Whynter UIM-502SS
#5 in 15 in wideFull review
A low cost 15 in clear ice maker with high rated output and an included filter, for a home bar with a floor drain.
Amazon $1,099.99$1,099.99
The Whynter UIM-502SS rates 3.7 among 15 in wide undercounter ice makers; the Manitowoc NEO UDP0080A rates 3.6 among 18 in and wider ones. The Whynter UIM-502SS costs $1,560.01 less ($1,099.99 vs $2,660).
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
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different width classes (15 in wide and 18 in and wider), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own width peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Whynter UIM-502SS | Manitowoc NEO UDP0080A |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $13.75 per lb a day ($1,099.99, 80 lb a day) | 60 $35.47 per lb a day ($2,660, 75 lb a day) |
| Output 15% | 100 80 lb of ice a day | 44 75 lb of ice a day |
| Energy use 10% | 68 10.5 kWh per 100 lb of ice | 79 9.3 kWh per 100 lb of ice |
| Storage 10% | 75 25 lb of storage | 33 30 lb of storage |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1 year on the unit | 83 3 years on the unit, 5 years on the sealed system |
| Drain 10% | 30 gravity drain only, needs a floor drain | 30 gravity drain only, needs a floor drain |
Specifications
| Whynter UIM-502SS | Manitowoc NEO UDP0080A | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice | ||
| Ice type | Clear | Cube |
| Ice a day | 80 lb | 75 lb |
| Bin storage | 25 lb | 30 lb |
| Energy use | 10.5 kWh per 100 lb | 9.3 kWh per 100 lb |
| Water filter | Yes | No |
| Install | ||
| Width | 14.6 in | 19.7 in |
| Height | 32.8 in | 36 in |
| Depth | 23.6 in | 22.3 in |
| Drain | Gravity only | Gravity only |
| Outdoor rated | No | No |
| Panel ready | No | No |
| App or remote monitoring | No | No |
| Warranty | ||
| Unit warranty | 1 year | 3 years |
| Sealed system warranty | 1 year | 5 years |