Labor Day is right around the corner, so deals abound. Case in point? The Walmart Labor Day sale has the Ninja Creami ice cream maker for $150, $50 off. While that’s not the lowest price we’ve ever seen on this innovative appliance, it’s close.

This is no ordinary ice cream maker, as we mentioned in our Ninja Creami review. The design is based on high-end machines found in restaurants. Until recently, the technology was patented. When the patent expired, Ninja took the technology and, well, here we are.

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So what’s the difference? The Creami doesn’t churn in the traditional sense. You make a liquid base, freeze it for 24 hours, and then the machine uses a drill-like mechanism to mix everything together. The end result is similar to soft serve ice cream, with options for sorbets and other frozen desserts.

It comes with two small containers for storage, so you’ll always have some ice cream on hand to cheer about. The form factor is also on the small side compared to competing ice cream makers, lacking a traditional churning mechanism. It’s quite tall, but not that wide.

The ice cream this machine makes is extremely delicious, but there are a few drawbacks. It is loud when in use, but no louder than a blender. The noise also only lasts for a few minutes. The machine makes a softer product compared to competing ice cream makers, so you’re better off eating it or putting it back in the freezer as soon as possible. Otherwise, you’ll be ingesting a thick, milky liquid.

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