EdgeStar IB450SSP
#19 in 15 in wideFull review
A 15 in clear ice maker with a drain pump at a lower price than the premium brands, for a bar without a floor drain.
Amazon $1,489$1,489
The EdgeStar IB450SSP is the better undercounter ice maker overall, rated 3.2 to 2.8. The EdgeStar IB450SSP leads on value and drain. The GE Profile UNC15NPWII Nugget wins on warranty. The EdgeStar IB450SSP costs $2,104.10 less ($1,489 vs $3,593.10).
GE Profile UNC15NPWII Nugget
#30 in 15 in wideFull review
For a kitchen or bar that wants nugget ice in a 15 in cabinet slot with an app to watch it. Plan for a floor drain or buy the pump kit.
GE Appliances $3,599 Town Appliance $3,593.10$3,593.10
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the EdgeStar IB450SSP for value ($29.78 per lb a day ($1,489, 50 lb a day) vs $74.86 per lb a day ($3,593.10, 48 lb a day)) and drain (drain pump included vs gravity drain only, needs a floor drain).
- Choose the GE Profile UNC15NPWII Nugget for warranty (1 year on the unit, 5 years on the sealed system vs 1 year on the unit).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 15 in wide undercounter ice maker; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | EdgeStar IB450SSP | GE Profile UNC15NPWII Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 68 $29.78 per lb a day ($1,489, 50 lb a day) | 26 $74.86 per lb a day ($3,593.10, 48 lb a day) |
| Output 15% | 45 50 lb of ice a day | 42 48 lb of ice a day |
| Energy use 10% | 50 energy use not published (neutral score used) | 50 energy use not published (neutral score used) |
| Storage 10% | 75 25 lb of storage | 80 26 lb of storage |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1 year on the unit | 33 1 year on the unit, 5 years on the sealed system |
| Drain 10% | 100 drain pump included | 30 gravity drain only, needs a floor drain |
Specifications
| EdgeStar IB450SSP | GE Profile UNC15NPWII Nugget | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice | ||
| Ice type | Clear | Nugget |
| Ice a day | 50 lb | 48 lb |
| Bin storage | 25 lb | 26 lb |
| Install | ||
| Width | 14.6 in | 14.9 in |
| Height | 32.9 in | 34.1 in |
| Depth | 23.4 in | 22.8 in |
| Drain | Pump included | Gravity only |
| Outdoor rated | No | No |
| Panel ready | No | Yes |
| App or remote monitoring | No | Yes |
| Warranty | ||
| Unit warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Sealed system warranty | 1 year | 5 years |