Portable ice makers
A portable ice maker is a countertop machine light enough to carry, often with a handle. It runs from a normal outlet and a water tank, so it works in an RV, a dorm, an office or on a covered patio.
- Ice a day
- 26–40 lb
- First ice
- 6–8 min
- Bin
- 1.25–1.3 lb
- Compared
- 7 models
Top picks
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Best overallEUHOMY Countertop Bullet Ice Maker
Light, with a handle and ice in about 6 minutes. Easy to take to the RV or office.
- 26.5
- lb a day
- 6
- min to first ice
- 1.3
- lb bin
Skip it if You want it to last for years. Some owners report units failing within months.
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Known brand
Igloo 26 lb Automatic Self-Cleaning Portable Ice Maker
A brand you know, with a built-in carry handle for the patio, boat or camper.
- 26
- lb a day
- 7
- min to first ice
- 1.25
- lb bin
Skip it if Long life matters most. It has more low ratings than the other big sellers.
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Cordless
HOMEVOL 2-in-1 Cordless Countertop Ice Maker
Runs on its own battery: ice on the boat, at the tailgate or anywhere without a plug.
- 40
- lb a day
- 6
- min to first ice
Skip it if You want a proven brand. The maker does not say how long one charge lasts.
Who it's for
- RV trips and camping with power
- Offices and small spaces
- Patio and pool days, under cover
Skip it if
- Hot, direct sun: machines slow down in heat
- Places without a standard outlet
Compare every portable model
7 models side by side, from each maker's spec sheet.
| Model | Ice a day | First ice | Bin | Size (W × D × H) | Water | Self-cleaning | Keeps ice frozen | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUHOMY Countertop Bullet Ice MakerIM-18S | 26.5 lb | 6 min | 1.3 lb | 11.54 × 9.25 × 11.61 in | tank | Yes | No | Price |
| Silonn Countertop Bullet Ice MakerSLIM21B | 26 lb | 6 min | 1.3 lb | 11.42 × 8.74 × 11.57 in | tank | Yes | No | Price |
| Antarctic Star Countertop Ice MakerHZB-12/Q | 26 lb | 6 min | — | — | tank | Yes | No | Price |
| Igloo 26 lb Automatic Self-Cleaning Portable Ice MakerICEB26HNBK | 26 lb | 7 min | 1.25 lb | — | tank | Yes | No | Price |
| DUMOS Countertop Ice MakerZBJ-PP10A | 26 lb | 6 min | — | — | tank | Yes | No | Price |
| Sweetcrispy Countertop Ice MakerAH-ZBJ41XX-1D2 | 26 lb | 8 min | — | 8.9 × 11.14 × 11.77 in | tank | Yes | No | Price |
| HOMEVOL 2-in-1 Cordless Countertop Ice MakerKF640017US-01RT-001 | 40 lb | 6 min | — | 7.4 × 18.5 × 13.6 in | tank | Yes | No | Price |
Numbers are each maker's own. A dash means the maker does not publish it. Tap a column title to sort.
Good to know before you buy
After moving it
Let it stand upright before switching it back on, so the cooling system settles. The manual says how long.
In the heat
Ice output drops when the room is hot. Keep it in the shade with air around the vents.
Empty before you move it
Drain the tank and basket before carrying it, and dry it before storing it.
What owners complain about
Faults that come up again and again in one- and two-star reviews. Read them before you buy.
EUHOMY Countertop Bullet Ice Maker
- Stops working after a few months (reliability is the most-mentioned problem in the listing review summary)
- Build feels thin: owners say it is not solid enough
- Noise is disputed: some owners call it very quiet, others call it loud
Silonn Countertop Bullet Ice Maker
- Some units stop working or leak, and some owners say the maker was slow or silent on support emails
- Bullet cubes freeze together in the basket if the ice is not used soon
- Small 1.2 L tank means frequent refilling to reach the daily output
Antarctic Star Countertop Ice Maker
- Some units stop working after a month, others break after about 3 months
- Noise is disputed: quiet for some, noisy for others
- Not big enough output for family use, say some owners
Igloo 26 lb Automatic Self-Cleaning Portable Ice Maker
- Reliability: the top complaint (about 840 review mentions), many units stop around 6 months
- Some owners say it does not fill the tray or makes less ice than rated
- Noise is disputed; the small cubes melt quickly
DUMOS Countertop Ice Maker
- Cube size is disputed: some find the small cubes too small
- Noise is disputed: some owners say it is very noisy
Sweetcrispy Countertop Ice Maker
- Cubes melt extremely fast
- Some units break within a week
- Noise is disputed: extremely quiet to some, noisy to others
HOMEVOL 2-in-1 Cordless Countertop Ice Maker
- One owner reports about 30 minutes to make one batch of cubes
- Only 139 ratings, so long-term reliability is unknown
Clean it, fix it
- Best ice maker cleanerUse the cleaner your machine's manual names.
- How to clean an ice makerUnplug it, drain it, wipe the basket, run a cleaning cycle with the cleaner your manual names, then rinse with two or three cycles of clean water.
- Not making iceStart with the simple causes: no water, a full or blocked ice sensor, a room that is too warm, or scale in the pipes.