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 $1,489The EdgeStar IB450SSP is the better undercounter ice maker overall, rated 3.2 to 2.9. The EdgeStar IB450SSP leads on value and storage. The Perlick HP15CI Clear Ice wins on warranty. The EdgeStar IB450SSP costs $4,021 less ($1,489 vs $5,510).
For an outdoor kitchen or bar without a floor drain that wants clear ice and a finished stainless door out of the box.
Town Appliance $5,510Prices 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 $108.04 per lb a day ($5,510, 51 lb a day)) and storage (25 lb of storage vs 22 lb of storage).
- Choose the Perlick HP15CI Clear Ice for warranty (2 years on the unit 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 | Perlick HP15CI Clear Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 68 $29.78 per lb a day ($1,489, 50 lb a day) | 9 $108.04 per lb a day ($5,510, 51 lb a day) |
| Output 15% | 45 50 lb of ice a day | 47 51 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 | 60 22 lb of storage |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1 year on the unit | 33 2 years on the unit |
| Drain 10% | 100 drain pump included | 100 drain pump included |
Specifications
| EdgeStar IB450SSP | Perlick HP15CI Clear Ice | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice | ||
| Ice type | Clear | Clear |
| Ice a day | 50 lb | 51 lb |
| Bin storage | 25 lb | 22 lb |
| Install | ||
| Width | 14.6 in | 14.9 in |
| Height | 32.9 in | 33.5 in |
| Depth | 23.4 in | 22.6 in |
| Drain | Pump included | Pump included |
| Outdoor rated | No | Yes |
| Panel ready | No | No |
| App or remote monitoring | No | - |
| Warranty | ||
| Unit warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
| Sealed system warranty | 1 year | - |
