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# Best Large Countertop Ice Maker: EUHOMY Wins
- URL: https://scotchandcigarettes.com/best-large-countertop-ice-maker/
- Published: 2026-09-07T07:21:49.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-07T09:49:24.000Z
- Description: Bullet ice or nugget? 26 lbs or 36? Six countertop ice makers compared on daily output, footprint and what the listings quietly leave out.
- Author: Elin Rowe
- Tags: Kitchen & Dining, Kitchen Appliances, Ice Makers

The best large countertop ice maker is the EUHOMY IM001-B, which turns out 26 lbs of bullet ice in 24 hours from a 15.6 x 11.4 x 8.74 in body and carries a 12-month warranty from the original purchase date. If you want soft, chewable nugget ice instead of hard bullets, the Silonn SLIM17B jumps the daily total to 36 lbs in a shallower 12.7 x 8.66 x 11.3 in cabinet.

Here's the thing most buyers of a large countertop ice maker miss. Daily output looks like the deciding number, and it isn't. Six of the six units on this list cluster between 26 lbs and 36 lbs in 24 hours, so the real spread is only 10 lbs, which is one long evening of pours. What actually splits the field is ice style, basket and tank size, and whether the manufacturer publishes a warranty at all.

In this guide
1. [Best large countertop ice maker at a glance](#best-large-countertop-ice-maker-at-a-glance)
2. [How I narrowed six ice makers from the shortlist](#how-i-narrowed-six-ice-makers-from-the-shortlist)
3. [Bullet, nugget or pellet: which ice actually decides it?](#bullet-nugget-or-pellet-which-ice-actually-decides-it)
4. [1\. EUHOMY IM001-B — Best overall](#1-euhomy-im001-b-%E2%80%94-best-overall)
5. [2\. EUHOMY Nugget IM013 — Best premium](#2-euhomy-nugget-im013-%E2%80%94-best-premium)
6. [3\. Frigidaire EFIC120 — Best minimal setup](#3-frigidaire-efic120-%E2%80%94-best-minimal-setup)
7. [4\. Sweetcrispy Portable Ice Maker — Best budget pick](#4-sweetcrispy-portable-ice-maker-%E2%80%94-best-budget-pick)
8. [5\. Silonn SLIM33B — Best for pros](#5-silonn-slim33b-%E2%80%94-best-for-pros)
9. [6\. Silonn SLIM17B Nugget — Best large-capacity](#6-silonn-slim17b-nugget-%E2%80%94-best-large-capacity)
10. [How much daily output do you really need?](#how-much-daily-output-do-you-really-need)
11. [Countertop footprint: will it fit where you want it?](#countertop-footprint-will-it-fit-where-you-want-it)
12. [What the product listings quietly leave out](#what-the-product-listings-quietly-leave-out)
13. [The verdict](#the-verdict)
14. [FAQ](#faq)

## Best large countertop ice maker at a glance

| Pick                                                                                                     | Ice style           | Daily output | Price                                                                   |
| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- | ------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Best overall**[EUHOMY IM001-B](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWHZJHPL?tag=scotchcigars-20)               | Bullet, 9 per batch | 26 lbs       | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWHZJHPL?tag=scotchcigars-20) |
| **Best premium**[EUHOMY Nugget IM013](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4VFK3ZW?tag=scotchcigars-20)          | Nugget / pellet     | 35 lbs       | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4VFK3ZW?tag=scotchcigars-20) |
| **Best minimal setup**[Frigidaire EFIC120](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JBJWP2W?tag=scotchcigars-20)     | Bullet, 9 per batch | 26 lbs       | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JBJWP2W?tag=scotchcigars-20) |
| **Best budget pick**[Sweetcrispy Portable](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1LQY4DC?tag=scotchcigars-20)     | Bullet, 9 per batch | 26.5 lbs     | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1LQY4DC?tag=scotchcigars-20) |
| **Best for pros**[Silonn SLIM33B](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H6X1S96K?tag=scotchcigars-20)              | Bullet, 9 per batch | 26 lbs       | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H6X1S96K?tag=scotchcigars-20) |
| **Best large-capacity**[Silonn SLIM17B Nugget](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9SWH3RC?tag=scotchcigars-20) | Nugget / pellet     | 36 lbs       | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9SWH3RC?tag=scotchcigars-20) |

A note on the keyword. "Large" is a fuzzy qualifier, and the six units here sit in the 26 to 36 lbs per 24 hours range, which most people would call mid-range rather than large. None claims a household-scale 40 lb or 50 lb daily figure. Treat this as the biggest, most refill-friendly countertop tier rather than a promise of restaurant volume, and pick on ice style and tank capacity instead.

