TechRadar Verdict
The Ninja Slushi is a unique machine perfect for those who love to entertain.
Ninja Slushi: two-minute review
Frozen drink connoisseurs rejoice - the Ninja Slushi is here.
But does this kitchen gadget deliver on these promises?
You can prepare a frozen juice drink in just 15 minutes with the Ninja Slushi
For the most part, yes.
However, the Slushi is a completely new and unique product from the brand, paving its own path.
In fact, theres really nothing like it on the market.
Texture can sometimes be an issue, but you can adjust the temperature of your drink using simple touch controls
But Is the Ninja Slushi worth the hype?
Yes, as long as you love a frozen drink and set your expectations accordingly.
The five presets are slush, spiked slush, frappe, milkshake, and frozen juice.
The Ninja Slushi comes almost fully assembled
I managed to test out most of the Ninja Slushis presets to varying results.
Making those drinks thicker using the temperature controls on the panel was also simple.
Clean-up afterward is less hassle than you’d expect, too.
The machine is narrow but tall, which may make it challenging to fit in your kitchen
As of February 2025, it’s also now available in Australia.
However, its currently sold out.
Its possible tojoin a waitlist on the Ninja websiteto be notified when the machine is back in stock.
The machine’s control panel is extremely easy to use; just select a drink type, then dial the temperature up or down if you like
Slushie machines are few and far between.
When comparing the Ninja Slushi to others on the market, nothing beats its versatility and ease of use.
The narrow design allows it to squeeze between other appliances.
The easy-to-pull handle makes it straightforward for guests to serve themselves at parties and BBQs
My biggest issue was height, as the Slushi failed to fit under my kitchen cabinets.
That led to lots of rearranging of kitchen gadgets.
Given its size and weight, the Slushi isnt something youll want to move often.
The finished frappe was almost entirely foam
At least the power cord reached a long way, which was necessary for my final placement.
Assembling the Ninja Slushi was an absolute breeze.
Out of the box, it came almost fully assembled.
The machine will warn you if you’ve not used enough sugar, or if your ingredients contain too much alcohol
The two-part drip tray was the only component not attached.
Before the first use, I washed the vessel and auger.
The evaporator needs to be wiped down, as its not removable.
Even if the finished texture isn’t always perfect, the Ninja Slushi delivers on its promise, making tasty frozen beverages in minutes, with just a few button presses
Its mesmerizing watching the evaporator and auger do their thing, creating and spinning the slush.
Most of the machines components are plastic, but feel sturdy.
The Ninja Slushis control panel is straightforward.
a bail handle lets you remove the vessel, auger, and drip tray for thorough cleaning
After selecting a preset, the machine will begin the cooling process with a small LED illuminating the selection.
The LEDs indicate the current set temperature, and will blink as the beverage cools to the set temperature.
Blinking will stop and the LEDs will remain lit when that temperature is achieved.
Itssuper simple and took me less than a minute to figure out how the control panel worked.
Never needing to deal with ice makes life so much easier.
Out of the five different drink presets available, I tested four.
My first drink was a tropical juice slush.
It just involved pouring juice straight from the carton into the vessel.
Theres a 16oz / 473ml minimum for liquids, and its well-marked on the vessel.
Since I was drinking the tropical juice slush alone, I only filled the drink to the minimum mark.
Thanks to the Whisperchill compressor, the machine only hit about 55dB while in use.
The noise level is consistent and around the same level as an electric fan.
I found it quickly became a barely noticeable background sound.
Ninja was right on the money, stating you could have a frozen drink in under 15 minutes.
Immediately after finishing, I poured myself a glass of frozen juice.
Still, the drink itself had a lovely consistency but melted rather quickly.
I tested the machine further using the temperature control panel to make the beverage thicker.
It worked like a charm, with the consistency getting chunkier in under 10 minutes.
I also let the drink just spin for about four hours.
Even after all that time, it tasted the same with a similar texture.
To make it, I followed a recipe in the instruction manual.
Around 25 minutes after pressing the frappe preset, the drink was finished.
Unfortunately, when I poured it out, it was excessively frothy.
Still delicious, but almost my entire glass was filled with foam.
However, the machine alerts you when too much alcohol is in the vessel, and that didnt happen.
Maybe pre-mixed alcoholic beverages or wine slushies wouldve worked a little better.
The drink still tasted great and had some slushiness to enjoy.
Similar to alcohol, a low sugar warning goes off when the minimum sugar levels arent met.
Its an easy fix, as you could add sugar, syrups, and honey to meet the requirements.
For my final frozen beverage, I made a Coke slush using the slush preset.
Some of the machines problems could have been human error; more experimenting couldve yielded better results.
Cleaning the Ninja Slushi was easier than it looked.
I had some issues with dripping upon removal, but tipping the vessel upwards helped alleviate the problem.
The condensation catch also needs to be dumped and rinsed.
The auger and drip tray took less time.
Other than cleaning, no regular maintenance is required on the Ninja Slushi.
Performance score: 3.5 out of 5
Should you buy the Ninja Slushi?
The results never taste watered down like many frozen beverages that require ice.
Its perfect for pool parties or BBQs.
Clean-up is a little more involved, but most components are dishwasher safe.
Its also heavy, weighing almost 25lb, making it a pain to move around.
You want to make low-calorie drinksEvery slushie has to contain at least four per cent sugar.
Sugar-free or artificial sweeteners wont work with the Ninja Slushi.
Youre on a tight budgetRetailing for almost $300, the Ninja Slushi doesnt come cheap.
