What do reviews say about freeze?

Plan a day ahead: Homes & Gardens lists the 24-hour freeze as a drawback, and some pints need a second spin.

What do reviews say about noise?

It is loud: Homes & Gardens measured a peak around 82 dB, though each spin lasts only a couple of minutes.

What do reviews say about vs?

Versus the original it adds frozen yogurt, slushi, frozen drink and Italian ice modes plus 24 oz tubs, per Homes & Gardens.

What do reviews say about worth?

679 of 823 Target raters give it 4–5★, and Homes & Gardens scores it 4.25/5.

Home & Kitchen · Ice cream makers · 823 reviews · 3 sources

Ninja CREAMi Deluxe NC501

Best for: big-batch frozen treats and drinksMid-range

Bigger 24 oz tubs and 11 programs, from gelato to slushies, with smooth results; bases still need a day in the freezer and it is loud.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You want slushies and frozen drinks too
You make treats for the whole family

Skip if

You want ice cream on a whim
Noise bothers your household

How it scores

Performance8.5

Ease of cleaning8.5

Capacity8.0

Noise4.0

Price

$239–250

You pay for: Pays extra for size and drinks modes

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Smooth, creamy resultsNo ice crystals in testing

11 frozen programsAdds slushi, frozen drink, froyo

Roomy 24 oz tubsAbout 50% more than original

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

24-hour prepBases must freeze a full day

Very loudPeaked at 82 dB in testing

Unhappy buyers1–2★ ratings on Target

Reviewers disagree on

More modes and bigger tubs than NC301Just as bulky and loud

Alternatives

Same price · $239–250

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Sources

AI summary of public reviews, not a recommendation.