top rated portable ice makers

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Portable ice makers have been around for years, but they've become more popular in recent years as people have started to realize how convenient they are. These units are great for tailgating, camping, and other outdoor activities where you might need a lot of ice. Browse the top-ranked list of top-rated portable ice makers below along with associated reviews and opinions.

NewAir - 12" 28-lb Portable Ice Maker - 3 Ice Sizes - Red
Model: AI-100R
SKU: 8966501
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 123 reviews
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"This unit take up quite a bit of counter top space, but it works very well - cranks out the ice. ...Very portable and fast ice maker. Great for picnic and BBQ....Great ice maker"
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This NewAir Countertop Ice Maker keeps you in a steady supply of ice for entertaining at home or everyday use. This compact ice maker looks great in your kitchen, but is also versatile enough to make 3 sizes of ice for any occasion. This NewAir Countertop Ice Maker produces 28 pounds of bullet ice each day and keeps it cold in a well insulated storage compartment. Choose from four stylish colors: black, red, stainless steel or silver. 3 sizes of ice.
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"This unit take up quite a bit of counter top space, but it works very well - cranks out the ice. ...Very portable and fast ice maker. Great for picnic and BBQ....Great ice maker"
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This NewAir Countertop Ice Maker keeps you in a steady supply of ice for entertaining at home or everyday use. This compact ice maker looks great in your kitchen, but is also versatile enough to make 3 sizes of ice for any occasion. This NewAir Countertop Ice Maker produces 28 pounds of bullet ice each day and keeps it cold in a well insulated storage compartment. Choose from four stylish colors: black, red, stainless steel or silver. 3 sizes of ice.
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Insignia™ - Portable Icemaker 33 lb. With Auto Shut-Off - Stainless steel
Model: NS-PIM33SS
SKU: 6465244
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 196 reviews
Top comment
"Great Portable Icemaker...Our Fridge Ice maker went out & the Insignia™ - Portable Icemaker 33 lbs. ...Portable ice maker...I'm satisfied with Portable ice maker, because it makes lots of ice through out the day. "
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You’ll never run out of ice with the Insignia NS-PIM33SS 33 Lb. Portable Icemaker with Auto Shut-Off. Producing up to 33 lbs. of ice per day, this icemaker stores up to 2 lbs., supplying all the cold drinks at a large gathering. It creates ice every 5 to 8 minutes and has two cube size options you can choose from, depending on your drink of choice and glass size. It has a large 1.8-quart water tank that recycles melted ice, so you can refill it less often. An analog control panel with indicator lights make this portable icemaker easy to operate. Match the icemaker to your kitchen décor with a stainless-steel design that will attract all your guests. Become the best party host with a portable icemaker that keeps up with the drinks and your guests’ expectations.
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"Great Portable Icemaker...Our Fridge Ice maker went out & the Insignia™ - Portable Icemaker 33 lbs. ...Portable ice maker...I'm satisfied with Portable ice maker, because it makes lots of ice through out the day. "
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You’ll never run out of ice with the Insignia NS-PIM33SS 33 Lb. Portable Icemaker with Auto Shut-Off. Producing up to 33 lbs. of ice per day, this icemaker stores up to 2 lbs., supplying all the cold drinks at a large gathering. It creates ice every 5 to 8 minutes and has two cube size options you can choose from, depending on your drink of choice and glass size. It has a large 1.8-quart water tank that recycles melted ice, so you can refill it less often. An analog control panel with indicator lights make this portable icemaker easy to operate. Match the icemaker to your kitchen décor with a stainless-steel design that will attract all your guests. Become the best party host with a portable icemaker that keeps up with the drinks and your guests’ expectations.
