Viking Professional FPIM5151
#11 in 15 in wideFull review
For an indoor or outdoor Viking kitchen without a floor drain that wants a lot of clear ice. Budget for the door panel.
Big Sandy Superstore $5,499 Homewise Appliance $5,499$5,499
The Viking Professional FPIM5151 is the better undercounter ice maker overall, rated 3.5 to 3.1. The Viking Professional FPIM5151 leads on drain and warranty. The Sub-Zero DEU1550I costs $69 less ($5,430 vs $5,499).
Sub-Zero DEU1550I
#22 in 15 in wideFull review
For a Sub-Zero kitchen or outdoor bar that wants big clear cubes and matching panels, with a floor drain in place. Buyers without a drain should get the DEU1550IP.
Sub-Zero $5,430$5,430
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 Viking Professional FPIM5151 for drain (drain pump included vs gravity drain only, needs a floor drain) and warranty (2 years on the unit, 6 years on the sealed system vs 2 years on the unit, 5 years on the sealed system).
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 | Viking Professional FPIM5151 | Sub-Zero DEU1550I |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 20 $84.60 per lb a day ($5,499, 65 lb a day) | 20 $83.54 per lb a day ($5,430, 65 lb a day) |
| Output 15% | 73 65 lb of ice a day | 73 65 lb of ice a day |
| Energy use 10% | 50 energy use not published (neutral score used) | 50 energy use not published (neutral score used) |
| Storage 10% | 80 26 lb of storage | 75 25 lb of storage |
| Warranty 25% | 67 2 years on the unit, 6 years on the sealed system | 58 2 years on the unit, 5 years on the sealed system |
| Drain 10% | 100 drain pump included | 30 gravity drain only, needs a floor drain |
Specifications
| Viking Professional FPIM5151 | Sub-Zero DEU1550I | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice | ||
| Ice type | Clear | Clear |
| Ice a day | 65 lb | 65 lb |
| Bin storage | 26 lb | 25 lb |
| Install | ||
| Width | 14.9 in | 15 in |
| Height | 33.9 in | 34.5 in |
| Depth | 22 in | 23.1 in |
| Drain | Pump included | Gravity only |
| Outdoor rated | Yes | Yes |
| Panel ready | Yes | Yes |
| App or remote monitoring | - | Yes |
| Warranty | ||
| Unit warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Sealed system warranty | 6 years | 5 years |
| Released | - | 2026-06 |