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There isn’t one universally agreed best ice cream scoop: Reviewed.com names OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel its top pick, while Epicurious chose the Zeroll Original as its overall pick in a 2022 review. Those are separate publishers’ judgments, not results from a new test for this article. Here are three named models and two scoop styles to compare by effort, serving shape, portion size and cleanup.
Which ice cream scoop is best?
Start with the feature that matters most in your kitchen. OXO’s pointed stainless-steel scoop is the clearest fit if you want a dishwasher-safe conventional design. Zeroll Original 1020 is the heat-conductive, hand-wash-only option; its capacity is 2 ounces. Tovolo Tilt Up offers a different form, with built-in feet and dishwasher-safe care. Squeeze or spring-loaded scoopers and spades are alternative mechanisms to consider when release style or scraping matters more than a traditional round scoop.
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Review results vary by publication and model. Reviewed.com identifies OXO as its top pick and Zeroll 1020 as an upgrade pick. Epicurious named the Zeroll Original its overall pick in its 2022 test, while discussing the 3-ounce Zeroll 1012 as its preferred serving size. Parade’s 2026 review names Zeroll its overall pick. These rankings are not interchangeable: they reflect different review contexts, and the Zeroll models have different stated capacities.
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OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Ice Cream Scoop
OXO’s official product page describes a pointed stainless-steel head and a non-slip grip, and lists the scoop as dishwasher-safe. The pointed shape is a practical consideration if you want a conventional scoop that can work into firm ice cream. Reviewed.com names this model its top pick. Consider it if you value a familiar scoop form and dishwasher cleanup.
#1 Best Overall
- THE LAST ICE CREAM SCOOP YOU'LL NEED - Genuine heavy duty tool that is strong and sturdy with no mechanical gimmicks or moving parts that can break. Plus it's Dishwasher Safe. Great for other creative kitchen uses as well including using it to scoop out seeds from melons or filling peppers with stuffing. Works amazingly well for gelato and custard too.
- CREATE PERFECT SPHERES OF ICE CREAM - cuts through smoothly and effortlessly so that ice cream curls onto itself, making beautiful and well-proportioned scoops for cones, brownies, sundaes, pies and more.
- INNOVATIVE DESIGN SAVES YOU TIME AND ENERGY - Unique shape that is the best combination of a scoop and spade to help you easily tackle rock hard frozen desserts. Curved area of scoop makes brilliant curls while the thin edges help dig out ice cream from the corners of the container so you can enjoy every last tasty bite. The handle even has a notch to lift container lids which will keep your hands happy.
- PLOWS THROUGH ICE CREAM LIKE IT'S BUTTER - Glides smoothly and easily through hard-packed frozen sweets. It will seem like ice cream flows right into the ice cream scoops and drops into your bowl or cone with little to no effort.
- LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO STRUGGLE WITH A BAD SCOOP - With its pleasant weight, ability to get into hard-to-reach parts of a carton and excellent handling of hard ice cream - this is the one for you. The handle is comfortable to hold, easy to grip and doesn't freeze your hand like scoops with a metal handle can. Simple yet ergonomic design that is easy to clean and will make you known for your perfect scooping abilities.
Zeroll Original 1020
Zeroll lists model 1020 as a 2-ounce aluminum-alloy scoop with heat-conductive fluid in the handle. The manufacturer directs users to hand-wash it. Epicurious chose the Zeroll Original as its overall pick in 2022, and Reviewed.com names model 1020 as an upgrade pick. The model-specific portion size matters: Epicurious discusses the 3-ounce model 1012 as its preferred size, so the 1012 and 1020 should not be treated as equivalent.
Zeroll says its one-piece design has no springs to replace. The manufacturer also claims the design can produce “up to 20% more scoops of ice cream per gallon” by eliminating compression; that is a Zeroll claim, not an independently established result here.
Rank #2
- The Last Ice Cream Scoop You'll Need - Genuine heavy duty tool that is strong and sturdy with no mechanical gimmicks or moving parts that can break. Plus it's Dishwasher Safe. Great for other creative kitchen uses as well including using it to scoop out seeds from melons or filling peppers with stuffing. Works amazingly well for gelato and custard too.
- Create Perfect Spheres Of Ice Cream - Cuts through smoothly and effortlessly so that ice cream curls onto itself, making beautiful and well-proportioned scoops for cones, brownies, sundaes, pies and more.
- Innovative Design Saves You Time And Energy - Unique shape that is a great combination of an icecream scoop and spade to help you easily tackle rock hard frozen desserts. Curved area of scoop makes brilliant curls while the thin edges help dig out ice cream from the corners of the container so you can enjoy every last tasty bite. The soft grip handle is easy to hold with wet hands and even has a notch to lift container lids which will keep your hands happy.
- Plows Through Ice Cream Like It's Butter - Glides smoothly and easily through hard-packed frozen sweets. It will seem like ice cream flows right into the scoop and drops into your bowl or cone with little to no effort.
- No Need To Struggle With A Bad Scoop - With its pleasant weight, ability to get into hard-to-reach parts of a carton and excellent handling of hard ice cream - this is the one. The handle is comfortable to hold, easy to grip and doesn't freeze your hand like scoops with a metal handle can. Simple yet ergonomic design to make scooping easier and is also easy to clean.
Tovolo Tilt Up
Tovolo describes the Tilt Up as having a zinc-alloy head, an ergonomic handle and built-in feet, and lists it as dishwasher-safe. The feet give the design a counter-resting feature to weigh against the shape and feel of a conventional scoop. The product information establishes its construction and care instructions, but the available review results do not establish a ranking for this model.