## How I narrowed six ice makers from the shortlist

I started with the criteria that actually change the buying decision, then weighted them by how often the wrong choice sends a unit back.

1. **Ice style first.** Bullet ice and nugget ice are different products. A shopper who wants Sonic-style chewable pellets will be miserable with a bullet unit at any price, and vice versa. Two of the six make nugget, four make bullet.
2. **Daily output in lbs.** Every unit publishes a 24-hour figure, and the spread is narrower than most people expect: 26, 26, 26, 26.5, 35, 36\. That means output is a tiebreaker, not a deciding number.
3. **Cabinet fit.** Depth and width matter more than height for countertop placement, because the reservoir opens on top. I compared all three dimensions.
4. **Water tank and basket capacity where published.** Not every listing includes them, and the ones that do earn credit for it.
5. **Warranty on paper.** Five of six publish one. The sixth doesn't, and that shapes where it lands on the list.

I cut candidates that didn't publish 24-hour output, that came in obscure sizes, or that were sold only by third-party sellers. The six above cleared all five bars.

## Bullet, nugget or pellet: which ice actually decides it?

Bullet ice is what a compressor-style countertop unit produces by dripping water over a chilled prong and knocking off a hollow cylinder. It arrives fast, cools drinks fast, and melts fast. Every bullet unit here claims a 6-minute first batch of 9 cubes.

Nugget ice, also called pellet or sonic ice, is soft, chewable, and slow-melting. It's what fast-food fountain drinks use, and it's the reason a nugget unit costs more than a bullet unit with the same daily output. In this set, both nugget picks (EUHOMY IM013, Silonn SLIM17B) sit in the top two price positions. The EUHOMY IM013 claims a 7-minute first batch. The Silonn SLIM17B claims 6 minutes.

The choice matters more than any spec on the box:

- Choose bullet if you want cold drinks quickly and don't chew ice.
- Choose nugget if you drink sodas, mix cocktails, or make smoothies, and you'd pay more to chew the ice at the bottom.

Get this right first. Everything else is a footnote.

## 1\. EUHOMY IM001-B — Best overall

**Twenty-six pounds of bullet ice a day, a 15.6-inch body, and a published 12-month warranty put this EUHOMY at the top of the set.**

[![EUHOMY IM001-B countertop bullet ice maker in black with handle — the ranked winner of this roundup.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4157QL2BebL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWHZJHPL?tag=scotchcigars-20)

**Best for:** a busy kitchen that wants bullet ice fast and a warranty on paper **Skip it if:** you want soft, chewable nugget ice

The IM001-B claims 9 bullet cubes every 6 minutes and 26 lbs in a 24-hour cycle, which matches the bullet trio in this set. What separates it inside the group is the combination it hits on paper: it's the lightest bullet unit at 6 lb, the widest at 15.6 in, and it lists a 12-month warranty from the original purchase date, which the cheapest pick here doesn't. EUHOMY says the unit uses an infrared sensor for a flashing "ICE FULL" alert, and the box ships with a handle, ice basket and scoop. The see-through window is a small thing that isn't small when you're trying to check whether the basket is nearly empty across the room. The trade-off is footprint: at 15.6 in wide it takes up more counter length than any other pick here. If your counter has depth to spare but not length, the Silonn SLIM33B is narrower.

**Pros:**

- Lightest bullet unit in the set at 6 lb
- 12-month warranty from the original purchase date
- Infrared "ICE FULL" sensor per EUHOMY
- Ships with basket, scoop and handle
- One of the fastest first batches at 6 minutes

**Cons:**

- Widest footprint at 15.6 in
- No published water tank capacity
- Bullet ice only, no nugget option

[Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWHZJHPL?tag=scotchcigars-20)

## 2\. EUHOMY Nugget IM013 — Best premium

**A 35 lbs-per-day nugget maker in a 12.6 x 11 x 9.1 in body, sitting at the top price position in this set.**

[![EUHOMY IM013 stainless steel countertop nugget ice maker — the premium pick in this comparison.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51goD9oprdL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4VFK3ZW?tag=scotchcigars-20)

**Best for:** nugget-ice fans who want the shallowest footprint in the set **Skip it if:** you are shopping the lowest price position

The IM013 is the most expensive unit here, and the reason is the ice. EUHOMY says this one produces soft, chewable nugget ice, with a 7-minute first batch and 35 lbs across 24 hours. In practice, that's less about the daily total, which is only 1 lb behind the Silonn nugget unit, and more about the way the ice eats. Nugget lovers know the difference on the first sip. What tips this above the Silonn nugget pick despite the higher price is the warranty. EUHOMY lists a 1-year manufacturer warranty here, and the Silonn nugget unit doesn't publish one at all. The IM013 is also the shallowest nugget option in the set at 9.1 in front-to-back, which matters more than width in a tight cabinet layout. Stainless steel finish suits kitchens that already run stainless. The give-up is the price position: this is the priciest pick in the whole roundup.

