How fast does it make ice?

About 8 to 10 minutes for a batch of eight large cubes. Output slows as the basket fills and the machine cycles.

How much ice can it hold?

The basket holds roughly 1.1 quarts. That is enough for a few rounds of drinks, not a party, and stored ice melts over time.

Does it need a water line?

No. You fill the reservoir by hand, which is why it suits renters and small kitchens.

What size cubes does it make?

Bullet-shaped cubes in small and large. They are softer than freezer cubes and melt faster in a drink.

Is it worth it over a freezer ice maker?

It wins on speed and countertop convenience. A freezer or undercounter maker stores more ice and keeps it frozen, so pick this one for quick batches, not bulk.

It has a self-clean function, and you should still drain the reservoir and dry the basket between uses to avoid stale-tasting ice.

Where is the Cuisinart Compact Bullet Ice Cube Maker cheapest?

At Macy's, for $189.95, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Cuisinart Compact Bullet Ice Cube Maker?

Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 113 ratings.

Where can I buy the Cuisinart Compact Bullet Ice Cube Maker?

13 stores we checked sell it, including Cuisinart, crateandbarrel.com, Williams-Sonoma, Sur La Table, Bed Bath & Beyond.

Cuisinart Compact Bullet Ice Cube Maker

Best price now

$189.95at Macy'sObserved at 9:45 AM

Compared across 9 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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Cuisinart Compact Bullet Ice Cube Maker

Best price now

$189.95at Macy'sObserved at 9:45 AM

Compared across 9 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

Visit Macy's

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Price facts

Lowest price today: $189.95 at Macy's (checked Nov 9, 2026).
Checked at 9 stores.

Our take on the Cuisinart Compact Bullet Ice Cube Maker

The Cuisinart Compact Bullet Ice Cube Maker is a countertop machine that makes up to 26 lb of bullet ice a day and holds about 1.1 quarts in its basket. It produces eight large cubes in roughly 8 to 10 minutes, offers small and large sizes, and has a self-clean cycle. At about 8 by 10.5 by 11 inches and 14.7 lb, it fits where a full-size undercounter unit will not, but it is slower and stores less than larger rivals. Owners like the speed of the first batch and the chewable bullet ice; the common complaints are melt-back in the basket, noise, and plastic build.

Best forSmall kitchens and apartmentsHome bars and entertainingPeople who want chewable bullet ice fastRenters who cannot plumb a built-in ice maker

Pros

First cubes in about 8 to 10 minutes
Two ice sizes, small and large
Self-clean function
Compact footprint for a countertop
No plumbing: fill the reservoir by hand

Cons

Basket holds only about 1.1 quarts, so ice melts before it piles up
Bullet ice melts faster in drinks than freezer cubes
Runs on the noisy side
Plastic body and finish
Needs regular draining and refilling

Cuisinart Compact Bullet Ice Cube Maker prices at every store

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Cuisinart Compact Bullet Ice Cube Maker price history

Lowest price we've seen: $139.00 on Nov 9 at Best Buy. Tracked across 13 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

3.8 / 5113 ratings

Ratings average 3.8 out of 5. Buyers like how quickly it starts making ice and the chewable bullet shape, but many mention melt-back in the small basket, noise, and durability concerns over time.

What people mention

SpeedPraisedOwners say the first cubes arrive within about ten minutes of switching it on.
Ice qualityPraisedBuyers describe the bullet cubes as soft and chewable, good for cold drinks.
StorageCriticisedThe small basket fills slowly and ice melts back before there is much to scoop.
NoiseCriticisedReviewers say the compressor and drop cycle are louder than expected in a kitchen.
BuildMixedSome owners find the plastic body flimsy, and a few report units failing within a year or two.
MaintenanceMixedThe self-clean cycle helps, but owners still have to drain and refill the reservoir often.

Specifications

Production Capacity: Up to 26 lb. of bullet ice cubes
Storage Capacity: 1.1 Quarts
Installation Type: Countertop
Ice Type: Ice Cube, Ice cubes
Ice Shape: Bullet
Ice Size: Small, Large
Daily Production Rate: Up to 26 lbs of ice per day

Questions and answers

How fast does it make ice?: About 8 to 10 minutes for a batch of eight large cubes. Output slows as the basket fills and the machine cycles.
How much ice can it hold?: The basket holds roughly 1.1 quarts. That is enough for a few rounds of drinks, not a party, and stored ice melts over time.
Does it need a water line?: No. You fill the reservoir by hand, which is why it suits renters and small kitchens.
What size cubes does it make?: Bullet-shaped cubes in small and large. They are softer than freezer cubes and melt faster in a drink.
Is it worth it over a freezer ice maker?: It wins on speed and countertop convenience. A freezer or undercounter maker stores more ice and keeps it frozen, so pick this one for quick batches, not bulk.
How do you clean it?: It has a self-clean function, and you should still drain the reservoir and dry the basket between uses to avoid stale-tasting ice.
Where is the Cuisinart Compact Bullet Ice Cube Maker cheapest?: At Macy's, for $189.95, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Cuisinart Compact Bullet Ice Cube Maker?: Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 113 ratings.
Where can I buy the Cuisinart Compact Bullet Ice Cube Maker?: 13 stores we checked sell it, including Cuisinart, crateandbarrel.com, Williams-Sonoma, Sur La Table, Bed Bath & Beyond.