U-Line RNP115 Nugget Ice
#10 in 15 in wideFull review
For a kitchen where the ice maker should match the cabinets and there is no floor drain. It suits households that want chewable ice without a commercial look.
Town Appliance $4,849$4,849
The U-Line RNP115 Nugget Ice is the better undercounter ice maker overall, rated 3.5 to 3.1. The U-Line RNP115 Nugget Ice leads on drain and warranty. The Hoshizaki C-80BAK costs $239 less ($4,610 vs $4,849).
Hoshizaki C-80BAK
#23 in 15 in wideFull review
For nugget ice fans who have a floor drain and want commercial build quality in a 15 in space.
Amazon $4,610$4,610
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 U-Line RNP115 Nugget Ice for drain (drain pump included vs gravity drain only, needs a floor drain) and warranty (2 years on the unit, 5 years on the sealed system vs 2 years 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 | U-Line RNP115 Nugget Ice | Hoshizaki C-80BAK |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 26 $74.60 per lb a day ($4,849, 65 lb a day) | 28 $70.92 per lb a day ($4,610, 65 lb a day) |
| Output 15% | 73 65 lb of ice a day | 73 65 lb of ice a day |
| Energy use 10% | 50 energy use not published (neutral score used) | 76 9.6 kWh per 100 lb of ice |
| Storage 10% | 85 27 lb of storage | 85 27 lb of storage |
| Warranty 25% | 58 2 years on the unit, 5 years on the sealed system | 33 2 years on the unit |
| Drain 10% | 100 drain pump included | 30 gravity drain only, needs a floor drain |
Specifications
| U-Line RNP115 Nugget Ice | Hoshizaki C-80BAK | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice | ||
| Ice type | Nugget | Nugget |
| Ice a day | 65 lb | 65 lb |
| Bin storage | 27 lb | 27 lb |
| Energy use | - | 9.6 kWh per 100 lb |
| Water filter | No | No |
| Install | ||
| Width | 14.9 in | 14.9 in |
| Height | 33.6 in | 33.5 in |
| Depth | 22.2 in | 22.6 in |
| Drain | Pump included | Gravity only |
| Outdoor rated | No | Yes |
| Panel ready | Yes | No |
| App or remote monitoring | No | No |
| Warranty | ||
| Unit warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Sealed system warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2025-03 |