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Best Ice Maker of July 2026

VEVOR 110V Commercial Ice Maker 80 lb leads 20 ice maker at 71/100, 19 points ahead of Newair Countertop Nugget Ice Maker in Matte Black or Stainless Steel, 26 lbs/day. Its strongest scored lines are daily ice lb (80 lb, 100/100) and basket capacity lb (24 lb, 100/100). The weakest high-weight line is first ice min at 68/100 (12). Newair Nugget Ice Maker Countertop, 30-35 lbs in 24 hours is #3 at 47/100, leaving a 24-point spread across the top 3.

Updated from published manufacturer specs · Scored by the Havenraft methodology · Editorial standards

SPEC LEDGER#1

VEVOR 110V Commercial Ice Maker 80 lb

Ice Makers

Daily Ice (lb)80 lb
First Ice Min12
Nugget IceNo
Self CleaningYes
Havenraft71/100

4 specs · 1 source

Full scorecard ->
Daily Ice26%
First Ice Min16%
Basket Capacity14%
Reservoir Qt12%
Width8%
Nugget Ice10%
Self Cleaning8%
Side Tank6%
Scored from published specs · method

Quick picks

Where should you start?

  1. #1Best Overall71/100

    VEVOR 110V Commercial Ice Maker 80 lb

    Weak spot: nugget ice (0/100)

  2. #2#2 Overall52/100

    Newair Countertop Nugget Ice Maker in Matte Black

    Weak spot: daily ice (4/100)

  3. #3#3 Overall47/100

    Newair Nugget Ice Maker Countertop, 30-35 lbs in 24

    Weak spot: daily ice (20/100)

  4. #4#4 Overall42/100

    Newair Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 45 lbs/day

    Weak spot: nugget ice (0/100)

How to choose

How do the weights fit your use?

Weight order beats rank order here: daily ice, then first ice min, then basket capacity. Apply the daily ice or first ice min filter only when it represents a real constraint. For near-ties, open the row detail and compare missing or neutral-scored basket capacity fields.

Use-case comparison

Ice Makers: Which Fit Path Applies to You

A high overall score does not mean daily ice is strong — check that field directly before assuming it for any ice makers row. first ice min is the next check once daily ice clears. Checked July 1, 2026; empty daily ice source cells are left blank. None of this replaces judgment — it just makes the daily ice and first ice min inputs visible instead of buried in a single number. An ice makers shopper who disagrees with the weighting can still use the raw fields to reach a different, equally defensible pick.

All 20 ice makers, ranked

Ice Makers that tie on daily ice usually separate on first ice min, so both stay visible alongside basket capacity instead of being folded into one score.

