How many fit
10 of the 23 models checked meet every need here: “I prefer simple buttons to an app”, “I want my first ice in a hurry”, and “Ordinary bullet ice does the job for me”.
10 models fit, out of 23 checkedPicked for one job
Frigidaire EFIC189 keeps everyday ice free of fuss
Top pick
Frigidaire Compact Ice Maker
Two buttons, a quick batch and a fit on a small counter describe EFIC189. Igloo IGLICEB26HNSS adds a handle and cleaning cycle, and Silonn SLIM01B is another compact option.
Why it suits this job
- Clear controls
- Batch timing
- The catch
- Independent testing found the two bullet sizes close to each other in practice.
- Go with Igloo Automatic Self-Cleaning Ice Maker if
- A bullet machine you can move around that is easy to maintain
More reasons we picked it
- Access to drain
- Owner track record
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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 prefer simple buttons to an app”, “I want my first ice in a hurry”, and “Ordinary bullet ice does the job for me”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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| Igloo Automatic Self-Cleaning 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.
Igloo, IGLICEB26HNSS
Automatic Self-Cleaning Ice Maker
Five-cycle cleaning, a carry handle, two sizes and a 1.25-pound basket round out this stainless 26-pound bullet maker.
Best forA bullet machine you can move around that is easy to maintain
Key facts
- Nostalgia gives a 26 pounds per day production rating and first ice in about seven minutes.
- Small and large bullets are selectable on the panel, and the removable basket holds 1.25 pounds.
The catch
At parties, the 1.25-pound basket has to be emptied often.
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
Clear controls
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Igloo Automatic Self-Cleaning Ice Maker
A bullet machine you can move around that is easy to maintain
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