Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Ninja Slushi XL is one of those rare products that actually exceeds the hype. I expected another kitchen gadget that would end up collecting dust( me being my pessimistic self), but it’s earned a permanent spot on my countertop. It makes perfect frozen treats in minutes, it’s incredibly easy to use, and cleanup is surprisingly simple. What really sold me is the freedom it gives you. It’s surprisingly hard to find healthy frozen drinks that actually fit your personal tastes when you’re out and about. With this machine, the possibilities are endless—you choose every ingredient, control the sweetness, and create exactly what you’re craving. The Slushi XL does all the work for you, and it genuinely is an intelligent machine that knows exactly how to create the perfect texture every single time. To the Ninja CEO: somewhere in your company, someone said, “Let’s make a machine that turns adults back into excited kids.” Whoever that was… give them a raise. Five stars. My only complaint is that everyone who visits now expects a fresh slushy the moment they walk through the door. ★★★★★

I was looking to get the Ninja Slushi Max but it wasn’t in stock, after some research I decided to get the XL and it is so easy to use, we made blue raspberry slushies and kids loved them. It was fast and easy to clean. We will be using this a lot this summer and looking forward to making some delicious frappes and milkshakes with this. All in all, great product worth the price.

We absolutely, love our ice cappuccino maker. We found a delicious recipe online and we love being able to make different flavors with it every other day. The slushies also are so delicious, We buy different fruit juices and experiment on the hottest days of the week with it. The money we saved already from buying ice cappuccinos from the local chains has paid for the slushie machine. I even have fun decorating my ice capps.It's super easy to clean and has a easy rinse mode. We love the fact that it can keep the slushies frozen for hours by slowly churning them but it is a little loud at times. We truly enjoy sitting in the backyard in 80 degree weather, drinking our fruity flavored slushies, daily. I would highly recommend getting one of these if you like to drink a lot of frozen drinks and make ice cappuccinos. This would surely be a big hit for any graduation party or summer birthday party.

I love how it looks and its capibilities! It tackles everything from just frozen juice to spiked adult drinks. It truly lives up to the hype. The family anxiously waits for me to get the party started. I wish it was a bit lighter in weight but wouldnt want to compromise its output.

Hooked on since day one, kids and wife love it! Got it just in time for the hot days.

OMG!!! MY GIRLS ONCE THEY IT ARRIVED THEY HAVE NOT STOPPED ENJOYING THE DELICIOUS SLUSHIES. THEY ARE SO EXCITED AND READY FOR THE SUMMER TO ENJOY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. AND NOT TO MENTION COMPARED TO THE OTHER SLUSHIE MACHINES THIS ONE IS SO FAST SO NOMORE WAITING OVER AN HOUR JUST MINUTES AND ENJOY

This machine is easy to use. Works fast. Is easy to clean. You can make all kinds of delicious treats.

I had been interested in the Ninja Slushi for awhile so I was excited to give the XL version a try. This model was bigger than I expected (yes, I knew the 128 oz capacity vessel was bigger than the regular models of course but I had not anticipated the machine itself to be as wide, tall, and significantly heavier). It's not so massive that it will be a problem for most standard counters with cabinets above but if you are limited in counter space in your kitchen you may find the regular models better suited depending on your needs. It arrives pretty much fully assembled (the only part not already attached was the removable 2-piece drip tray) but the included quick guide and booklet gives detailed steps on how to assemble and disassemble for cleaning as well as the machine has many guided stickers attached to it to help you out. Going through a quick cleaning of all of the parts and reassembling was easy. The large 128 oz vessel is perfect for entertaining and the SlushAssist setting makes an already easy to use experience even better. It is also relatively fast and pretty quiet While so far I haven't had any messages pop up to adjust the recipe it is great to know that if my mix needed to be adjusted the machine will alert me so there is no guess work. While I did test out a couple of the preset options I found myself preferring the SlushAssist setting because so far it has made my drinks just right without needing to adjust anything to get the perfect texture. The only thing I have a slight concern about is the durability of the vessel which while solid does feel like a thinner plastic and may be easier to crack. I did a quick search for the 128 oz replacement vessel but haven't found it yet. It's not a huge concern of course as I imagine contacting customer support if I ever truly needed to replace it but it was interesting to not be able to easily find replacement parts that are for this particular model. Overall, I am extremely happy with this machine. While it is pricey and technically you can make frozen drinks with a blender and ice this is a nice ice-free option that can give you smoother drinks without the water down that adding ice can create.