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Insignia™ - 26 Lb. Portable Icemaker with Auto Shut-Off - White
Model: NS-IMP26WH2
SKU: 6448626
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 6036 reviews
Top comment
"I love this portable ice maker!...The Insignia Portable Ice maker is a perfect solution for me!...Perfect portable ice maker...Perfect little portable ice maker. Sits perfectly on counter top. "
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You’ll never run out of ice with the Insignia NS-IMP26WH2 26 Lb. Portable Icemaker with Auto Shut-Off. Producing up to 26 lbs. of ice per day, this icemaker stores up to 1.5 lbs., supplying all the cold drinks at a large gathering. It creates ice every 6 to 13 minutes and has two cube size options you can choose from, depending on your drink of choice and glass size. It has a large 2.1-quart water tank that recycles melted ice, so you can refill it less often. An electronic control panel with indicator lights make this portable icemaker easy to operate. Match the icemaker to your kitchen décor with a classic white that will attract all your guests. Become the best party host with a portable icemaker that keeps up with the drinks and your guests’ expectations.
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"I love this portable ice maker!...The Insignia Portable Ice maker is a perfect solution for me!...Perfect portable ice maker...Perfect little portable ice maker. Sits perfectly on counter top. "
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You’ll never run out of ice with the Insignia NS-IMP26WH2 26 Lb. Portable Icemaker with Auto Shut-Off. Producing up to 26 lbs. of ice per day, this icemaker stores up to 1.5 lbs., supplying all the cold drinks at a large gathering. It creates ice every 6 to 13 minutes and has two cube size options you can choose from, depending on your drink of choice and glass size. It has a large 2.1-quart water tank that recycles melted ice, so you can refill it less often. An electronic control panel with indicator lights make this portable icemaker easy to operate. Match the icemaker to your kitchen décor with a classic white that will attract all your guests. Become the best party host with a portable icemaker that keeps up with the drinks and your guests’ expectations.
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NewAir - 12" 28-lb Portable Ice Maker - 3 Ice Sizes - Stainless steel
Model: AI-100SS
SKU: 8966529
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 123 reviews
Top comment
"RV Camping a Must with the AI-100ss Portable Ice Maker...We love our new portable ice maker. It fits perfectly on our narrow RV counter space and saves us from having to buy bags of ice to store in our itty bitty freezer. ...NewAir Portable Ice Maker...We entertain a lot at our house and purchased this ice maker to use when we have guests over. We bought ice bags and start making ice a few days before our events. "
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This NewAir Countertop Ice Maker keeps you in a steady supply of ice for entertaining at home or everyday use. This compact ice maker looks great in your kitchen, but is also versatile enough to make 3 sizes of ice for any occasion. This NewAir Countertop Ice Maker produces 28 pounds of bullet ice each day and keeps it cold in a well insulated storage compartment. Choose from four stylish colors: black, red, stainless steel or silver. 3 sizes of ice.
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"RV Camping a Must with the AI-100ss Portable Ice Maker...We love our new portable ice maker. It fits perfectly on our narrow RV counter space and saves us from having to buy bags of ice to store in our itty bitty freezer. ...NewAir Portable Ice Maker...We entertain a lot at our house and purchased this ice maker to use when we have guests over. We bought ice bags and start making ice a few days before our events. "
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This NewAir Countertop Ice Maker keeps you in a steady supply of ice for entertaining at home or everyday use. This compact ice maker looks great in your kitchen, but is also versatile enough to make 3 sizes of ice for any occasion. This NewAir Countertop Ice Maker produces 28 pounds of bullet ice each day and keeps it cold in a well insulated storage compartment. Choose from four stylish colors: black, red, stainless steel or silver. 3 sizes of ice.
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NewAir - 50-lb Portable Ice Maker - Red
Model: AI-215R
SKU: 8966413
Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 50 reviews
Top comment
"Great portable ice maker...This ice maker makes twice as much ice as our old one and much quicker too....Portable ice maker...I love the ice maker, purchased to supplement our refrigerators ice maker, makes plenty of ice...... thinking about purchasing another one."
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With this powerful NewAir Countertop Ice Maker, you'll never have to head to the store for ice again. This ice maker makes a whopping 50 pounds of ice a day, but is also versatile enough to make 3 sizes of ice for any occasion. BPA-free parts ensure that you will always have ice that is safe for consumption, while the self-cleaning function ensures clean and fresh-tasting ice every time.
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"Great portable ice maker...This ice maker makes twice as much ice as our old one and much quicker too....Portable ice maker...I love the ice maker, purchased to supplement our refrigerators ice maker, makes plenty of ice...... thinking about purchasing another one."
