Manitowoc NEO UDP0080A
For a basement bar or game room with a floor drain that wants lots of ice at a low price per pound. Check the height against the counter before buying.
Amazon $2,660$2,660
The Manitowoc NEO UDP0080A is the better undercounter ice maker overall, rated 3.6 to 3.3. The Manitowoc NEO UDP0080A leads on warranty and output. The Newair 18 in Clear Ice NCI065SSC0 wins on drain and storage. The Newair 18 in Clear Ice NCI065SSC0 costs $730.01 less ($1,929.99 vs $2,660).
Newair 18 in Clear Ice NCI065SSC0
An 18 in clear ice maker for indoor or outdoor bars, with a pump and a big bin at a mid range price.
Amazon $1,929.99$1,929.99
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 Manitowoc NEO UDP0080A for warranty (3 years on the unit, 5 years on the sealed system vs 2 years on the unit) and output (75 lb of ice a day vs 62 lb of ice a day).
- Choose the Newair 18 in Clear Ice NCI065SSC0 for drain (drain pump included, or gravity drain vs gravity drain only, needs a floor drain) and storage (33 lb of storage vs 30 lb of storage).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 18 in and wider undercounter ice maker; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Manitowoc NEO UDP0080A | Newair 18 in Clear Ice NCI065SSC0 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 60 $35.47 per lb a day ($2,660, 75 lb a day) | 66 $31.13 per lb a day ($1,929.99, 62 lb a day) |
| Output 15% | 44 75 lb of ice a day | 28 62 lb of ice a day |
| Energy use 10% | 79 9.3 kWh per 100 lb of ice | 50 energy use not published (neutral score used) |
| Storage 10% | 33 30 lb of storage | 43 33 lb of storage |
| Warranty 25% | 83 3 years on the unit, 5 years on the sealed system | 33 2 years on the unit |
| Drain 10% | 30 gravity drain only, needs a floor drain | 100 drain pump included, or gravity drain |
Specifications
| Manitowoc NEO UDP0080A | Newair 18 in Clear Ice NCI065SSC0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice | ||
| Ice type | Cube | Clear |
| Ice a day | 75 lb | 62 lb |
| Bin storage | 30 lb | 33 lb |
| Energy use | 9.3 kWh per 100 lb | - |
| Water filter | No | - |
| Install | ||
| Width | 19.7 in | 17.7 in |
| Height | 36 in | 32.3 in |
| Depth | 22.3 in | 22.6 in |
| Drain | Gravity only | Pump included |
| Outdoor rated | No | Yes |
| Panel ready | No | No |
| App or remote monitoring | No | No |
| Warranty | ||
| Unit warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Sealed system warranty | 5 years | - |