Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
Frigidaire Gallery EFIC255 Nugget comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.6 vs 4.5). The gap is mostly about households who want chewable Sonic-style nugget ice at home — read the strengths below before deciding.
The EFIC255 is the nugget ice pick. Chewable nugget-style ice that the bullet models can't produce. Best for households that specifically want soft chewy ice for sodas and cocktails.
The EFIC452 is the clear-cube pick. Cocktail-grade clear square cubes that the bullet models can't produce. Best for home bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts.
Only nugget ice pick. Most expensive. Largest daily output.
Only clear-cube pick. Slower than EFIC189. Cheaper than EFIC255 nugget.
| Spec | Frigidaire Gallery EFIC255 Nugget | Frigidaire EFIC452 Clear Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Style | Nugget | Clear square cubes |
| Daily Output | 44 lb | 40 lb |
| Hourly | 1.5 lb | — |
| Self-Cleaning | Yes | — |
| 24-Cube Time | — | 15 min |
| Modes | — | Clear / fast |