Ninja launches SLUSHi Max frozen drink maker with 4.4L capacity

Ninja has introduced the SLUSHi Max Smart Frozen Drink Maker, a larger, feature-rich version of its viral countertop slush machine that is currently being sold in the United States. The new model increases capacity to about 4.4 liters, or roughly 150 ounces, and is positioned at the premium end of the market with a U.S. list price of $499.99. Ninja says the SLUSHi Max is designed for hosts and larger gatherings, able to produce about 12 drinks in one cycle and to hold slushy consistency for extended periods.

The SLUSHi Max builds on the company’s earlier SLUSHi models by adding faster cooling and automated controls. Ninja markets a RapidChill Pro Technology that cools liquids without added ice and a SlushAssist system that senses ingredient profiles and adjusts speed and chill time to maintain texture. The machine offers six smart presets, including SlushAssist and a Spiked Slush Max mode, alongside options for milkshakes and frozen juice. Ninja also states the appliance can accommodate recipes up to 20 percent alcohol by volume, expanding the range of boozy frozen cocktails it can make.

Product demonstrations and hands-on accounts indicate the Max is substantially faster and...