The daily total, not the first-batch time on the box · review
NORTHCLAN 1226 review
An ice maker producing spherical ice — which melts slower than standard cubes — rated at 14 kg (30.9 lb) over 24 hours, the highest daily figure confirmed in this comparison. Same ASIN and EAN confirmed live with real pricing on Amazon.de and .fr.
At a stated 14 kg (30.9 lb) per 24 hours, this is the highest daily production figure found across every ice maker researched for this site — a genuine two kilograms above the 12 kg (26.5 lb) figure common to most rivals in this family.
Spherical ice, and why it matters
Unlike the standard bullet or crescent ice most machines in this comparison produce, this model makes spherical ice, which melts more slowly for the same reason a larger, rounder object loses heat more gradually than an irregular one. That’s a real, physical difference in how a drink dilutes over time, not just a shape preference.
A listing detail worth double-checking
The product listing checked for this comparison contained a dimension figure inconsistent with a countertop appliance, most likely a data-entry error rather than the machine’s true size. We flag it rather than repeat it as fact — confirm the real dimensions directly if counter space is limited. The listing’s “Testsieger 2026” claim is also the seller’s own marketing label, not an independently verified test result.
Bottom line
For the highest daily ice output confirmed in this comparison and the practical benefit of slower-melting spherical ice, this is a strong contender — just verify the physical dimensions directly given the inconsistency on the listing checked.
What works, and what does not
Strengths
14 kg (30.9 lb)/24h is the highest daily production figure confirmed across every ice maker researched for this comparison
Spherical ice genuinely dilutes drinks more slowly than standard cubes, a real and checkable material property, not just a marketing claim
Same ASIN and EAN confirmed live with real stock on two EU markets checked
Cheaper than several rivals despite the higher daily output figure
Compromises
The exact cabinet dimensions on the listing checked appear inconsistent — one figure given reads as an unlikely 32×60×150 cm (12.6 × 23.6 × 59.1 in) for a countertop unit, most likely a data entry error rather than the machine's real size; confirm dimensions directly before buying
A marketing claim of 'Testsieger 2026' (test winner) on the listing is the seller's own label, not an independent test result, and should not be read as one
Spherical-ice machines are typically slower per cycle than standard cube makers, a trade-off for the slower-melting result
Not yet confirmed on Amazon.it or .es for this comparison
Specifications
Daily production
14 kg (30.9 lb) per 24 hours, per the listing
Cycle time
6–8 minutes for spherical ice
Ice shape
Spherical — slower melting than standard cubes
Insulated retention
5–8 hours without melting, per the listing
Power
120 W
Water tank
≈2 L
Amazon reference
B0BN61ZTH6 (identical ASIN and EAN 0735940861748 on DE and FR, both confirmed with real stock and pricing)
What readers ask us
Is spherical ice actually better than cube ice?
For drinks where dilution matters, yes in one specific way: a sphere has less surface area relative to its volume than a cube of similar size, so it melts more slowly and dilutes a drink less over the time it takes to finish. It isn't 'better' for uses like blended drinks or rapid cooling, where more surface area helps.
Can the listed dimensions for this machine be trusted?
One dimension figure found on the listing checked (32×60×150 cm (12.6 × 23.6 × 59.1 in)) does not match a plausible countertop ice maker and is very likely a data-entry error rather than the unit's actual size — the product description elsewhere implies a compact countertop footprint. Confirm the real dimensions with the seller before ordering if space is tight.
Our score
7.8/ 10
The buyer this one serves, among bar and wine appliances
Someone who specifically wants slower-melting spherical ice and the highest confirmed daily output in this comparison, and who double-checks the physical dimensions before ordering given the inconsistency found on the listing.
What this one costs among bar and wine appliances
A reference exists on these Amazon stores: France, Germany, United Kingdom. Listed is not the same as in stock — availability changes daily.
Details checked on August 25, 2026.
Sources
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for bar and wine appliances and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
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Best for: A buyer who specifically values a larger water tank, a longer warranty and French-market after-sales support, and who weighs the frequently-returned signal against those factors before deciding.
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Best for: A budget-conscious buyer who wants a compact, genuinely 12 kg (26.5 lb)/24h ice maker for regular home use rather than the fastest possible first batch.
12 kg (26.5 lb)/24h · 9 cubes in 6 min · under 35 dB · 2 cube sizes
A countertop ice maker rated at roughly 12 kg (26.5 lb) over 24 hours with a stated noise level under 35 dB and two cube sizes, backed by the largest volume of buyer reviews found in this comparison. Same ASIN and EAN confirmed live with real pricing on Amazon.de and .fr.
Best for: A buyer who weighs review volume heavily and wants a well-documented, quiet countertop ice maker at a mid-range price.