Got one Xl and a Pro. Gifting the pro to my daughter since I found another Xl

If you've ever dreamed of being able to make a Wendy's Frosty anytime you wanted one, now you can! This Ninja SLUSHi XL exceeded my expectations and I expect it to be a staple in our home for many weekends to come. Pros: - It is well designed / easy to use. Directions are very clear and it comes with plenty of ideas to get you started. - Drinks have turned out great each time I've used it. So far we've used cans of Coke to make Coke Slushies and also some delicious chocolate milkshakes (see photos). We were able to make milkshakes for 4, at an estimated total cost of $5 for ingredients. That's about the cost of just 1 milkshake if you are buying from a restaurant. So not only are you saving money, but you can ensure that fresh ingredients are being used and you can get very creative with your own recipes. - I was worried that it would be difficult to clean but it was surprisingly easy! - The automated design of the machine is excellent. It provides a digital readout to let you know what's going on and when the beverage is ready and it also detects when more liquid or sugar needs to be added. It works very quickly, about 10-15 minutes depending on what you are making. - No ice is required! Cons: - It's a fairly large appliance so make sure you have the counter space or a place to store it when not in use. This is certainly a luxury item, but one that will get a lot of use in most households. It will in mine!

While many products are getting smaller, Ninja is going bigger with their latest slushie machines. The Ninja Slushi Smart XL holds 128 ounces of fluid to make slushies right at home. If you ever host throughout the summer (or colder months), you'll be able to make many refreshing drinks for everyone. We have four in our family, but luckily, our two kids love having friends over often, so it doesn't seem too big for us. After unboxing, it's easy to see how user-friendly and efficient it is. The setup process is straightforward, and the included instruction booklet is a fantastic resource if you get overwhelmed by the different parts. But it's self-explanatory. The build quality seems great as well. A lot of plastic parts, but sturdy. Nothing feels flimsy or fragile. While testing the Slushi Max, I prepared enough for four 20-ounce drinks. Since I didn't have any specific slushie mix on hand, I decided to use a large container of organic cranberry juice, which naturally contains a lot of sugar. However, I also added lemonade and water, and a few grams of cane sugar. That makes it easy in my book regarding ingredients. Although this machine comes with 10+ recipes to help get you started, the "Slush Assist" feature makes it easy if you don't want to put too much thought into it or experiment. The Slush Assist will allow the machine to handle the heavy lifting of determining what the drink needs. It'll instruct you, for example, if it needs more sugar. In terms of speed, the machine does a solid job; you can whip up drinks in about 12 to 15 minutes. The texture ended up perfect. It wasn't too thick or too watery. It'll bring back those memories of 7-11 trips as a kid. It has a big reservoir that can hold enough for 12 to 15 drinks at once, so you can make a bunch or just a few, depending on how many you're serving. It does make some noise while running, but it's rather quiet compared to what you'd expect. One thing that might intimidate you is the cleanup process. I know I felt that way when unboxing it. It's something I always dread, especially when it comes to dealing with sticky juice and sugar. However, to my surprise, cleaning up after using the machine is quite easy. Just fill the machine with warm water, run a rinse cycle, drain it, and then wash it normally. You can even repeat this process if you are worried it wasn't clean the first time, but I can attest to the results after one rinse. Ninja specifically made it easy for users to clean, as that was one of the drawbacks of the first generations of slushie makers. The reservoir is the only tricky part, as it doesn't have many nooks and crannies, but it can be awkward to handle when it's wet and soapy. I place it carefully in the sink and clean it there. That will keep it contained. The internal spiral has some tight spots that require careful scrubbing as well. Still, these minor cleaning challenges are manageable and completely worth it for the amazing drinks you'll create. One thing about owning one of these is that you won't use it every day, so cleaning it won't become an annoying daily practice. Using it weekly or even bi-weekly will help you worry less about cleanup. But by all means, use it however much you want to.

