Bahamas vs Fiji (DM0500 vs DM2000)
Both make about 36 oz per batch and use the same 13 fl oz reference margarita. The Fiji adds a Number of Drinks dial and four drink programs (including Slides for ice-cream drinks); the Bahamas keeps it to one button plus a manual Shave/Blend toggle.
| Bahamas DM0500 | Fiji DM2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Jar | 36 oz maximum | 36 oz glass |
| Batch sizing | By liquid amount + manual toggle | Number of Drinks dial: 1, 2 or 3 × 12 oz |
| Drink programs | One automatic cycle | Ritas, Daiquiris, Slides, Smoothies |
| Reference margarita (3 drinks) | 13 fl oz liquid | 13 fl oz liquid |
| Best for | Couples and small households who want restaurant-style texture without a lot of buttons. | Households that make more than margaritas — the presets cover daiquiris, mudslides and smoothies. |
All figures from the manufacturers’ user manuals. We have not run side-by-side tests of these machines; this comparison is about specifications and features only.
Bahamas DM0500
The compact, single-jar starter machine: one automatic Shave ’n Blend™ button plus a manual Shave Only / Blend Only toggle.
Fiji DM2000
A Key West-style single jar with a four-way Drink Selector (Ritas, Daiquiris, Slides, Smoothies) on top of the 1/2/3 drink dial.
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How to decide
- How many people do you usually serve? A 36 oz jar makes about three 12 oz drinks per batch; larger machines save you from running back-to-back batches.
- Do you want the machine to size the ice? Dial models (Key West, Fiji) shave for 1, 2 or 3 drinks automatically; others rely on the recipe volume and the manual toggle.
- Mostly margaritas, or a bit of everything? Drink-type programs (Fiji, Tahiti, Bali) adjust the cycle for fruit, cream and ice-cream drinks.
See the full Best Margaritaville Machine guide.