Rank #4 in Best Ice Maker 2026: Ten Countertop Machines Ranked
WIE Stainless Steel Ice Maker, Self-Cleaning Ice Maker Machine, 12kg/24H, 2 Sizes 9 Ice Cube Ready in 6 Mins Ice Machine with Handle, Scoop & Basket, 1.5L Ice Cube Maker for Home/Kitchen/Office/Bar
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The stainless WIE is our number four ice maker pick for September 2026, the durable shell version of the 12 kg family at £67.99. Its score sits on the shared 1,550 WIE pool.
Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing rather than our own testing.
How those 1,550 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Output | 12 kg per 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tank | 1.5 litres |
| Cycle | Nine cubes in 6 minutes |
| Cleaning | Self cleaning, 20 minute cycle |
| Body | Stainless steel |
| ASIN | B0DF74Y5QF |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Brilliant little machine, once it gets going, i put it on large ice cubes, the first ones were ok then the rest were spot on, highly recommended for a man cave”
Verified purchase“Wow, I didn't expect this product to be as good or as easy to operate as this one. Been using it all day and making 7 lumps of Ice at a time. Why didn't I buy this years ago. Superb WIE.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Ice Maker 2026: Ten Countertop Machines Ranked.
Rank #1
ecozy Ice Maker Machine Countertop, 12KG/24H, 2 Sizes of Ice
£98.59
Rank #2
EUHOMY Countertop Ice Maker, Ice Machine with Automatic Cleaning
£79.99
Rank #3
WIE Ice Maker Machine 15KG/24H, 6 Mins Fast Ice, 2L Water Tank
£76.49
Rank #5
EUHOMY Ice Maker Machine Countertop Ice Cube Maker, Self-Cleaning Function,9 Cubes in 6 Mins,Portable Ice Cube Maker Machines with Ice Scoop & Basket for Home/Kitchen/Office/Bar, Black
£89.99
Questions people ask
Why choose stainless?
A tougher shell than the plastic WIE versions, same price.
How fast is it?
Nine cubes in six minutes.
What is the pool?
4.6 on the shared 1,550 WIE pool.
What do I do before first use?
Let it stand upright for 12 hours.
Is it a freezer?
No, move ice to a freezer when the basket fills.
What is the price?
£67.99.
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