(checked 2026-10-10)16,638 ratings, probably pooled across color variants; the Amazon page doesn't show the IM-06D-HM model number (taken from Serious Eats).
Serious Eats' pick under $100: quick to make a first batch and fine for one or two people. It doesn't make much ice at once, doesn't feel well made, and Amazon owners report it dying after a few months and cubes that melt and stick together.
Top complaints
- Stops working after a few months
Amazon's summary says durability is a concern because the machine stops working after a few months. Serious Eats says it doesn't feel particularly well made.
- Cubes melt fast and freeze together
Amazon's summary says melting is a problem: cubes melt quickly and freeze together. Some owners also find the cubes too small.
- Small output; drain underneath
Serious Eats says it doesn't make a lot of ice at once. The drain is underneath, so you have to lift the machine to empty it.
Source: Serious Eats
What owners love
- Quick first ice
Serious Eats says it makes ice in a couple of minutes; Amazon owners say it performs well and makes ice quickly.
- Handle and color choices
Serious Eats likes the carry handle and the range of colors.
Source: Serious Eats - Low price
Serious Eats' best ice maker under $100.
Source: Serious Eats
- You host parties
- You want ice that lasts in the basket
- You want an easy-drain design
- Households of one or two
- Tight budgets
- Carrying it around (handle)
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What experts say
- Serious Eats: Best ice maker under $100: fine for one or two people, but small output, not especially well made, and a bottom drain.