The catch
Typhur Fast Nugget Ice Maker Wi-Fi
You still have to refill the 1.5-liter reservoir by hand.
Side by side
Typhur CM03P vs Frigidaire EFIC255 Compared: Frigidaire opens from the front, while Typhur fits lower and carries by handle
Quick verdict
Wi-Fi and a shorter body with a handle make the case for Typhur CM03P. Higher rated nugget output, through a front drawer, makes the case for Frigidaire EFIC255.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Body height is more than four inches lower with Typhur
A storage fit may come down to the 4.41-inch difference, yet neither machine’s operating-clearance requirements go away because of it.
Where this comes from
Published body height is less by 16.5 - 12.09 = 4.41 inches.
The catch
Frigidaire Gallery Nugget Ice Maker Gen 2
Allow enough overhead and ventilation clearance for its 16.5-inch body.
Typhur Fast Nugget Ice Maker Wi-Fi
- Why pick it
- A shorter body matters to you
- App scheduling and a handle appeal to you
- The catch
- You still have to refill the 1.5-liter reservoir by hand.
Frigidaire Gallery Nugget Ice Maker Gen 2
- Why pick it
- The higher daily ceiling is your priority
- You like reaching the ice via a front drawer
- The catch
- Allow enough overhead and ventilation clearance for its 16.5-inch body.
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What this page compares
Typhur CM03P has Wi-Fi and a shorter body with a handle. Frigidaire EFIC255 has the higher rated nugget output and delivers ice through a front drawer.
A higher-output drawer model, or a shorter Wi-Fi machine with a handle
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Limited room for body height
The shorter published body is Typhur's.
- Typhur Fast Nugget Ice Maker Wi-Fi
- Better fit
- Frigidaire Gallery Nugget Ice Maker Gen 2
- Depends
Demand for nuggets that stays high
The higher daily ceiling is listed for Frigidaire.
- Typhur Fast Nugget Ice Maker Wi-Fi
- Good
- Frigidaire Gallery Nugget Ice Maker Gen 2
- Better fit
No-run hours set in the app
That scheduling function is documented for Typhur.
- Typhur Fast Nugget Ice Maker Wi-Fi
- Better fit
- Frigidaire Gallery Nugget Ice Maker Gen 2
- Not suitable
Ice from the front drawer
The drawer arrangement is what Frigidaire uses.
- Typhur Fast Nugget Ice Maker Wi-Fi
- Good
- Frigidaire Gallery Nugget Ice Maker Gen 2
- Better fit
In practice
Differences you will notice
Body height is more than four inches lower with Typhur
A storage fit may come down to the 4.41-inch difference, yet neither machine’s operating-clearance requirements go away because of it.
How we worked this out
Published body height is less by 16.5 - 12.09 = 4.41 inches.
Being fast with the first pieces is a different strength from high daily output
An immediate small need fits Typhur’s six-minute first-ice claim, and continued demand fits Frigidaire’s higher daily ceiling.
How we worked this out
To first ice, the published figures are about 6 versus 10-15 minutes, and per day they are 35 versus 44 pounds.
Frigidaire raises the rated daily ceiling by nine pounds
It amounts to about 26% more potential production, which helps only when water and basket management let the machine keep running.
How we worked this out
Rated daily output rises by 9 / 35 × 100 = 25.7%, where 44 - 35 = 9 pounds.
Option A
Typhur, CM03P
Fast Nugget Ice Maker Wi-Fi
Scheduling through an app, a carry handle and a seven-minute pump-driven cleaning cycle come with this compact Wi-Fi nugget machine.
- Best for
- People who like nugget ice and want a machine they can move that makes ice on a schedule
Facts we checked
- Up to 35 pounds of nugget ice per day is its rating
- About six minutes to first ice, as listed
- 1.5-liter reservoir for water
- Automatic cleaning in a seven-minute cycle
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth for app setup
- Body size is 12.09 by 9.69 by 12.09 inches
Option B
Frigidaire Gallery, EFIC255-CREAM
Nugget Ice Maker Gen 2
Ice comes out of a drawer on this nugget machine, which also has touch controls, a viewing window and a stated 44-pound daily production ceiling.
- Best for
- Households after a higher-output nugget machine that you can reach from the front
Facts we checked
- Up to 44 pounds of nugget ice per day is its rating
- Ten to fifteen minutes to first ice, as listed
- Viewing window plus drawer access
- Hand-filled reservoir, with no water hookup
- Cleaning runs automatically
- Published body is 16.5 high, 14.6 deep and 10 inches wide
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Typhur Fast Nugget Ice Maker Wi-Fi | Frigidaire Gallery Nugget Ice Maker Gen 2 | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily output ceiling | 35 pounds | 44 pounds | Frigidaire is aimed at greater accumulated daily production. |
| First ice claim | About 6 minutes | About 10-15 minutes | Typhur claims its initial batch comes sooner. |
| Body height | 12.09 inches | 16.5 inches | The cabinet is shorter on Typhur. |
| Control and handling | Wi-Fi scheduling and carry handle | Touch controls and drawer access | Day-to-day interaction is different. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Typhur Fast Nugget Ice Maker Wi-Fi
- According to the manual, six inches of ventilation clearance must be left around the body.
With Frigidaire Gallery Nugget Ice Maker Gen 2
- Because the manufacturer page gives conflicting basket-capacity figures, storage cannot be compared reliably.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
Limited room for body height
Go with Typhur Fast Nugget Ice Maker Wi-Fi. The shorter published body is Typhur's.
Demand for nuggets that stays high
Go with Frigidaire Gallery Nugget Ice Maker Gen 2. The higher daily ceiling is listed for Frigidaire.
No-run hours set in the app
Go with Typhur Fast Nugget Ice Maker Wi-Fi. That scheduling function is documented for Typhur.
Ice from the front drawer
Go with Frigidaire Gallery Nugget Ice Maker Gen 2. The drawer arrangement is what Frigidaire uses.
Decision guide
How to decide
Typhur CM03P is the Wi-Fi option with a shorter, handled body. Frigidaire EFIC255 is the option with higher rated nugget output delivered through a front drawer.
The size gap between the bodies is large
Typhur is listed at 12.09 inches high, while Frigidaire’s figure is 16.5. For a low counter niche that gap matters, although Typhur still needs the ventilation space its manual specifies.
The larger machine wins on production
Typhur’s 35 falls short of Frigidaire’s 44-pound daily rating. Where Typhur does better is first ice, which it quotes at about six minutes versus ten to fifteen. How soon the first pieces appear and how much accumulates over a full day are different questions.
A smaller household may like scheduling
In Typhur’s app you can set run and no-run periods. Frigidaire’s direct touch control is easy for people who just start the machine when they are around. Neither approach turns the basket into a freezer.
What this page can’t tell you
- Independent testing of cooking or preparation outcomes was not part of this comparison. Manufacturer specifications establish the equipment and capacity.
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
None of the 23 models checked meets all of “I don't have much counter room”, “I want control by app or voice”, and “Ice for a busy household or a gathering is what I need”, so the pick goes to the closest practical compromise.
0 models fit, out of 23 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “I don't have much counter room”, “I want control by app or voice”, and “Ice for a busy household or a gathering is what I need”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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