Scotsman Brilliance SRN110
#4 in 15 in wideFull review
For anyone who wants a lot of soft, chewable nugget ice from a 15 in space, indoors or outdoors. The built-in pump means no floor drain is needed.
Town Appliance $5,999$5,999
The Scotsman Brilliance SRN110 is the better undercounter ice maker overall, rated 3.8 to 3.7. The Scotsman Brilliance SRN110 leads on warranty, drain and energy use. The Whynter UIM-502SS wins on value. The Whynter UIM-502SS costs $4,899.01 less ($1,099.99 vs $5,999).
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Scotsman Brilliance SRN110 for warranty (2 years on the unit, 5 years on the sealed system vs 1 year on the unit), drain (drain pump included vs gravity drain only, needs a floor drain) and energy use (7.5 kWh per 100 lb of ice vs 10.5 kWh per 100 lb of ice).
- Choose the Whynter UIM-502SS for value ($13.75 per lb a day ($1,099.99, 80 lb a day) vs $74.99 per lb a day ($5,999, 80 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 SRN110 | Whynter UIM-502SS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 25 $74.99 per lb a day ($5,999, 80 lb a day) | 100 $13.75 per lb a day ($1,099.99, 80 lb a day) |
| Output 15% | 100 80 lb of ice a day | 100 80 lb of ice a day |
| Energy use 10% | 96 7.5 kWh per 100 lb of ice | 68 10.5 kWh per 100 lb of ice |
| Storage 10% | 80 26 lb of storage | 75 25 lb of storage |
| Warranty 25% | 58 2 years on the unit, 5 years on the sealed system | 0 1 year on the unit |
| Drain 10% | 100 drain pump included | 30 gravity drain only, needs a floor drain |
Specifications
| Scotsman Brilliance SRN110 | Whynter UIM-502SS | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice | ||
| Ice type | Nugget | Clear |
| Ice a day | 80 lb | 80 lb |
| Bin storage | 26 lb | 25 lb |
| Energy use | 7.5 kWh per 100 lb | 10.5 kWh per 100 lb |
| Water filter | No | Yes |
| Install | ||
| Width | 14.9 in | 14.6 in |
| Height | 33.4 in | 32.8 in |
| Depth | 22 in | 23.6 in |
| Drain | Pump included | Gravity only |
| Outdoor rated | Yes | No |
| Panel ready | No | No |
| App or remote monitoring | No | No |
| Warranty | ||
| Unit warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Sealed system warranty | 5 years | 1 year |
| Released | 2026-01 | - |