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Best Ice Cream Maker of July 2026

Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Compressor leads 20 ice cream makers at 58/100, 3 points ahead of Whynter Automatic Ice Cream Maker with Compressor. Its strongest scored lines are built-in compressor (Yes, 100/100) and dessert program count (12, 100/100). The weakest high-weight line is batch capacity at 18/100 (1.5). Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2 Quart Frozen Yogurt Sorbet and Ice Cream Maker is #3 at 49/100, leaving a 9-point spread across the top 3.

Updated July 1, 2026 from published manufacturer specs · Scored by the Havenraft methodology · Editorial standards

SPEC LEDGER#1

Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Compressor BCI600XL

Ice Cream Makers

Capacity Qt1.5

Pre Freeze Hours0

CompressorYes

Process Time Min50

Havenraft58/100

7 specs · 1 source

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Batch Capacity18%

Built-In Compressor18%

Pre-Freeze Time14%

Dessert Program Count14%

Active Process Time10%

Counter Footprint8%

Weight (Lighter Is Better)6%

Included Containers7%

Keep-Cool Mode5%

Scored from published specs · method

Quick picks

Where should you start?

#1Best Overall58/100
Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Compressor
Weak spot: included containers (0/100)
Scorecard
#2#2 Overall55/100
Whynter Automatic Ice Cream Maker with Compressor
Weak spot: active process time (0/100)
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#3#3 Overall49/100
Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2 Quart Frozen Yogurt
Weak spot: built-in compressor (0/100)
Scorecard
#4#4 Overall48/100
Nostalgia 6-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker
Weak spot: built-in compressor (0/100)
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How to choose

How do the weights fit your use?

Before touching a filter, note that batch capacity alone accounts for 18% of every ice cream makers score here. Afterward, built-in compressor is worth a look if no-pre-freeze spontaneous batches describes your situation. Only then should pre-freeze time or dessert program count enter the decision, and only to break a tie.

Use-case comparison

Ice Cream Makers: Which Fit Path Applies to You

Set batch capacity as the non-negotiable filter first. Everything downstream of it, built-in compressor included, is a preference rather than a requirement for ice cream makers. A missing batch capacity entry means the source did not publish one as of July 1, 2026 — it does not mean the product failed that check. An ice cream makers row can score well overall while still being wrong for a specific buyer — usually because built-in compressor does not match their case even though batch capacity does. That built-in compressor gap is exactly what the detail panel is for.

All 20 ice cream makers, ranked

batch capacity and built-in compressor do most of the work separating these ice cream makers; pre-freeze time stays visible too, mainly to settle close calls.

Havenraft charts 8 scored dimensions across all 20 ice cream makers. Among the ice cream makers, counter footprint shows the widest spread in the full catalog range.

Showing all 20 scored products.

