The verdict
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.
Magic Chef 27-Pound Portable
Strengths
- +Well-formed bullet cubes in 10 minutes
- +27 lb/day output
- +2-cube-size selector
- +Compact 9.5" deep footprint
Watch-outs
- −Slightly slower than Frigidaire EFIC189
- −No drain pump
- −Smaller capacity than EFIC189
How it compares
Cheaper than Frigidaire EFIC189. Same bullet style. Slightly slower.
Who this is for
At a glance: apartment dwellers with occasional ice needs.
Why you’d buy the Magic Chef 27-Pound Portable
- Well-formed bullet cubes in 10 minutes.
- 27 lb/day output.
- 2-cube-size selector.
Why you’d skip it
- Slightly slower than Frigidaire EFIC189.
- No drain pump.
- Smaller capacity than EFIC189.
Rating sources
Our 4.4 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