Product-position strips show where VEVOR 110V Commercial Ice Maker 80 lb sits beside the rest of the scored field. Havenraft charts 8 scored dimensions across all 20 ice makers. Among the ice makers, daily ice shows the widest spread in the full catalog range. Specification range strips One tick for each of the 20 ice makers; the top rank uses the heavier green mark. Daily Ice 13 observed values 24 lb 80 lb First Ice Min 9 observed values 6 25 Basket Capacity 10 observed values 1.3 lb 24 lb Reservoir Qt 8 observed values 2 12 Nugget Ice 2 observed values No Yes Self Cleaning 3 observed values missing Yes Width 11 observed values 8.7 in 18 in Side Tank 3 observed values missing Yes All 20 ice makers are shown on every measure - even where most models tie.
Havenraft charts 8 scored dimensions across all 20 ice makers. Among the ice makers, daily ice shows the widest spread in the full catalog range.
Showing all 20 scored products.
ice makers do not drop out of this 2026 table for a low score — all 20 stay visible, scored from published manufacturer and retailer spec tables; marketing claims are not scored unless the source hierarchy backs the field, with daily ice (lb), first ice min, nugget ice beside each score.
ProductBest fit / trade-offAction
Top scoreVEVOR 110V Commercial Ice Maker 80 lb71/10080 lb12NoBest With Self CleaningTrade-off: Nugget Ice 0/100Full scorecard
Newair Countertop Nugget Ice Maker in Matte Black52/10026 lb10YesTrade-off: Daily Ice 4/100Full scorecard
Newair Nugget Ice Maker Countertop, 30-35 lbs in 2447/10035 lbNot listed - neutral 50YesTrade-off: Daily Ice 20/100Full scorecard
Newair Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 45 lbs/day42/10045 lbNot listed - neutral 50NoTrade-off: Nugget Ice 0/100Full scorecard
GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker41/10038 lb20YesTrade-off: Basket Capacity 7/100Full scorecard
Luma Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 40 lbs/day40/10040 lb15NoTrade-off: Nugget Ice 0/100Full scorecard
Euhomy Countertop Nugget Ice Maker39/10034 lb15YesTrade-off: Side Tank 0/100Full scorecard
Dreo Linna IC311S Countertop Ice Maker38/10033 lb15YesTrade-off: Side Tank 0/100
NewAir AI-215SS Portable Ice Maker38/10050 lb7NoTrade-off: Nugget Ice 0/100
Whynter IMC-491DC Portable Ice Maker37/10049 lb10NoTrade-off: Nugget Ice 0/100
Newair Countertop Ice Maker, Bullet Ice, 33 lbs/day36/10033 lbNot listed - neutral 50NoTrade-off: Nugget Ice 0/100
Silonn SLIM01 Countertop Ice Maker33/10026 lb6NoTrade-off: Basket Capacity 0/100
Igloo ICEB26HNSS Portable Ice Maker32/10026 lb7NoTrade-off: Reservoir Qt 0/100
AGLUCKY Countertop Ice Maker Machine32/10026 lb6NoTrade-off: Reservoir Qt 0/100
GE Profile Opal Nugget Ice Maker29/10024 lb20YesTrade-off: Daily Ice 0/100
KBice Self Dispensing Countertop Nugget Ice Maker26/10030 lb25YesTrade-off: First Ice Min 0/100
Frigidaire EFIC117-SS Countertop Ice Maker25/10026 lb6NoTrade-off: Nugget Ice 0/100
Magic Chef MCIM22ST Portable Countertop Ice Maker24/10027 lb7NoTrade-off: Reservoir Qt 0/100
Costway EP24228 Portable Ice Maker23/10026 lb8NoTrade-off: Reservoir Qt 0/100
Frigidaire EFIC189 Compact Ice Maker19/10026 lb7NoTrade-off: Nugget Ice 0/100
  1. Daily Ice (lb)
    80 lb
    First Ice Min
    12
    Nugget Ice
    No

    Best With Self Cleaning

    Trade-off: Nugget Ice 0/100

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  2. Daily Ice (lb)
    26 lb
    First Ice Min
    10
    Nugget Ice
    Yes

    Trade-off: Daily Ice 4/100

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  3. Daily Ice (lb)
    35 lb
    First Ice Min
    Not listed - neutral 50
    Nugget Ice
    Yes

    Trade-off: Daily Ice 20/100

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  4. Daily Ice (lb)
    45 lb
    First Ice Min
    Not listed - neutral 50
    Nugget Ice
    No

    Trade-off: Nugget Ice 0/100

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  5. Daily Ice (lb)
    38 lb
    First Ice Min
    20
    Nugget Ice
    Yes

    Trade-off: Basket Capacity 7/100

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  6. Daily Ice (lb)
    40 lb
    First Ice Min
    15
    Nugget Ice
    No

    Trade-off: Nugget Ice 0/100

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  7. Daily Ice (lb)
    34 lb
    First Ice Min
    15
    Nugget Ice
    Yes

    Trade-off: Side Tank 0/100

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  8. #8
    Dreo Linna IC311S Countertop Ice Maker
    38/100
    Daily Ice (lb)
    33 lb
    First Ice Min
    15
    Nugget Ice
    Yes

    Trade-off: Side Tank 0/100

  9. #9
    NewAir AI-215SS Portable Ice Maker
    38/100
    Daily Ice (lb)
    50 lb
    First Ice Min
    7
    Nugget Ice
    No