2026's ice cream makers field runs 20 rows deep, each one scored from published manufacturer and retailer spec tables; marketing claims are not scored unless the source hierarchy backs the field, with capacity qt, footprint sq (in), weight (lighter is better) beside each score.
Product					Best fit / trade-off	Action
Top scoreBreville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Compressor	58/100	1.5	184.3 sq in	30 lb	Trade-off: Included Containers 0/100	Full scorecard
Whynter Automatic Ice Cream Maker with Compressor	55/100	1.28	105.8 sq in	19.9 lb	Trade-off: Active Process Time 0/100	Full scorecard
Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2 Quart Frozen Yogurt	49/100	2	66 sq in	13.5 lb	Trade-off: Built-In Compressor 0/100	Full scorecard
Nostalgia 6-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker	48/100	6	196 sq in	12 lb	Best High-Capacity PickTrade-off: Built-In Compressor 0/100	Full scorecard
Whynter Upright Automatic Ice Cream Maker	48/100	2.1	129 sq in	24.3 lb	Trade-off: Dessert Program Count 0/100	Full scorecard
Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker	47/100	1.5	200.8 sq in	27.2 lb	Trade-off: Counter Footprint 0/100	Full scorecard
Cuisinart Gelateria Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream Gelato	46/100	2	161.1 sq in	12 lb	Trade-off: Built-In Compressor 0/100	Full scorecard
Lello Musso Lussino Ice Cream Maker	44/100	1.5	132 sq in	38 lb	Trade-off: Dessert Program Count 0/100
Ninja NC501	40/100	0.75	101.1 sq in	14.4 lb	Trade-off: Built-In Compressor 0/100
Whynter Automatic Ice Cream Maker Stainless Steel	40/100	2.1	188.4 sq in	24.3 lb	Trade-off: Dessert Program Count 0/100
Nostalgia 4-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker	39/100	4	144 sq in	7.5 lb	Trade-off: Built-In Compressor 0/100
Whynter Automatic Ice Cream Maker	39/100	1.6	165 sq in	27 lb	Trade-off: Dessert Program Count 0/100
Hamilton Beach 4 Quart Ice Cream Maker	37/100	4	156.3 sq in	5 lb	Trade-off: Built-In Compressor 0/100
DASH Everyday Ice Cream Maker	37/100	1	99 sq in	Not listed	Trade-off: Built-In Compressor 0/100
Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker	35/100	0.5	78.7 sq in	13 lb	Trade-off: Batch Capacity 0/100
Cuisinart Cool Creations Ice Cream Maker	32/100	2	84 sq in	13.5 lb	Trade-off: Built-In Compressor 0/100
Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream and Sorbet Maker	26/100	1.5	85.5 sq in	10.2 lb	Trade-off: Built-In Compressor 0/100
KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment	25/100	2	119.9 sq in	6 lb	Trade-off: Built-In Compressor 0/100
Cuisinart Mix It In Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker	25/100	1.5	132 sq in	15 lb	Trade-off: Built-In Compressor 0/100
DASH My Mug Ice Cream Maker	21/100	0.5	34.8 sq in	4.8 lb	Trade-off: Batch Capacity 0/100

