Best Clear Ice Makers
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Klaris Clear Ice Maker, 4 Large 2-Inch Cubes for Whiskey & Cocktails
Klaris' clear ice maker that makes 4 large 2-inch cubes for whiskey and cocktails.
EUHOMY 2'' Clear Ice Cube Maker Countertop with APP, 110 Pcs Daily Cubes
EUHOMY's countertop machine makes 2 inch crystal clear cubes for spirits, two every 45 minutes in Crystal Mode or faster in Rapid Mode, with app control. It is a premium-priced pick for whiskey and cocktail ice.
Clear ice is the detail that makes a home cocktail look like it came from a craft bar. Cloudy ice traps air and minerals in the center, while clear ice freezes slowly in one direction to push those out, leaving a glassy cube that melts evenly and looks stunning in the glass. Most home clear ice makers use an insulated directional-freeze design that fits in your freezer and yields cubes or spheres over several hours. Yield, cube size, and how easily blocks release all matter. Below we compare clear ice makers that produce reliably transparent ice without special equipment or a lot of fuss.
The short version
We compared 7 picks. Our scores range from 6.9 to 8.4 out of 10.
- Best overall:Klaris Clear Ice Maker, 4 Large 2-Inch Cubes for Whiskey & Cocktails. Highest overall score in this guide at 8.4/10.
- Also great value:EUHOMY Ice Cube Maker Machine Countertop, 45Lbs/Day, 24Pcs in 13 Mins. Value score of 8/10, overall 8.2/10.
- Solid build:EUHOMY 2'' Clear Ice Cube Maker Countertop with APP, 110 Pcs Daily Cubes. Build and materials score of 8/10, overall 8.2/10.
- Feature-rich:Luma Comfort Clear Ice Cube Maker Machine, 40 lbs in 24 Hours. Features score of 8/10, overall 8.2/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
- 1.Klaris Clear Ice Maker, 4 Large 2-Inch Cubes for Whiskey & Cocktails8.4/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 2.EUHOMY 2'' Clear Ice Cube Maker Countertop with APP, 110 Pcs Daily Cubes8.2/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 3.EUHOMY Ice Cube Maker Machine Countertop, 45Lbs/Day, 24Pcs in 13 Mins8.2/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 4.Luma Comfort Clear Ice Cube Maker Machine, 40 lbs in 24 Hours8.2/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 5.Silonn Ice Makers Countertop, 44lbs Per Day, 2 Ways to Add Water, Auto Self-Cleaning, Stainless Steel Ice Machine for Home Office Bar Party7.6/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 6.VEVOR Commercial Ice Maker Machine, 120 lbs/24H Ice Production, 19-33 lbs Storage Bin, 45 Cubes per Cycle, Stainless Steel Under Counter & Freestanding Ice Maker with LED Display, Self-Cleaning7.5/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 7.Newair Silver Countertop Ice Maker Machine, Cubes in Under 15 Minutes6.9/10See on AmazonCheck price
#1Klaris' clear ice maker that makes 4 large 2-inch cubes for whiskey and cocktails.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + 4 large 2-inch cubes per batch suit rocks glasses
- + Clear cubes look premium in whiskey and Negronis
- + Designed specifically for cocktail-grade ice
- - Few cubes per batch means planning ahead for parties
- - Takes freezer space compared with small trays
#2EUHOMY's countertop machine makes 2 inch crystal clear cubes for spirits, two every 45 minutes in Crystal Mode or faster in Rapid Mode, with app control. It is a premium-priced pick for whiskey and cocktail ice.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 6/10
- + Makes large 2 x 2 x 1.9 inch clear cubes of about 0.25 lbs each, the format used for old fashioneds and neat pours
- + Two modes: Crystal Mode for 2 dense clear cubes every 45 minutes, or Rapid Mode for ice in about 27 minutes
- + Phone app, color display, timer and a one-touch 15 minute self-cleaning cycle, running at a listed 45 dB
- - Costs far more than standard countertop clear ice makers, so it only makes sense if you want big cubes
- - Crystal Mode tops out at about 64 cubes per day and storage holds 2.4 lbs, too little for a large party
#3EUHOMY's countertop ice maker produces 24 crystal-clear cubes every 10 to 20 minutes, up to 45 lbs per day, with adjustable cube thickness and no water line needed. A strong all-round choice for home bars.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Up to 45 lbs of clear cube ice per day, 24 cubes per cycle, enough for parties and regular cocktail nights
- + Adjustable ice thickness: thinner cubes chill drinks fast, thicker cubes melt slower in cocktails and whiskey
- + Fills by hand or from a water bottle, with an 8-hour timer, one-touch self-cleaning and a listed 45 dB noise level
- - Makes small standard cubes, not the 2 inch blocks used for old fashioneds and spirit-forward drinks