    Trade-off: Nugget Ice 0/100

  10. #10
    Whynter IMC-491DC Portable Ice Maker
    37/100
    Daily Ice (lb)
    49 lb
    First Ice Min
    10
    Nugget Ice
    No

    Trade-off: Nugget Ice 0/100

  11. #11
    Newair Countertop Ice Maker, Bullet Ice, 33 lbs/day
    36/100
    Daily Ice (lb)
    33 lb
    First Ice Min
    Not listed - neutral 50
    Nugget Ice
    No

    Trade-off: Nugget Ice 0/100

  12. #12
    Silonn SLIM01 Countertop Ice Maker
    33/100
    Daily Ice (lb)
    26 lb
    First Ice Min
    6
    Nugget Ice
    No

    Trade-off: Basket Capacity 0/100

  13. #13
    Igloo ICEB26HNSS Portable Ice Maker
    32/100
    Daily Ice (lb)
    26 lb
    First Ice Min
    7
    Nugget Ice
    No

    Trade-off: Reservoir Qt 0/100

  14. #14
    AGLUCKY Countertop Ice Maker Machine
    32/100
    Daily Ice (lb)
    26 lb
    First Ice Min
    6
    Nugget Ice
    No

    Trade-off: Reservoir Qt 0/100

  15. #15
    GE Profile Opal Nugget Ice Maker
    29/100
    Daily Ice (lb)
    24 lb
    First Ice Min
    20
    Nugget Ice
    Yes

    Trade-off: Daily Ice 0/100

  16. #16
    KBice Self Dispensing Countertop Nugget Ice Maker
    26/100
    Daily Ice (lb)
    30 lb
    First Ice Min
    25
    Nugget Ice
    Yes

    Trade-off: First Ice Min 0/100

  17. #17
    Frigidaire EFIC117-SS Countertop Ice Maker
    25/100
    Daily Ice (lb)
    26 lb
    First Ice Min
    6
    Nugget Ice
    No

    Trade-off: Nugget Ice 0/100

  18. #18
    Magic Chef MCIM22ST Portable Countertop Ice Maker
    24/100
    Daily Ice (lb)
    27 lb
    First Ice Min
    7
    Nugget Ice
    No

    Trade-off: Reservoir Qt 0/100

  19. #19
    Costway EP24228 Portable Ice Maker
    23/100
    Daily Ice (lb)
    26 lb
    First Ice Min
    8
    Nugget Ice
    No

    Trade-off: Reservoir Qt 0/100

  20. #20
    Frigidaire EFIC189 Compact Ice Maker
    19/100
    Daily Ice (lb)
    26 lb
    First Ice Min
    7
    Nugget Ice
    No

    Trade-off: Nugget Ice 0/100

Close ice makers scores within 2 points use the published tie-break rules; the table still shows daily ice (lb) and first ice min for context.

All 20 scored products are included in the table.

Source fields checked on July 1, 2026. The ice makers table includes daily ice (lb), first ice min, and nugget ice so the lowest dimension is visible; price and availability fields require sourced records. No product is a perfect match; low scores mark the closest match only when a row misses a scored dimension.

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Ice Maker Match Finder

Answer 4-5 questions about ice type, daily production need, countertop versus built-in placement, refill tolerance, first-ice urgency, and budget. The tool returns a ranked shortlist with first-ice time and production efficiency per dollar for each result.

Every score sits on a 0-100 scale built from published specifications, with ice makers: daily ice and first ice min leading the visible weights.

Daily Ice (lb)30 lb

A stricter daily ice (lb) number shrinks the list.

First Ice Min10

Set a floor here so weak first ice min never shows up.

Nugget Ice

Insist on nugget ice.

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Self Cleaning

Makes self cleaning mandatory.

FILTER THE TABLE

Set ice makers preferences around daily ice to narrow the ranking below. Until then, every scored row stays visible in the default order.