I've personally never owned a slushy or frozen drink maker anything short of a professional blender. But this new Ninja slushy XL frozen drink maker is just hands down awesome. From when I first received it unboxed it placed it on my kitchen counter cleaned everything with soap and water and made the first batch of slushies with grape Kool-Aid I was blown away not only at how fast it actually turned it into slush but how easy to clean up was. Now you're definitely going to need some extra counter space cuz I don't recommend hauling this back and forth from a cabinet or a storage area to your counter weekly or every other day when you decide to make frozen drinks, because nothing about this is light or what I'd want to haul around back and forth constantly. The kids absolutely love the Frozen Kool-Aid while my wife and I prefer to make it frozen margaritas and daiquiris in it. My wife and I both were skeptical and not only how well it would work but how much of a pain it would be to clean after use. Again I will say to my surprise this thing is extremely fast and freezing your drinks and turning them into slush or daiquiris as well as the cleanup is super simple with some soap and water and a soapy rag for the cylinder which chills the drinks. If you've got a little extra cash to burn and decide to go with the XL version over last year's standard size I definitely recommend this to anybody on the fence. Especially if you have a family with small children or teenagers.

📦 UNBOXING: Inside the box, you’ll find the cooling system with integrated power cable, the 128 oz vessel with spout, a drip tray, a quick-start guide, detailed manual, and inspiration guide. 🛠️ SETUP: Setup is quite easy, thanks to the instruction guide and stickers on the machine. On the machine itself is a sticker that says the machine must be upright for at least 2 hours before first use. You’ll want to clean the reservoir before first use, and maybe run a single rinse cycle with warm water to clean the auger, but after that, you’ll be good to go. There’s a lever on top to secure and release the reservoir, and there’s a drip tray under the auger to catch any leftover slush when removing the reservoir. Do note, you shouldn’t remove the reservoir until you’ve fully rinsed + emptied it out with warm water. Removing the reservoir while there is a lot of liquid or slush left can create a mess—especially if it’s all still liquid. Just use the spout handle and rinse mode (if necessary) to let out any contents before removing the reservoir. 🎛️ CONTROLS: The Slushi XL has some very basic controls. There’s a power button, temperature controls, a rinse button which just spins the auger, a SlushAssist button, and 5 presets. The display also shows you when the Slushi XL is actively sensing, when sugar is too low, when liquid is too low, and when it’s ready to enjoy. The Slushi XL has the following presets: “Slush”: designed for most regular beverages like soda or lemonade. “Spiked”: designed for beverages with up to 15% ABV. “Spiked Max”: designed for beverages with up to 20% ABV. “Milkshake”: designed for beverages with dairy and/or creamer. “Frozen Juice”: designed for naturally sweetened beverages. Each preset has a specific default optimal temperature that it targets. Frozen Juice has the lowest temperature target, then Slush, then Milkshake, then Spiked and Spiked Max. ✨ SLUSHASSIST: The Slushi XL has a new “SlushAssist” preset which can be a great starting point for slushing any type of beverage. It spends the first 10-15 minutes trying to sense the freezing point of the liquid mix, and will try to slush accordingly. In my experience, I found that SlushAssist could sometimes yield a thicker texture compared to my preferences, but I could always drop the temperature later to reach my desired texture, then use that as my target on the “Slush” preset or other preset. It’ll really depend on the ratio of your ingredients, but I did find it to be a helpful starting point. So for me, the SlushAssist can be a good entry point or even the kid-friendly option, but if you really want to dial in the perfect consistency, you’ll likely do more tinkering with other presets. 