Fiji vs Key West (DM2000 vs DM1000)
Same 36 oz single-jar format and 1/2/3 drink dial. The Fiji adds a four-program Drink Selector (Ritas, Daiquiris, Slides, Smoothies), which helps with fruit- and ice-cream-based drinks.
| Fiji DM2000 | Key West DM1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Jar | 36 oz glass | 36 oz heavy-duty glass |
| Drink programs | Ritas, Daiquiris, Slides, Smoothies | None (one automatic cycle) |
| Batch dial | 1, 2 or 3 × 12 oz | 1, 2 or 3 × 12 oz |
| Reference margarita (1 drink) | ≈ 4⅓ fl oz liquid | 3¼ fl oz liquid |
| Best for | Households that make more than margaritas — the presets cover daiquiris, mudslides and smoothies. | People who like a glass jar and want the machine to size the ice for 1, 2 or 3 drinks automatically. |
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.
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.
Check availability on Amazon: Fiji DM2000 (paid link)
Key West DM1000
The original Key West: heavy-duty glass jar and a Number of Drinks dial for 1, 2 or 3 twelve-ounce drinks.
Check on Amazon: Key West DM1000 (paid link)
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.