A budget 15 in cube ice maker for a garage bar or basement with a floor drain, where price matters more than a flush fit or warranty.
Amazon $714.99The VEVOR HBZB-36F 80 lb and the True Residential TUI-15 Clear Ice are evenly matched, rated 4.1 and 4.1. The VEVOR HBZB-36F 80 lb leads on value and output. The True Residential TUI-15 Clear Ice wins on drain and storage. The VEVOR HBZB-36F 80 lb costs $5,004.01 less ($714.99 vs $5,719).
For a busy bar or outdoor kitchen that wants plenty of clear ice from a 15 in slot and a long warranty. It costs more up front but less per pound of ice than the Sub-Zero, Perlick or Viking clear machines.
Abt $5,719Prices 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 VEVOR HBZB-36F 80 lb for value ($8.94 per lb a day ($714.99, 80 lb a day) vs $76.25 per lb a day ($5,719, 75 lb a day)) and output (80 lb of ice a day vs 75 lb of ice a day).
- Choose the True Residential TUI-15 Clear Ice for drain (drain pump included vs gravity drain only, needs a floor drain) and storage (28 lb of storage vs 26 lb of storage).
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 | VEVOR HBZB-36F 80 lb | True Residential TUI-15 Clear Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $8.94 per lb a day ($714.99, 80 lb a day) | 25 $76.25 per lb a day ($5,719, 75 lb a day) |
| Output 15% | 100 80 lb of ice a day | 91 75 lb of ice a day |
| Energy use 10% | 50 energy use not published (neutral score used) | 100 7 kWh per 100 lb of ice |
| Storage 10% | 80 26 lb of storage | 90 28 lb of storage |
| Warranty 25% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 92 3 years on the unit, 6 years on the sealed system |
| Drain 10% | 30 gravity drain only, needs a floor drain | 100 drain pump included |
Specifications
| VEVOR HBZB-36F 80 lb | True Residential TUI-15 Clear Ice | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice | ||
| Ice type | Cube | Clear |
| Ice a day | 80 lb | 75 lb |
| Bin storage | 26 lb | 28 lb |
| Energy use | - | 7 kWh per 100 lb |
| Water filter | - | Yes |
| Install | ||
| Width | 15 in | 14.9 in |
| Height | 33.7 in | 34.2 in |
| Depth | 19.1 in | 23.9 in |
| Drain | Gravity only | Pump included |
| Outdoor rated | No | Yes |
| Panel ready | No | No |
| App or remote monitoring | No | - |
| Warranty | ||
| Unit warranty | - | 3 years |
| Sealed system warranty | - | 6 years |
