Ninja CREAMi NC301 vs NC701: Which Frozen Treat Maker Fits Your Routine?

Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301

NC301 has seven one-touch programs for scoopable treats such as ice cream, Lite Ice Cream, sorbet, gelato, milkshake, smoothie bowl, and Mix-In; it includes standard 16-oz CREAMi pints.^{[1, 3]}

Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl 13-in-1 Soft Serve & Ice Cream Maker NC701

NC701 has 13 automatic programs, including six soft-serve programs, plus a handle and dispense lid for scooped or swirled treats.^{[2, 4]}

Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301

The NC301 workflow starts with a base frozen for about 24 hours, then processes it in the pint; Tom's Guide found the seven-function machine straightforward after the freeze.^{[1, 5, 6]}

Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl 13-in-1 Soft Serve & Ice Cream Maker NC701

NC701 also uses a freeze-first process. Independent hands-on sources describe roughly 3–5 minute programs after freezing; the soft-serve stage then dispenses the processed mixture through the nozzle.^{[2, 7, 8]}

Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301

NC301 includes two standard 16-oz pints; SharkNinja lists its replacement pints for NC299AMZ, NC300, and NC350-series machines and describes the containers, lids, paddle, and other parts as dishwasher safe.^[1]

Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl 13-in-1 Soft Serve & Ice Cream Maker NC701

NC701 includes two 16-oz 2-in-1 pints with nozzles and storage lids; SharkNinja says these pints fit only NC700-series machines. Independent testing found the soft-serve parts can be flushed or washed, with dried mixture sometimes needing a soak.^{[2, 9, 7, 8]}

Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301

The manufacturer page and independent review use different dimension and axis descriptions for the standard CREAMi. Check the exact listing measurements and leave the clearance required by the manual and your freezer layout.^{[1, 5]}

Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl 13-in-1 Soft Serve & Ice Cream Maker NC701

Tom's Guide measured the Swirl at about 15 inches wide, 10 inches deep, and 17 inches tall and described it as heavy to move; the current manufacturer listing uses a different axis presentation. Check the exact listing measurements, cabinet clearance, and freezer space.^{[2, 7]}

Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301

The independent NC301/7-in-1 reviews support scoopable texture and simple processing, but do not test an NC301 soft-serve dispensing system.^{[5, 6]}

Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl 13-in-1 Soft Serve & Ice Cream Maker NC701

Tom's Guide measured 84 dB on a Swirl unit and found smooth protein soft serve, but reported that dispensing a clean swirl was difficult and the result melted quickly. The Guardian measured 80–90 dB and found soft serve impressive but limited by the small tubs.^{[7, 8]}