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Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301: price, specs & release date

Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301, released 2021. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: sharkninja.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

SilverDeskmark42/100#4 of 12 in class

The Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301 is listed at $229.99 on sharkninja.com as of 2026-07-28, #6 cheapest of 12 ice cream makers (median $240); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 42/100 pay-blind standing, #4 of 12 in class.

Verified Jul 28, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Price history

$229.99
2026-06-27→0% on record2026-07-28

Is the Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301 a good buy?

At $230, the Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301 is #6 cheapest of the 12 ice cream makers we track, where the median is $240. On the spec sheet, its capacity qt of 1 is the lowest of the 12, its wattage of 800 W is the highest of the 11, and its preset programs of 7 is above the median of the 4.

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Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301

Only one whitelisted tester, Wirecutter (NYT), published a hands-on review of the original Ninja Creami (NC301). Wirecutter found it makes surprisingly dense, smooth, ready-to-eat ice cream fast, but flagged a burning-plastic smell, icy unmixed edges, difficult cleaning, loud operation, and durability doubts at $200-plus with only a one-year warranty.

Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2025-07-21

Tested by Wirecutter

Consistently praised

  • Produces dense, smooth, tasty ice cream that is ready to eat immediately, even from tricky low-fat bases
  • Fast: quickly spins a frozen pint of ingredients into mostly smooth ice cream in minutes

Commonly flagged

  • Shook and smelled of burning plastic during testing; a taster detected a burnt-plastic flavor
  • Blades cannot reach pint edges/bottom, leaving unmixed frozen base and crunchy, icy bits
  • Hard to clean thoroughly; ice cream gunk builds up in the sealed lid and around the spindle housing
  • Durability and safety doubts, loud operation, and a hard-to-swallow $200-plus price with only a one-year warranty

Where reviewers disagree No cross-source disagreement is possible: only Wirecutter among whitelisted testers ran a hands-on review. Even internally, Wirecutter is split — its long-term tester reports the unit still working after a year with good results on simple frozen-yogurt recipes but too-icy results on high-protein bases.

The sources (1)

Wirecutter lab-tested ·

The Creami surprised us, successfully producing tasty ice cream with a dense, smooth texture.
As we tested the Creami, it shook and smelled of burning plastic more than once. One taster even detected a burnt-plastic flavor in the ice cream.
We’re not convinced that the Ninja Creami is built to last.

Specifications

Price (US)$229.99 MSRP per SharkNinja; street price often $179-$199
BrandNinja
Released2021
Typepre_frozen_pint
Capacity qt1
Build in compressorNo
Wattage (W)800
Preset programs7
TimerNo
Keep cool functionNo
Mix ins settingYes

Source: sharkninja.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by walmart.com. SharkNinja confirmed 800W, 7 one-touch programs (incl. dedicated Mix-In), two 16-oz pints (~1 qt combined), and ~$229.99 MSRP. Released National Ice Cream Day July 2021. CORRECTED type compressor->pre_frozen_pint: there is NO compressor — Creamify Technology shaves a pre-frozen pint (build_in_compressor already false). No timer or keep-cool.

Is the Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301 worth it vs cheaper ice cream makers?

Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301 against its closest cheaper and pricier ice cream makers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked

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Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301 this$229.99pre_frozen_pint1No8007
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Ninja CREAMi Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC501$249.99pre_frozen_pint1.5No80011

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301?

Only one whitelisted tester, Wirecutter (NYT), published a hands-on review of the original Ninja Creami (NC301). Wirecutter found it makes surprisingly dense, smooth, ready-to-eat ice cream fast, but flagged a burning-plastic smell, icy unmixed edges, difficult cleaning, loud operation, and durability doubts at $200-plus with only a one-year warranty. Praised: Produces dense, smooth, tasty ice cream that is ready to eat immediately, even from tricky low-fat bases; Fast: quickly spins a frozen pint of ingredients into mostly smooth ice cream in minutes. Flagged: Shook and smelled of burning plastic during testing; a taster detected a burnt-plastic flavor; Blades cannot reach pint edges/bottom, leaving unmixed frozen base and crunchy, icy bits; Hard to clean thoroughly; ice cream gunk builds up in the sealed lid and around the spindle housing; Durability and safety doubts, loud operation, and a hard-to-swallow $200-plus price with only a one-year warranty. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

How much does the Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301 cost?

The Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301 has a US price of $229.99 (MSRP per SharkNinja; street price often $179-$199), as of 2026-06-20.

How does the Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301 compare on price?

At $230, the Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301 is #6 cheapest of the 12 ice cream makers we track, where the median is $240.

Has the Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301's price changed?

No — the Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301 has held at $229.99 since 2026-06-27.

What is the lowest price the Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301 has been?

The lowest we have recorded for the Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301 is $199.99 on 2026-07-25.

Is now a good time to buy the Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301?

The Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301 is currently $229.99; the lowest we have recorded is $199.99 (2026-07-25). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.

When was the Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301 released?

The Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301 was released 2021.

What are the Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301's key specs?

Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301 (Ninja): type pre_frozen_pint, capacity qt 1, build in compressor No, wattage w 800, preset programs 7. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.

Price of record: $229.99 at sharkninja.com, 2026-07-28. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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