#1
Rank #1Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Compressor
58/100
Capacity Qt
1.5
Footprint Sq (in)
184.3 sq in
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
30 lb
Trade-off: Included Containers 0/100
Full scorecard
#2
Whynter Automatic Ice Cream Maker with Compressor
55/100
Capacity Qt
1.28
Footprint Sq (in)
105.8 sq in
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
19.9 lb
Trade-off: Active Process Time 0/100
Full scorecard
#3
Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2 Quart Frozen Yogurt
49/100
Capacity Qt
2
Footprint Sq (in)
66 sq in
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
13.5 lb
Trade-off: Built-In Compressor 0/100
Full scorecard
#4
Nostalgia 6-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker
48/100
Capacity Qt
6
Footprint Sq (in)
196 sq in
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
12 lb
Best High-Capacity Pick
Trade-off: Built-In Compressor 0/100
Full scorecard
#5
Whynter Upright Automatic Ice Cream Maker
48/100
Capacity Qt
2.1
Footprint Sq (in)
129 sq in
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
24.3 lb
Trade-off: Dessert Program Count 0/100
Full scorecard
#6
Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker
47/100
Capacity Qt
1.5
Footprint Sq (in)
200.8 sq in
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
27.2 lb
Trade-off: Counter Footprint 0/100
Full scorecard
#7
Cuisinart Gelateria Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream Gelato
46/100
Capacity Qt
2
Footprint Sq (in)
161.1 sq in
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
12 lb
Trade-off: Built-In Compressor 0/100
Full scorecard
#8
Lello Musso Lussino Ice Cream Maker
44/100
Capacity Qt
1.5
Footprint Sq (in)
132 sq in
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
38 lb
Trade-off: Dessert Program Count 0/100
#9
Ninja NC501
40/100
Capacity Qt
0.75
Footprint Sq (in)
101.1 sq in
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
14.4 lb
Trade-off: Built-In Compressor 0/100
#10
Whynter Automatic Ice Cream Maker Stainless Steel
40/100
Capacity Qt
2.1
Footprint Sq (in)
188.4 sq in
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
24.3 lb
Trade-off: Dessert Program Count 0/100
#11
Nostalgia 4-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker
39/100
Capacity Qt
4
Footprint Sq (in)
144 sq in
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
7.5 lb
Trade-off: Built-In Compressor 0/100
#12
Whynter Automatic Ice Cream Maker
39/100
Capacity Qt
1.6
Footprint Sq (in)
165 sq in
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
27 lb
Trade-off: Dessert Program Count 0/100
#13
Hamilton Beach 4 Quart Ice Cream Maker
37/100
Capacity Qt
4
Footprint Sq (in)
156.3 sq in
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
5 lb
Trade-off: Built-In Compressor 0/100
#14
DASH Everyday Ice Cream Maker
37/100
Capacity Qt
1
Footprint Sq (in)
99 sq in
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
Not listed
Trade-off: Built-In Compressor 0/100
#15
Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker
35/100
Capacity Qt
0.5
Footprint Sq (in)
78.7 sq in
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
13 lb
Trade-off: Batch Capacity 0/100
#16
Cuisinart Cool Creations Ice Cream Maker
32/100
Capacity Qt
2
Footprint Sq (in)
84 sq in
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
13.5 lb
Trade-off: Built-In Compressor 0/100
#17
Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream and Sorbet Maker
26/100
Capacity Qt
1.5
Footprint Sq (in)
85.5 sq in
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
10.2 lb
Trade-off: Built-In Compressor 0/100
#18
KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment
25/100
Capacity Qt
2
Footprint Sq (in)
119.9 sq in
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
6 lb
Trade-off: Built-In Compressor 0/100
#19
Cuisinart Mix It In Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker
25/100
Capacity Qt
1.5
Footprint Sq (in)
132 sq in
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
15 lb
Trade-off: Built-In Compressor 0/100
#20
DASH My Mug Ice Cream Maker
21/100
Capacity Qt
0.5
Footprint Sq (in)
34.8 sq in
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
4.8 lb
Trade-off: Batch Capacity 0/100

Tie-break rules settle close ice cream makers scores within 2 points; keep capacity qt and footprint sq (in) beside the rank before calling it a clean win.

All 20 scored products are included in the table.

Source fields checked on July 1, 2026. This ice cream makers table keeps capacity qt, footprint sq (in), and weight (lighter is better) beside the score; price and availability entries stay omitted unless a source provides them. No product is a perfect match; low scores mark the closest match only when a row misses a scored dimension.

Product Finder

Ice Cream Maker Match Finder

Answer 4-5 questions about freezer space, batch frequency, dessert style, budget, and noise tolerance. The tool returns a ranked shortlist with batches-per-day by freezing mechanism and a plain-English reason for each result.

On a 0-100 scale, the visible weights and published specifications begin with ice cream makers: batch capacity and built-in compressor.

Capacity Qt1.5

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Pre Freeze Hours0

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Compressor

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More matching details4 more

Process Time Min30

Only rows clearing this process time min number remain.

Footprint Sq (in)129 sq in

The stricter this is, the more footprint sq (in) a pick needs.

Weight (Lighter Is Better)13.5 lb

The stricter this is, the more weight (lighter is better) a pick needs.

Dishwasher Safe Parts

Filters to dishwasher safe parts.

FILTER THE TABLE

Set ice cream makers preferences around batch capacity to narrow the ranking below. Until then, every scored row stays visible in the default order.

Havenraft maps 15 ice cream makers by batch capacity and dessert program count. The chart labels the 58/100 leader against batch capacity.

How does each pick stack up?

