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Review · Compressor ice cream maker

H. Koenig HF320

The same 180 W compressor and the same 2-litre bowl as the ELISA, without the yoghurt programme. And when it finishes, the cold-holding function starts on its own.
2 L
of bowl
180 W
of compressor
Yes
keeps the cold in
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Common questions
Heladera H.Koenig HF320 con compresor, vista de cabecera
Heladera H.Koenig HF320 con compresor, vista de cabecera
The short answer

The sensible buy if you don't need yoghurt

It shares with the ELISA what really decides the result: a 180-watt compressor and a two-litre bowl. What you lose is the yoghurt programme; what you gain is a cold-holding function that starts on its own when it finishes. If yoghurt does not interest you, it is the more rational of the two.
Ideal if you are only going to make ice cream and sorbet
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Buyer reviews
4,5
out of 5

Our score, after reading the reviews one by one.

How the ice cream turns out
Creamy from the first batch with the same 180 W as the ELISA.
Ease of use
Three buttons and a display: you get it without opening the manual.
Capacity
A two-litre bowl, the same as the big ones in its bracket.
Quality and price
Fewer reviews than the Springlanes, but very consistent in score.
How well it works

Four things you notice
in use, not on the box

How the ice cream comes out

Creamy and with no crystals with the compressor at 180 W. The texture still depends on the formula.

How long it really takes

The manufacturer quotes 30 to 50 minutes, depending on the amount and the recipe.

Day to day

Removable non-stick steel bowl: it comes out whole and washes without a fight.

What's included

Measuring cup and ice cream scoop in the box, with nothing to buy separately.
Heladera H. Koenig HF320 con compresor sobre la encimera de una cocina
Heladera H.Koenig HF320 con compresor, vista de cabecera
And it keeps the cold in too

It does not switch off when it finishes

When it finishes churning it does not switch off: the cold-holding function starts on its own. That is time to tidy up, prepare the mould or fill the tub without the ice cream softening inside the bowl.
Yes
Keeps the cold once it has finished
Automatic
It starts on its own, no buttons
180 W
Compressor
30–50 min
Time per batch
The balance

What it gains
and what you have to accept

The best of it
  • The same 180 W compressor and the same 2 L bowl as the ELISA
  • It keeps the ice cream cold when it finishes, with no button to press
  • Removable non-stick steel bowl, easy to wash
  • Measuring cup and scoop in the box
  • A brand with service support in Spain
What you have to accept
  • It does not make yoghurt: the “frozen yoghurt” in the title is churning an already-fermented base
  • Less accumulated experience than with the Springlanes
  • The recipe booklet doesn't give balanced formulas; the recipe is up to you
H. Koenig HF320 ice cream maker: an in-depth analysis
Specifications

Specifications of the
H. Koenig HF320

180 W
Cooling power
−18 a −35 °C
Freezing range
2 L
Capacity
30–50 min
Ice cream ready in
Yes, automatic
Holds the cold
No
Makes yoghurt
Removable steel bowl

Bowl

11,9 kg
Weight
Alternatives · Compressor ice cream makers

The H. Koenig HF320
against its rivals

These four compete in its bracket. The HF320 costs today —: these reviews tell you what you gain and what you lose with each one.
Heladera Springlane ELISA 2.0 con compresor, vista de cabecera
If you also want yoghurt

Springlane ELISA 2.0

Springlane
Power
220 W
Capacity
2 L
Makes yoghurt
Yes
Price today
—

Forty watts more with the same two-litre bowl, and on top of that it ferments real yoghurt.

See the ELISA 2.0
Heladera Springlane EMMA
If you want to spend less

Springlane EMMA

Springlane
Power
150 W
Capacity
1.5 L (1 L usable)
Makes yoghurt
No
Price today
—
Cheaper and more compact, but its usable batch stops at one litre.
See the EMMA
Heladera Klarstein Vanilla Sky Family
If capacity comes first

Klarstein Vanilla Sky Family

Klarstein
Power
250 W
Capacity
2,5 L
Makes yoghurt
No
Price today
—
Half a litre more bowl and 70 W more power; in exchange it takes up considerably more room.
See the Sky Family
Heladera H.Koenig HF340 con compresor, vista de cabecera
The same one, upright

H. Koenig HF340

H. Koenig
Power
180 W
Capacity
2 L
Makes yoghurt
No
Price today
—

The same compressor and the same bowl, in an upright body and with a display.

See the HF340
The verdict

Would we buy it?
Yes, if you don't care about yoghurt

It is the most rational buy in its bracket: it puts up the same 180 watts and the same two litres as the ELISA, and adds cold-holding when it finishes. The only thing it does not do is real yoghurt. If that is not in your plans, here you pay for what you will actually use.
180 W compressor
2 L bowl
Holds the cold
Buy today
—
Amazon price as of —
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Answers to your questions

Frequently asked questions

What do I lose against the ELISA?

Only the yoghurt function. It has the same 180 W compressor and the same 2-litre bowl, so the ice cream comes out the same.

How long does a batch take?

About 40 minutes. It comes out creamy but soft: an hour in the freezer and it has gelato-shop body.

What does it do when it finishes churning?

It starts on its own and keeps the ice cream cold, so it does not melt if you are not there.

Do you have to pre-freeze anything?

No. It is a compressor machine: switch it on and off it goes, with no night in the freezer beforehand.

Are two litres too much for home?

The bowl is 2 L and never gets filled right up. Count on a good litre and a half per batch, which is more than enough at home.

Do I need to buy anything else?

Not to get started: it comes with a measuring cup and an ice cream scoop. What you do need is a balanced recipe, and that is what the calculator provides.

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