Iceman Dual-Size Ice Makers and Their Nugget Siblings Compared

Best for
Small desks and occasional drinks

The ICEMAN Dual-Size Ice Maker Countertop makes large or small bullet-style ice, producing nine pieces in about seven minutes and up to 22 lbs in 24 hours. It has an LED display that shows ice size, when a batch is complete, low water and cleaning cycle status, plus a self-cleaning function. It weighs 13.6 pounds, the lightest machine in this group.

The ice basket holds 0.88 lbs, which is the main limit. For a solo player or a couple, that is plenty for a few drinks, and the machine keeps making more. For a crowd, the basket fills and empties fast. The listing’s capacity figure of 22 pounds refers to daily output, not the basket. It is made by Chefman under the Iceman name, comes with a scoop and ice basket, and includes a 1-year assurance. For bigger gatherings, the 26 lb dual-size model is the step up.

• Large or small bullet ice
• 9 cubes in about 7 minutes, 22 lbs per day
• LED status lights and self-cleaning
• 0.88 lb ice basket, scoop included

Best for
Watch parties needing steady bullet ice

The Iceman Dual-Size Countertop Ice Maker Machine also makes big or small bullets, and the listing claims nine pieces in six minutes with up to 26 lbs per day. Its basket holds 1.3 lbs, and it has a stainless-steel finish, a viewing window, one-touch digital controls and display lights for ice-ready, low water and completed cleaning cycles.

This is the best Iceman dual-size ice maker for watch parties. More daily output and a larger basket mean fewer trips to the scoop between rounds. Practical touches include a 5 ft power cord and a cooler-style drain plug for easier setup and take down. The title says self-cleaning, and the description mentions a cleaning cycle indicator. At 17 pounds it is heavier than the compact model, so it is less of a grab-and-go unit. If you want pebble ice instead of bullets, look at the nugget models below.

• Big or small bullet ice
• 9 cubes in about 6 minutes, 26 lbs per day
• 1.3 lb basket with viewing window
• 5 ft cord and cooler-style drain plug

Best for
Big groups who love chewable ice

The Iceman Pebble Ice Machine makes chewable pellet ice, often called nugget ice, with the highest output here: 33 lbs per day. Its basket holds 2.4 lbs, the largest in this comparison. LED indicator lights show when it is making ice, full or needs water, and a one-touch self-clean function keeps the interior in order. It runs at 120V and 170W and is cETL approved.

Pebble ice cools drinks quickly because small pieces have more surface area touching the liquid, and many people enjoy chewing it. The trade-off in the listing is time to first ice: about 20 minutes, far slower than the bullet machines. Once running, though, it is the best choice for a large group. If your crowd prefers classic cubes, the dual-size models make more sense. Our guide to countertop ice makers covers more styles.

Best for
Quick nugget ice in a compact footprint

The Iceman Compact Pebble Ice Machine is a matte-black nugget maker that produces its first batch in as little as 8 minutes and up to 26 lbs per day. It measures 12 x 8.9 x 12.1 inches, has a control panel with alerts for making ice, full and low water, and a built-in self-clean function. It runs at 120V and 140W and is cETL approved.

It suits anyone who wants nugget ice without waiting 20 minutes for the first batch. The listing calls it compact and lightweight, but the specs list an item weight of 19.8 pounds, the heaviest here, so do not count on moving it often. The title and features mention a removable basket and scoop, while the included components list only the ice maker, and the listing does not specify the basket capacity.

Best for
Home bars wanting fast nugget batches

The Iceman by Chefman Nugget Ice Maker produces a batch of pebble ice every 6 to 8 minutes and up to 26 lbs in 24 hours. It has a 1.5-liter water reservoir, a windowed lid, LED lights for full and low water, and a programmable self-cleaning rinse. The removable ice basket and reusable scoop let you carry ice to the patio or transfer it to the freezer. It runs at 145W and 120V and is cETL approved.

This is the pick for a home bar or a bar cart at the center of game nights, where a steady stream of nugget ice matters more than raw daily volume. The larger water tank means fewer refills. The listing does not specify how much ice the basket holds. Compared with the 33 lb Pebble machine, you trade output for faster batches. For a self-cleaning comparison beyond this brand, see our look at self-cleaning ice makers.

• Batch every 6-8 minutes, 26 lbs per day
• 1.5L water reservoir
• Windowed lid and LED alerts
• Programmable self-cleaning