**Pros:**

- 35 lbs of nugget ice in 24 hours
- 1-year manufacturer warranty
- Shallowest depth of the nugget pair at 9.1 in
- Stainless steel finish
- One-touch operation per EUHOMY

**Cons:**

- Highest price position in the set
- 7-minute first batch is slightly slower than bullet picks
- No published water tank capacity

[Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4VFK3ZW?tag=scotchcigars-20)

## 3\. Frigidaire EFIC120 — Best minimal setup

**A 2.1 qt water tank, a stainless finish and a familiar name make this the easy pick for a first ice maker.**

[![Frigidaire EFIC120 stainless countertop bullet ice maker with transparent window — the familiar-brand pick.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41c+SzlddgL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JBJWP2W?tag=scotchcigars-20)

**Best for:** a first ice maker in a household that wants a familiar brand and a 2.1 qt tank **Skip it if:** you need a light unit or a shallow cabinet clearance

The EFIC120 is the only unit in this set that publishes its water tank capacity in quarts (2.1 qt), which makes it easy to plan refills against a pitcher. Frigidaire says the interior basket holds 1.5 lbs of ice, another figure the other listings tend to skip. Output is the familiar 26 lbs per 24 hours, with 9 bullet cubes claimed every 7 minutes. That's one minute slower than the two other bullet picks that claim a 6-minute first batch, and the practical difference is small. Two things you should notice before you buy. The EFIC120 is the heaviest unit here at 17.8 lb, so it isn't the one you carry from kitchen to patio. And the 13 x 13 in footprint is a fairly deep square, so measure the depth of the space you have in mind. The give-up against the EUHOMY winner is the shorter warranty term.

**Pros:**

- 2.1 qt water tank published
- 1.5 lb basket capacity per Frigidaire
- Familiar brand name
- Stainless finish
- Compact 9 in width

**Cons:**

- Heaviest unit in the set at 17.8 lb
- 7-minute first batch is slower than the 6-minute claims
- Deep 13 in front-to-back

[Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JBJWP2W?tag=scotchcigars-20)

## 4\. Sweetcrispy Portable Ice Maker — Best budget pick

**The cheapest of the six, with a 26.5 lbs daily claim and a sub-40dB noise claim in a 12.1 lb body.**

[![Sweetcrispy black countertop bullet ice maker with handle and scoop — the entry-price pick.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YXdQd6U2L._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1LQY4DC?tag=scotchcigars-20)

**Best for:** occasional entertainers who want the cheapest bullet-ice unit here **Skip it if:** a published warranty matters to you

Sweetcrispy squeezes the widest feature list here into the lowest price position. The unit claims 9 bullet cubes every 6 to 8 minutes and 26 lbs a day, matches the winner on ice style, and adds two ice cube sizes and four colour choices per the listing. Sweetcrispy also claims a sub-40dB noise level, which if accurate is the quietest figure any manufacturer in this set puts on paper. Two things pull it back from a higher rank. First, this is the only unit here without a published warranty term, and second, it's also the only one listed by a single seller. Both of those matter more on an appliance than on a mug. If you host a few times a year and want a spare ice maker for a garage fridge, this is a defensible buy. If it's going to run three nights a week, put the money toward a unit with a warranty.

**Pros:**

- Cheapest of the six
- Sub-40dB noise claim per Sweetcrispy
- Two ice cube sizes
- Four colour options
- Lightweight at 12.1 lb

**Cons:**

- No published warranty
- Only one seller lists it
- Wider first-batch window at 6 to 8 minutes

[Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1LQY4DC?tag=scotchcigars-20)

## 5\. Silonn SLIM33B — Best for pros

**A 2.5L expandable basket and 1.8L water tank make this the refill-friendliest bullet unit in the set.**

[![Silonn SLIM33B jet black countertop bullet ice maker with LED touch panel — the high-capacity bullet pick.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uv9+TqmwL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H6X1S96K?tag=scotchcigars-20)

**Best for:** heavy pour sessions where a 2.5L basket and 1.8L tank cut refills **Skip it if:** you want nugget ice or the tallest daily total

