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 3.2. The Manitowoc NEO UDP0080A leads on warranty, output and energy use. The Summit BIM182 wins on drain and storage. The Summit BIM182 costs $455.82 less ($2,204.18 vs $2,660).
Summit BIM182
An 18 in clear ice maker for a bar or kitchen that wants more storage than a 15 in unit and has no floor drain nearby.
Amazon $2,204.18$2,204.18
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 1 year on the unit, 5 years on the sealed system), output (75 lb of ice a day vs 60 lb of ice a day) and energy use (9.3 kWh per 100 lb of ice vs 11.8 kWh per 100 lb of ice).
- Choose the Summit BIM182 for drain (drain pump included 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 | Summit BIM182 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 60 $35.47 per lb a day ($2,660, 75 lb a day) | 59 $36.74 per lb a day ($2,204.18, 60 lb a day) |
| Output 15% | 44 75 lb of ice a day | 25 60 lb of ice a day |
| Energy use 10% | 79 9.3 kWh per 100 lb of ice | 56 11.8 kWh per 100 lb of ice |
| 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 1 year on the unit, 5 years on the sealed system |
| Drain 10% | 30 gravity drain only, needs a floor drain | 100 drain pump included |
Specifications
| Manitowoc NEO UDP0080A | Summit BIM182 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice | ||
| Ice type | Cube | Clear |
| Ice a day | 75 lb | 60 lb |
| Bin storage | 30 lb | 33 lb |
| Energy use | 9.3 kWh per 100 lb | 11.8 kWh per 100 lb |
| Water filter | No | - |
| Install | ||
| Width | 19.7 in | 17.8 in |
| Height | 36 in | 34.8 in |
| Depth | 22.3 in | 23.8 in |
| Drain | Gravity only | Pump included |
| Outdoor rated | No | No |
| Panel ready | No | No |
| App or remote monitoring | No | No |
| Warranty | ||
| Unit warranty | 3 years | 1 year |
| Sealed system warranty | 5 years | 5 years |