VEVOR HBZB-36F 80 lb
#1 in 15 in wideFull review
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 $714.99$714.99
The VEVOR HBZB-36F 80 lb is the better undercounter ice maker overall, rated 4.1 to 3.6. The VEVOR HBZB-36F 80 lb leads on value. The Viking Professional FPNI515 Nugget wins on drain. The VEVOR HBZB-36F 80 lb costs $5,684.01 less ($714.99 vs $6,399).
Viking Professional FPNI515 Nugget
#8 in 15 in wideFull review
For a big household or outdoor bar that goes through a lot of nugget ice and has no floor drain. Budget for the door panel.
Homewise Appliance $6,399$6,399
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 VEVOR HBZB-36F 80 lb for value ($8.94 per lb a day ($714.99, 80 lb a day) vs $79.99 per lb a day ($6,399, 80 lb a day)).
- Choose the Viking Professional FPNI515 Nugget for drain (drain pump included vs gravity drain only, needs a floor drain).
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 | Viking Professional FPNI515 Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $8.94 per lb a day ($714.99, 80 lb a day) | 22 $79.99 per lb a day ($6,399, 80 lb a day) |
| Output 15% | 100 80 lb of ice a day | 100 80 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 | 80 26 lb of storage |
| Warranty 25% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 67 2 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 | Viking Professional FPNI515 Nugget | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice | ||
| Ice type | Cube | Nugget |
| Ice a day | 80 lb | 80 lb |
| Bin storage | 26 lb | 26 lb |
| Install | ||
| Width | 15 in | 14.9 in |
| Height | 33.7 in | 33.9 in |
| Depth | 19.1 in | 22 in |
| Drain | Gravity only | Pump included |
| Outdoor rated | No | Yes |
| Panel ready | No | Yes |
| App or remote monitoring | No | - |
| Warranty | ||
| Unit warranty | - | 2 years |
| Sealed system warranty | - | 6 years |