#1 Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Compressor58/100Built-In Compressor 18 pts, Dessert Program Count 14 pts, Pre-Freeze Time 14 pts
#2 Whynter Automatic Ice Cream Maker with Compressor55/100Built-In Compressor 18 pts, Pre-Freeze Time 14 pts, Dessert Program Count 7 pts
#3 Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2 Quart Frozen Yogurt49/100Pre-Freeze Time 14 pts, Dessert Program Count 7 pts, Counter Footprint 6 pts
#4 Nostalgia 6-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker48/100Batch Capacity 18 pts, Dessert Program Count 7 pts, Pre-Freeze Time 7 pts
#5 Whynter Upright Automatic Ice Cream Maker48/100Built-In Compressor 18 pts, Pre-Freeze Time 14 pts, Batch Capacity 5 pts

5 products with score contribution by dimension
Product	Composite	Batch Capacity	Built-In Compressor	Dessert Program Count	Pre-Freeze Time	Active Process Time	Counter Footprint	Included Containers	Weight (Lighter Is Better)	Keep-Cool Mode
Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Compressor	58/100	3.3 points from grade 0.18	18 points from grade 1	14 points from grade 1	14 points from grade 1	1.8 points from grade 0.18	0.8 points from grade 0.1	0 points from grade 0	1.4 points from grade 0.24	5 points from grade 1
Whynter Automatic Ice Cream Maker with Compressor	55/100	2.6 points from grade 0.14	18 points from grade 1	7 points from grade 0.5	14 points from grade 1	0 points from grade 0	4.6 points from grade 0.57	3.5 points from grade 0.5	3.3 points from grade 0.55	2.5 points from grade 0.5
Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2 Quart Frozen Yogurt	49/100	4.9 points from grade 0.27	0 points from grade 0	7 points from grade 0.5	14 points from grade 1	6.1 points from grade 0.61	6.5 points from grade 0.81	3.5 points from grade 0.5	4.4 points from grade 0.74	2.5 points from grade 0.5
Nostalgia 6-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker	48/100	18 points from grade 1	0 points from grade 0	7 points from grade 0.5	7 points from grade 0.5	5 points from grade 0.5	0.2 points from grade 0.03	3.5 points from grade 0.5	4.7 points from grade 0.78	2.5 points from grade 0.5
Whynter Upright Automatic Ice Cream Maker	48/100	5.2 points from grade 0.29	18 points from grade 1	0 points from grade 0	14 points from grade 1	0 points from grade 0	3.5 points from grade 0.43	0 points from grade 0	2.5 points from grade 0.41	5 points from grade 1

The top five ice cream makers are separated by 10 points; built-in compressor is the tiebreaker.

Best Overall

Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Compressor

58/100

Havenrafthow it’s scored

Capacity Qt: 1.5
Pre Freeze Hours: 0
Compressor: Yes
Process Time Min: 50
Footprint Sq (in): 184.3 sq in

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Batch Capacity18

Built-In Compressor100

Pre-Freeze Time100

Dessert Program Count100

Active Process Time18

Counter Footprint10

Included Containers0

Weight (Lighter Is Better)24

Keep-Cool Mode100

Why it ranks here

Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Compressor scores 100/100 on dessert program count, above Whynter Automatic Ice Cream Maker with Compressor's 50/100. Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Compressor shows a 0/100 soft spot on included containers. Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Compressor sits level with the set's lowest listed pre freeze hours at 0.

Built-In Compressor: A compressor listing for Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Compressor takes full credit for this dimension; a visible edge for Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Compressor for no-pre-freeze spontaneous batches.
Pre-Freeze Time: A listed pre freeze hours of 0 for Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Compressor hits the ceiling for this scored input; useful support for buyers comparing Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Compressor for less freezer planning.
Dessert Program Count: Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Compressor scores 100/100 on dessert program count, which carries 14% of the score; helping Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Compressor reach 58/100 for more frozen-dessert styles.

