Which makes ice faster?

The Simenmax. It drops 9 cubes in about 6 minutes. The Frigidaire needs 10 to 15 minutes for the first nugget.

Is nugget ice worth the extra money?

Only if you want chewable ice. The Frigidaire costs $292.50 versus $42.99 for the Simenmax, so you pay about $250 for nugget ice and a bigger bin.

Which holds more ice?

The Frigidaire. Its bin holds 2.7 lb and it makes up to 33 lb a day. The Simenmax makes 24 lb a day and its bin size is not stated.

Which is easier to fit on a counter?

The Simenmax. It is 10.6 in deep and 8.9 in high and weighs 15.43 lb. The Frigidaire is 13.8 in deep, 14.8 in high and 35 lb.

Do either need a water line?

No. Both fill from a reservoir you refill by hand. The Simenmax reservoir holds 1.2 L; the Frigidaire capacity is not stated.

Which is rated higher?

The Simenmax at 4.4 out of 5 from 679 ratings. The Frigidaire is 3.9 out of 5 from 1,984 ratings.

Simenmax Portable Ice Maker vs Frigidaire Gallery Nugget Ice Maker

Buy the Simenmax if you want cheap, fast bullet ice for drinks and don't mind a small bin and frequent refills. Buy the Frigidaire Gallery if you want soft, chewable nugget ice and can spend about $250 more. The price gap is wide: $42.99 at Walmart versus $292.50 at Martexplore.com, both as of November 8, 2026.

Today the Simenmax Portable Ice Maker costs $249.51 less at its best price.

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