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Ninja SLUSHi Slushie Machine (FS301) vs THOR Kitchen 68oz 6-in-1 Slushie Machine (TKS667B)
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full Slushie Machines: Which to Buy and Which to Skip comparison.
The Ninja is the best all-rounder because the maker publishes its presets, capacity, hold time, weight and warranty. The THOR gets close on features at a lower tier, with the caveat of a thinner spec sheet.
Ninja SLUSHi Slushie Machine (FS301)
Buy itThe original SLUSHi pairs five presets, a thickness control and dishwasher-safe parts with the most complete spec sheet in the category.
- Five presets (Slush, Spiked Slush, Frappe, Milkshake, Frozen Juice) plus a thickness control cover most drinks without guesswork.
- The 88 oz vessel with a 64 oz maximum liquid fill serves 7 or more 9 oz drinks per batch, and the maker says a batch stays slushy for 12 hours or more.
- Dishwasher-safe parts and a built-in rinse cycle keep cleanup short, and the maker publishes weight, wattage and warranty.
- The maker says a batch takes 15 to 60 minutes depending on ingredients, volume and starting temperature, so it is not an instant drink.
- The recipe must include sugar or a sugar alternative, so plain water or unsweetened drinks will not slush.
- It weighs 26.85 lb with a one-year limited warranty, and the page labels it the first generation of a line that now has smarter, bigger siblings.
THOR Kitchen 68oz 6-in-1 Slushie Machine (TKS667B)
Buy itA 2 L machine with six modes including soft ice cream, a child lock and auto-rinse, from a kitchen-appliance maker rather than a one-product brand.
- Six modes (Cold Drink, Slushie, Milkshake, Spiked Slushie, Soft Ice Cream, Clean) and adjustable temperature give it the widest menu here.
- The 2 L (68 oz) vessel is transparent, and the maker says drinks stay frozen for up to 12 hours.
- Auto-Rinse, dishwasher-safe parts, Quadruple Safety Protection and a child lock are all listed on the product page.
- The listing text does not publish wattage, weight, dimensions or warranty length, so check the box or the manual before buying.
- The 68 oz capacity is smaller than the Ninja's 88 oz vessel, VEVOR's 100 oz tank or Nostalgia's 2.8 L.
- The page gives no sugar or alcohol guidance and no batch time beyond 'minutes', so you will rely on the included recipes.
Side by side
The 8 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Ninja SLUSHi Slushie Machine (FS301) Our pick | THOR Kitchen 68oz 6-in-1 Slushie Machine (TKS667B) | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Most households that want a dependable, well-documented slushie machine for parties and family nights. | Buyers who want a mid-priced machine with a soft ice cream mode and child lock, and do not mind a thinner spec sheet. |
| Price tier | $$ · mid-range | $$ · mid-range |
| Type | Ice-free slush machine | Ice-free slush machine |
| Capacity | 88 oz vessel, 64 oz max fill | 2 L (68 oz) |
| Controls | 5 presets plus thickness | 6 modes, adjustable temperature |
| Batch time (maker) | 15 to 60 minutes | Minutes, not specified |
| Hold time (maker) | 12+ hours | Up to 12 hours |
| Cleanup | Dishwasher-safe parts, rinse cycle | Auto-Rinse, dishwasher-safe parts |
| Weight | 26.85 lb | Not stated |
| Warranty | 1 year limited | Not stated on listing |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Ninja SLUSHi Slushie Machine (FS301) if
most households that want a dependable, well-documented slushie machine for parties and family nights.
Know before buying: the maker says a batch takes 15 to 60 minutes depending on ingredients, volume and starting temperature, so it is not an instant drink.
Pick the THOR Kitchen 68oz 6-in-1 Slushie Machine (TKS667B) if
buyers who want a mid-priced machine with a soft ice cream mode and child lock, and do not mind a thinner spec sheet.
Know before buying: the listing text does not publish wattage, weight, dimensions or warranty length, so check the box or the manual before buying.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Ninja SLUSHi Slushie Machine (FS301) - The original SLUSHi pairs five presets, a thickness control and dishwasher-safe parts with the most complete spec sheet in the category. Choose the THOR Kitchen 68oz 6-in-1 Slushie Machine (TKS667B) instead if buyers who want a mid-priced machine with a soft ice cream mode and child lock, and do not mind a thinner spec sheet.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete Slushie Machines: Which to Buy and Which to Skip.