The catch
Silonn Countertop Nugget Ice Maker
It has neither app controls nor a side tank, so scheduled, unattended production is not an option.
Side by side
Silonn Nugget vs Silonn Bullet Ice Maker: The drinking experience changes with soft nuggets or selectable bullet sizes
Quick verdict
Soft nuggets call for SLIM24T. If you want fast bullet ice with two size settings, go with SLIM01B.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Output: how big the gap is
The published “Output” figure is 27% higher on Silonn Countertop Nugget Ice Maker: 33 pounds per day, against 26 pounds per day on Silonn Countertop Bullet Ice Maker.
Where this comes from
Higher published output is useful only if your room, surface or workload calls for the extra headroom. It does not, by itself, prove better results. The percentage comes from the lower published figure.
The catch
Silonn Countertop Bullet Ice Maker
Ice melts in the compact basket unless you use it or move it to a freezer.
Silonn Countertop Nugget Ice Maker
- Why pick it
- Soft ice to chew
- Greater daily output
- The catch
- It has neither app controls nor a side tank, so scheduled, unattended production is not an option.
Silonn Countertop Bullet Ice Maker
- Why pick it
- A smaller body
- Bullets in six minutes
- The catch
- Ice melts in the compact basket unless you use it or move it to a freezer.
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What this page compares
Chewable ice or a smaller bullet-ice machine, whichever suits you better.
This one comes down to ice and output first, then to the limits of your own setup.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
I enjoy chewing ice
Compared with dense cubes, its ice is softer and more porous, and texture differences specific to the model are noted.
- Silonn Countertop Nugget Ice Maker
- Better fit
- Silonn Countertop Bullet Ice Maker
- Depends
Soft nugget ice is my goal
Silonn Countertop Nugget Ice Maker lists “Nugget” for ice, while Silonn Countertop Bullet Ice Maker lists “Bullet”. This affects the wait for the first batch, the usable output or the kind of result you get for your routine.
- Silonn Countertop Nugget Ice Maker
- Better fit
- Silonn Countertop Bullet Ice Maker
- Depends
I want room to get in and clean deeper
You can take out the basket, tank, lid or other food-contact parts and wash them directly.
- Silonn Countertop Nugget Ice Maker
- Better fit
- Silonn Countertop Bullet Ice Maker
- Depends
Ordinary bullet ice does the job for me
Quick hollow bullets come out of it, which suit water, soda and everyday chilling.
- Silonn Countertop Nugget Ice Maker
- Depends
- Silonn Countertop Bullet Ice Maker
- Better fit
I want my first ice in a hurry
Under suitable conditions, the documented first batch arrives in about ten minutes or less.
- Silonn Countertop Nugget Ice Maker
- Depends
- Silonn Countertop Bullet Ice Maker
- Better fit
I want to pick the ice size
Silonn Countertop Nugget Ice Maker lists “One texture” for sizes, while Silonn Countertop Bullet Ice Maker lists “Two bullet sizes”. Treat this as a hard cap on the size or amount that fits in one run. Shape can matter as much as the headline number.
- Silonn Countertop Nugget Ice Maker
- Depends
- Silonn Countertop Bullet Ice Maker
- Better fit
In practice
Differences you will notice
Output: how big the gap is
The published “Output” figure is 27% higher on Silonn Countertop Nugget Ice Maker: 33 pounds per day, against 26 pounds per day on Silonn Countertop Bullet Ice Maker.
How we worked this out
Higher published output is useful only if your room, surface or workload calls for the extra headroom. It does not, by itself, prove better results. The percentage comes from the lower published figure.
Where these two really part ways
Silonn Countertop Nugget Ice Maker is the better match for “I enjoy chewing ice” and “Soft nugget ice is my goal”. Silonn Countertop Bullet Ice Maker is the better match for “Ordinary bullet ice does the job for me” and “I want my first ice in a hurry”.
How we worked this out
This lines up the current strong and useful fit ratings for the exact products. It does not roll them into one overall score.
One of them covers more of your list
Silonn Countertop Nugget Ice Maker meets 3 of the 3 needs this comparison is built around. Silonn Countertop Bullet Ice Maker meets 2 and misses “I enjoy chewing ice”.
How we worked this out
The count uses the current strong and useful fit ratings for these two products. Each need counts once, with no made-up score added on top.
How many models fit “I enjoy chewing ice”
11 of the 23 countertop ice makers checked fit this need. Silonn Countertop Nugget Ice Maker makes the cut. Silonn Countertop Bullet Ice Maker does not.
How we worked this out
The count filters every model in the current category for a strong or useful fit on this single need.
Models that handle “I enjoy chewing ice” and “I don't have much counter room”
4 of the 23 countertop ice makers checked handle both “I enjoy chewing ice” and “I don't have much counter room”. Silonn Countertop Nugget Ice Maker makes the cut. Silonn Countertop Bullet Ice Maker does not.
How we worked this out
You can reproduce the count by filtering the current category for models with a strong or useful fit on both needs.
Option A
Silonn, SLIM24T-US
Countertop Nugget Ice Maker
Compact and uncomplicated, this 33-pound nugget machine has one-button operation and a removable top for cleaning access.
- Best for
- Plain nugget ice with easy-to-use maintenance controls
Facts we checked
- Silonn's production rating is 33 pounds per day.
- SLIM24T-US is the US model, according to the official product page.
- One-click operation, self-cleaning and a removable top cover are part of the design.
Option B
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 for
- Compact bullet ice on a budget, with a cleaning cycle
Facts we checked
- 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.
- Officially, the US product is identified as SLIM01B.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Silonn Countertop Nugget Ice Maker | Silonn Countertop Bullet Ice Maker | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice | Nugget | Bullet | It shapes how long you wait for the first batch, how much output you can use and what kind of result fits your routine. |
| Output | 33 lb | 26 lb | Higher published output is useful only if your room, surface or workload calls for the extra headroom. It does not, by itself, prove better results. |
| Sizes | One texture | Two bullet sizes | Consider this a firm ceiling on the size or amount that fits in a single run. Shape can count as much as the headline number does. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Silonn Countertop Nugget Ice Maker
- For a crowd, its small basket falls short of NewAir NIM044 or GE Opal.
With Silonn Countertop Bullet Ice Maker
- This exact SLIM01B body has no handle, and no app controls either.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the countertop ice makers we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
Only 4 of the 23 models checked meet every need here: “I enjoy chewing ice”, “I don't have much counter room”, and “I care about having a cleaning cycle”.
4 models fit, out of 23 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “I enjoy chewing ice”, “I don't have much counter room”, and “I care about having a cleaning cycle”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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Silonn Countertop Nugget Ice Maker
Soft ice to chew
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A smaller body
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