6.8/10
Silonn Nugget Ice Maker Countertop, Chewable Pellet Ice, 36lbs/24H (Black)
Silonn
Highest weighted score in the category — 6.8/10.
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Ice makers · ice-type guide
Nugget vs. bullet ice: the honest split
The ice shape is not a gimmick — it changes the drink. Of the 7 countertop makers we track, both camps are represented; here's which to pick and why.
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The shortlist
The ice leaders
Score, daily output, and first-batch speed.
5.7/10
Silonn Nugget Ice Maker, 44lbs/24H, Front-Fill Water Tank
Silonn
44 lbs/day — the party-proof ceiling of our table.
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5.8/10
EUHOMY Countertop Ice Maker with Handle, 26lbs/24H, 9 Cubes in 6 Mins (Black)
EUHOMY
First ice in 6 minutes — the shortest wait we track.
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All 7 models
Every contender, card by card
One card per model — official image, 0–10 data score, key specs. Cards are sorted by score; flip the order with the control below.
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5.7/10
Silonn
Silonn Nugget Ice Maker, 44lbs/24H, Front-Fill Water Tank
- NuggetIce Type
- 44Output (lbs/day)
- 4.3Rating
2.7/10
GE Profile
GE Profile Opal Ultra Nugget Ice Maker, 1 Gal XL Side Tank, WiFi, 38 lbs/Day
- NuggetIce Type
- 38Output (lbs/day)
- 10First Batch (min)
6.8/10
Silonn
Silonn Nugget Ice Maker Countertop, Chewable Pellet Ice, 36lbs/24H (Black)
- NuggetIce Type
- 36Output (lbs/day)
- 4.3Rating
4.6/10
Kismile
Kismile Nugget Ice Maker Countertop, 35lbs/Day, One-Click Operation (Silver)
- NuggetIce Type
- 35Output (lbs/day)
- 4.2Rating
4.8/10
EUHOMY
EUHOMY Nugget Ice Maker, 35lbs/24H, Ready in 7 Mins, Stainless Steel
- NuggetIce Type
- 35Output (lbs/day)
- 7First Batch (min)
4.8/10
EUHOMY
EUHOMY Nugget Ice Maker with Handle, 34lbs/24H, Removable Top Cover (Black)
- NuggetIce Type
- 34Output (lbs/day)
- 6First Batch (min)
5.8/10
EUHOMY
EUHOMY Countertop Ice Maker with Handle, 26lbs/24H, 9 Cubes in 6 Mins (Black)
- BulletIce Type
- 26Output (lbs/day)
- 6First Batch (min)
The difference
Two shapes, two jobs
Nugget ice is soft, chewable, and soaks up flavor — the drive-through style people buy machines specifically for. Bullet ice is harder, slower-melting, and better for coolers and long sipping. Neither is “better”; they serve different drinks.
- Sodas, iced coffee, daily chewing: nugget.
- Coolers, cocktails, slow melts: bullet.
- Mixed household: pick by the drink you make most.
Beyond shape
Output and speed are the tiebreakers
Once you've picked a shape, the numbers decide: daily output for households and gatherings, first-batch minutes for impatience. Our scoring weights daily output at 30% — running out of ice is the failure this category exists to prevent.
The data
Full spec comparison
Sorted by daily output (lbs), highest first. Missing specs show as — and are excluded from that model's score with the remaining weights rescaled. Full formula on the methodology page ↗
| Product | Score | Ice Type | Output (lbs/day) | First Batch (min) | Rating | |
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5.7 | Nugget | 44 | — | 4.3 | Amazon ↗ |
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2.7 | Nugget | 38 | 10 | 4 | Amazon ↗ |
| 6.8 | Nugget | 36 | — | 4.3 | Amazon ↗ | |
| 4.6 | Nugget | 35 | — | 4.2 | Amazon ↗ | |
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4.8 | Nugget | 35 | 7 | 4.3 | Amazon ↗ |
| 4.8 | Nugget | 34 | 6 | 4.1 | Amazon ↗ | |
| 5.8 | Bullet | 26 | 6 | 4.3 | Amazon ↗ |
Source: official manufacturer specifications and Amazon owner-rating counts, collected 2026-09-15. No prices, no sponsored placements — ever. Bought from the merchant, backed by their warranty and returns.
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