The daily total, not the first-batch time on the box · review
SONGMICS SONGMICS Island countertop ice maker review
A compact countertop ice maker producing 12 kg (26.5 lb) over 24 hours, with a first batch of 9 cubes in 6 minutes and a 30-minute self-cleaning cycle. Confirmed live with real pricing on Amazon.de and .fr, the cheapest ice maker confirmed in this comparison.
Every ice maker in this family advertises a fast first batch — 6 minutes for 9 cubes is standard across the category. What actually decides whether a machine keeps up at a gathering is the 24-hour total, and SONGMICS states 12 kg (26.5 lb) here plainly, at the lowest price confirmed in this comparison.
What buyer reports flag
A few specific, checkable details come from buyer reviews rather than the spec sheet: ice from this class of machine is more porous than tray-frozen ice and melts faster, and the water drain plug has been reported as fiddly to remove during cleaning. Neither undermines the core function, but both are worth knowing before buying.
Bottom line
For the lowest price in this ice-maker comparison and a genuinely published daily-output figure, this is a reasonable entry point — plan to empty its small internal basket regularly under heavy use.
What works, and what does not
Strengths
The cheapest ice maker confirmed in this comparison, with a genuine 12 kg (26.5 lb)/24h figure rather than only a fast first-batch claim
Self-cleaning cycle, and a large number of buyer reviews to draw on for reliability
Compact footprint and 6 kg (13.2 lb) weight, easy to store between uses
Same ASIN and EAN confirmed live with real stock on both markets checked
Compromises
Ice made by this class of machine melts faster than freezer ice and needs re-freezing to hold shape for longer storage, per buyer feedback
The small 0.6 kg (1.3 lb) ice basket means frequent emptying under heavy use
The water drain plug was reported as difficult to remove by at least one buyer review
Under 45 dB claimed but not independently measured
Specifications
Daily production
12 kg (26.5 lb) per 24 hours
First batch
9 cubes in 6 minutes
Ice basket
0.6 kg (1.3 lb)
Power
100 W
Dimensions
31 × 25 × 32 cm (12.2 × 9.8 × 12.6 in), 6 kg
Self-cleaning
30-minute cycle
Amazon reference
B0GMQLCS3W (identical ASIN and EAN 0194343599533 on DE and FR, both confirmed with real stock and pricing)
What readers ask us
Does ice from this machine last as long as freezer ice?
No — bullet-style ice from countertop makers like this one is more porous than slow-frozen ice cube tray ice and melts faster once made. It's fine for immediate use but will need to be moved to a freezer or re-frozen if it needs to hold up for hours.
How often does the ice basket need emptying?
The internal basket holds 0.6 kg (1.3 lb), which fills quickly at heavy-use volumes. For continuous entertaining rather than occasional top-ups, plan to empty the basket into a separate freezer container periodically rather than relying on the machine's own storage.
Our score
7.2/ 10
The buyer this one serves, among bar and wine appliances
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.
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.
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.
12 kg (26.5 lb)/24h · 9 cubes in 6 min · 2.1 L tank · 2-year warranty
A stainless steel ice maker rated at 12 kg (26.5 lb) over 24 hours with a larger 2.1 L water tank than most rivals and a 2-year manufacturer warranty. The most expensive ice maker confirmed in this comparison, and flagged by Amazon as a frequently returned item on the listing checked.
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.
14 kg (30.9 lb)/24h · spherical ice · 6–8 min cycle · 5–8h insulated retention
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.
Best for: 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.
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.
