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Not Ready to Pay Ninja Prices? These 3 Slushy Machines Get the Job Done

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10.08.2026

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Not Ready to Pay Ninja Prices? These 3 Slushy Machines Get the Job Done

Frozen slushies without committing to a Ninja!

By Sam Watanuki | Reviewed by Ysolt Usigan

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The Ninja SLUSHi has arguably become the machine everyone wants this summer. That also means it’s frequently sold out, while being priced like the premium pick it’s positioned as. Fair.

But if you’re wanting the same basic promise of drinks that go from liquid to slushy without adding a single ice cube, there are cheaper machines capable of doing the same job. 

And a few of them are currently on sale right now! Here are three worth a look if you’re not married to the Ninja name.

Iceman by Chefman Slush-Ease MAX, 90oz

This is the one of the closest machines to a Ninja SLUSHi rival in terms of reputation. It’s sitting at 4.6 stars across nearly 7,900 ratings, which is a strong track record........

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