For a bar or outdoor kitchen that wants clear gourmet cubes with no floor drain to hand.
Town Appliance $4,499The Scotsman Brilliance SRC065 is the better undercounter ice maker overall, rated 3.0 to 2.8. The Scotsman Brilliance SRC065 leads on drain. The GE Profile UNC15NPWII Nugget wins on value. The GE Profile UNC15NPWII Nugget costs $905.90 less ($3,593.10 vs $4,499).
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 $3,593.10Prices 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 Scotsman Brilliance SRC065 for drain (drain pump included vs gravity drain only, needs a floor drain).
- Choose the GE Profile UNC15NPWII Nugget for value ($74.86 per lb a day ($3,593.10, 48 lb a day) vs $91.82 per lb a day ($4,499, 49 lb a day)).
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 | Scotsman Brilliance SRC065 | GE Profile UNC15NPWII Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 16 $91.82 per lb a day ($4,499, 49 lb a day) | 26 $74.86 per lb a day ($3,593.10, 48 lb a day) |
| Output 15% | 44 49 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% | 80 26 lb of storage | 80 26 lb of storage |
| Warranty 25% | 33 1 year on the unit, 5 years on the sealed system | 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
| Scotsman Brilliance SRC065 | GE Profile UNC15NPWII Nugget | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice | ||
| Ice type | Clear | Nugget |
| Ice a day | 49 lb | 48 lb |
| Bin storage | 26 lb | 26 lb |
| Water filter | No | - |
| Install | ||
| Width | 14.9 in | 14.9 in |
| Height | 33.4 in | 34.1 in |
| Depth | 22 in | 22.8 in |
| Drain | Pump included | Gravity only |
| Outdoor rated | Yes | No |
| Panel ready | No | Yes |
| App or remote monitoring | No | Yes |
| Warranty | ||
| Unit warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Sealed system warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
