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 3.0. The EdgeStar IB450SSP leads on value. The Scotsman Brilliance SRC065 wins on warranty. The EdgeStar IB450SSP costs $3,010 less ($1,489 vs $4,499).
For a bar or outdoor kitchen that wants clear gourmet cubes with no floor drain to hand.
Town Appliance $4,499Prices 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 $91.82 per lb a day ($4,499, 49 lb a day)).
- Choose the Scotsman Brilliance SRC065 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 | Scotsman Brilliance SRC065 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 68 $29.78 per lb a day ($1,489, 50 lb a day) | 16 $91.82 per lb a day ($4,499, 49 lb a day) |
| Output 15% | 45 50 lb of ice a day | 44 49 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 | 100 drain pump included |
Specifications
| EdgeStar IB450SSP | Scotsman Brilliance SRC065 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice | ||
| Ice type | Clear | Clear |
| Ice a day | 50 lb | 49 lb |
| Bin storage | 25 lb | 26 lb |
| Water filter | - | No |
| Install | ||
| Width | 14.6 in | 14.9 in |
| Height | 32.9 in | 33.4 in |
| Depth | 23.4 in | 22 in |
| Drain | Pump included | Pump included |
| Outdoor rated | No | Yes |
| Panel ready | No | No |
| App or remote monitoring | No | No |
| Warranty | ||
| Unit warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Sealed system warranty | 1 year | 5 years |
