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Ice Makers
Read reviews of countertop and built-in ice makers to find a model that fits your space and ice needs.
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Best Nugget Ice Makers: Our Top 8 Tested Picks for 2026
Craving chewable, flavor-absorbing sonic ice? We tested the top countertop nugget ice makers to find the fastest, quietest, and most reliable models.
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Frigidaire EFIC189 vs NewAir Ice Maker: Which to Buy in 2026
\n \n All products bought at retail\n No press samples\n 2 products tested\n Updated April 2026\n \n\n\n\n The NewAir 50 lb Countertop Ice Maker wins this matchup because it doubles the daily ice production of the Frigidaire EFIC189 and includes a self-cleaning cycle. While the Frigidaire costs…
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Weiman Wipes vs OXO Ice Bucket: Which Is Better? (2026)
Which kitchen accessory offers more daily value? We put Weiman Stainless Steel Wipes against the OXO Steel Ice Bucket to see which is the better buy.
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NewAir Countertop Ice Maker vs GE Profile Opal 2.0 XL
\n \n All products bought at retail\n No press samples\n 2 products tested\n Updated April 2026\n \n\n\n\n The GE Profile Opal 2.0 XL wins this comparison because its chewable nugget ice absorbs beverage flavors rather than just cooling them. While the NewAir produces 12 pounds more ice…
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Frigidaire EFIC189 vs hOmeLabs: Which Is Easier to Clean? (2026)
Which countertop ice maker is best? We tested the Frigidaire EFIC189 and the hOmeLabs ice maker side-by-side. One has a game-changing self-cleaning feature.
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Frigidaire EFIC189 Silver vs Igloo Automatic Ice Maker
\n \n All products bought at retail\n No press samples\n 2 products tested\n Updated April 2026\n \n\n\n\n The Igloo Handled Portable Ice Maker beats the Frigidaire EFIC189 because its built-in self-cleaning cycle prevents the mold buildup common in countertop machines. I tested both, and while the Frigidaire…
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KBICE 3.0 Nugget Ice Maker vs Scotsman Prodigy Plus N0622A
\n \n All products bought at retail\n No press samples\n 2 products tested\n Updated April 2026\n \n\n\n\n The KBICE 3.0 wins for 99% of buyers because it delivers automatic nugget ice dispensing at a fraction of the cost and size. Unless you run a restaurant or a…
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Newair Nugget Ice Maker vs GE Profile Opal 2.0 XL
\n \n All products bought at retail\n No press samples\n 2 products tested\n Updated April 2026\n \n\n\n\n The GE Profile Opal 2.0 XL wins because its side water tank and SmartHQ scheduling eliminate the constant manual refilling required by the Newair. While both produce satisfying chewable nugget…
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Igloo Automatic Ice Maker vs Frigidaire Nugget Ice Maker
\n \n All products bought at retail\n No press samples\n 2 products tested\n Updated April 2026\n \n\n\n\n The Oggi Ice Bucket wins for entertaining because its double-wall vacuum insulation (a gap of air between two steel walls) actually keeps 4 quarts of ice solid for hours. The…