Viking Professional FPIM5151
#11 in 15 in wideFull review
For an indoor or outdoor Viking kitchen without a floor drain that wants a lot of clear ice. Budget for the door panel.
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The Viking Professional FPIM5151 is the better undercounter ice maker overall, rated 3.5 to 3.1. The Viking Professional FPIM5151 leads on warranty and drain. The Hoshizaki C-80BAK wins on value. The Hoshizaki C-80BAK costs $889 less ($4,610 vs $5,499).
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 Viking Professional FPIM5151 for warranty (2 years on the unit, 6 years on the sealed system vs 2 years on the unit) and drain (drain pump included vs gravity drain only, needs a floor drain).
- Choose the Hoshizaki C-80BAK for value ($70.92 per lb a day ($4,610, 65 lb a day) vs $84.60 per lb a day ($5,499, 65 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 | Viking Professional FPIM5151 | Hoshizaki C-80BAK |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 20 $84.60 per lb a day ($5,499, 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% | 80 26 lb of storage | 85 27 lb of storage |
| Warranty 25% | 67 2 years on the unit, 6 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
| Viking Professional FPIM5151 | Hoshizaki C-80BAK | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice | ||
| Ice type | Clear | Nugget |
| Ice a day | 65 lb | 65 lb |
| Bin storage | 26 lb | 27 lb |
| Energy use | - | 9.6 kWh per 100 lb |
| Water filter | - | No |
| Install | ||
| Width | 14.9 in | 14.9 in |
| Height | 33.9 in | 33.5 in |
| Depth | 22 in | 22.6 in |
| Drain | Pump included | Gravity only |
| Outdoor rated | Yes | Yes |
| Panel ready | Yes | No |
| App or remote monitoring | - | No |
| Warranty | ||
| Unit warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Sealed system warranty | 6 years | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2025-03 |