8 Best Countertop Ice Makers of 2026

The GE Profile Opal 2.0 with Side Tank ranks first because it has the strongest documented specs of any countertop nugget ice maker we compared. GE rates it at up to 38 pounds a day and 1.6 pounds an hour at a 70 F room and 60 F water, and it holds up to 3 pounds of ice at a time. GE is also unusually open about conditions: the same note gives 30.9 pounds a day at a 90 F room, which helps buyers in hot kitchens set expectations. The side tank attaches to the machine and, according to GE, allows up to three times more ice before a refill, then detaches for cleaning. Built-in Wi-Fi works with the SmartHQ app for status and scheduling, and voice control runs through Alexa and Google. The drawbacks are size (16.5 inches tall and 17.5 inches deep) and price: $599.00 on GE's store as of November 2026. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run ice tests.

Costway's nugget ice maker is the runner-up because it pairs the highest listed daily output here, 44 pounds in 24 hours, with a price of $269.99 on Costway's US store as of November 2026. Costway lists a first batch in 6 to 15 minutes, a 2.7 pound ice basket and a 0.47 gallon (1.8 liter) pull-out water tank, so you can top up water without lifting the machine. The LED panel shows Ice Full and Add Water alerts, a Light button brightens the interior, and the Clean button runs a 20 minute self-cleaning cycle. The listed noise level is under 43 dB. Costway backs it with a 365-day warranty and 30-day returns. It weighs 24 pounds and measures 9 by 14 by 15 inches, so it needs real counter space. The comparison is less clean than for branded models, because the listing identifies the unit by an item number rather than a model name. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run ice tests.

The Magic Chef MCIM30FST is the value pick for buyers who want cubes rather than nugget ice. Magic Chef rates it at up to 33 pounds of clear square ice in 24 hours, with a cycle of 10 to 25 minutes and about 9 cubes per cycle. It is the only model on this list with a built-in water filter pod, and an on-board timer counts down 60 days to the next filter change. You can make cubes thicker or thinner with the + and - buttons, schedule startup or shutdown up to 24 hours ahead, and run an automatic 20-minute self-cleaning program. The 1.5 liter water tank is removable. Magic Chef backs the compressor for 5 years and parts and labor for 1 year, the longest compressor coverage we found. It sold for $109.00, down from $149.00, on Magic Chef's US store as of November 2026. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run ice tests.

The Euhomy Pearl L1 is the cheapest nugget ice maker here from a brand that publishes a full spec sheet. Euhomy lists up to 35 pounds of nugget ice a day, with the first ice ready in 6 to 10 minutes. The basket holds 0.7 liters and the water tank 1.1 liters, so it suits steady daily use more than parties, since you will refill often. Controls are a single button with Ice Full and Add Water indicators, and a one-touch self-cleaning mode helps with limescale. The machine measures 9.1 by 11.4 by 12.6 inches and weighs 20.1 pounds, and uses R600a refrigerant. Euhomy offers free shipping, 30-day returns and a one year warranty, half of Newair's coverage. It sold for $189.99 on Euhomy's US store as of November 2026, which is $10 less than the Newair model with 9 pounds more rated daily output. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run ice tests.

The Newair Countertop Nugget Ice Maker suits buyers who want soft, chewable ice from a smaller machine with a longer warranty. Newair rates it at up to 26 pounds a day with the first batch in about 10 minutes. The removable 1.8 pound basket and BPA-free scoop are both dishwasher-safe, and an easy-pour spout lets you add water without pulling the basket. Indicator lights cover Ice Full, Add Water and Ice/Clean, and a one-touch cycle handles cleaning. The unit measures 8.7 by 11.3 by 12.7 inches and weighs 18.7 pounds, and it is ETL and cETL certified. Newair includes a 2-year warranty, the longest full warranty among the nugget models under $300 here. The sale price was $199.99, against a regular $309.99, on Newair's US store as of November 2026. Output is the trade-off: Costway's nugget model lists 44 pounds a day for $70 more. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run ice tests.

Silonn's 33 lb nugget ice maker is the lowest priced nugget machine we found on a brand's own store, at $174.99 as of November 2026. Silonn lists ice in about 10 minutes, a 1.1 liter water tank and up to 33 pounds of pebble ice a day, which is close to the Euhomy Pearl L1 for $15 less. Operation is a single ICE button, and Silonn quotes noise below 47 dB while it makes ice. The store includes a 1-year warranty, free shipping and a 30-day money back policy. The weak point is documentation. Unlike Newair, Euhomy and Costway, Silonn's page does not give basket capacity, dimensions or weight, and it does not mention a self-cleaning mode, so you have to plan counter space without vendor numbers. It ranks below Euhomy for that reason, not because of output. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run ice tests.

The Silonn SLICM62B is the cheapest ice maker on this list at $59.46 on Silonn's US store as of November 2026. It makes 8 bullet cubes in 6 minutes and up to 26.5 pounds a day, in large or small sizes, and Silonn lists operating noise of 30 to 50 dB. The controls are basic: fill the tank, press Power and choose a size, and indicator lights show when water is low or the basket is full. An anti-fog window shows how much ice has built up. Holding the power button for 3 seconds runs a 5 minute self-cleaning cycle. It draws 160 watts on 120 volts and uses R600a refrigerant. The body is plastic and measures about 11.5 by 11.6 by 8.4 inches, and Silonn includes a 1 year manufacturer warranty, a basket and a scoop. Bullet ice melts faster than solid cubes, so it suits cooling drinks rather than cocktails. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run ice tests.

The Igloo 26-lb. Self-Cleaning Countertop Ice Maker is sold on nostalgiaproducts.com, the store of Nostalgia Products, which makes Igloo-branded appliances. It is the current version of the popular Igloo ICEB26 family: the older stainless Automatic Self-Cleaning 26-Pound model showed as sold out on the same store when we checked. The listing rates it at up to 26 pounds of ice in 24 hours, with 8 cylinder-shaped cubes in 7 to 8 minutes per batch. Control is a single button, and LED lights signal when to add water and when the basket is full. An automatic cleaning mode is included. The removable basket holds up to 1 pound, the smallest here, so plan to empty it into the freezer during parties. It sold for $114.99 in aqua as of November 2026. Output matches the Silonn SLICM62B, which costs $55 less, so you pay mainly for the brand and the color. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run ice tests.