🍸 SLUSHING: To create a slush, you need a minimum of 4.5% sugar content (by volume) in your liquid mixture before slushing. More sugar will yield better results when slushing, but obviously that may not be suitable for everyone’s diet. Many naturally sugared beverages won’t need added sugar, making them an easy 1-ingredient slush. It’s also important to note that you’ll need a minimum of 24oz liquid to slush in the Ninja Slushi XL, and it supports a maximum of 96oz liquid, as slushing may expand to use the full 128oz reservoir. To get started, you’ll want to make sure you mix all your ingredients first. This means if you use dry ingredients like table sugar or dry allulose, you’ll want to mix it with your liquid ingredients and make sure they are dissolved. Also, do not use hot ingredients, as that may take far too long to slush and will likely trigger errors with the Ninja Slushi after it fails to reach the desired temperature after long. Similarly, you do not want to put ice or solid ingredients into the Slushi, as that can cause the auger to get stuck. Once your ingredients are mixed, simply pour it into the reservoir, power on the machine, press your desired preset, and it will begin the slushing process. When slushing with an already cold mixture, the slushing process can go very quickly. In my experience, a smaller 24-32 oz volume could reach my perfect slush texture in less than 10 minutes. The required time will increase as you use higher volumes of liquid, but if you start with a cold mixture, you’ll reach temperature much faster. 🍬LOW SUGAR OPTIONS: For a low sugar option, you can use liquid allulose to slush your beverage, but the ratios and temperatures will be much more variable in my experience. With allulose, you may need to use lower temperatures to prevent the mixture from clumping, but for a better option, incrementally add in a teaspoon of food-grade vegetable glycerin to prevent it from chunking up. This makes a huge difference when using allulose. You’ll need to find a ratio that works best for you, but the combination of allulose and vegetable glycerin is a great way to make a low-sugar slushie. As a type 1 diabetic myself, I don’t love the idea of needing to add a bunch of sugar to my slushie when most of the beverages I want to slush are zero-sugar or low-sugar to begin with. Ninja doesn’t mention using glycerin in their manual, but I’d argue that it could be necessary when using allulose if you want a smooth slushie consistency when making low-sugar slushies. 🍹 ALCOHOLIC SLUSH: In my experience, alcoholic slushies have also been great with the Ninja Slushi XL. While I haven’t tested the higher ABV limits, I have tried (2x) 12oz hard seltzers (100cal each) with a few oz of lychee-flavored soju, a couple oz of premade limeade mix, and 3 tbsp of sugar. SlushAssist did quite well for me with this concoction, and it was very delicious. I also tried a (2x) 12oz zero-sugar root beer + 3oz vodka with 2.5 tbsp of sugar, which was also a successfully tasty concoction. 🧐 CONCLUSION: The Ninja Slushi XL is an easy-to-use slushie machine. And thanks to its larger reservoir, it can be great for families or parties. And because it can slush quickly with a cold liquid mixture, it won’t take terribly long to serve up, either. Beverages with higher sugar content slush with ease, while low-sugar beverages will need some tweaking to get the right texture. It’s easy to rinse and clean, and the online community around the Ninja Slushi product line easily fills in the gaps where Ninja’s own guides come up short. I’m looking forward to using mine over the coming months and years.

