Best Bullet Ice Maker Under $120 (2026)

Counter space and power

Every maker here sits on a counter and fills from its own tank, so the fit is about footprint, weight and power draw, not plumbing. The EUHOMY lists a 170 W compressor and 4 kWh a day, the only power figures stated here, while no other listing here states watts. Footprints run from 8.7 by 11.4 inches for the Silonn SLIM21B to 13.2 inches wide for the Silonn SLIM33B, and weights run from 12.98 lbs to 17.8 lbs, so measure the counter and check the weight before moving one between rooms.

Some listings disagree with their own spec tables: the Antarctic Star and Silonn SLIM33B list different footprints in bullets and table, and the EUHOMY bullets and table list different weights. The reviews below give both figures, and the table above uses the bullets.

Our picks for the best bullet ice maker under 120

Size, basket and warranty

Every listing here states a warranty term, and every maker makes bullet-shaped cubes. Most list two ice sizes; the EUHOMY listing states no size choice.

Who should not buy these

If you need more than 26 lbs of ice a day, none of these listings states a higher output, so a larger machine is the honest next step. If the counter is small, the Frigidaire and the Silonn SLIM33B need the widest stretches of counter here, so measure first. And if quiet matters, only the EUHOMY and the Antarctic Star state a noise figure, under 45 dB and under 40 dB, so the rest leave that question open.

Score notes

The Chill Score weighs performance 30, build 20, value 20, safety certifications 15 and warranty 15. Here, performance covers stated ice speed and daily output, build covers stated size, weight and materials, and value covers what the listing states for this price band. None of the 5 listings states a safety certification, so safety is zero for all.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each product’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score.

The Silonn SLIM33B leads on basket and tank size. The EUHOMY follows on daily output and stated power figures, and the Silonn SLIM21B is the plain, portable pick. The Antarctic Star lists the lowest noise figure, and the Frigidaire suits a fixed spot with its larger tank and basket.

Check Your Space First

• Measure the counter against the stated footprint: the Frigidaire lists 13.0 by 13.0 inches and the Silonn SLIM33B lists 13.2 inches wide.
• Leave room to lift the basket out and reach the tank: tanks here run from 1.2 L to 2.1 qt.
• Check the weight before carrying one to another room: the makers here list 12.98 to 17.8 lbs.
• Keep the scoop with the basket: most makers here list a scoop, and the Silonn SLIM21B scoop attaches to the basket.

Common questions

How fast does a countertop ice maker make ice?

Most makers here list 9 bullet cubes in 6 minutes, up to 26 lbs a day. The Frigidaire lists 9 cubes every 7 minutes, and the Antarctic Star lists 8 cubes in 6 minutes, so the first batch lands in about the same time on all 5.

How much ice can these makers hold at once?

Baskets here hold 1.3 to 1.5 lbs at a time, while the Silonn SLIM33B basket expands to 2.5 L and holds up to 9 cups. Daily output is 26 to 26.5 lbs, so the basket size sets how often you empty it, not how much ice you get in a day.

Do these ice makers need a water hookup?

No. Each maker here fills from its own tank, from 1.2 L to 2.1 qt, and no listing states a hookup. Fill the tank, press the button, and the maker starts; the EUHOMY listing describes it as two steps, fill and press.

What size ice do they make?

All 5 make bullet-shaped cubes. Most list two sizes, small and large, while the EUHOMY listing states no size choice. Bullet cubes suit cold drinks and iced coffee, per the EUHOMY listing.

How loud are they?

Only two listings state a noise figure: the EUHOMY lists under 45 dB and the Antarctic Star lists under 40 dB. The other listings state no noise figure, so check the listing if quiet matters in your room.

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