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 rates 4.3 among 18 in and wider undercounter ice makers; the Whynter UIM-502SS rates 3.7 among 15 in wide ones. The Whynter UIM-502SS costs $1,680.01 less ($1,099.99 vs $2,780).
Whynter UIM-502SS
#7 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
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 (18 in and wider and 15 in wide), 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 | Manitowoc NEO UDP0140A | Whynter UIM-502SS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $25.27 per lb a day ($2,780, 110 lb a day) | 100 $13.75 per lb a day ($1,099.99, 80 lb a day) |
| Output 15% | 88 110 lb of ice a day | 100 80 lb of ice a day |
| Energy use 10% | 98 7.2 kWh per 100 lb of ice | 68 10.5 kWh per 100 lb of ice |
| Storage 10% | 100 90 lb of storage | 75 25 lb of storage |
| Warranty 25% | 83 3 years on the unit, 5 years on the sealed system | 0 1 year on the unit |
| Drain 10% | 30 gravity drain only, needs a floor drain | 30 gravity drain only, needs a floor drain |
Specifications
| Manitowoc NEO UDP0140A | Whynter UIM-502SS | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice | ||
| Ice type | Cube | Clear |
| Ice a day | 110 lb | 80 lb |
| Bin storage | 90 lb | 25 lb |
| Energy use | 7.2 kWh per 100 lb | 10.5 kWh per 100 lb |
| Water filter | Yes | Yes |
| Install | ||
| Width | 26 in | 14.6 in |
| Height | 38.5 in | 32.8 in |
| Depth | 28.5 in | 23.6 in |
| Drain | Gravity only | Gravity only |
| 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 | 1 year |
| Released | 2025-06 | - |