I've been putting off getting a Ninja SLUSHi for a few years now because the idea of cleaning it after each use sounded exhausting. I'm glad my kiddos finally pushed me to pull the trigger. The SLUSHI XL is the best of both worlds - It is wickedly easy to clean and it's insanely fast at making slusheis. We have only had it for a week and we've enjoyed a frozen treat almost every day so far. CLEANING/MAINTENANCE: Cleaning a slushy machine was my number one objection when thinking about pulling the trigger. I timed myself cleaning the SLUSHi XL after our last batch - It took me less than ten minutes! Ninja has it down to a 3 step process. 1) DRAIN & RINSE - Place the SLUSHi XL on the edge of your sink and drain. Once it's done, fill it with water from your tap and run the rinse cycle. After the unit stops spinning - drain it again. 2) BREAK DOWN & WASH - After you drain your rinse cycle, you can pull the lever and remove the tank, mixer, and drip tray. I typically use warm water and soap to do a quick scrub inside the tank and the mixer usually only needs a quick rinse. The condensation drip tray is easily removed and frees up room to give the metal cylinder a quick wipe down. 3) ASSEMBLY & DRYING - Once everything is clean, you can either let it air dry or wipe everything down with a dry cloth. I personally reassemble the unit and leave the top off where you add your ingredients - It takes a bit longer to dry but cuts out the hand drying process. Ninja crushed the design of the container. There are virtually no seams in the plastic so you won't have issues with ingredients getting caught in little cracks and crevices in the housing. Any objections you may have related to cleaning are null and void. SLUSHASSIST TECHNOLOGY: The SlusAssist technology is spot-on and takes all of the guess work out of tossing in your favorite beverage and getting a perfect slushy every time. I have yet to experience a beverage that didn't slush - you do have to be mindful when it comes to sugar content. You won't be able to get away with sugar free options with this machine. Sugar is needed to properly achieve the ideal frozen consistency for the perfect slushy and thanks to the SlusAssist, it will let you know if you need to add more sugar or water. All you have to do is dump in your drink and walk away - in 15-20 minutes, you're ready to rock. CAPACITY: 128oz is the perfect size in my opinion. This makes the container large enough for entertaining and small enough to make a handful of servings if you don't have the company to warrant tossing in a full 2 liter of your favorite soda. VERDICT: The SLUSHi XL from Ninja is a crowd pleaser and it's simply awesome. There's literally no excuse not to make slushies whenever and wherever you want. I am still amazed that I can have 128 ounces of slushy in less than 20minutes - whenever we want! Gone are the days of having to cart the kids to Seven Eleven for a sweet treat. If the idea of cleaning and maintaining a slushy machine at home has been stopping you - get a Ninja SLUSHi XL and you won't regret it. It doesn't just make a killer slushy, it makes memories.

I have loved frozen drinks since I could remember. I loved slushys so much I used to stop at the local convenience store to get a frozen soda almost everyday (I know it’s bad lol). But something about icey cold soda just taste 100 times better than regular soda. I don’t enjoy soda regularly tho. Taste more sweet and acidic but a slush is different in my opinion. My wife and 2 preteen kids have adopted my love of slush style drinks as well. So when I had the opportunity to try ninjas slushy XL I went for it. And man has our family been enjoying it soo much. We have only been able to try big red, Mountain Dew and frozen coffee so far and they come out perfect Everytime the way we like it at least. We add the liquids into the canister, press slush assist and let it do its thing. Usually takes about 30 minutes or so and it’s made just like in the store. A little liquid but mainly slush which I prefer, my kids like it a little more icy so I turn up the temp button by 1 bar and that usually satisfies them. It’s really that simple. Set it and forget it literally lol. Has plenty of capacity, 96 ounces i believe. Enough for a whole 2 liter and about 6 regular sized cups in Every household. Cleaning is very easy as you have a rinse setting and it’s easy to take apart to rinse further. Looks great but is large hence the “XL” moniker. So you will need a spacious counter. Overall it’s amazing and the wife can’t wait to try an adult drink next weekend. I’m sure those will be amazing as well. Highly recommend if you want to make fun drinks for the whole family and friends!