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For the Smart Scoop Ice Cream Compressor, the published record is weakest on included containers at 1 (0/100), the line to weigh before buying.
Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Compressor shows its main weak score on included containers, at 0/100.

Details ▾

Display model: BCI600XL
Capacity Qt: 1.5
Pre Freeze Hours: 0
Compressor: Yes
Process Time Min: 50
Footprint Sq (in): 184.3 sq in
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 30 lb
Dishwasher Safe Parts: No
Last verified: 2026-07-01

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#2 Overall

Whynter Automatic Ice Cream Maker with Compressor

55/100

Havenrafthow it’s scored

Capacity Qt: 1.28
Pre Freeze Hours: 0
Compressor: Yes
Process Time Min: 60
Footprint Sq (in): 105.8 sq in

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Batch Capacity14

Built-In Compressor100

Pre-Freeze Time100

Dessert Program Count50

Active Process Time0

Counter Footprint57

Included Containers50

Weight (Lighter Is Better)55

Keep-Cool Mode50

Why it ranks here

Whynter Automatic Ice Cream Maker with Compressor wins the built in compressor comparison, 100/100 against Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2 Quart Frozen Yogurt's 0/100; the Whynter Automatic Ice Cream Maker with Compressor row lists compressor listed. Whynter Automatic Ice Cream Maker with Compressor equals the highest listed process time min in this lineup at 60. A listed 0 ties Whynter Automatic Ice Cream Maker with Compressor for the lowest listed pre freeze hours here.

Built-In Compressor: A compressor listing for Whynter Automatic Ice Cream Maker with Compressor hits the ceiling for this scored input; useful support for buyers comparing Whynter Automatic Ice Cream Maker with Compressor for no-pre-freeze spontaneous batches.
Pre-Freeze Time: A listed pre freeze hours of 0 for Whynter Automatic Ice Cream Maker with Compressor lands at the top of this score lane; helping Whynter Automatic Ice Cream Maker with Compressor reach 55/100 for less freezer planning.

Check before you buy

For the Automatic Ice Cream Maker with Compressor, the published record is weakest on active process time at 60 (0/100), the line to weigh before buying.
Whynter Automatic Ice Cream Maker with Compressor needs scrutiny here because a listed process time min of 60 lands its active process time at 0/100.

Details ▾

Display model: ICM-128BPS
Capacity Qt: 1.28
Pre Freeze Hours: 0
Compressor: Yes
Process Time Min: 60
Footprint Sq (in): 105.8 sq in
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 19.9 lb
Dishwasher Safe Parts: No
Last verified: 2026-07-01

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#3 Overall

Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2 Quart Frozen Yogurt

49/100

Havenrafthow it’s scored

Capacity Qt: 2
Pre Freeze Hours: 0
Compressor: No
Process Time Min: 25
Footprint Sq (in): 66 sq in

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Batch Capacity27

Built-In Compressor0

Pre-Freeze Time100

Dessert Program Count50

Active Process Time61

Counter Footprint81

Included Containers50

Weight (Lighter Is Better)74

Keep-Cool Mode50

Why it ranks here

Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2 Quart Frozen Yogurt comes out ahead on pre freeze time: 100/100 to Nostalgia 6-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker's 50/100. Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2 Quart Frozen Yogurt trails on built in compressor here, 0/100 to Whynter Automatic Ice Cream Maker with Compressor's 100/100. Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2 Quart Frozen Yogurt equals the lowest listed pre freeze hours in this lineup at 0.

Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2 Quart Frozen Yogurt stays close to Nostalgia 6-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker with only 1 point between them, so batch capacity then built-in compressor is the first place to look for a practical difference.

