Whynter
Whynter 2.1 Qt Upright Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-201SB
$339.99Cheaper
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Whynter 2.1 Qt Upright Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-201SB vs Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Maker BCI600XL
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Whynter 2.1 Qt Upright Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-201SB is cheaper at $339.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Breville
Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Maker BCI600XL
$599.95
Which is better: the Whynter 2.1 Qt Upright Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-201SB or Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Maker BCI600XL?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Whynter 2.1 Qt Upright Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-201SB is the cheaper at $339.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Whynter 2.1 Qt Upright Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-201SB | Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Maker BCI600XL |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $339.99 | $599.95 |
| Brand | Whynter | Breville |
| Released | — | — |
| Type | compressor | compressor |
| Capacity qt | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Build in compressor | Yes | Yes |
| Wattage (W) | 180 | 165 |
| Preset programs | 3 | 4 |
| Timer | Yes | No |
| Keep cool function | Yes | Yes |
| Mix ins setting | No | Yes |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — Whynter 2.1 Qt Upright Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-201SB: shopwhynter.com (verified 2026-06-20). Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Maker BCI600XL: breville.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the Whynter 2.1 Qt Upright Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-201SB and Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Maker BCI600XL?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Capacity qt: Whynter 2.1 Qt Upright Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-201SB 2.1 vs Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Maker BCI600XL 1.5
- Wattage (W): Whynter 2.1 Qt Upright Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-201SB 180 vs Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Maker BCI600XL 165
- Preset programs: Whynter 2.1 Qt Upright Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-201SB 3 vs Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Maker BCI600XL 4
- Timer: Whynter 2.1 Qt Upright Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-201SB true vs Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Maker BCI600XL false
- Mix ins setting: Whynter 2.1 Qt Upright Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-201SB false vs Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Maker BCI600XL true
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Whynter 2.1 Qt Upright Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-201SB
One whitelisted hands-on tester covers this exact model: NYT Wirecutter, which names the ICM-201SB a compressor pick after timing churns and weighing/measuring machines. It praises a light, creamy, stretchy dairy/custard texture but flags icy vegan results and bulk (~28 lb, 13.5 in tall). No other whitelisted outlet reviewed this exact model. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Goldilocks dairy/custard texture — light, creamy, stretchy, rich-but-light; Self-cooling compressor makes back-to-back batches with no bowl pre-freezing; Larger 2.1-quart bowl gives more room for mix-ins.
Flagged: Vegan/non-dairy base came out icier than rival machines; Heavy (~28 lb) and tall (13.5 in); not the most compact; Pricey versus the top frozen-bowl pick.
Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Maker BCI600XL
Two hands-on testers of this exact BCI600XL survived verification: Tom's Guide (dedicated review, Oct 2023) and Reviewed/USA Today (tested roundup, updated Apr 2025). Both praise the built-in compressor (no pre-freezing, back-to-back batches), the keep-cool mode, and customizable hardness settings, while flagging the ~$500 price (more than a KitchenAid mixer) and the large, heavy 30-32 lb footprint. They split on texture: Tom's Guide found it reliable and creamy; Reviewed got uneven batches. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Built-in compressor means no pre-freezing — makes back-to-back batches, plus a keep-cool mode to hold finished ice cream; Customizable hardness settings for different frozen desserts; Easy to use with reliable, consistent performance.
Flagged: Very expensive (~$500, more than a KitchenAid mixer); Large and heavy (30-32 lb), dominates counter space and isn't portable; Texture can disappoint — needs extra freezer time to firm up (Tom's Guide) or comes out inconsistent (Reviewed).