I’ll start by saying that I am a fan of NInja products. The consumer space that they occupy is quite extensive and until now, I have always had nothing but the perfect experience with their product line. While the Ninja Slushi XL is a great product that is built to the highest standards, the time and effort that is needed to use this product, is, for lack of a better saying, an acquired taste. For starters, this unit is extremely well designed and functions as advertised. All parts are high quality and seem like they will last forever. The button layout includes a rinse cycle, and single button click (slush assist) options for slush, spiked, spiked max, milkshakes, and frozen juice. Every mode I have tried so far works wonderfully. The first quick and easy trial batch of slush juice came out perfect, tasted great, and kept its consistency for a long time in the cup. At this point, you may be wondering what is wrong? Technically, there is nothing wrong, other than when you fire this up, you will be making it into an event. From gathering your ingredients, to getting them ready, to waiting for it to run the cycle, to dispensing your concoction, the process is very time consuming. If you simply want to pour some bottled juice into it and turn it on, it is pretty easy, but you will still have to wait a while to dispense, and then you will have to clean it. More on this later. I have also noticed that it can be extremely slow to dispense. I am not sure if that is my error or not and only time and practice will tell. The first batch of plain juice I tried came out into the cup in little plops and it took a while to fill each cup. If you are wanting to make fresh juice into a slushy, you will first need to prep all of your fruit by peeling, chopping, adding liquid, and blending first. This unit does not accept anything but liquid, so blueberries, pineapple, and more, will all need to be pre-blended before pouring into the machine, which creates more to clean. Again, if you have the time, or if you are using it at a party, or taking it to a function, it is a really fun machine that will dazzle both kids and adults. You can make frozen coffee drinks, milkshakes, and yes, you can even make frozen margaritas or daiquiris with it, if you choose. Again, an excellent party machine. It is a very large appliance that will take a lot of space on your counter, so keep that in mind and be sure to measure your counter space and clearance under your cabinets. This is obvious, considering XL is right there in the name! It is also pretty heavy, but thankfully Ninja’s awesome design team have made it so when you lift the front of the machine, the back two contact points are slick which allows you to slide it around on the table or countertop with little effort. Cleaning the unit is arguably the worst part of the whole process. The first time I used it, I had water all over the place. There is an included rinse feature built in, which works well to melt/knock everything off of the barrel and get it ready for a final cleaning. The 128oz vessel is pretty large and cumbersome to maneuver in your sink for cleaning and it takes a really long time for it to dry on the inside as well. Thankfully the drip tray is also handy and keeps the rest of the unit pretty clean. Just be sure you leave it on the unit and clean it last so it can catch all of the drips from the barrel while you are spending time cleaning the large vessel. All of that said, I don’t think I will have the time needed to fire this up daily. It’s effectively a weekend treat machine. In conclusion, the new Ninja Slushi XL machine does exactly what it is designed to do, and does it well. Whether you are making a frappe, juice, or frozen cocktail drinks at a party, the Slushi has you covered. The time needed to use this machine is not its fault. No one should expect an instant slushy. Just find a new recipe, plan ahead, and make it an event! PROS Extremely well built Very easy to use Makes a variety of drinks Large capacity vessel Great for functions & parties Recipe booklet included CONS Takes a long time to use Cleaning is not fun It is very large, but expected Can be slow to dispense Heavy

