5 countertop ice makers: our picks for bullet ice, nugget texture and smart controls
Start with the ice you enjoy, then compare the water, basket and care around it.
The reason behind the ranking.
The basic black EUHOMY leads as a lower-cost everyday bullet-ice starting point. The grey IM039 follows for regular nugget use and top access, with Kismile as the lower-priced nugget alternative. Antarctic Star offers two bullet sizes but needs dimension clarification. Typhur is the specialist app-scheduling choice at a higher price and with a small rating sample. This order favors a manageable everyday routine; someone who specifically wants nugget texture may reasonably start with the second or third pick.
- Useful ice texture for everyday drinks
- Selection price and meaningful features
- Refilling, basket access and cleaning routine
- Clarity of specifications and buyer-feedback context
Our editorial order compares these five selected models using the documented features and buying considerations below. It is a preference-based shortlist, not a ranking of every product on the market. Product facts and offers were checked on October 23, 2026; follow each product page to its current listing.
The useful comparison.
Swipe the table on a narrow screen. Each model has its own photos, video and practical guide.
| Our pick | Ice / advertised daily output | Tank, controls or buying distinction |
|---|---|---|
| 1. EUHOMY 26.5-lb Bullet Ice Maker — Black | Bullet / up to 26.5 lb | 1.2-L tank; 1.3-lb basket; direct controls |
| 2. EUHOMY IM039 Nugget Ice Maker — Grey | Nugget / up to 35 lb | 1.1-L tank; 1.8-lb basket; detachable lid |
| 3. Kismile 35-lb Nugget Ice Maker — Stainless Steel | Nugget / up to 35 lb | 1.1-L tank; lower-cost nugget option |
| 4. Antarctic Star 26-lb Bullet Ice Maker — Black | Two bullet sizes / up to 26 lb | Carry handle; resolve differing size fields |
| 5. Typhur Smart Nugget Ice Maker Pro — Black Steel | Nugget / up to 35 lb | App schedule; pump cleaning; nine-rating snapshot |
1OUR PICK1. EUHOMY 26.5-lb Bullet Ice Maker — Black
First for a useful balance of low selection price, direct controls and a carry handle. It suits an ordinary drinks routine when bullet ice meets the need.
What we like
- Lowest selected price in this shortlist
- Refillable tank and direct controls
- Carry handle and removable basket
What to weigh up
- Bullet rather than nugget ice
- Regular refilling and basket emptying
2OUR PICK2. EUHOMY IM039 Nugget Ice Maker — Grey
Second for a clear texture upgrade plus useful lid and basket access. Its higher cost makes sense primarily when nugget ice and the care design are priorities.
What we like
- Nugget texture
- Detachable lid and removable basket
- Documented dual-pump cleaning routine
What to weigh up
- Higher price than bullet models
- Care and rinse steps require time
3OUR PICK3. Kismile 35-lb Nugget Ice Maker — Stainless Steel
Third for bringing nugget ice at the lowest selected nugget-model price here. It trades the IM039’s more explicit lid-access design and Typhur’s app features for a simpler value proposition.
What we like
- Lowest selected nugget-model price
- Removable basket
- Compact listed body
What to weigh up
- Manual water refills
- No listed app scheduling
4OUR PICK4. Antarctic Star 26-lb Bullet Ice Maker — Black
Fourth overall, with a clear role as a low-cost two-size bullet alternative. Conflicting dimension fields make it a less straightforward fit decision than the first pick.
What we like
- Two bullet-size settings
- Low selection price
- Carry handle and cleaning function
What to weigh up
- Conflicting size information
- No nugget texture or smart schedule
5OUR PICK5. Typhur Smart Nugget Ice Maker Pro — Black Steel
Fifth as a specialist connected choice. App scheduling provides a specific reason to buy, balanced against the highest price here and a very small nine-rating feedback sample.
What we like
- App start, stop and scheduling
- Carry handle
- Pump cleaning with eight cleaner packs
What to weigh up
- Highest selected price
- Only nine ratings in snapshot
A few useful questions.
Which is the lower-cost everyday starting point?
The black EUHOMY bullet model leads for direct controls, a carry handle and the lowest selected price in this shortlist.
Which is the lower-priced nugget choice?
The stainless steel Kismile had the lowest observed selected price among these three nugget models.
Does smart control remove manual work?
No. Refilling, basket handling and care remain part of the routine.
Sources & model checks
Specifications and photographs come from the exact selected product listings. Each linked overview includes the model reference, dated rating snapshot, original photos, demonstration and current purchase destination.
- EUHOMY 26.5-lb Bullet Ice Maker — Black · B0G1YCQT5Q
- EUHOMY IM039 Nugget Ice Maker — Grey · B0GX9G2Q1N
- Kismile 35-lb Nugget Ice Maker — Stainless Steel · B0GS552T5S
- Antarctic Star 26-lb Bullet Ice Maker — Black · B0F42MT8JX
- Typhur Smart Nugget Ice Maker Pro — Black Steel · B0GVFGMWCM
