What Reviewers Love: Top Ice Makers and Mini Fridges

This 26-pound-per-day bullet ice maker is the top seller here, and reviewers say it performs well and looks good on the counter. Buyers like how quickly it makes ice and how compact it is, though a few found it smaller than they expected.

The listing claims a 6-minute first batch, a 1.3-pound holding capacity and noise below 45 dB, and it weighs about 13 pounds with a carry handle. Reliability is the caution: some reviewers report units that stopped working after about a month, and noise reports are split between very quiet and fairly loud.

This Silonn unit is built around chewable nugget ice, which the listing describes as soft and crunchy and suited to smoothies, cocktails and iced coffee. The listing claims up to 36 pounds per day and a first batch in about 6 minutes.

The product page includes a removable cover and a one-touch self-clean cycle, which the listing says starts after holding the ICE/CLEAN button for five seconds. The listing does not include a customer review summary, so the strengths here come from the manufacturer's description rather than buyer feedback.

Reviewers describe this Antarctic Star machine as easy to use, and one buyer said it made 24 pieces in under 15 minutes. Several say it delivers good value, with a few saying it saved them money on store ice.

Reliability is where reviews diverge. Some say it works like a champ, while others report it stopped working after a month and broke after three months. Size gets mixed reactions too, since the listing offers two size options and some buyers found the smaller one too small for their needs.

This Electactic mini fridge gets praise for its sleek black finish and blue LED light, which reviewers say adds a nice touch to a den or bar. One buyer reported fitting 35 cans without trouble, which is well below the listing's claim of 130 standard cans, so it is worth checking your own stocking needs.

Cooling and noise are split. Some say it keeps drinks very cold and runs quietly, while others say it does not cool properly and is noisy. Value for money is also divided, with some calling it worth the price and others disagreeing.

Buyers repeatedly describe this 35-pound nugget ice maker as good value, and several note it costs less than buying a new refrigerator. Reviewers also praise the clear ice and the ability to make two full 16-ounce cups at a time.

The listing adds a dual pump system, a 15-minute deep-clean cycle and four packs of citric acid cleaner. Durability is the main worry: some reviewers say theirs stopped working after about four months, while others say it works well. Noise is also split, with some finding it surprisingly quiet and others calling it noisy.

This Silonn portable unit measures about 8.7 by 11.4 by 11.6 inches and weighs around 13.7 pounds, so it is one of the easiest models here to move from room to room or take to an event. The listing claims 9 cubes in 6 minutes and up to 26 pounds per day.

The listing describes a three-step control panel with small and large cube options and an indicator light for low water and full ice. It also has a self-clean function that starts after holding the CLEAN button for five seconds. No customer review summary was provided for this listing, so the details above come from the product description.

Reviewers say this EUHOMY nugget maker is easy to set up and use, and that it makes crystal-clear cubes quickly. One buyer said it is easier than buying ice from a store, and another said it has paid for itself several times over.

The listing claims up to 44 pounds per day from a 1.8-liter tank, with a 7-to-10-minute first batch and a 20-minute self-clean cycle. Noise is the main complaint. Some reviewers find it relatively quiet, while others report a loud, unpleasant noise, so test it before relying on it in a shared space.

Reviewers describe this 34-pound nugget ice maker as reliable and efficient, saying it works faster than their refrigerator and costs less than a new one. One buyer noted it produces nine bullet-shaped cubes every nine to ten minutes, and buyers like that the ice comes in both small and large sizes.

Not everyone agrees on storage. Some say they never run out of ice, while others find the basket does not hold much. Noise is also divided, with some calling it super quiet and others saying it developed a loud noise. The listing adds ETL certification and one year of tech support.