Ice Makers positioning map using Daily Ice on the x axis and First Ice Min on the y axis. Havenraft maps 17 ice makers by daily ice and first ice min. Highest scored dot: 71/100 within the daily ice spread. Ice Makers positioning map Each dot is one of the 17 ice makers plotted; labels are limited to the top five ranks. 245280 615.525 lower daily ice, higher first ice minhigher daily ice, higher first ice minlower daily ice, lower first ice minhigher daily ice, lower first ice min VEVOR 110V Commercial Ice Maker 80 lb Newair Countertop Nugget Ice Maker in Matte Black GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker Daily Ice First Ice Min Axes use catalog values for daily ice and first ice min.
Havenraft maps 17 ice makers by daily ice and first ice min. Highest scored dot: 71/100 within the daily ice spread.

How does each pick stack up?

Ice Makers daily ice score breakdown for 5 ranked products by weighted scoring dimension. The top five ice makers are separated by 30 points; daily ice is the tiebreaker. Score contribution by dimension Daily Ice (26%)First Ice Min (16%)Basket Capacity (14%)Reservoir Qt (12%)Nugget Ice (10%)Self Cleaning (8%)Width (8%)Side Tank (6%) 0255075100 #1 VEVOR 110V Commercial Ice Maker 80 lb: 71/100 #1 VEVOR 110V Commercial Ice… 261114128 71/100 #2 Newair Countertop Nugget Ice Maker in Matte Black: 52/100 #2 Newair Countertop Nugget Ice… 13108 52/100 #3 Newair Nugget Ice Maker Countertop, 30-35 lbs in 24: 47/100 #3 Newair Nugget Ice Maker… 810 47/100 #4 Newair Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 45 lbs/day: 42/100 #4 Newair Countertop Ice Maker,… 108 42/100 #5 GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker: 41/100 #5 GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra… 108 41/100 Ice Makers: weight x grade, 0-100 scale. Havenraft
  1. #1 VEVOR 110V Commercial Ice Maker 80 lb71/100Daily Ice 26 pts, Basket Capacity 14 pts, Reservoir Qt 12 pts
  2. #2 Newair Countertop Nugget Ice Maker in Matte Black52/100First Ice Min 13 pts, Nugget Ice 10 pts, Self Cleaning 8 pts
  3. #3 Newair Nugget Ice Maker Countertop, 30-35 lbs in 2447/100Nugget Ice 10 pts, First Ice Min 8 pts, Basket Capacity 7 pts
  4. #4 Newair Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 45 lbs/day42/100Daily Ice 10 pts, First Ice Min 8 pts, Basket Capacity 7 pts
  5. #5 GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker41/100Nugget Ice 10 pts, Self Cleaning 8 pts, Daily Ice 7 pts
5 products with score contribution by dimension
ProductCompositeDaily IceFirst Ice MinBasket CapacityReservoir QtNugget IceSelf CleaningWidthSide Tank
VEVOR 110V Commercial Ice Maker 80 lb71/10026 points from grade 110.9 points from grade 0.6814 points from grade 112 points from grade 10 points from grade 08 points from grade 10 points from grade 00 points from grade 0
Newair Countertop Nugget Ice Maker in Matte Black52/1000.9 points from grade 0.0412.6 points from grade 0.797 points from grade 0.56 points from grade 0.510 points from grade 18 points from grade 14 points from grade 0.53 points from grade 0.5
Newair Nugget Ice Maker Countertop, 30-35 lbs in 2447/1005.1 points from grade 0.28 points from grade 0.57 points from grade 0.56 points from grade 0.510 points from grade 14 points from grade 0.54 points from grade 0.53 points from grade 0.5
Newair Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 45 lbs/day42/1009.8 points from grade 0.388 points from grade 0.57 points from grade 0.56 points from grade 0.50 points from grade 04 points from grade 0.54 points from grade 0.53 points from grade 0.5
GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker41/1006.5 points from grade 0.254.2 points from grade 0.261 points from grade 0.071.2 points from grade 0.110 points from grade 18 points from grade 14 points from grade 0.496 points from grade 1
The top five ice makers are separated by 30 points; daily ice is the tiebreaker.