The SLIM33B is the pick for anyone who runs an ice maker through a whole evening. Silonn publishes both the water tank (1.8L) and the basket (2.5L, expandable), which no other bullet unit here does. It claims 9 bullet cubes in 6 minutes and 26 lbs in a 24-hour cycle, matching the winner on output, and comes in at the second cheapest price position. LED touch controls replace the physical buttons on cheaper units, and Silonn lists a 1-year manufacturer warranty. The dimensions run 11.1 x 13.2 x 8.98 in, which is deeper than the EUHOMY winner but not as wide. Where this loses ground is ice style and total daily volume: it's still bullet, still 26 lbs, and if you want nugget or a taller ceiling you skip to picks 2 or 6\. Think of the SLIM33B as the bullet unit that has fewer refill interruptions.

**Pros:**

- 2.5L expandable basket, largest in the set
- 1.8L water tank, largest published here
- Second cheapest of the six
- LED touch control panel
- 1-year manufacturer warranty

**Cons:**

- Bullet ice only
- Same 26 lbs daily ceiling as cheaper picks
- Deep 13.2 in front-to-back

[Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H6X1S96K?tag=scotchcigars-20)

## 6\. Silonn SLIM17B Nugget — Best large-capacity

**Thirty-six pounds of nugget ice in 24 hours from a 2024 release, and the highest daily total in the set.**

[![Silonn SLIM17B black nugget ice maker with transparent panel — the largest daily output in the set.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4100UEruQNL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9SWH3RC?tag=scotchcigars-20)

**Best for:** nugget-ice households that want the biggest daily total in the set **Skip it if:** a published warranty is part of your buying rules

The SLIM17B is the newest listing here, tagged as released in 2024, and it tops the daily-output chart at 36 lbs. Silonn claims a 6-minute first batch of nugget ice, which if accurate makes it a minute faster off the mark than the EUHOMY nugget unit and 1 lb heavier on the daily total. The dimensions are 12.7 x 8.66 x 11.3 in, and 8.66 in is the shallowest depth in the whole roundup. That's the killer number for anyone fitting a nugget maker under an upper cabinet, because depth is what usually blocks countertop appliances. What holds it back from a higher rank isn't the ice: it's the paperwork. This is the only pick besides the Sweetcrispy that doesn't publish a warranty term, and on a nugget unit in the premium band, that's a real gap. If Silonn honours claims on service the way the SLIM33B suggests, the SLIM17B is a strong buy; if warranty language is a hard requirement, take the EUHOMY nugget unit instead.

**Pros:**

- Highest daily output in the set at 36 lbs
- Shallowest depth at 8.66 in
- Released in 2024
- Nugget ice with a 6-minute first-batch claim
- One-touch operation per Silonn

**Cons:**

- No published warranty term
- Premium price position
- No published water tank capacity

[Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9SWH3RC?tag=scotchcigars-20)

## How much daily output do you really need?

Here is a quick way to translate ice-maker maths into pours. A standard highball uses roughly a cup of ice, and 26 lbs of ice is about 200 cups. That means the smallest daily figure in this set covers roughly 50 four-drink evenings before the compressor has to catch up in real time. The 36 lbs ceiling adds about 75 more cups a day.

For most households the deciding number isn't the 24-hour total. It's the basket size, because the basket is where ice sits between the moment it's made and the moment you pour. Every unit here melts the basket ice back into the reservoir if it's not used, so the meaningful capacity is what the basket holds before the "ICE FULL" sensor stops production. Silonn publishes 2.5L on the SLIM33B; Frigidaire publishes 1.5 lb on the EFIC120; the others leave it unstated. If refills annoy you more than counter space, that specification matters more than the daily figure.

## Countertop footprint: will it fit where you want it?

Depth blocks countertop appliances more often than width does, because the standard upper cabinet leaves 15 to 18 in of clearance from the counter, and the reservoir lid on every ice maker here opens upward. Measure the depth of your intended spot first, then compare it to the D figure in the dimensions.

- **Shallowest, front-to-back:** Silonn SLIM17B at 8.66 in
- **Widest:** EUHOMY IM001-B at 15.6 in
- **Deepest:** Silonn SLIM33B at 13.2 in
- **Heaviest:** Frigidaire EFIC120 at 17.8 lb

If your space is a shallow strip along the back of a counter, the SLIM17B and the EUHOMY IM013 (9.1 in) are the two picks that fit best. If depth is fine but width is tight, avoid the EUHOMY IM001-B. If you plan to move the unit between kitchen and patio, the 6 lb EUHOMY IM001-B is the easiest to lift, and the 17.8 lb Frigidaire is the hardest.

