For an outdoor kitchen that wants chewable nugget ice and has no floor drain. The stainless cabinet is made to live outside.
Town Appliance $5,239The U-Line ONP115 Outdoor Nugget Ice rates 3.5 among 15 in wide undercounter ice makers; the Newair 18 in Clear Ice NCI065SSC0 rates 3.3 among 18 in and wider ones. The Newair 18 in Clear Ice NCI065SSC0 costs $3,309.01 less ($1,929.99 vs $5,239).

An 18 in clear ice maker for indoor or outdoor bars, with a pump and a big bin at a mid range price.
Amazon $1,929.99Prices 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 | U-Line ONP115 Outdoor Nugget Ice | Newair 18 in Clear Ice NCI065SSC0 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 22 $80.60 per lb a day ($5,239, 65 lb a day) | 66 $31.13 per lb a day ($1,929.99, 62 lb a day) |
| Output 15% | 73 65 lb of ice a day | 28 62 lb of ice a day |
| Energy use 10% | 65 10.8 kWh per 100 lb of ice | 50 energy use not published (neutral score used) |
| Storage 10% | 85 27 lb of storage | 43 33 lb of storage |
| Warranty 25% | 58 2 years on the unit, 5 years on the sealed system | 33 2 years on the unit |
| Drain 10% | 100 drain pump included | 100 drain pump included, or gravity drain |
Specifications
| U-Line ONP115 Outdoor Nugget Ice | Newair 18 in Clear Ice NCI065SSC0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice | ||
| Ice type | Nugget | Clear |
| Ice a day | 65 lb | 62 lb |
| Bin storage | 27 lb | 33 lb |
| Energy use | 10.8 kWh per 100 lb | - |
| Water filter | No | - |
| Install | ||
| Width | 14.9 in | 17.7 in |
| Height | 33.9 in | 32.3 in |
| Depth | 22.1 in | 22.6 in |
| Drain | Pump included | Pump included |
| Outdoor rated | Yes | Yes |
| Panel ready | No | No |
| App or remote monitoring | No | No |
| Warranty | ||
| Unit warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Sealed system warranty | 5 years | - |
| Released | 2024-06 | - |