Two other scoop styles worth considering
Squeeze and spring-loaded scoopers
These designs release portions through a mechanism rather than relying only on the bowl of a traditional scoop. Epicurious describes squeeze-operated portion scoopers and spring-loaded designs that pull tube-shaped portions. Compare the release action and resulting shape with the rounded serving you get from a conventional scoop. The review information here does not identify a specific model in either category as a top pick.
Rank #3
- Holiday Cookie Baking: A 4 oz ice cream scoop with trigger and a 1/2 cup ice cream scoop in one - #8 measures exact portions. Even rounds and neat trays for christmas cookies and muffins, and it also works as an ice cream scooper
- Quick Trigger Release: The spring lever pushes portions out clean for cones and bowls of gelato. The stainless steel ice cream scoop stays strong, even with hard freezer tubs, so servings come out round and effortless
- Comfortable Handle Grip: The big ice cream scoop feels balanced, so your hand stays steady on hard tubs. This trigger ice cream scoop gives a clean release, and the grip stays comfortable even through a full party tray
- Portion Meals and Baking: Use portion scoops for food to serve rice, mash, and stuffing with the same size. It works as a cookie dough scoop for cookie dough balls and as a cupcake scoop for batter
- Easy Cleanup and a Great Gift: Rinse or run the scoop spoon in the dishwasher after sundaes and parties. Store it with ice cream scoopers for clean ice cream scoops - a practical christmas gift for chefs and dessert fans
Ice cream spades
A spade-like tool offers a broad form for scraping and serving rather than shaping a round ball. Epicurious included spade-style tools among the designs it considered. It may suit you if scraping across a container is more useful than producing rounded portions; the available material does not establish a particular spade model as a winner.
How to choose for your freezer, servings and cleanup
- Hard-frozen ice cream: If you often serve ice cream directly from the freezer, prioritize the effort needed to cut and lift a portion, along with grip and comfort during repeated scooping. Parade describes evaluating hard-frozen ice cream, cutting and release, flex, repeated-use comfort and access to pint corners; Reviewed.com also reports testing multiple scoops. Those publisher descriptions are not a substitute for a model-by-model result stated here.
- Serving shape and release: A conventional round scoop, a lever-release portioner, a tube-shaped spring-loaded scoop and a spade do different jobs. Choose based on how you want portions to look and how you prefer to release them.
- Cleanup: OXO’s stainless-steel scoop and Tovolo Tilt Up are listed as dishwasher-safe by their manufacturers. Zeroll directs users to hand-wash model 1020.
- Portion size: Zeroll specifies 2 ounces for model 1020. Epicurious discusses a 3-ounce serving size for model 1012. Check the exact model rather than assuming every scoop from a product line portions the same amount.
- Pint access and hand comfort: Reviewers describe considering access to container corners, grip, balance and comfort over repeated scoops. These are useful things to assess against your own container size and hand, but the cited material does not provide comparable measurements for all five options.
What the published rankings do—and don’t—tell you
The named rankings provide useful starting points, but they do not establish a single consensus winner. Reviewed.com names OXO its top pick and Zeroll 1020 an upgrade pick; Epicurious chose the Zeroll Original overall in a 2022 test; Parade names Zeroll its overall pick in a 2026 review. Each should be read as that publication’s recommendation, not a universal ranking.
Rank #4
- ❤️【Heavy duty One Piece Aluminum Design】The whole spoon adopts one-piece aluminum design, which is sturdy and durable without deformation.
- ❤️【High-quality anti-freeze coating】 The product is made of high-quality aluminum with excellent thermal conductivity, and the surface is covered with an anti-freeze non-stick coating, which can be easily scooped using the natural warmth of the hand.
- ❤️【Easy to Use and Clean&Dishwasher Safe】The perfect arc design of the spoon makes it very easy to make beautiful and well-proportioned ice cream balls. The classic shape has no dead corners that Hand Wash easy to clean.
- ❤️【Multiple uses】Our spoons can be used not only for scooping ice cream, but also for fruits such as watermelon, cookie dough or sorbet.
- ❤️【LifHap Service】Experience the joy with every scoop,it is a good ice cream scoop,cookie scoop,candy scoop.Use our scooper without worry,if there is any problem, LifHap service always here.
The manufacturer pages establish features and care guidance for OXO, Zeroll and Tovolo, but they are not comparative tests. For the squeeze, spring-loaded and spade styles, the available review information identifies mechanisms rather than specific models with verified winning results.
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Best Value
- QUALITY ICE CREAM SCOOP: CUNSENR Kitchen designed this ice cream scoop with exquisite craftmanship. This product adopts solid & classic one-piece design which makes it sturdy and long-lasting. It helps you effortlessly dig into hard frozen ice cream and release a perfect ice cream ball.(PS: NOT DISHWASHER SAFE)
- PREMIUM MATERIAL: This ice cream scoop is made entirely of high-quality aluminum with a non-stick coating. It ensures that the ice cream doesn't get stuck for long. Easy to clean, suggest just rinse it with clear water, and DO NOT place it in a dishwasher or in boiling water.(Warning is carved on the back of handle)
- EASY TO HOLD & USE: The ergonomic non-slip handle fits perfectly your hand and provides you an easy and secure grip. It allows the heat from your hand easily warms up the scoop, making it easier to scoop even very hard ice cream. One-piece solid design ensures that it won't bend or break during use.
- MULTI-USE BASIC SCOOPER: This sturdy scooper is not just limited to scooping ice cream in the summer. It can also be used for carving pumpkins, shaping watermelon, portioning cookie dough, and more! It is an essential and must-have kitchen tool for you.
- CUNSENR GUARANTEE: Our ice cream scoop is supported with a 1-year Hassle-Free replacement and limited guarantee for lifetime. If there is any issue with the scoop, just contact us and we will make it right. Your scoop is 100% insured!
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