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
The Viking Professional FPNI515 Nugget is the better undercounter ice maker overall, rated 3.6 to 3.5. The Viking Professional FPNI515 Nugget leads on output. The Viking Professional FPIM5151 costs $900 less ($5,499 vs $6,399).
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
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 FPNI515 Nugget for output (80 lb of ice a day vs 65 lb of ice 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 | Viking Professional FPNI515 Nugget | Viking Professional FPIM5151 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 22 $79.99 per lb a day ($6,399, 80 lb a day) | 20 $84.60 per lb a day ($5,499, 65 lb a day) |
| Output 15% | 100 80 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 | 80 26 lb of storage |
| Warranty 25% | 67 2 years on the unit, 6 years on the sealed system | 67 2 years on the unit, 6 years on the sealed system |
| Drain 10% | 100 drain pump included | 100 drain pump included |
Specifications
| Viking Professional FPNI515 Nugget | Viking Professional FPIM5151 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice | ||
| Ice type | Nugget | Clear |
| Ice a day | 80 lb | 65 lb |
| Bin storage | 26 lb | 26 lb |
| Install | ||
| Width | 14.9 in | 14.9 in |
| Height | 33.9 in | 33.9 in |
| Depth | 22 in | 22 in |
| Drain | Pump included | Pump included |
| Outdoor rated | Yes | Yes |
| Panel ready | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | ||
| Unit warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Sealed system warranty | 6 years | 6 years |