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The Independent
Aug 2026
Salter’s Affordable Slushie Maker vs Ninja Slushi: My Verdict
Kerry Law compares Salter’s more affordable slushie maker with Ninja’s popular Slushi by preparing soft-drink slushies, frappés, milkshakes and frozen cocktails in both machines. Both are easy to use, produce smooth frozen margaritas and have 1.9-litre drink capacities, but Salter is more prone to inconsistent textures and occasional errors. Ninja performs better with milkshakes, accommodates smaller batches, is easier to stop and has dishwasher-safe removable parts, while Salter offers a useful temperature display and costs substantially less. Both appliances are heavy and bulky, and the review ultimately gives Ninja a narrow overall advantage despite Salter’s stronger value proposition.
The Independent
Aug 2026
Salter’s Affordable Slushie Maker vs Ninja Slushi: My Verdict
Kerry Law compares Salter’s slushie maker with Ninja’s more expensive Slushi after testing both with soft-drink slushies, frappés, milkshakes and frozen cocktails. Both machines have 1.9-litre drink capacities, are easy to use and clean, and require no ice, but the Ninja produced more consistent results—particularly for milkshakes—and offered slightly more intuitive controls and dishwasher-safe parts. Salter is nearly half the price and performed well overall, though it occasionally produced inconsistent textures and errors. The Ninja narrowly wins, provided buyers have enough storage space for either bulky appliance.
The Independent
Jul 2026
Salter’s affordable slushie maker vs Ninja slushi: My verdict
A comparison of Salter’s lower-cost slushie maker and Ninja’s premium model finds both appliances easy to use and capable of producing quality frozen drinks. The Ninja machine delivers more consistent results, better milkshakes, and slightly more intuitive controls, though it is more expensive and bulky. Salter’s machine performs well overall, with minor issues that can be corrected by adjusting temperature settings. Both units share similar capacities, cleaning processes, and drink programs, but the Ninja narrowly takes the top spot due to overall performance and design advantages.
The Independent
Jun 2026
Salter’s affordable slushie maker vs Ninja slushi: My verdict
A comparative review tests Salter’s new low‑cost slushie maker against Ninja’s higher‑priced model, assessing ease of use, drink quality, cleaning and size. Both machines create reliable frozen drinks with similar capacities and functions, but Ninja produces more consistent results, particularly for milkshakes, and offers slightly better usability. Salter’s minor issues can be managed by adjusting temperature settings, making it a strong value option. Overall, Ninja narrowly comes out on top due to steadier performance and design advantages.