Pre-Freeze Time: A listed pre freeze hours of 0 for Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2 Quart Frozen Yogurt reaches the ceiling for this dimension; one reason Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2 Quart Frozen Yogurt stands out for less freezer planning.
Counter Footprint: Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2 Quart Frozen Yogurt scores 81/100 on counter footprint, which carries 8% of the score; helping Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2 Quart Frozen Yogurt reach 49/100 for small kitchens.
Weight (Lighter Is Better): A 13.5 LB weight for Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2 Quart Frozen Yogurt stays above the field midpoint; a visible edge for Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2 Quart Frozen Yogurt for moving between storage and counter.

Check before you buy

Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2 Quart Frozen Yogurt lacks compressor; that is the catch for no-pre-freeze spontaneous batches, and its 0/100 there reflects it.
Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2 Quart Frozen Yogurt shows a listed capacity QT of 2 as its 27/100 soft mark for family-size batches.

Details ▾

Display model: ICE-30BCP1
Capacity Qt: 2
Pre Freeze Hours: 0
Compressor: No
Process Time Min: 25
Footprint Sq (in): 66 sq in
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 13.5 lb
Dishwasher Safe Parts: No
Last verified: 2026-07-01

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#4 Overall

Nostalgia 6-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker

48/100

Havenrafthow it’s scored

Capacity Qt: 6
Compressor: No
Footprint Sq (in): 196 sq in
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 12 lb

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Batch Capacity100

Built-In Compressor0

Pre-Freeze Time50

Dessert Program Count50

Active Process Time50

Counter Footprint3

Included Containers50

Weight (Lighter Is Better)78

Keep-Cool Mode50

Why it ranks here

Nostalgia 6-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker makes the most sense for its 78/100 on good fit for buyers checking. At 6, Nostalgia 6-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker takes the largest listed capacity in this set. Nostalgia 6-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker beats Whynter Upright Automatic Ice Cream Maker on batch capacity: 100/100 vs 29/100 (6 capacity QT for Nostalgia 6-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker).

On batch capacity, the shortlist barely separates Nostalgia 6-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker from Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2 Quart Frozen Yogurt; weigh batch capacity against built-in compressor for your own use before treating Nostalgia 6-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker as clearly better.

Batch Capacity: A listed capacity QT of 6 for Nostalgia 6-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker lands at the top of this score lane; helping Nostalgia 6-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker reach 48/100 for family-size batches.
Weight (Lighter Is Better): A 12 LB weight for Nostalgia 6-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker clears the midpoint for this input; useful support for buyers comparing Nostalgia 6-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker for moving between storage and counter.

Check before you buy

Nostalgia 6-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker has no compressor, and no-pre-freeze spontaneous batches feels it in the 0/100 on this line.
Nostalgia 6-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker carries counter footprint as its scorecard drag: 3/100.

Details ▾

Display model: ICMP600WD
Capacity Qt: 6
Compressor: No
Footprint Sq (in): 196 sq in
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 12 lb
Last verified: 2026-07-01

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#5 Overall

Whynter Upright Automatic Ice Cream Maker

48/100

Havenrafthow it’s scored

Capacity Qt: 2.1
Pre Freeze Hours: 0
Compressor: Yes
Process Time Min: 60
Footprint Sq (in): 129 sq in

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Batch Capacity29

Built-In Compressor100

Pre-Freeze Time100

Dessert Program Count0

Active Process Time0

Counter Footprint43

Included Containers0

Weight (Lighter Is Better)41

Keep-Cool Mode100

Why it ranks here

Whynter Upright Automatic Ice Cream Maker leads counter footprint here, 43/100 to Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker's 0/100. It is tied for the highest listed process time min in this set at 60. Whynter Upright Automatic Ice Cream Maker lands on the lowest listed pre freeze hours mark for this set: 0.

Whynter Upright Automatic Ice Cream Maker is essentially in the same batch capacity tier as Nostalgia 6-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker; built-in compressor matters more here than the list order.

