hOmeLabs Portable Countertop Ice Maker

Last updated: March 31, 2023

hOmeLabs Portable Countertop Ice Maker
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We looked at the top Ice Makers and dug through the reviews from some of the most popular review sites. Through this analysis, we've determined the best Ice Maker you should buy.

Overall Take

In our analysis of 31 expert reviews, the hOmeLabs Portable Countertop Ice Maker placed 4th when we looked at the top 16 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

PORTABLE ICE POWER – This powerful ice maker creates delicious, chewable, bullet shaped ice up to 1. 5 lbs. at a time and up to 26 lbs. of ice per day with its 2. 2-liter water reservoir. Measures just 9. 5 x 12. 9 x 14″ – an ideal choice for ice anytime, anywhere. ICE CUBES DONE QUICK – Features small or medium size options for bullet shape ice, ready in just 6 to 8 minutes. The small ice cube bullets are smooth and cylinder-shaped to easily fit in water bottle openings, and the medium size is perfect for mixed drinks and more. ENERGY EFFICIENT ICE MAKER – Equipped with a compressor that requires low energy to cool, this ice machine is a tiny yet mighty addition to your bar or countertop (NOTE: Use ice shortly after making or store ice batches in freezer if not using right away). SMART DESIGN – A water reservoir sits below the ice basket and reuses water from the melted ice to make even more ice. Warning lights and an automatic shut off function are activated once the ice basket is full or when water needs to be refilled. INCLUDES BASKET and ICE SCOOP – No installation required; just fill the water reservoir, plug it in and wait for the ice to form. This ETL Certified electric ice maker has an easy to use control panel and comes with a removable ice basket and scoop.

Expert Reviews


What experts liked

With the hOmeLabs on your countertop, you can make a full batch of ice in 6-8 minutes.
Great for times when you need large amounts of ice in a hurry
The hOmeLabs HME010019N is a great choice for an RV or outdoor entertainment. If you’re after a fairly-priced ice maker with solid values, this one has what you need.
It is one of the fastest producing ice cubes. In just 8 to9 minutes, beautifully bullet ice cubes are ready for a glass of mocktail.
A two-year manufacturer’s warranty and a great price top it all off for us. The hOmelab Portable Countertop deserves all of the kudos we can give it.
It’s one of the most affordable and reliable ice makers on the market. It produces fresh ice in 8 minutes.
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What experts didn't like

Ice doesn't stay cold in the basket and melts
Plastic construction. Poor ice production in first 5 rounds
Maybe noisy. Ice may melt too fast
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