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The best countertop ice makers for most homes
The Chefman Iceman Dual-Size wins for fast, simple ice-making; cheaper picks suit tighter budgets and slower ice needs.
| Best overall | Best value | Cheapest that's still good | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product | Iceman by Chefman Dual-Size Countertop Ice Maker | Euhomy Countertop Ice Maker | AGLUCKY Countertop Ice Maker |
| Price | about $99 | about $79 | about $35 (reviewer price at Walmart; Am |
| Why | Food Network named it best overall after testing 13 machines, and its first bullet ice arrived in six minutes—the fastest in that test. It offers two ice sizes and was listed at about $99 on Amazon. | Popular Mechanics lists this bullet-ice machine as its best-value countertop pick and reported an Amazon price around $79. That is meaningfully less than the Chefman while still offering a compact, portable way to make ice. | Food Network found it a capable budget machine and reported about $35 at Walmart, with some color options around $80. It is sold on Amazon too, but the low price cited by the reviewer was not an Amazon price. |
| Good to know | Some cycles can be noisy. | It is a bullet-ice maker, not a nugget-ice machine. | Its first batch was slow in testing. |
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picture by AIFood Network named it best overall after testing 13 machines, and its first bullet ice arrived in six minutes—the fastest in that test. It offers two ice sizes and was listed at about $99 on Amazon.
Good to know: Some cycles can be noisy.
See on Amazonpicture by AIPopular Mechanics lists this bullet-ice machine as its best-value countertop pick and reported an Amazon price around $79. That is meaningfully less than the Chefman while still offering a compact, portable way to make ice.
Good to know: It is a bullet-ice maker, not a nugget-ice machine.
See on Amazonpicture by AIFood Network found it a capable budget machine and reported about $35 at Walmart, with some color options around $80. It is sold on Amazon too, but the low price cited by the reviewer was not an Amazon price.
Good to know: Its first batch was slow in testing.
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What matters
Choose first between bullet ice and chewable nugget ice; nugget machines usually cost more. Check counter space, refill frequency, noise, and cleaning, and remember countertop machines generally do not keep stored ice frozen.
Who this is for
These picks are for people who want fresh ice at home without installing a plumbed machine. The overall pick suits everyday drinks and occasional entertaining; the budget options trade speed or features for a lower price.
The picks, one by one
Best overall: Iceman by Chefman Dual-Size Countertop Ice Maker
Food Network named it best overall after testing 13 machines, and its first bullet ice arrived in six minutes—the fastest in that test. It offers two ice sizes and was listed at about $99 on Amazon. The reviewer measured about 1 pound 4 ounces of ice in an hour and noted a claimed daily output of 26 pounds. It has a self-cleaning option, straightforward controls, and a handle for moving or storing it. Its bullet ice is practical for everyday drinks, but it is not chewable nugget ice. Skip it if you need a quiet machine or want ice stored frozen for long periods.
Good to know: Some cycles can be noisy.
See on AmazonBest value: Euhomy Countertop Ice Maker
Popular Mechanics lists this bullet-ice machine as its best-value countertop pick and reported an Amazon price around $79. That is meaningfully less than the Chefman while still offering a compact, portable way to make ice. It is a better fit for everyday household use than for someone who needs a large supply immediately. As with other countertop bullet makers, expect to refill the reservoir and transfer ice from the basket rather than store a freezer-like reserve. The cited review describes testing three newer machines for ease of use, ice quality, and ice type, alongside research into current models. Its lower price makes it a reasonable compromise, but the Chefman had the stronger measured first-cycle result in Food Network’s separate test.
Good to know: It is a bullet-ice maker, not a nugget-ice machine.
See on AmazonCheapest that's still good: AGLUCKY Countertop Ice Maker
Food Network found it a capable budget machine and reported about $35 at Walmart, with some color options around $80. It is sold on Amazon too, but the low price cited by the reviewer was not an Amazon price. In Food Network’s test, the first batch took more than 18 minutes, and it produced just under 15 ounces in an hour. The reviewer praised its compact size and simple controls, while noting it lacks self-cleaning. It can make sense if your priority is spending as little as possible and you can wait for ice. Choose the Chefman or Euhomy instead if speed matters more.
Good to know: Its first batch was slow in testing.
See on AmazonHow we chose
Food Network tested 13 machines, timing the first batch and weighing the ice made in an hour. Other reviewers tested ice quality, ease of use, melting, noise, and capacity; their test periods varied. Danilli read the reviews and tests listed below and compared current prices; it does not take money from brands to pick a product.
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