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 4.4). 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 Magic Chef 27-Pound is the budget bullet pick. Slightly slower than the Frigidaire EFIC189 but $20 cheaper. Best for occasional ice needs in apartments.
Only nugget ice pick. Most expensive. Largest daily output.
Cheaper than Frigidaire EFIC189. Same bullet style. Slightly slower.
| Spec | Frigidaire Gallery EFIC255 Nugget | Magic Chef 27-Pound Portable |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Style | Nugget | Bullet (2 sizes) |
| Daily Output | 44 lb | 27 lb |
| Hourly | 1.5 lb | — |
| Self-Cleaning | Yes | — |
| First Batch | — | 10 min |
| Footprint | — | Compact 9.5" deep |