Top 3 ice cream makers with compressor: large households
In this issue, the focus is on devices with self-cooling propertieswho an outstanding price-performance ratio for large households deliver.
I consider ice cream makers to be appliances for larger households that At least 2 liter capacity possess. This means that with minimal filling, about 4 portionsand at full capacity are about 8 portions possible.
Thanks to a built-in compressor Pre-cooling of the ice container is not necessary. With such large quantities of ice cream, a self-cooling appliance is a must. Machines that work with a container from the freezer are generally unable to cope with large quantities.
If you need additional Details about ice cream makers I recommend that you read my articles "Buying an ice cream machine: Yes or no?" and "Four good reasons to make your own ice cream" to read through.
For further Information about my rankingI will redirect you to the first article and the section, where I explain how I determined the ranking order. have. In short: all Ice machines with compressor considered, the At least 100 star ratings on Amazon have an average Star rating of at least 4.0 show and a Capacity of at least 2 liters own. The main aim was to find the top three machines with the best price-performance ratio to determine. This analysis takes into account a mixture of the distribution of star ratings, the number of ratings and the average price over the last 180 days. I believe that this approach is a more detailed ranking of the ice cream machines.
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The three best ice cream makers with compressor for large households
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And here is already the result. The complete ranking can be found at the end of the article.
A brief technical comparison
| Unold 48845 Gusto | Springlane Elisa | Caso Ice Creamer | |
| Dimensions of the device | 42.5 x 28.5 x 26.2 cm | 42.2 x 28.2 x 27.2 cm | 43 x 28.5 x 28 cm |
| Capacity | 2 liters | 2 liters | 2 liters |
| minimum filling - maximum filling | 4 - 8 servings | 4 - 8 servings | 4 - 8 portions |
| Weight | 12 kg | 12 kg | 11.8 kg |
| Color | silver/black | silver/white | silver/black |
| Material | Stainless steel, plastic | Stainless steel, plastic | Stainless steel, plastic |
| Performance | 180 W | 180 W | 180 W |
| Volume | approx. 75 dB | approx. 81 dB (manufacturer's specification) | approx. 44 dB (manufacturer's specification) |
| special equipment and accessories | Post-cooling function, lid filler opening, LC display, measuring cup, measuring spoon | After-cooling function, automatic switch-off, lid filler opening, LC display, ice cream scoop, measuring cup, ice cream spatula, additional yogurt function | Post-cooling function, automatic switch-off, lid filler opening, LC display, ice cream scoop, measuring cup, additional yogurt function |
Comparison of the top devices
Unold 48845 Gusto
The Unold Gusto ( UNOLD 48845 Ice cream maker Gusto - with self-cooling from € 289.99 * ) is the Top device for large households in this test and receives top reviews from customers. The quality and workmanship of the appliance are praised in the reviews and the volume of the appliance is described as quiet. The creaminess of the ice cream is very positively emphasized. If something does go wrong, Unold's customer service is highly praised.
Springlane Elisa
The Springlane Elisa ( SPRINGLANE ice cream maker & yogurt maker Elisa 2.0 from € 249.99 * ) has the second place conquered and will be in my Article about the Springlane ice cream makers compared with its sister models. Compared to the Unold, the Springlane is usually cheaper and offers an additional yogurt function. This appliance also produces excellent ice cream. However, the Elisa receives fewer 5-star ratings than the Unold, which relegates it to second place.
Caso Ice Creamer
The Caso Ice Creamer ( CASO Ice Creamer - 2 in 1 design ice cream maker and from € 249.00 * ) is a 180-day retrospective of the most affordable device among the frontrunnerswhich compensates for the slightly lower ratings. However, there are relatively more reviews reporting technical problems than with the other two ice cream makers. Potential buyers should therefore consider whether the price is worth the risk. This model also has an additional yogurt function.
The 3 top devices in direct comparison
The three devices are similar in structure and functionalities strong. Main differences are the controls, the mixing arm and the additional yogurt function on two of the appliances.
With the Control elements the preference lies with the user: flat push buttons, as with the Unold, or a combination of rotary knob and push buttons, as with the other two appliances.
A significant difference in the Stirring arm is evident in the Caso Ice Creamer, which has no additional crossbar, making it easier to remove the ice cream from the stirring rod.
In contrast to the Unold, Springlane Elisa and the Caso Ice Cream Maker also have a Yoghurt function.
One thing the three ice cream machines have in common is that their Cooling capacity is transmitted through an air gap, which is less efficient than a device without an additional container. In addition, the Distance of the agitator arm to the edge of the container This means that a layer of ice must first form before the stirring arm can scrape off the ice crystals.
To avoid such "teething troubles", you have to switch to more expensive devices such as the Musso Mini Lussino ( Musso Mini Lussino 4080 ice cream machine | 0,75l from € 825.00 * ), which was relegated to seventh place due to its price alone, but is the secret winner of this test in terms of customer ratings. One detailed article on the Musso Mini Lussino can be found here on my blog.
Conclusion
Ultimately, your personal preference will be the decisive factor. In addition, the Prices of ice cream makers all the time, so it's possible to find a bargain. Based on our evaluation, I would choose between the Unold Gusto and the Springlane Elisa.
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I have the Unold 48870, I wanted less floor space.
However, I bought mine directly from Unold for 159 euros shortly before the model change.
I don't think I've done anything wrong with the price. 😁
Hello Gerald,
You got a real bargain with that price. You really can't complain! 😀
You're absolutely right about the compactness. Cube-shaped ice machines simply take up less space.
I hope you have lots of fun with your Unold!