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 3.1. The EdgeStar IB450SSP leads on value and drain. The Sub-Zero UC-15I wins on warranty. The EdgeStar IB450SSP costs $2,221 less ($1,489 vs $3,710).
Sub-Zero UC-15I
#24 in 15 in wideFull review
For a buyer matching an existing Sub-Zero kitchen on a smaller budget, with a floor drain, while stock lasts. The DEU1550I makes more ice and works outdoors.
Sub-Zero $3,710$3,710
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 $74.20 per lb a day ($3,710, 50 lb a day)) and drain (drain pump included vs gravity drain only, needs a floor drain).
- Choose the Sub-Zero UC-15I for warranty (2 years 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 | Sub-Zero UC-15I |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 68 $29.78 per lb a day ($1,489, 50 lb a day) | 26 $74.20 per lb a day ($3,710, 50 lb a day) |
| Output 15% | 45 50 lb of ice a day | 45 50 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 | 75 25 lb of storage |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1 year on the unit | 58 2 years 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 | Sub-Zero UC-15I | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice | ||
| Ice type | Clear | - |
| Ice a day | 50 lb | 50 lb |
| Bin storage | 25 lb | 25 lb |
| Install | ||
| Width | 14.6 in | 14.8 in |
| Height | 32.9 in | 33.6 in |
| Depth | 23.4 in | 23 in |
| Drain | Pump included | Gravity only |
| Outdoor rated | No | - |
| Panel ready | No | Yes |
| App or remote monitoring | No | - |
| Warranty | ||
| Unit warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
| Sealed system warranty | 1 year | 5 years |