Built-In Compressor: A compressor listing for Whynter Upright Automatic Ice Cream Maker reaches the top grade on this line; a visible edge for Whynter Upright Automatic Ice Cream Maker for no-pre-freeze spontaneous batches.
Pre-Freeze Time: A listed pre freeze hours of 0 for Whynter Upright Automatic Ice Cream Maker takes full credit for this dimension; useful support for buyers comparing Whynter Upright Automatic Ice Cream Maker for less freezer planning.
Keep-Cool Mode: Whynter Upright Automatic Ice Cream Maker scores 100/100 on keep-cool mode, which carries 5% of the score; one reason Whynter Upright Automatic Ice Cream Maker stands out for holding texture after churning.

Check before you buy

Its weakest scored input is included containers (1).
Whynter Upright Automatic Ice Cream Maker sets its low point on dessert program count at 0/100.

Details ▾

Display model: ICM-201SB
Capacity Qt: 2.1
Pre Freeze Hours: 0
Compressor: Yes
Process Time Min: 60
Footprint Sq (in): 129 sq in
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 24.3 lb
Dishwasher Safe Parts: No
Last verified: 2026-07-01

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#6 Overall

Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker

47/100

Havenrafthow it’s scored

Capacity Qt: 1.5
Pre Freeze Hours: 0
Compressor: Yes
Process Time Min: 40
Footprint Sq (in): 200.8 sq in

Showing all 9 scored dimensions

Batch Capacity18

Built-In Compressor100

Pre-Freeze Time100

Dessert Program Count9

Active Process Time35

Counter Footprint0

Included Containers0

Weight (Lighter Is Better)33

Keep-Cool Mode100

Why it ranks here

Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker pulls ahead on built in compressor: 100/100, past Cuisinart Gelateria Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream Gelato at 0/100 (compressor listed for Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker). At 200.8 sq in, Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker takes the highest listed footprint SQ in this set. It is tied for the lowest listed pre freeze hours in this set at 0.

Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker and Whynter Upright Automatic Ice Cream Maker are separated by 1 point; compare batch capacity and built-in compressor before choosing between them.

Built-In Compressor: A compressor listing for Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker takes full credit for this dimension; useful support for buyers comparing Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker for no-pre-freeze spontaneous batches.
Pre-Freeze Time: A listed pre freeze hours of 0 for Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker hits the ceiling for this scored input; helping Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker reach 47/100 for less freezer planning.
Keep-Cool Mode: Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker scores 100/100 on keep-cool mode, which carries 5% of the score; a visible edge for Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker for holding texture after churning.

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On counter footprint (200.8 sq in), the listing trails the rest of its own scorecard.
Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker gives up the most ground on counter footprint, where it scores 0/100.

Details ▾

Display model: ICE-100
Capacity Qt: 1.5
Pre Freeze Hours: 0
Compressor: Yes
Process Time Min: 40
Footprint Sq (in): 200.8 sq in
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 27.2 lb
Dishwasher Safe Parts: No
Last verified: 2026-07-01

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#7 Overall

Cuisinart Gelateria Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream Gelato

46/100

Havenrafthow it’s scored

Capacity Qt: 2
Pre Freeze Hours: 0
Compressor: No
Process Time Min: 20
Footprint Sq (in): 161.1 sq in

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Batch Capacity27

Built-In Compressor0

Pre-Freeze Time100

Dessert Program Count50

Active Process Time70

Counter Footprint24

Included Containers50

Weight (Lighter Is Better)78

Keep-Cool Mode50

Why it ranks here

Cuisinart Gelateria Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream Gelato outscores Lello Musso Lussino Ice Cream Maker on dessert program count, 50/100 over 0/100. Cuisinart Gelateria Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream Gelato matches the set's lowest listed pre freeze hours at 0. Cuisinart Gelateria Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream Gelato slips on built in compressor, 0/100 next to Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker's 100/100.

Cuisinart Gelateria Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream Gelato stays close to Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker with only 1 point between them, so batch capacity then built-in compressor is the first place to look for a practical difference.