Best Overall

VEVOR 110V Commercial Ice Maker 80 lb

71/100

Havenrafthow it’s scored

Daily Ice (lb)
80 lb
First Ice Min
12
Nugget Ice
No
Self Cleaning
Yes
Showing all 8 scored dimensions
Daily Ice100
First Ice Min68
Basket Capacity100
Reservoir Qt100
Nugget Ice0
Width0
Self Cleaning100
Side Tank0

Why it ranks here

VEVOR 110V Commercial Ice Maker 80 lb comes out ahead on daily ice: 100/100 to Newair Countertop Nugget Ice Maker in Matte Black's 4/100. It has the highest listed daily ice in this set: 80 lb.

  • Daily Ice: A 80 LB daily ice for VEVOR 110V Commercial Ice Maker 80 lb reaches the top grade on this line; one reason VEVOR 110V Commercial Ice Maker 80 lb stands out for buyers prioritizing daily ice lb.
  • First Ice Min: A listed first ice min of 12 for VEVOR 110V Commercial Ice Maker 80 lb lands on the positive side of this line; a visible edge for VEVOR 110V Commercial Ice Maker 80 lb for buyers prioritizing first ice min.
  • Basket Capacity: VEVOR 110V Commercial Ice Maker 80 lb scores 100/100 on basket capacity, which carries 14% of the score; useful support for buyers comparing VEVOR 110V Commercial Ice Maker 80 lb for buyers prioritizing basket capacity lb.

Check before you buy

  • For the 110V Commercial Ice Maker 80 lb, the published record is weakest on nugget ice listed as false (0/100), the line to weigh before buying.
  • VEVOR 110V Commercial Ice Maker 80 lb lacks nugget ice; that is the catch for buyers prioritizing nugget ice, and its 0/100 there reflects it.
Details ▾
Display model
80 lb Ice Maker
Daily Ice (lb)
80 lb
First Ice Min
12
Nugget Ice
No
Self Cleaning
Yes
Last verified
2026-07-01
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#2 Overall

Newair Countertop Nugget Ice Maker in Matte Black

52/100

Havenrafthow it’s scored

Daily Ice (lb)
26 lb
First Ice Min
10
Nugget Ice
Yes
Self Cleaning
Yes
Showing all 8 scored dimensions
Daily Ice4
First Ice Min79
Basket Capacity50
Reservoir Qt50
Nugget Ice100
Width50
Self Cleaning100
Side Tank50

Why it ranks here

Newair Countertop Nugget Ice Maker in Matte Black earns its slot when its 100/100 on buyers prioritizing first ice min; is the priority. Newair Countertop Nugget Ice Maker in Matte Black reads 4/100 on daily ice, below VEVOR 110V Commercial Ice Maker 80 lb at 100/100. Newair Countertop Nugget Ice Maker in Matte Black beats Newair Nugget Ice Maker Countertop, 30-35 lbs in 24 on first ice min: 79/100 vs 50/100.

  • First Ice Min: A listed first ice min of 10 for Newair Countertop Nugget Ice Maker in Matte Black keeps this dimension out of the weak band; useful support for buyers comparing Newair Countertop Nugget Ice Maker in Matte Black for buyers prioritizing first ice min.
  • Nugget Ice: A nugget-ice listing for Newair Countertop Nugget Ice Maker in Matte Black reaches the top grade on this line; a visible edge for Newair Countertop Nugget Ice Maker in Matte Black for buyers prioritizing nugget ice.
  • Self Cleaning: A self-cleaning listing for Newair Countertop Nugget Ice Maker in Matte Black hits the ceiling for this scored input; helping Newair Countertop Nugget Ice Maker in Matte Black reach 52/100 for buyers prioritizing self cleaning.