## What the product listings quietly leave out

Three specifications are missing more often than they're published across this set. Knowing which ones are missing tells you where to ask questions before you buy.

1. **Water tank capacity.** Only the Frigidaire (2.1 qt) and the Silonn SLIM33B (1.8L) publish this figure. On the others, you'll be guessing at refill frequency until the unit arrives.
2. **Noise in decibels.** Only Sweetcrispy states a figure (sub-40dB claim). Every ice maker cycles a compressor, and every compressor makes noise. If your kitchen opens onto a bedroom, that silence in the specification is a small red flag.
3. **Warranty term.** Five of six publish one. Sweetcrispy and Silonn SLIM17B do not. Silonn does publish a 1-year term on the SLIM33B, which suggests the company covers its products; the SLIM17B listing simply doesn't repeat it. Ask before you buy.

There's also no energy-use figure on any listing here, and no sound-level rating for five of six. Treat both as unknowns.

## The verdict

Buy the EUHOMY IM001-B if you want bullet ice, a published 12-month warranty, and the lightest body in the set at 6 lb. It matches every other bullet unit here on the 26 lbs daily figure and the 6-minute first batch, and it beats the cheaper Sweetcrispy on warranty paper and the Frigidaire on weight. It's the default choice for a countertop ice maker in a household that pours drinks a few nights a week.

Two exit ramps from that default. If you're a nugget-ice household, skip straight to the EUHOMY IM013 for the same warranty language on soft, chewable ice at a higher price position, or to the Silonn SLIM17B if you want the highest daily total (36 lbs) and you're willing to buy without a printed warranty term. If refills annoy you more than counter width, the Silonn SLIM33B is the better bullet unit than the winner, because its 2.5L expandable basket and 1.8L water tank are the largest published capacities in the set. The cutoff between the two is whether you value warranty paperwork (EUHOMY IM001-B) or reservoir size (Silonn SLIM33B) more.

## FAQ

### Is a large countertop ice maker worth it over a fridge dispenser?

A large countertop ice maker is worth it when your fridge dispenser can't keep up with hosting, when your fridge doesn't have a dispenser at all, or when you want nugget ice, which almost no household fridge produces. All six units here claim between 26 lbs and 36 lbs in a 24-hour cycle. That's enough for regular entertaining without lugging bags of ice.

### How many pounds of ice does a large countertop ice maker make per day?

The countertop ice makers in this roundup produce between 26 lbs and 36 lbs of ice in 24 hours. Four of the six sit at 26 lbs, the EUHOMY IM013 claims 35 lbs, and the Silonn SLIM17B claims 36 lbs. Real-world output depends on room temperature and water temperature, so plan to the lower end of the claim for warm-weather entertaining.

### EUHOMY IM001-B vs Silonn SLIM33B: which bullet ice maker wins?

The EUHOMY IM001-B and the Silonn SLIM33B both claim 26 lbs a day and a 6-minute first batch of 9 bullet cubes. The EUHOMY is lighter (6 lb vs 14.6 lb) and carries the same 12-month warranty term. The Silonn wins on capacity, with a 2.5L expandable basket and a 1.8L water tank that no bullet unit here matches. Pick the EUHOMY for portability, the Silonn for fewer refills.

### Does a countertop ice maker need a water line?

A countertop ice maker doesn't need a water line. Every unit in this roundup uses a reservoir you fill by hand, which is the whole point of the countertop format. Tank sizes vary: the Frigidaire EFIC120 publishes 2.1 qt, and the Silonn SLIM33B publishes 1.8L. Most listings here don't state the figure, so expect to refill more often than a plumbed unit and less often on models with a larger stated reservoir.

### What size ice maker fits under a kitchen cabinet?

The size ice maker that fits under a kitchen cabinet depends on height clearance and depth. Standard upper cabinets leave 15 to 18 in above the counter. Every ice maker in this set is under 12 in tall, so height is rarely the block. Depth is: the shallowest here is the Silonn SLIM17B at 8.66 in, and the deepest is the Silonn SLIM33B at 13.2 in. Measure your spot before you order.

Start by settling ice style, then match daily output to how you actually entertain. Bullet drinkers who host a few evenings a week get everything they need from the EUHOMY IM001-B, and the 12-month warranty gives you somewhere to go if the compressor complains. Nugget households should treat the EUHOMY IM013 or the Silonn SLIM17B as the real starting line, because a bullet unit will disappoint you no matter how quick or quiet it is. Measure the depth of your countertop spot before you order any of the six, and refill the reservoir the day before a party rather than the hour of it.

*Last updated: September 17, 2026\. Product availability re-checked.*

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