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With this powerful NewAir Countertop Ice Maker, you'll never have to head to the store for ice again. This ice maker makes a whopping 50 pounds of ice a day, but is also versatile enough to make 3 sizes of ice for any occasion. BPA-free parts ensure that you will always have ice that is safe for consumption, while the self-cleaning function ensures clean and fresh-tasting ice every time.
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Insignia™ - 26 Lb. Portable Icemaker with Auto Shut-Off - Red
Model: NS-IMP26RD2
SKU: 6448628
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 6036 reviews
Top comment
"Ice maker...Perfect size ice maker for any counter top bar or kitchen...It’s an ice maker, it makes ice. Nothing overall impressive. "
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You’ll never run out of ice with the Insignia NS-IMP26RD2 26 Lb. Portable Icemaker with Auto Shut-Off. Producing up to 26 lbs. of ice per day, this icemaker stores up to 1.5 lbs., supplying all the cold drinks at a large gathering. It creates ice every 6 to 13 minutes and has two cube size options you can choose from, depending on your drink of choice and glass size. It has a large 2.1-quart water tank that recycles melted ice, so you can refill it less often. An electronic control panel with indicator lights make this portable icemaker easy to operate. Match the icemaker to your kitchen décor or add an interesting red pop of color that will attract all your guests. Become the best party host with a portable icemaker that keeps up with the drinks and your guests’ expectations.
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"Ice maker...Perfect size ice maker for any counter top bar or kitchen...It’s an ice maker, it makes ice. Nothing overall impressive. "
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You’ll never run out of ice with the Insignia NS-IMP26RD2 26 Lb. Portable Icemaker with Auto Shut-Off. Producing up to 26 lbs. of ice per day, this icemaker stores up to 1.5 lbs., supplying all the cold drinks at a large gathering. It creates ice every 6 to 13 minutes and has two cube size options you can choose from, depending on your drink of choice and glass size. It has a large 2.1-quart water tank that recycles melted ice, so you can refill it less often. An electronic control panel with indicator lights make this portable icemaker easy to operate. Match the icemaker to your kitchen décor or add an interesting red pop of color that will attract all your guests. Become the best party host with a portable icemaker that keeps up with the drinks and your guests’ expectations.
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NewAir - 45 lbs. Portable Countertop Clear Ice Maker with FrozenFall Technology - Stainless steel
Model: NIM045SS00
SKU: 6495899
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 13 reviews
Top comment
"I use this ice maker every day and I never run out of ice, it's the so awesome I just wish I could find the gallon jug that can fit on top not sure what style fits it. ...Makes ice as advertised but at a slow rate. Ended up returning it."
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When it comes to making crystal-clear ice, the Newair 45 lbs. Countertop Ice Maker is the ultimate in versatility. FrozenFall ice making technology creates ice in layers, which keeps air bubbles and other impurities from getting trapped in your ice. FrozenFall layers also provide the perfectly clear ice that cocktail aficionados crave: it melts more slowly and creates less fizz in your handcrafted drink. Versatile controls let you choose exactly how thick you want the cubes and how fast you want the ice. Convenience features abound, making it a snap to get the perfect ice cube for any occasion.
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"I use this ice maker every day and I never run out of ice, it's the so awesome I just wish I could find the gallon jug that can fit on top not sure what style fits it. ...Makes ice as advertised but at a slow rate. Ended up returning it."
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When it comes to making crystal-clear ice, the Newair 45 lbs. Countertop Ice Maker is the ultimate in versatility. FrozenFall ice making technology creates ice in layers, which keeps air bubbles and other impurities from getting trapped in your ice. FrozenFall layers also provide the perfectly clear ice that cocktail aficionados crave: it melts more slowly and creates less fizz in your handcrafted drink. Versatile controls let you choose exactly how thick you want the cubes and how fast you want the ice. Convenience features abound, making it a snap to get the perfect ice cube for any occasion.
