Whynter · Updated August 2026
Whynter 1.6 Qt Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-15LS: price & specs
Whynter 1.6 Qt Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-15LS. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: homelectrical.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Whynter 1.6 Qt Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-15LS is listed at $322.59 on homelectrical.com as of 2026-08-07, #8 cheapest of 12 ice cream makers (median $240); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 10/100 pay-blind standing, #9 of 12 in class.
Verified Aug 7, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest ice cream makers: Nostalgia 4-Quart Electric Wood Bucket Ice Cream Maker ICMP400WD — $59.99
- Best for Dense, creamy dairy ice cream with minimal ice crystals; Best of the tested picks for vegan/non-dairy ice cream.
- Skip if Bulky, not compact — large base footprint (about 9.5 by 15 inches) is a dealbreaker.
Price history
$322.59Is the Whynter 1.6 Qt Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-15LS a good buy?
At $323, the Whynter 1.6 Qt Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-15LS is #8 cheapest of the 12 ice cream makers we track, where the median is $240. On the spec sheet, its capacity qt of 1.6 is above the median of the 12, and its wattage of 150 W is at the median of the 11.
Evidence of Record
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One independent lab measured this product across 4 physical metrics — churn time to, weight, height and base footprint. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Whynter 1.6 Qt Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-15LS
Only Wirecutter (NYT) hands-on tested this exact Whynter ICM-15LS. It names the machine a best compressor pick for those who prefer denser ice cream and rates it the best of the tested picks for vegan/non-dairy results — dense, creamy, with minimal ice crystals. It flags the bulky base footprint and modest 1.6-quart capacity, and notes the texture is denser and less fluffy than the pricier ICM-201SB.
Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2026-06-12
Tested by Wirecutter
Consistently praised
- Dense, creamy dairy ice cream with minimal ice crystals
- Best of the tested picks for vegan/non-dairy ice cream
- Self-cooling compressor makes back-to-back batches with no bowl pre-freezing
Commonly flagged
- Bulky, not compact — large base footprint (about 9.5 by 15 inches)
- Small 1.6-quart capacity; can overflow if overfilled with mix-ins
- Denser, less fluffy texture than the pricier ICM-201SB
Where reviewers disagree Only one whitelisted source (Wirecutter) hands-on tested this exact model, so no cross-source comparison is possible. Wirecutter itself frames the denser texture as a preference trade-off versus the fluffier ICM-201SB, not a defect.
The sources (1)
churn time to soft-serve: around 30 to 40 minutes · weight: around 26.5 pounds · height: about 10 inches · base footprint: about 9.5 by 15 inches
This smaller-capacity compressor model makes slightly denser ice cream than the ICM-201SB, and it made some of the best vegan ice cream — dense and creamy, with minimal ice crystals.
Dairy ice cream from the ICM-15LS was creamy, dense, and slightly chewy — a similar texture to dairy ice cream made in the Cuisinart ICE-21 but with a more premium, smoother texture.
These models aren’t the most compact. The ICE-15LS has a low profile (about 10 inches tall) but a big footprint (with a base measuring about 9.5 by 15 inches).
Specifications
| Price (US) | $322.59 — current on record (was $301.08) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Whynter |
| Released | — |
| Type | compressor |
| Capacity qt | 1.6 |
| Build in compressor | Yes |
| Wattage (W) | 150 |
| Preset programs | — |
| Timer | Yes |
| Keep cool function | No |
| Mix ins setting | No |
Source: homelectrical.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by staples.com. HomElectrical confirmed $301.08, 150W, 1.6 qt, CFC-free built-in compressor (no pre-freezing), and LCD timer with audible alert. Staples corroborates the model. No separate keep-cool or mix-ins mode documented.
Is the Whynter 1.6 Qt Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-15LS worth it vs cheaper ice cream makers?
Whynter 1.6 Qt Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-15LS against its closest cheaper and pricier ice cream makers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked
| Product | Price | Type | Capacity qt | Build in compressor | Wattage (W) | Timer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whynter 1.6 Qt Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-15LS this | $322.59 | compressor | 1.6 | Yes | 150 | Yes |
| Ninja CREAMi Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC501 | $249.99 | pre_frozen_pint | 1.5 | No | 800 | No |
| Whynter 2.1 Qt Upright Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-201SB | $339.99 | compressor | 2.1 | Yes | 180 | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Whynter 1.6 Qt Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-15LS?
Only Wirecutter (NYT) hands-on tested this exact Whynter ICM-15LS. It names the machine a best compressor pick for those who prefer denser ice cream and rates it the best of the tested picks for vegan/non-dairy results — dense, creamy, with minimal ice crystals. It flags the bulky base footprint and modest 1.6-quart capacity, and notes the texture is denser and less fluffy than the pricier ICM-201SB. Praised: Dense, creamy dairy ice cream with minimal ice crystals; Best of the tested picks for vegan/non-dairy ice cream; Self-cooling compressor makes back-to-back batches with no bowl pre-freezing. Flagged: Bulky, not compact — large base footprint (about 9.5 by 15 inches); Small 1.6-quart capacity; can overflow if overfilled with mix-ins; Denser, less fluffy texture than the pricier ICM-201SB. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the Whynter 1.6 Qt Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-15LS cost?
The Whynter 1.6 Qt Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-15LS has a US price of $322.59, as of 2026-08-07.
How does the Whynter 1.6 Qt Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-15LS compare on price?
At $323, the Whynter 1.6 Qt Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-15LS is #8 cheapest of the 12 ice cream makers we track, where the median is $240.
Has the Whynter 1.6 Qt Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-15LS's price dropped?
No — since 2026-06-27 the Whynter 1.6 Qt Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-15LS has risen 7.1%, from $301.08 to $322.59; the lowest we have recorded is $301.08 (2026-06-27).
What is the lowest price the Whynter 1.6 Qt Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-15LS has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Whynter 1.6 Qt Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-15LS is $301.08 on 2026-06-27.
Is now a good time to buy the Whynter 1.6 Qt Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-15LS?
The Whynter 1.6 Qt Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-15LS is currently $322.59; the lowest we have recorded is $301.08 (2026-06-27). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.
What are the Whynter 1.6 Qt Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-15LS's key specs?
Whynter 1.6 Qt Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-15LS (Whynter): type compressor, capacity qt 1.6, build in compressor Yes, wattage w 150, timer Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.
Price of record: $322.59 at homelectrical.com, 2026-08-07. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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