How many fit
11 of the 23 models checked meet every need here: “I want my first ice in a hurry”, “I don't have much counter room”, and “I prefer simple buttons to an app”.
11 models fit, out of 23 checkedPicked for one job
Frigidaire EFIC189 turns out quick bullets that suit bottles
Top pick
Frigidaire Compact Ice Maker
For everyday bottles, EFIC189 is quick and compact. KBice dispenses nuggets with no scoop needed, and Silonn SLIM01B adds self-cleaning and two bullet sizes.
Why it suits this job
- Opening fit
- Speed of serving
- The catch
- Independent testing found the two bullet sizes close to each other in practice.
- Go with KBice Self-Dispensing Nugget Ice Maker if
- Nugget ice dispensed by push button into bottles and cups
More reasons we picked it
- Counter room
- Cleanup
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By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the countertop ice makers we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “I want my first ice in a hurry”, “I don't have much counter room”, and “I prefer simple buttons to an app”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Frigidaire Compact Ice Maker |
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| KBice Self-Dispensing Nugget Ice Maker |
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| Silonn Countertop Bullet Ice Maker |
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3 options
The top pick and the alternatives
Frigidaire, EFIC189-Silver
Compact Ice Maker
Simple controls, two sizes and one of the smallest footprints in the set come with this proven 26-pound bullet maker.
Top pick ifQuick, no-fuss everyday ice that does not cost much
Key facts
- Frigidaire's rating for the machine is 26 pounds of ice per day.
- First ice came in under seven minutes, as measured by Popular Mechanics.
The catch
Independent testing found the two bullet sizes close to each other in practice.
KBice, FDFM1JA01
Self-Dispensing Nugget Ice Maker
This tall nugget dispenser is filled with water by hand, and it keeps hands and scoops out of the ice path.
Best forNugget ice dispensed by push button into bottles and cups
Key facts
- The manufacturer manual names the model as FDFM1JA01 and lists touch-button dispensing.
- Storage is two pounds, and official production comes to 24 pounds per day.
The catch
It weighs 40 pounds and stands 17.5 inches high, so it is hard to call portable, and it needs plenty of room at the sides.
Silonn, SLIM01B
Countertop Bullet Ice Maker
This 26-pound bullet maker is widely sold, with two sizes, one-touch cleaning and a six-minute first cycle.
Best forCompact bullet ice on a budget, with a cleaning cycle
Key facts
- Silonn's listing gives 26 pounds per day and nine bullets in six minutes.
- Two selectable bullet sizes are fed by a two-liter water tank.
The catch
Ice melts in the compact basket unless you use it or move it to a freezer.
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Top pick for this job
Frigidaire Compact Ice Maker
Opening fit
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KBice Self-Dispensing Nugget Ice Maker
Nugget ice dispensed by push button into bottles and cups
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