I was one of those people who first thought, "I won't ever use something like this" until I actually tried it out. Now I can't stop turning all my drinks at home into slushies. Being in Texas and our 11 days of winter has past, now it's full time summer and Ninja gave our household the best gift ever. Have you ever had an Iced tea with lemonade energy drink slush? No? Neither have I until I gave it a try and WOW. My family and I have used this on many sodas, fruit drinks, energy drinks and even chocolate milkshakes! We just can't get enough of the Ninja SLUSHi! After unboxing this heavy beast, you get the SLUSHi XL itself, drip tray, and the usual literature of instructions and recipes/tips and tricks. Setup is easy. Once you remove all the protective plastics, stickers and tape you just disassemble the main compartment by the lever (which I thought was a handle at first) and give it a quick wash before using. If solo or just wanting a drink, just remember there is a MINIMUM of 24 oz of liquid you need to get started and a MAX of 96oz if you have multiple people. One great feature Ninja included is the SLUSHi assist button. If you are not sure what you put in can turn into a slushy you can use the assist and after about 10 min you will be either good to go or it will let you know if for example you need more sugar (simple syrup) before it'll become slushy-like. I used this feature on the energy drinks and it required more sugar since I used Zero Sugar. While on this topic, people who cannot do sugar, fear not! Ninja has your back and you can use and they recommend sugar substitutes that will work! Performance is excellent and will get you an ice cold treat quickly. When using assist, it take about 9-10 min before it'll tell you if you are good to go. After experience, you just use the presets to your liking. The instruction book says when using the Slush feature it should take roughly 20 min before you are ready, but after using many sodas (Pineapple being the absolute BEST flavor!) it just takes 14 by our clocks. Clean up is a breeze. Just like when you 1st cleaned the parts at the beginning, it is almost the same. But this time you need to add warm/room temp water to the reservoir and run the rinse cycle. Drain and repeat until the water is basically clear. Then you can disassemble. Do not worry if there is still liquid because under is a catch tray that can come out for easy cleaning once done. While the only con I can think of, and trust me I tried, is basically noise level. While it does advertise itself as quiet, it can get on the loud side if you are in the room with it. This "con" is a stretch. Maybe another is preparing yourself for all the brain freezes you will get to experience lol. I've had a few, but I can't help it if it's so yummy!

The Ninja SLUSHi XL is a great option if you regularly make frozen drinks for family, parties, or get-togethers. The larger 128 oz capacity is the biggest advantage because you can make a substantial amount at once instead of constantly preparing smaller batches. It does a very good job creating smooth, consistent frozen drinks without needing to add ice, which helps keep the flavor from becoming watered down. Whether you’re making slushies, frozen lemonade, coffee drinks, or other frozen beverages, the texture comes out much closer to what you would expect from a commercial-style machine. The controls are straightforward, and once you understand the settings, the machine is easy to use. I also like that you can adjust the consistency depending on the type of drink you’re making. The large capacity makes it especially useful when serving several people because everyone can get a drink without having to wait for multiple batches. There are a few things to keep in mind. This is a fairly large appliance, so it takes up a noticeable amount of counter or storage space. It also isn’t something I would necessarily pull out just to make one small drink. The XL size makes much more sense for households that entertain often or simply go through frozen drinks quickly. Cleaning is manageable, although there are several parts involved, so it takes a little more effort than rinsing out a standard blender. I would recommend cleaning it soon after use, especially with sugary or dairy-based drinks, because that makes the process much easier. Overall, the Ninja SLUSHi XL is an impressive frozen drink maker. The large capacity, consistent texture, and ability to make frozen drinks without constantly adding ice are its biggest strengths. It is definitely a more specialized appliance, but if your family enjoys slushies or you frequently entertain guests, the extra capacity can make it well worth having. **Pros:** Huge 128 oz capacity, makes 10+ servings, smooth and consistent frozen drinks, no need to constantly add ice, adjustable consistency, easy controls, and great for parties or larger families. **Cons:** Takes up a good amount of counter space, more machine than you need for one or two drinks, cleanup takes some effort, and it is a fairly specialized appliance compared with a traditional blender.

