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 Clearice40 is the high-output pick. NewAir's industrial-leaning design with 11-cup water tank — appropriate for party hosts and large families. Best for users who need more ice than a typical countertop machine produces.
Only clear-cube pick. Slower than EFIC189. Cheaper than EFIC255 nugget.
Largest water tank. High output. Louder than EFIC189.
| Spec | Frigidaire EFIC452 Clear Ice | NewAir Clearice40 |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Style | Clear square cubes | — |
| Daily Output | 40 lb | 40 lb |
| 24-Cube Time | 15 min | — |
| Modes | Clear / fast | — |
| Water Tank | — | 11 cup |
| Style | — | Clear cubes |
| Form | — | Hybrid industrial |