Check before you buy

  • Newair Countertop Nugget Ice Maker in Matte Black is not at its best on daily ice, where a 26 LB daily ice scores 4/100.
Details ▾
Display model
NIM026MBN0
Daily Ice (lb)
26 lb
First Ice Min
10
Nugget Ice
Yes
Self Cleaning
Yes
Last verified
2026-07-01
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#3 Overall

Newair Nugget Ice Maker Countertop, 30-35 lbs in 24

47/100

Havenrafthow it’s scored

Daily Ice (lb)
35 lb
Nugget Ice
Yes
Showing all 8 scored dimensions
Daily Ice20
First Ice Min50
Basket Capacity50
Reservoir Qt50
Nugget Ice100
Width50
Self Cleaning50
Side Tank50

Why it ranks here

Newair Nugget Ice Maker Countertop, 30-35 lbs in 24 is the row to shortlist if its 50/100 on buyers prioritizing nugget ice; useful leads your needs. Newair Nugget Ice Maker Countertop, 30-35 lbs in 24 leads nugget ice here, 100/100 to Newair Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 45 lbs/day's 0/100. Newair Countertop Nugget Ice Maker in Matte Black has the stronger first ice min score, 79/100 to Newair Nugget Ice Maker Countertop, 30-35 lbs in 24's 50/100.

  • Nugget Ice: A nugget-ice listing for Newair Nugget Ice Maker Countertop, 30-35 lbs in 24 takes full credit for this dimension; useful support for buyers comparing Newair Nugget Ice Maker Countertop, 30-35 lbs in 24 for buyers prioritizing nugget ice.
  • Daily Ice: A 35 LB daily ice is one listed spec behind Newair Nugget Ice Maker Countertop, 30-35 lbs in 24's 47/100 score.

Check before you buy

  • For the Newair Nugget Ice Maker Countertop, 30-35 lbs in 24 hours, the published record is weakest on daily ice lb at 35 (20/100), the line to weigh before buying.
  • Newair Nugget Ice Maker Countertop, 30-35 lbs in 24 loses ground on daily ice: a 35 LB daily ice sits at 20/100.
Details ▾
Display model
NIM030SSNC
Daily Ice (lb)
35 lb
Nugget Ice
Yes
Last verified
2026-07-01
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#4 Overall

Newair Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 45 lbs/day

42/100

Havenrafthow it’s scored

Daily Ice (lb)
45 lb
Nugget Ice
No
Showing all 8 scored dimensions
Daily Ice38
First Ice Min50
Basket Capacity50
Reservoir Qt50
Nugget Ice0
Width50
Self Cleaning50
Side Tank50

Why it ranks here

Newair Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 45 lbs/day pulls ahead on basket capacity: 50/100, past GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker at 7/100. Newair Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 45 lbs/day concedes nugget ice to Newair Nugget Ice Maker Countertop, 30-35 lbs in 24, 0/100 versus 100/100. Newair Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 45 lbs/day lands at 38/100 where daily ice is weighed.

On daily ice, the shortlist barely separates Newair Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 45 lbs/day from GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker; weigh daily ice against first ice min for your own use before treating Newair Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 45 lbs/day as clearly better.

  • Daily Ice: A 45 LB daily ice is one listed spec behind Newair Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 45 lbs/day's 42/100 score.

Check before you buy

  • Newair Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 45 lbs/day has no nugget ice, and buyers prioritizing nugget ice feels it in the 0/100 on this line.
  • Newair Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 45 lbs/day needs scrutiny here because a 45 LB daily ice lands its daily ice at 38/100.
Details ▾
Display model
NIM045SS00
Daily Ice (lb)
45 lb
Nugget Ice
No
Last verified
2026-07-01
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#5 Overall

GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker

41/100

Havenrafthow it’s scored

Daily Ice (lb)
38 lb
First Ice Min
20
Nugget Ice
Yes
Self Cleaning
Yes
Showing all 8 scored dimensions
Daily Ice25
First Ice Min26
Basket Capacity7
Reservoir Qt10
Nugget Ice100
Width49
Self Cleaning100
Side Tank100

Why it ranks here

GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker outscores Luma Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 40 lbs/day on nugget ice, 100/100 over 0/100. GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker slips on basket capacity, 7/100 next to Newair Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 45 lbs/day's 50/100. It is one to double-check on reservoir QT, at 10/100.

GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker is essentially in the same daily ice tier as Newair Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 45 lbs/day; first ice min matters more here than the list order.

  • Nugget Ice: A nugget-ice listing for GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker lands at the top of this score lane; one reason GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker stands out for buyers prioritizing nugget ice.
  • Self Cleaning: A self-cleaning listing for GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker reaches the top grade on this line; useful support for buyers comparing GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker for buyers prioritizing self cleaning.
  • Side Tank: GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker scores 100/100 on side tank, which carries 6% of the score; helping GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker reach 41/100 for buyers prioritizing side tank.

Check before you buy

  • Buyers weighing basket capacity (3 lb) should note it is this pick's soft spot.
  • Watch GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker's basket capacity; it lands at 7/100.
Details ▾
Display model
Opal 2.0 Ultra
Daily Ice (lb)
38 lb
First Ice Min
20
Nugget Ice
Yes
Self Cleaning
Yes
Last verified
2026-07-01
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#6 Overall

Luma Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 40 lbs/day

40/100

Havenrafthow it’s scored

Daily Ice (lb)
40 lb
First Ice Min
15
Nugget Ice
No
Showing all 8 scored dimensions
Daily Ice29
First Ice Min53
Basket Capacity50
Reservoir Qt50
Nugget Ice0
Width50
Self Cleaning50
Side Tank50

Why it ranks here

Luma Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 40 lbs/day scores 50/100 on basket capacity, above Euhomy Countertop Nugget Ice Maker's 2/100. GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker edges Luma Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 40 lbs/day on nugget ice: 100/100 vs 0/100. daily ice is where Luma Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 40 lbs/day slips, to 29/100.

Luma Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 40 lbs/day and GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker are separated by 1 point; compare daily ice and first ice min before choosing between them.

  • Daily Ice: A 40 LB daily ice is one listed spec behind Luma Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 40 lbs/day's 40/100 score.
  • First Ice Min: A listed first ice min of 15 is one listed spec behind Luma Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 40 lbs/day's 40/100 score.

Check before you buy

  • Luma Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 40 lbs/day shows no nugget ice in the listing, which is why buyers prioritizing nugget ice should weigh its 0/100.
  • Luma Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 40 lbs/day lands a 40 LB daily ice where daily ice is scored, its lowest visible line.
Details ▾
Display model
IM200SS
Daily Ice (lb)
40 lb
First Ice Min
15
Nugget Ice
No
Last verified
2026-07-01
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#7 Overall

Euhomy Countertop Nugget Ice Maker

39/100

Havenrafthow it’s scored

Daily Ice (lb)
34 lb
First Ice Min
15
Nugget Ice
Yes
Self Cleaning
Yes
Showing all 8 scored dimensions
Daily Ice18
First Ice Min53
Basket Capacity2
Reservoir Qt5
Nugget Ice100
Width88
Self Cleaning100
Side Tank0

Why it ranks here

Euhomy Countertop Nugget Ice Maker wins the daily ice comparison, 18/100 against Dreo Linna IC311S Countertop Ice Maker's 16/100. Euhomy Countertop Nugget Ice Maker shows a 0/100 soft spot on side tank. It gives up basket capacity to Luma Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 40 lbs/day, 2/100 under 50/100.

Euhomy Countertop Nugget Ice Maker stays close to Luma Countertop Ice Maker, Clear Ice, 40 lbs/day with only 1 point between them, so daily ice then first ice min is the first place to look for a practical difference.

  • Nugget Ice: A nugget-ice listing for Euhomy Countertop Nugget Ice Maker reaches the top grade on this line; useful support for buyers comparing Euhomy Countertop Nugget Ice Maker for buyers prioritizing nugget ice.
  • Width: Euhomy Countertop Nugget Ice Maker scores 88/100 on width, which carries 8% of the score; helping Euhomy Countertop Nugget Ice Maker reach 39/100 for buyers prioritizing width in.
  • Self Cleaning: A self-cleaning listing for Euhomy Countertop Nugget Ice Maker hits the ceiling for this scored input; one reason Euhomy Countertop Nugget Ice Maker stands out for buyers prioritizing self cleaning.

