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This Whynter ICM-200LS is very identical to The Ariete - DeLongi
Ariete - DeLonghi Stainless Steel Ice Cream Maker with Built-in Compressor, LCD Digital Display, 2.1 Quart
and the Gourmia GSI400
Gourmia GSI400 Stainless Steel 2.2 Qt SleekServe Automatic Ice Cream Maker - Gelato, Sorbet and Frozen Yogurt Machine - Built-in Compressor and LCD Digital Display- Includes Free Recipe Book
. Side note: I'll briefly compare these units to Cuisinart ICE 100
Cuisinart ICE-100 Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker
and the Breville BCI600XL
Breville BCI600XL Smart Scoop Ice Cream Maker
and the Lello
Lello 4080 Musso Lussino 1.5-Quart Ice Cream Maker, Stainless
toward the end of the review. The Whynter ICM-15LS and the Knox 1.5 are also identical with their smaller capacity of 1.5 Quarts (though the stickers say litres which I guess is technically about 6% more volume than the Quarts advertised) All these Chinese made units have the same company bringing the UL listing, specs, and design to market from the company Intertek. The lids are also identical as are the plastic paddles as are the mechanisms that attach to the bottom of the bowls/paddles. Regardless of the specs listed, I had access to a couple of these machines and they all weigh about 26 pounds according to my calibrated shipping scale. The dimensions are about 16 5/8 inches length x 11 1/16 inches width by 8 7/8 inches height. Since they seem to have the same motors that spin around 25 RPMs, the same refrigerant for the cooling action and the same interchangeable aluminum container that houses the mixture, what are the differences you ask?
Well, the difference is mostly cosmetic with some differences with button controls on the LCDs. All the 2+ quarts makers (Whynter ICM-200LS; Ariete-Delonghi & Gourmia GSI400) feature a power button, a start/pause button, and a menu button. The Whynter ICM-200LS has two additional buttons to increase or decrease time. The two others (Ariete-Delonghi & Gourmia GSI400) have a round knob that you turn to incrementally increase or decrease time. Otherwise the built-in software and the LCD readouts are absolutely identical. You can toggle between the 3 modes of "ice cream" ; "cooling only" ; or "mixing only." When you power the units on, they all default to 60:00 minutes which you can toggle down if you prefer less time (either by turning the knob on some models or pressing the buttons on the Whynter) They all go to automatic cooling mode for 10 minute increments after the ice cream is finished churning for the prescribed amount of time. They all have the safety function to shut the motor off in the event of an overload should the machine not be able to muscle through the mixture if it freezes too hard while churning. The "Cooling only" mode is good if you want to pre-chill the bowl before pouring in your mix which could lessen the total contact time and make for a creamier end result... of course you could also throw the bowl in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to achieve this effect if you get a machine without this feature.
A word about the warranties. They all seem to have a one year limited warranty except the Knox which is as unknown as the company itself. The real issue is that the warranty covers against manufacturers' defects. It is important to realize that these units are mini freezers which mean they have a compressor with sealed oil. If the units travel on their side or upside down, they need to be place right side up for at least 4 hours and preferably 24 hours to make sure all of the oil drips out of the sealed housing. If it is run with oil in it, it will break and though make noise like it is working, it will not cool a thing. This also means that if you store the unit on it's side or back, you have to wait many hours with it right side up to safely turn it on. If you turn it on and it doesn't get cold because there was oil in the compressor, it probably wouldn't be covered as a manufacturer defect.
These units all make excellent ice cream and excellent gelatos. Since they spin at 25 RPM's per minute, you will never be introducing air into the cream like what is done with commercially made ice cream. More dense ice cream and gelato is the premium product we want at home anyway.
Other differences between the units is that some user manuals are marginally better than others. Some give you more recipes than others. Some give you silly extras like a cheapy plastic scoop (with the Whynter) or a cheapy plastic measuring cup (with the Ariete - DeLonghi) or a cheapy plastic spatula.
What about the Cuisinart, the Breville and the expensive 3x cost Lello?
The Cuisinart is VERY similar, also built in China like the ones mentioned above, but does seem to have a slightly different motor as it spins at 26 RPMs. Cuisinart seems to have gone through their own certification and design process and did not rely on Intertek. Though if you turn the unit upside down, it is very identical in design of the rest with the exact same access points to get to the internals if need be. The interface of the Cuisinart is less robust and only has 3 buttons and very much resembles the software of the 1.5 litre Whynter and Knox. It will also default to a 10 minute "Keep Cool" cycle after mixing, like the above units. It is a 1.5 quart machine and It does not have the cooling only and mixing only functions so it is most similar to the Whynter ICM-15LS and mystery company Knox brand. It does have a different paddle design and in fact comes with 2 paddles, one for ice cream and one for gelato. This to me is a little gimmicky though as at 26 RPM's you'd be hard pressed to get any better whipping action (air injection) from the cream in the ice cream... again with the understanding that commercial units like Emery Thompson units generate RPMS closer to 200 with the intent of aerating ice cream. Gelatos are meant to be spun at low RPMs regardless so all these home units are excellent for gelato. The warranty is a whopping 3 years though I have never dealt with Cuisinart on a warranty claim.
