The Best Ice Makers of 2026. We Tested 10 Popular Models
If you're the kind of person who has hot takes about ice -- nugget versus cube, chewy versus crunchy, no in-between -- you already know it can make or break a drink. And if your fridge's ice maker or that sad pile of plastic trays aren't pulling their weight, a countertop maker can step in to keep the cold ones flowing, whether you're nursing a lemonade solo or keeping an entire backyard crowd hydrated.
To help you find the right machine for your ice priorities, I tested 10 different ice makers, sizing them up on ice type, footprint and price.
What's the best ice maker for 2026?
After weeks of testing and lots of chilled beverages, I found GE Profile's Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Makerwith a side water tank to be the best ice maker overall. The larger machine pumps out mountains (3 pounds to be exact) of chewable...
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