The Ninja Slushi XL has become my home's favorite appliance that everyone LOVES!! We absolutely love this machine and Ninja has made it super easy for everyone to use.This machine is heavy so be careful when opening the box. Once out of the box, all of the parts are easy to put together. The Ninja Slushi comes with a lot of helpful instructions located on the machine itself. Once everything is washed, you are all good to go. For my first drink I made a Strawberry mix with 2Lbs of strawberries, half a gallon and about half cup of sugar, I blended everything at room temperature and filled it to the max which is 96oz. It took about an hour and a haf or maybe more. I did at some point felt it took forever to come to the full thick slushi consistency. I did set it to the “Slushi” setting and that's the amount of time it took. I served about 7-8 full cups and still had some left that I took out and put it in the freezer. The second time, I used Langers Mango Nectar. This time I only did the minimum which is 24oz. I set it to the “slushassist” and this time it took about 25-30 mins to complete and serve about 4 full cups. Overall, the Ninja Slushi XL did a great job. I did notice that the Ninja Slushi machine gets pretty warm while running which leaves my counters feeling hot. I hope in the long run it does not cause any issues. I do recommend washing your machine right away so the sugary stuff does not get stuck and hardens. This machine does have a rinse option which does a great job at removing all the stuff that gets left behind and also cleans the Evaporator since that is the only piece that doesn't come off so it's better to clean everything while it's still cold. Ninja definitely has done it again bringing this amazing Slushi machine that is loved by both kids and adults. Spring is coming in hot and this machine has made it more enjoyable keeping us refreshed with all kinds of frozen drinks that can be made in this Slushi machine. My family loves it and I'm sure your family will too.

Title: A great solution for sugary drinks - but they really do have to be sugary. I've missed out on a few of these cool slush machines in the past but finally made the jump into picking one up. I must say - wow, this thing is a BEAST! TL;DR - and the full walk through below. Good: Instructions Clean-ability Noise Level Drip/condensate catcher Cup holder/drip catcher Bad: Sugar requirement Meh: Weight Footprint Where am I going to put this thing?! My kid said: why do you have a commercial sized slushy machine over there? I laughed - well, it IS called the "XL" and all - but I wasn't expecting it to be this big, especially since I saw the image before I picked it out. I started off with the unpacking and removing the tape and then went on to the user guide, which in typical Ninja fashion - was very good with recipes, pictures and all. One thing that jumped out to me was ... that there needs to be a 4.5% sugar content in things made with the Slushi and that's not something I have by default at home. However, they do offer 'sugar like' additive suggestions to make just about liquid able to be Slushi'd. After carrying this beast over to the Island - disassembly was simple and the initial cleaning of the components was simple and there's even a spot on the side of the machine to 'clip in' the cup holder / drip catcher so it doesn't get misplaced! There was the need to keep it upright for a few hours before starting to use it -- and I did - because, why not. Being super diligent, I followed the instructions to a T, as to not skew first impressions or ease of use. During use, it has to be spinning the whole time - likely because you want it to stay somewhat liquid for pouring. I added my ingredients and watched as the Slushi was formed! This is insanely quiet too; I have a bunch of Ninja countertop appliances and compared to the Ninja CREAMi, you could run this thing near a sleeping baby. The liquid gets spun around the middle chiller bar and you can start to watch the ice form and shortly thereafter, the slush. For me, 10-15 mins was the average depending on "how much" liquid I was adding; the minimum got me around 9 minutes - but that isn't much more than 3 glasses of Slushi - not enough for a party. I found it was a little watery at first, so I used the "dial" to make it a bit more thick and it worked wonderfully. When there was a bit of condensation from the changing temps, the drip catcher (that you can't remove without pulling the unit apart as if to clean it) did its job. When all the Slushi was gone -- cleaning up was a snap! Again, following the instructions and doing a full pour of water into the machine while it was in cleaning mode - I was able to get it done in 2 full flush cycles on the less intrusive drinks. Then, like the initial cleaning, the disassemble, clean, reassemble was a super easy. If you're a party family, drinks, alcohol, soda and the like and you entertain - this is a great toy to bring out to impress your friends and family. If you're not into a bunch of sugary drinks - then this may not be the right fit for you. Either way, this is a slick machine; recommended!