Comments on: Best Ice Cream Maker With Compressor (and which ones to avoid!)

By: Carl

Carl — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:10:14 +0000

In reply to Ann Farrell.

Hi Ann,

You don’t need particular recipes for the Adwin. Good recipes will work with all ice cream makers.

Thanks

Carl

By: Carl

Carl — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:08:48 +0000

In reply to Jeff Stanford.

Hi Jeff,

Yes I’m really happy with the Ninja Creami.

I just find it so convenient as it can sit permanently on the counter top.

And the not only is the ice cream really smooth, but because it can be respun every time you want ice cream, there is no degradation in quality over time (unlike with other ice cream).

The drawbacks: it is a bit noisy, you do have to plan ahead a bit and there is very little (if any) air incorporated which can give the ice cream a slightly “fudgey” texture.

However, the Ninja Creami Swirl does incorporate moreair (as part of the spinning process rather than as it comes out of the spout), so if that’s an issue, you could always go for that model instead.

So yes, I’m still a big fan!

Thanks

Carl

By: Jeff Stanford

Jeff Stanford — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 21:33:25 +0000

I am curious about your use of the Ninja Creami? I was looking at that, and then read some reviews. None of them mentioned it and eventually came around to the compressor models. Now, after reading your reviews, I am thinking about a non compressor model again. Are you happy with the Ninja Creami compared to the other non compressor models out there?

By: Ann Farrell

Ann Farrell — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 04:33:56 +0000

has anyone found recipes for the Adwin Ice Cream Maker with Built-in Compressor few instructions and few recipes come with machine

By: Carl

Carl — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 14:57:05 +0000

In reply to Mary.

Hi Mary

I’ve added a “Loudness” recording in decibels against each of the machines (in the table at the top of each review).

I’ve just a quick look, and it seems like the compressor machines are generally slightly quieter than the canister ones.

The quietest according to my recording is the Cuisinart ICE-100 (71 DB).

I’m not sure that there is a massive difference, though: I recorded most of the canister machines at around 80 DB.

I hope that helps…

Carl

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:15:51 +0000

Thank you for all the info! Are the compressor machines quieter than the canister ones? We have 2 canister ones, but…loud

By: Diana Kretschmer

Diana Kretschmer — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:30:11 +0000

What an extremely comprehensive and helpful critique on the ice cream makers.

By: Cynthia D Nelson

Cynthia D Nelson — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:44:56 +0000

Thank you so very much for the valuable info! Love the frank comments. So glad you took the time to investigate and report your findings.

By: Carl

Carl — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:16:26 +0000

In reply to Adam. A lot of people (me included) will run the machine on empty for some minutes to cool the bowl down before adding the mixture. But as soon you add the mixture, it brings the temperature back up a lot. Much more than with a removable bowl (canister) ice cream maker.

By: Carl

Carl — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:10:34 +0000

In reply to Chancey.

A lot of people complain about it, bit I actually find it easy.

You wait until any residue has melted. Then take a bowl of water and kitchen sponge to the machine and mop out the residue. Then empty the bowl, add some fresh water and dishwashing liquid to properly clean it. Finally, dry and polish with a kitchen towel.

It takes no more than 5 minutes.