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 EFIC452 Clear Ice comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.5 vs 4.4). The gap is mostly about home bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts — read the strengths below before deciding.
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.
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 clear-cube pick. Slower than EFIC189. Cheaper than EFIC255 nugget.
Cheaper than Frigidaire EFIC189. Same bullet style. Slightly slower.
| Spec | Frigidaire EFIC452 Clear Ice | Magic Chef 27-Pound Portable |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Style | Clear square cubes | Bullet (2 sizes) |
| Daily Output | 40 lb | 27 lb |
| 24-Cube Time | 15 min | — |
| Modes | Clear / fast | — |
| First Batch | — | 10 min |
| Footprint | — | Compact 9.5" deep |