If you’ve spent any time on social media or browsing kitchen aisles lately, you’ll know that Ninja has been the name on everyone’s lips. Today, the brand is taking things up a notch with the official Australian launch of the Ninja SLUSHi Max.
Even before it launched in Australia in early 2025, the Ninja slushie maker – officially known as the Ninja SLUSHi – was one of the most hyped kitchen gadgets, racking up a waitlist of 50,000 people. Since then, demand hasn’t let up, with both the original and the new Max continuing to sell out quickly across online drops and retailer restocks.
If you’ve missed it online, the good news is it’s also available at Myer – though stock doesn’t tend to hang around for long.
If you missed out on the original, or you’re the designated host of your friend group, the new Max version might be the solution you’ve been waiting for. It arrives just as we’re all leaning into elevated at-home entertaining – think frozen margaritas, frosé, and café-style frappes without the mess of a blender.
What is the difference between Ninja SLUSHi and Ninja SLUSHi Max?
If you already own the original (currently $399.99, down from $499.99) or have been eyeing it off, you might be wondering if the upgrade is worth it. While both machines use Ninja’s clever no ice, no mess technology to create restaurant-quality frozen drinks, the Max really lives up to its name.
The original holds 2.6L and makes around five servings at a time. The new SLUSHi Max (currently $599.99) bumps that up to a 4.4L XL vessel that delivers over 12 servings in one go. No more running back to the kitchen to refill just as the conversation gets good!
But it’s not just about the extra volume. The Max introduces SlushAssist Technology, a smart sensor that reads your ingredients and adjusts the temperature automatically. It takes the guesswork out of tricky mixtures, making sure your frosé or frappe reaches that perfect, velvet consistency every single time. It also gets colder faster, handles recipes with a higher alcohol content more effectively, and has six preset programs instead of five.
Shopping Tip:
We reviewed the original Ninja SLUSHi Frozen Drink Maker here if you want the full breakdown.
What else can the Ninja SLUSHi Max do?
Beyond the standard frozen fruit drinks, the SLUSHi Max can handle:
- Elevated cocktails: Think frozen espresso martinis, spicy margaritas, or a sophisticated frosé.
- Café-style treats: Create thick milkshakes or creamy coffee frappes that rival your favourite local spot.
- Healthier swaps: Because it doesn’t require ice to bulk out the drink, you can turn pure juices or low-sugar sodas into smooth treats without diluting the flavour.
- Set and forget: The WhisperChill compressor quietly keeps your batch at the perfect temperature for up to 12 hours, so you can prep the drinks before the first guest arrives and not worry about them for the rest of the night.
Who is this slushie machine best for?
The Ninja SLUSHi Max is best suited to people who regularly entertain at home or like the idea of serving frozen drinks without having to use blenders, ice trays or worry about last-minute prep.
With its large 4.4L capacity and ability to make 12+ servings in one go, it’s great if you love hosting barbecues, birthday parties, game nights or get-togethers where drinks are flowing in batches rather than one at a time.
Where can I buy the Ninja SLUSHi Max in Australia?
The Ninja SLUSHi Max is available now through the Ninja Kitchen website, though it continues to sell out quickly due to strong demand.
It’s also stocked at select retailers, including Myer for $599 (usually $699.99). This makes it much easier to pick one up if you don’t want to wait for restocks on the Ninja site.
More frequently asked questions:
The Ninja SLUSHi Max typically takes around 15 to 60 minutes to turn liquid into slush, depending on what you’re making and the batch size. Smaller, sweeter drinks tend to be ready faster, while larger or lower-sugar mixes take a little longer to reach that smooth frozen texture.
The SLUSHi Max can make 12 or more servings in a single batch, thanks to its 4.4L XL vessel. That’s more than double what the original can produce at once – and with the WhisperChill compressor keeping everything at the right consistency for up to 12 hours, you can make a big batch early and it’ll still be perfectly slushy when guests arrive.
More than you might expect. The six preset programs cover soda slush, frappes, milkshakes, frozen cocktails and more – and the new SlushAssist Technology means it can now handle higher-alcohol drinks and low-sugar recipes that the original struggled with. So whether you’re doing a frozen marg bar for the adults or a juice slush station for the kids, it’s got you covered.
No. The Ninja SLUSHi Max does not require ice. It’s designed to turn liquid directly into slush using a built-in cooling system, so you simply pour in your drink and the machine does the rest.
Yes! The Ninja SLUSHi Max is designed to make frozen cocktails like margaritas, daiquiris and frosé, and it’s been upgraded to handle higher-alcohol recipes compared to the original model. It can also automatically adjust temperature settings to help ingredients with alcohol content freeze into a smooth slush without watering down the flavour.
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