- - At 9.9 x 14.2 x 14.6 inches it claims a real share of counter space in a small home bar
#4Luma Comfort's clear ice cube maker machine making 40 lbs in 24 hours, a freestanding clear ice option.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 7/10
- + 40 lbs in 24 hours covers busy entertaining
- + Clear cubes look sharp in rocks drinks and stirred classics
- + Established model in the home clear ice category
- - Larger unit may need under-counter or dedicated space
- - Clear cube machines require descaling, especially with hard water
#5Silonn's stainless steel countertop ice maker turns out 24 clear cubes in about 13 minutes and up to 44 lbs per day, with a 3.0 L tank that fills by hand or from a bottle on top.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10
- + Clear, slow-melting cubes instead of bullet ice, with adjustable thickness to suit different drinks
- + Up to 44 lbs per day and 24 cubes per 13 minute cycle keeps up with a busy evening of mixing
- + 3.0 L tank with bottle or manual filling, plus a 20 minute push-button cleaning cycle
- - The water bottle for top filling is not included, per the listing note
- - Standard small cubes only: it will not produce large 2 inch cubes or spheres for whiskey service
#6VEVOR commercial ice maker rated for up to 120 lbs of ice a day with a 19 to 33 lb storage bin, a step up in output for a busy home bar.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Listing states up to 120 lbs of ice per day, or over 6000 cubes, enough for a large party
- + Lists a first batch in about 10 minutes, so ice is ready soon after you start it
- + Storage bin holds 19 to 33 lbs, which cuts down on constant refilling during service
- - Commercial machine with a bigger footprint than a small countertop clear-ice maker
- - Listing talks about cube count and speed, not fully clear ice, so check cube style first
#7Newair's silver countertop ice maker machine producing cubes in under 15 minutes for quick drink prep.
Fit for the job 6/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Makes cubes in under 15 minutes for fast party ice
- + Countertop design needs no plumbing, just water poured into the tank
- + Silver finish suits most kitchens and blends with steel appliances
- - Bullet-style countertop cubes are not clear ice
- - Check the daily output rating before buying for larger gatherings
Before you buy: trade-offs we flagged
No pick is perfect. These are the main compromises we noted for the top products in this guide, so you can check they will not matter for you.
- Few cubes per batch means planning ahead for parties (Klaris Clear Ice Maker, 4 Large 2-Inch Cubes...)
- Costs far more than standard countertop clear ice makers, so it only makes sense if you want big cubes (EUHOMY 2'' Clear Ice Cube Maker Countertop...)
- Makes small standard cubes, not the 2 inch blocks used for old fashioneds and spirit-forward drinks (EUHOMY Ice Cube Maker Machine Countertop,...)
- Larger unit may need under-counter or dedicated space (Luma Comfort Clear Ice Cube Maker Machine, 40...)
- The water bottle for top filling is not included, per the listing note (Silonn Ice Makers Countertop, 44lbs Per Day,...)
- Commercial machine with a bigger footprint than a small countertop clear-ice maker (VEVOR Commercial Ice Maker Machine, 120...)
Frequently asked questions
›What is the best choice among clear ice makers?
Klaris Clear Ice Maker, 4 Large 2-Inch Cubes for Whiskey & Cocktails is our top overall pick. Klaris' clear ice maker that makes 4 large 2-inch cubes for whiskey and cocktails. It earns our score of 8.4/10, based on fit for the job, features, build and value.
›What is a good budget option?
EUHOMY 2'' Clear Ice Cube Maker Countertop with APP, 110 Pcs Daily Cubes is the strongest low-cost pick in this guide. EUHOMY's countertop machine makes 2 inch crystal clear cubes for spirits, two every 45 minutes in Crystal Mode or faster in Rapid Mode, with app control. It is a premium-priced pick for whiskey and cocktail ice.
›How much should I expect to spend?
Picks in this guide span See on Amazon price bands (roughly: $ = under $30, $$ = $30 to $100, $$$ = over $100). We never display exact prices because they change constantly, so the buttons above always show Amazon's current price.
›How were these products chosen?
We shortlist products that fit the job this guide solves and compare their published specifications, such as size, capacity, materials and what is included. Each pick gets an editorial score out of 10 for fit, features, build and value, and we write the pros and cons from those details. Our score is not an Amazon customer rating. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, which never affects the ranking.
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