Manitowoc NEO UDP0140A
For a large household, bar or event space with a floor drain that wants the most ice for the money. It is a commercial machine, so plan for its height and the drain.
Amazon $2,780$2,780
The Manitowoc NEO UDP0140A is the better undercounter ice maker overall, rated 4.3 to 3.3. The Manitowoc NEO UDP0140A leads on warranty, output and storage. The Newair 18 in Clear Ice NCI065SSC0 wins on drain. The Newair 18 in Clear Ice NCI065SSC0 costs $850.01 less ($1,929.99 vs $2,780).
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 UDP0140A for warranty (3 years on the unit, 5 years on the sealed system vs 2 years on the unit), output (110 lb of ice a day vs 62 lb of ice a day) and storage (90 lb of storage vs 33 lb of storage).
- Choose the Newair 18 in Clear Ice NCI065SSC0 for drain (drain pump included, or gravity drain vs gravity drain only, needs a floor drain).
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 UDP0140A | Newair 18 in Clear Ice NCI065SSC0 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $25.27 per lb a day ($2,780, 110 lb a day) | 66 $31.13 per lb a day ($1,929.99, 62 lb a day) |
| Output 15% | 88 110 lb of ice a day | 28 62 lb of ice a day |
| Energy use 10% | 98 7.2 kWh per 100 lb of ice | 50 energy use not published (neutral score used) |
| Storage 10% | 100 90 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 UDP0140A | Newair 18 in Clear Ice NCI065SSC0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice | ||
| Ice type | Cube | Clear |
| Ice a day | 110 lb | 62 lb |
| Bin storage | 90 lb | 33 lb |
| Energy use | 7.2 kWh per 100 lb | - |
| Water filter | Yes | - |
| Install | ||
| Width | 26 in | 17.7 in |
| Height | 38.5 in | 32.3 in |
| Depth | 28.5 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 | - |
| Released | 2025-06 | - |