Check before you buy

  • Its lowest-scoring line in the listing is reservoir qt (2.5).
  • Euhomy Countertop Nugget Ice Maker sees side tank pull its score down more than the other visible dimensions, at 0/100.
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Display model
Nugget Ice Maker
Daily Ice (lb)
34 lb
First Ice Min
15
Nugget Ice
Yes
Self Cleaning
Yes
Last verified
2026-07-01
Compare all 20Specs checked July 1, 2026

How this ranking is scored

Each product in this table gets one 0–100 score computed from manufacturer sheets, retailer listings, and dated source records: the same weighted formula for all 20 ice makers, applied to 8 recorded fields per product. The four heaviest dimensions and their exact share of the total are shown here; the full weight table, source ledger, and score-band definitions live on the methodology page.

Havenraft does not conduct first-hand product tests. Scores synthesize published manufacturer and retailer records only, and every figure traces to a dated source. Marketing claims and retailer copy are excluded unless a published specification supports them.

Heaviest scoring dimensions
Daily Ice26%Across the catalog, listed daily ice goes from 24 lb to 80 lb; higher numbers score better, while a missing entry stays neutral.
First Ice Min16%This dimension reads listed first ice min from 6 to 25; lower numbers score better, while a missing value scores neutral.
Basket Capacity14%Published listings put basket capacity between 1.3 lb to 24 lb; higher numbers score better, and a missing value stays neutral.
Reservoir Qt12%This dimension reads listed reservoir qt from 2 to 12; higher numbers score better, while a missing value scores neutral.

Score bands80+ strong60–79 solidBelow 60 limited fit

Ice Makers freshness timeline showing source retrieval dates and the separate regeneration date. Havenraft source ledger tracks ice makers with 9 retrieval records, retrieved 2026-07-01 to 2026-07-02. For ice makers, sources were retrieved 2026-07-01 to 2026-07-02; the page was regenerated 2026-07-09, a build date kept separate from the source retrieval dates. Source freshness ledger Dots are source retrieval dates; the amber marker is the separate regeneration date. GE Profile: retrieved 2026-07-01 Euhomy: retrieved 2026-07-01 Lowes: retrieved 2026-07-01 Igloo: retrieved 2026-07-01 NewAir: retrieved 2026-07-01 Silonn: retrieved 2026-07-01 Magic Chef: retrieved 2026-07-01 Newair: retrieved 2026-07-02 Scored product catalog: retrieved 2026-07-01 Regenerated 2026-07-09 2026-07-012026-07-09 Ice Makers keeps retrieved and regenerated dates distinct.

Retrieved · Built

  1. Newair2026-07-02Source record
  2. Euhomy2026-07-01Source record
  3. GE Profile2026-07-01Source record
  4. Igloo2026-07-01Source record
  5. Lowes2026-07-01Source record
Havenraft source ledger tracks ice makers with 9 retrieval records, retrieved 2026-07-01 to 2026-07-02.

Update history

  • Rankings rebuilt from the refreshed catalog: 20 ice makers re-scored on 8 published spec fields, daily ice first.

Common buying questions

What is the best ice maker?

The leading ice maker on daily ice is VEVOR 110V Commercial Ice Maker 80 lb, 71/100 — but nugget ice at 0/100 is the visible trade-off.

How should I compare close alternatives?

Two ice makers separated by a couple of points are close alternatives in practice. Open both products' scorecards and compare daily ice to split them, not their positions in the full comparison table. A missing spec never sinks an ice maker; unlisted values score neutral under the published rules.

Are these ice maker rankings based on physical testing?

Source review, not a field test. Published daily ice specs and visible first ice min weights, plus the refresh date, carry the ice maker ranking order. All 20 scored ice makers appear in the ice maker table above, ranked by the same published-spec ice maker formula described in the methodology.