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Insignia™ - 26 Lb. Portable Icemaker with Auto Shut-Off - Silver
Model: NS-IMP26SL0
SKU: 6331583
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 6036 reviews
Top comment
"AWESOME ICE MAKER...wE LOVE OUR pORTABLE iCE maker, comes in handy. Thank you. We can even travel with it when we go out of town...Perfect for travel or at home use!...My family uses our portable ice maker not only when we travel but also at home! "
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Serve cold party drinks with this Insignia portable ice maker. The 1.5-lb. storage capacity and 26-lb. daily production support a continuous supply for large gatherings, and two cube size options suit different types of beverages. The water recycling system of this Insignia portable ice maker has a 2.1-quart reservoir for efficiency and reduced waste.
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"AWESOME ICE MAKER...wE LOVE OUR pORTABLE iCE maker, comes in handy. Thank you. We can even travel with it when we go out of town...Perfect for travel or at home use!...My family uses our portable ice maker not only when we travel but also at home! "
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Serve cold party drinks with this Insignia portable ice maker. The 1.5-lb. storage capacity and 26-lb. daily production support a continuous supply for large gatherings, and two cube size options suit different types of beverages. The water recycling system of this Insignia portable ice maker has a 2.1-quart reservoir for efficiency and reduced waste.
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NewAir - 44lb. Nugget Countertop Ice Maker with Self-Cleaning Function - Black Stainless Steel
Model: NIM044BS00
SKU: 6505886
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 14 reviews
Top comment
"We love our new Nugget Ice Maker!...We travel Fulltime in a 5th wheel.. Buying ice was never an option, the is our 2nd ice maker & we love this one.. ...Love this ice maker...We use our ice maker daily and love the ice it makes. The machine sits conveniently in our counter top and matches the color of our other appliances. "
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When “the good ice” is what you crave, nothing but perfectly formed, chewable ice will do. Thanks to the Newair Nugget Ice Maker, you never have to leave the house to get your fill of that magical Chick-fil-A ice again! This large capacity, ice pellets maker makes enough sonic ice for the whole family — and looks great doing it. The countertop design is light enough to take anywhere, and its viewing window and LED lights are sure to be the talk of the kitchen, no matter what you’re serving. If you love chewable ice pellets, this is “the good ice” ice machine you’ve been waiting for.
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"We love our new Nugget Ice Maker!...We travel Fulltime in a 5th wheel.. Buying ice was never an option, the is our 2nd ice maker & we love this one.. ...Love this ice maker...We use our ice maker daily and love the ice it makes. The machine sits conveniently in our counter top and matches the color of our other appliances. "
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When “the good ice” is what you crave, nothing but perfectly formed, chewable ice will do. Thanks to the Newair Nugget Ice Maker, you never have to leave the house to get your fill of that magical Chick-fil-A ice again! This large capacity, ice pellets maker makes enough sonic ice for the whole family — and looks great doing it. The countertop design is light enough to take anywhere, and its viewing window and LED lights are sure to be the talk of the kitchen, no matter what you’re serving. If you love chewable ice pellets, this is “the good ice” ice machine you’ve been waiting for.
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Frigidaire - 11.7" 26-Lb. Freestanding Icemaker - Black
Model: EFIC117-SSBLACK-COM
SKU: 6346482
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 113 reviews
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"Frigidaire model Efic117-ssblack-b-cu ice machine...Excellent counter top ice machine ,makes perfect size ice cubes.Very well built and looks great....Good Ice Maker...So far I have been very happy with this ice maker. I have used different brands of ice makers, and I like this one the best. "
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Chill drinks with ice made by this Frigidaire black stainless steel countertop ice maker. The LED control panel displays settings and options clearly for easy use, and the countertop design allows for transport and use in a variety of settings. This Frigidaire black stainless steel countertop ice maker has a window so you can check on ice levels .
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"Frigidaire model Efic117-ssblack-b-cu ice machine...Excellent counter top ice machine ,makes perfect size ice cubes.Very well built and looks great....Good Ice Maker...So far I have been very happy with this ice maker. I have used different brands of ice makers, and I like this one the best. "
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Chill drinks with ice made by this Frigidaire black stainless steel countertop ice maker. The LED control panel displays settings and options clearly for easy use, and the countertop design allows for transport and use in a variety of settings. This Frigidaire black stainless steel countertop ice maker has a window so you can check on ice levels .
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