How about the Breville? It is proprietary and of good Australian Quality with it's own unique interface and software. The aluminum mixing tub is a proprietary size and is tall and narrow. It is on the smaller size of 1.5 quarts. The warranty is 1 year. The design premise is the same as the others mentioned. The proprietary motor is faster though... spinning at about 50 RPMs, so it should be able to aerate ice cream more if that's something you desire. Unfortunately there is no way to toggle the speed downward or play with the temperature... not that there is with any of these home units. The Auto interface on the Breville is really just able to reduce the time and slap a name on the adjusted time. gelato = less time; ice cream = more time. This could be such a great unit and would be worth the additional money if you could adjust the RPMs and cooling temp, but again none of these models can do that.
The Lello is interesting as their design is based on a setup where there is no removable bowl. This inherently is similar to a sealed commercial setup that should allow the compressor to work more efficiently. -And in theory if you can freeze your mix more quickly, you should have less crystals and creamier ice cream. Of course commercial units also use the efficiency of gravity like front load commercial washing machines. The Lello is small and more of a pain to clean as a result and it does have an issue where the spinning pin can get fouled near the top if not cleaned very well. It is very well made in Italy with mostly metal components including the paddle and has a one year warranty.
For my money, I think I would lean on the Ariete - Delonghi or Gourmia as they can be had for $199.99 at the time of this review. If the Whynter would be the same price, then it would be a toss up in my opinion. The Whynter has oscillated in price between $260 and $350 over the past year and the Cuisinart is a little more expensive with less features and smaller capacity though a better warranty. Except for the mystery brand Knox and unavailable warranty information, I do not think you can go wrong with any of the machines listed above. The machines are identical enough that your recipes will have the biggest impact, so you may be better served by being price conscious. To me the Lello is cost prohibitive at $700 and I don't care for the design overall as the efficiency doesn't do much to the end result. Similarly, I do not think the Breville which is $380 as of this writing has any advantages that warrant the price. Understand that all of these machines will make excellent tasting ice cream or gelato. You'd be hard pressed to tell a difference using the same recipe on any of the machines except in a side by side taste test where you're really trying to be picky about the perfect creaminess, aeration, lack of ice crystals, etc. Good luck on your purchasing decision.
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From the manufacturer
Highlights:
- Capacity: 2.1 quart
- Stainless steel housing
- No pre-freezing required
- Reliable built in audible timer
- Cooling temperature: -0.4°F to -31°F
ICM-200LS Whynter 2.1 Quart Ice Cream Maker – Stainless Steel
Take on dessert making like never before! Make delicious homemade ice cream that you can fully customize to taste with the Whynter ICM-200LS 2.1 Quart Ice Cream Maker. Incredibly easy to use, you can create delicious ice cream, rich creamy gelato and sorbet all in the comfort of your own home. Ideal for entertaining, this high capacity unit makes up to two quarts of your favorite frozen dessert in a single batch.
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| ICMC-15LS | ICM-201SB | ICM-200LS | |
| Unit Capacity | 1.6 quart | 2.1 quart | 2.1 quart |
| Temperature Range | -0.4°F to -31°F | -0.4°F to -31°F | -0.4°F to -31°F |
| Power Consumption | 150W / 2.4A | 180W / 3.0A | 180W / 3.0A |
| Unit Dimensions | 18.5” W x 11” L x 10” H | 12.5” W x 10.75” D x 14.25” H | 16.75” W x 11.25” D x 10.25” H |
| Weight | 27 lbs | 25 lbs | 25 lbs |
| Function | Ice Cream Maker | Ice Cream Maker | Ice Cream Maker |
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| Price | $291.99 | $323.90 | $249.99 | $89.99 | $139.95 | $59.00 |
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| Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| Color | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless | Silver | Ice Cream Maker with Countdown Timer | White |
| Item Dimensions | 11.25 x 16.75 x 10.25 inches | 10.75 x 12.5 x 14.25 inches | 16.73 x 12 x 9.33 inches | 8.25 x 8 x 11.25 inches | 9.74 x 8.62 x 13.22 inches | 9.5 x 9 x 11.25 inches |
| Item Weight | 24.25 lbs | 24.25 lbs | 27.20 lbs | 12.00 lbs | 13.50 lbs | 10.14 lbs |
| Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Steel | Stainless Steel, Plastic | Chrome | Plastic |
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xtrmbalance
So happy with my purchase!
Reviewed in Canada on August 19, 2020Color: Stainless SteelStyle: Ice Cream MakerVerified Purchase
Carl
Didn't Work - would not start
Reviewed in Canada on February 10, 2020Color: Stainless SteelStyle: Ice Cream MakerVerified Purchase
Imnotsure
It's ok but a major down grade from Breville ice cream maker.
Reviewed in Canada on July 25, 2021Color: Stainless SteelStyle: Ice Cream + Yogurt MakerVerified Purchase
Connie McFarlan
Why doesn't this work and what can I do?
Reviewed in Canada on June 3, 2020Color: Stainless SteelStyle: Ice Cream MakerVerified Purchase
Naomi Raven
simple and gets the job done
Reviewed in Canada on November 24, 2019Color: Stainless SteelStyle: Ice Cream MakerVerified Purchase