Pre-Freeze Time: A listed pre freeze hours of 0 for Cuisinart Gelateria Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream Gelato lands at the top of this score lane; one reason Cuisinart Gelateria Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream Gelato stands out for less freezer planning.
Active Process Time: A listed process time min of 20 for Cuisinart Gelateria Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream Gelato clears the midpoint for this input; useful support for buyers comparing Cuisinart Gelateria Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream Gelato for faster desserts after prep.
Weight (Lighter Is Better): A 12 LB weight for Cuisinart Gelateria Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream Gelato holds enough credit on this score lane; a visible edge for Cuisinart Gelateria Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream Gelato for moving between storage and counter.

Check before you buy

Cuisinart Gelateria Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream Gelato skips compressor, so no-pre-freeze spontaneous batches sees only 0/100 on built-in compressor.
Cuisinart Gelateria Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream Gelato shows its lowest mark on counter footprint, 24/100.

Details ▾

Display model: ICE-60WP1
Capacity Qt: 2
Pre Freeze Hours: 0
Compressor: No
Process Time Min: 20
Footprint Sq (in): 161.1 sq in
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 12 lb
Last verified: 2026-07-01

Compare all 20 ↑Specs checked July 1, 2026

How this ranking is scored

Each product in this table gets one 0–100 score computed from manufacturer sheets, retailer listings, and dated source records: the same weighted formula for all 20 ice cream makers, applied to 9 recorded fields per product. The four heaviest dimensions and their exact share of the total are shown here; the full weight table, source ledger, and score-band definitions live on the methodology page.

Havenraft does not conduct first-hand product tests. Scores synthesize published manufacturer and retailer records only, and every figure traces to a dated source. Marketing claims and retailer copy are excluded unless a published specification supports them.

Full methodology →

Heaviest scoring dimensions
Batch Capacity	18%	This dimension reads listed capacity qt from 0.5 to 6; higher numbers score better, while a missing value scores neutral.
Built-In Compressor	18%	This dimension checks whether compressor is listed; yes earns full credit, while no or missing earns zero.
Pre-Freeze Time	14%	This dimension reads listed pre freeze hours from 0 to 24; lower numbers score better, while a missing value scores neutral.
Dessert Program Count	14%	Published listings put program count between 1 to 12; higher numbers score better, and a missing value stays neutral.

Score bands80+ strong60–79 solidBelow 60 limited fit

Retrieved 2026-07-01 to 2026-07-08 · Built 2026-07-09

Cuisinart (manufacturer); dims/weight cross-checked via manufacturer manual2026-07-08Source record
Breville2026-07-01Source record
Cuisinart2026-07-01Source record
DASH2026-07-01Source record
Hamilton Beach2026-07-01Source record

Havenraft source ledger tracks ice cream makers with 9 retrieval records, retrieved 2026-07-01 to 2026-07-08.

Update history

July 1, 2026Rankings rebuilt from the refreshed catalog: 20 ice cream makers re-scored on 9 published spec fields, batch capacity first.

Common buying questions

What is the best ice cream maker?

For ice cream maker, Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Compressor tops the table on batch capacity (58/100). Compare included containers at 0/100 before treating it as automatic.

How should I compare close alternatives?

For near-tied ice cream makers, compare the published specs that carry the decision: batch capacity, each product's lowest-scoring dimension, and built-in compressor. Close alternatives can reorder after batch capacity changes, so fixed role labels stay out of the answer. The spread between ice cream maker scores traces mostly to batch capacity and built-in compressor.

Are these ice cream maker rankings based on physical testing?

Not test results. Batch capacity and built-in compressor are read from manufacturer and retailer specs, marketing claims are excluded, and the resulting ice cream maker ranking shows that work. The methodology section on this page publishes the full ice cream maker weight table, so the ice cream maker ranking behind this answer can be checked point by point.