spin. A low-cost way to make single pints of gelato-style dessert at home. What the listing offers: - Gelato is one of seven one-touch programs. - Re-spin processes a second time for a softer texture. - Lowest price among the gelato-capable machines here. Limits to know: - Bases need 24 hours in the freezer, per the listing. - Pint-size batches are small for a dinner party. ### 5. Ninja® Creami® 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker, Navy, NC351 Type: Creami; Capacity: Not stated; Programs: 7: Ice Cream, Lite, Sorbet, Gelato, more; Pre-freeze needed: Yes, freeze overnight; Soft serve: No A restyled 7-program Creami that the listing says keeps the same performance with a fresh look. Pick it over the NC301 if you prefer the navy finish or find it cheaper. What the listing offers: - Seven programs: Ice Cream, Lite, Sorbet, Gelato, Milkshake, Smoothie Bowl and Mix-in. - Listing states the same powerful performance in a new design. - Supports dairy-free, low-sugar and high-protein bases, per the listing. Limits to know: - Program list matches the NC301, which usually costs less. - Pint size is not stated on this listing. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.