For a bar or outdoor kitchen that wants clear gourmet cubes with no floor drain to hand.
Town Appliance $4,499The Scotsman Brilliance SRC065 is the better undercounter ice maker overall, rated 3.0 to 2.9. The Scotsman Brilliance SRC065 leads on warranty. The Scotsman CU50PAX Gourmet Cube wins on value. The Scotsman CU50PAX Gourmet Cube costs $842 less ($3,657 vs $4,499).
A commercial gourmet cube machine for a bar or patio that needs a pump and outdoor rating at a lower price than the residential models. Home buyers should weigh the one year residential warranty.
TopJet Sales $3,657Prices 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 Scotsman Brilliance SRC065 for warranty (1 year on the unit, 5 years on the sealed system vs 1 year on the unit).
- Choose the Scotsman CU50PAX Gourmet Cube for value ($74.63 per lb a day ($3,657, 49 lb a day) vs $91.82 per lb a day ($4,499, 49 lb a day)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 15 in wide undercounter ice maker; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Scotsman Brilliance SRC065 | Scotsman CU50PAX Gourmet Cube |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 16 $91.82 per lb a day ($4,499, 49 lb a day) | 26 $74.63 per lb a day ($3,657, 49 lb a day) |
| Output 15% | 44 49 lb of ice a day | 44 49 lb of ice a day |
| Energy use 10% | 50 energy use not published (neutral score used) | 64 11 kWh per 100 lb of ice |
| Storage 10% | 80 26 lb of storage | 80 26 lb of storage |
| Warranty 25% | 33 1 year on the unit, 5 years on the sealed system | 0 1 year on the unit |
| Drain 10% | 100 drain pump included | 100 drain pump included |
Specifications
| Scotsman Brilliance SRC065 | Scotsman CU50PAX Gourmet Cube | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice | ||
| Ice type | Clear | Cube |
| Ice a day | 49 lb | 49 lb |
| Bin storage | 26 lb | 26 lb |
| Energy use | - | 11 kWh per 100 lb |
| Water filter | No | No |
| Install | ||
| Width | 14.9 in | 14.9 in |
| Height | 33.4 in | 34.4 in |
| Depth | 22 in | 22 in |
| Drain | Pump included | Pump included |
| Outdoor rated | Yes | Yes |
| Panel ready | No | No |
| App or remote monitoring | No | No |
| Warranty | ||
| Unit warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Sealed system warranty | 5 years | 1 year |
