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Refrigerators, Freezers & Ice Makers

Iceman Pebble Ice Machine, Countertop Nugget Ice Maker Produces Chewable Pellet Ice in 20 Minutes, Makes 33lbs/Day, with One-Touch Cleaning Function and Ice Scoop/Basket Included – Stainless Steel

A countertop pebble ice maker that promises chewable pellet ice in 20 minutes and up to 33 lbs/day. Good fit for pebble-ice fans in small kitchens — but watch for noise and some reliability reports.

85.1 Dude Score Read
Refrigerators, Freezers & Ice Makers

COWSAR Nugget Ice Makers Countertop Soft Chewable Pellet Ice Machine with Auto-Cleaning Function, 34Lbs/24H, Portable Ice Makers for Kitchen, Office, Home,Silver

Compact nugget ice maker that promises chewable ice in about 7 minutes and up to 34 lb/day. Good if you want soft nugget ice for drinks and snacking, but watch for venting and ice-jam quirks reported by owners.

88.2 Dude Score Read
Refrigerators, Freezers & Ice Makers

Antarctic Star Nugget Ice Makers Countertop, Pebble Ice Machine with Chewable Pellet Ice, 34Lbs/24H, Self-Cleaning, Sonic Ice, One-Click Operation, for Kitchen,Office Stainless Steel Silver

Compact countertop nugget ice maker that promises chewable pebble ice and 34 lbs/24 hr production. Good short-term convenience, but owners report mixed long-term reliability.

75.0 Dude Score Read
Refrigerators, Freezers & Ice Makers

NEWBULIG Ice Makers Countertop with Handle, Portable Ice Machine, 9 Bullet Cubes in 6 Mins, 26lbs in 24Hrs, Auto-Cleaning, with Basket and Scoop, for Home, Kitchen, RV, Camping, Black

Compact, fast, and budget-friendly: the NEWBULIG countertop ice maker makes 9 bullet ice cubes in about 6 minutes and up to 26.5 lbs/day. Good for small kitchens and travel, but manage ventilation and cleaning.

87.9 Dude Score Read
Refrigerators, Freezers & Ice Makers

EUHOMY Ice Cube Maker Machine Countertop, 2 Ways to Add Water, 45Lbs/Day 24 Pcs Ready in 13 Mins, Self-Cleaning Portable Compact, with Ice Scoop & Basket, Perfect for Home/Kitchen/Office/Bar

A compact countertop cube ice maker that promises up to 45 lb/day, a 3.2 L reservoir, and a self-clean cycle. Strong daily output and good value, with a few material and maintenance caveats reported by owners.

80.4 Dude Score Read
Refrigerators, Freezers & Ice Makers

FRIGIDAIRE EFIC452-SS 40 Lbs Extra Large Clear Maker, Stainless Steel, Makes Square Ice

A countertop ice maker that promises restaurant-style clear square cubes and up to 40 lbs/day. Good for home bars and parties, with a few owner-reported quirks to check before you buy.

86.7 Dude Score Read
Refrigerators, Freezers & Ice Makers

Frigidaire EFIC103-AMZ-SC Counter Top Maker with Over-Sized Ice Bucket, Stainless Steel, Self Cleaning Function, Heavy Duty, Stainless

A compact, stainless steel countertop ice maker that can produce up to 26 lb of ice per day. Good for small households and staff rooms but watch for reported sensor and service issues.

85.2 Dude Score Read
Refrigerators, Freezers & Ice Makers

COWSAR Ice Maker Countertop, Portable Ice Machine with Self-Cleaning, 26.5 lbs/24Hrs, 8 Ice Cubes in 6 Mins, Ice Basket and Scoop, Ideal for Home, Kitchen, Bar, Camping

A compact, fast countertop ice maker that spits out bullet ice in minutes and produces up to 26.5 lb/24 hrs, but mixed owner reports of motor failures and service headaches make it a careful buy.

90.1 Dude Score Read
Coffee Makers

NitroPress DS Electric Nitro Cold Brew Coffee & Cocktail Maker Machine, Air-Powered Nitro Coffee Maker & Nitrogen Infuser for Coffee Matcha Cocktails & Drinks Stainless Steel Home Bar Beverage System

A countertop nitro system aimed at home coffee lovers and home bartenders. The Hatfields NitroPress DS promises cartridge-free nitro, stainless steel construction, and café-style pours—read on for what owners report and what to check before you buy.

91.5 Dude Score Read
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