Igloo Premium Self-Cleaning Countertop Ice Maker vs FREE VILLAGE Nugget Ice Maker

Pick the FREE VILLAGE if you want chewable nugget ice and more output; pick the Igloo if you want plain bullet cubes and a simpler routine. The FREE VILLAGE makes up to 35 lb a day versus the Igloo's 26 lb, and its stainless steel housing feels sturdier than the Igloo's plastic. Owners of nugget makers like the softer chew, but nugget machines are noisier and more maintenance-prone than cube makers. The Igloo's five-cycle self-clean and 7-minute cycle are easy to live with, and its 87 ratings average 4.3 against 4.5 from 256 for the FREE VILLAGE.

• Choose the Igloo if you want basic bullet cubes, a fast 7-minute cycle and a self-clean function with minimal fuss.
• Choose the FREE VILLAGE if you want soft, chewable nugget ice and the higher daily output for a busy household.