CROWNFUL Ice Maker vs Igloo Portable Ice Maker

Overall Verdict

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The Crownful and Igloo are two portable ice makers that sit in their own categories. The Crownful is smaller than the Igloo since it’s a compact machine similar in size to the AGLucky/12H. The Igloo is a Nostalgia product with a catchy retro design but still a standard-sized machine, while the Crownful stands out for its nifty modern design. These two machines are similar for the smaller size and weight of ice bullets they produce. The Igloo’s performance, however, was disappointing with bullets averaging only 3.76 g. The Crownful, despite its compact size, managed 4 g per bullet. While their overall capacities were very similar, the Crownful only produced 4.9% of waste ice compared to the 9.4% of the Igloo. We don’t recommend the Igloo, but the Crownful is not a bad option for a compact machine or for limited ice needs.

Pros & Cons

Compactness
High visibility
Ice scoop
Ice basket

Retro design
Carry handle

Control panel
Varying ice quality

Control panel quality
Performance

Key Specs

Price at publication

$102.91

$107.76

Dimensions

L11.2 x W9 x H11 inches

L12.5 x W8.5 x H12 inches

Weight

13.0 lbs (5.9 kg)

18.0 lbs (8.2 kg)

Ice bullet sizes

Small / Large

Indicators

6 icons

Add Water, Ice Full, Power

Water reservoir

1.3 qt (1.2 L)

1.6 qt (1.5 L)

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring

5.6

5.2

Ice Capacity Test

5.9

5.4

A jug filled with ice bullets in a jug being weighed on a scale showing 330 grams. To the right is a portable ice making machine with a smartphone propped up against the side.

A temperature probe inserted into a jug of water showing a reading of 12℃.

Chilled water being poured into a portable ice maker machine.

A timer in front of a portable ice maker showing just over 2 hours on the counter.

A basket of ice from a portable ice maker being emptied into a jug resting on a scale.

Ice from a countertop ice maker in a jug weighing some 484 grams

A full basket of ice from a countertop ice maker tipped for sorting into a black making tray with the ice machine in the background and a small scale in the foreground.

Average Time Basket

87 min

134 min

Average Weight Basket

10 oz (284 g)

15 oz (424 g)

Average Waste Basket

0.5 oz (14 g)

1.41 oz (40 g)

Capacity Hr

6.9 oz (196 g)

6.7 oz (190 g)

Capacity24 Hrs

10.4 lbs (4.7 kg)

10.1 lbs (4.6 kg)

Ice Quality Test

5.1

4.8

A portable ice maker with a bowl of freshly made ice on a scale showing 39 grams in total. — An average to good round of ice making.

A portable ice maker with a bowl of freshly made ice on a scale showing 17 grams in total.

To the right of a portable ice maker is a small bowl with broken ice weighing 19 g. To the right is a baking tray of unbroken ice.

Nine ice bullets in a small bowl on a scale weight 45 grams pictured next to a countertop ice maker.

Average Weight Bullet

1.14 oz (4.01 g)

0.13 oz (3.8 g)

Design

Overall Design Scoring

7.8

In The Box

A top view of a countertop ice maker with the manual to the right, the ice basket in front of the manual and the ice scoop slightly in front of the machine

Top down view of the unpacked igloo portable ice maker. To the right of the ice maker is the removable basket, an ice scoop, the manual, and a customer service card.

A portable ice maker just removed from its box and secured within styrofoam pads.

A man handling a countertop ice maker with the product box seen in the background.

Dimensions

Width

11.2" (28.4 cm)

8.5" (21.6 cm)

Depth

9.0" (22.9 cm)

12.5" (31.8 cm)

Height

11.0" (27.9 cm)

12.0" (30.5 cm)

Weight

13.0 lbs (5.9 kg)

18.0 lbs (8.2 kg)

Build Quality

8.0

8.2

The Crownful countertop ice making standing on a table.

The side to back view of a portable countertop ice maker.

The under view of a portable countertop ice maker.

A close up side view of a portable ice maker with two rows of ice makers on a shelf in the background.

Panel Design

7.6

6.8

A close up view of a control panel on a portable ice maker.

A top view of a portable ice maker with the scoop seen inside a basket filled with ice.

A close up of the control panel on a portable ice maker with two fingers indicating the relative size.

Buttons

2 - On/Off Select

On/Off Clean; Select

Power Indicator

Yes

Ice Full Indicator

Yes

Add Water Indicator

Yes

IceS Indicator

Yes

IceL Indicator

Yes

Lid Design

7.3

7.1

Close up view of a portable ice maker with its lid closed.

A top down view of a countertop ice maker with ice seen through the transparent lid

Material

Transparent plastic

Plastic

Ice Basket

8.1

8.8

An empty ice basket partially visible being held in front of an ice making machine. Caption = Raised edge and extended rear creating a slope.

A countertop ice maker with a scoop filled with ice in front and an empty ice basket to the right side.

An empty ice basket being held up in front of a portable ice maker.

Length

7.7" (19.6 cm)

7.4" (18.8 cm)

Height

3.5" (8.9 cm)

4.5" (11.4 cm)

Depth

4.2" (10.7 cm)

4.3" (10.9 cm)

Material

Hard Plastic

Hardish plastic

Water Reservoir

The inside of a portable countertop ice maker reservoir. — The reservoir and water guard.

Water being poured in a portable countertop ice maker.

A top down view of a portable ice maker with the lid open and the removable ice basket resting at the side of the machine.

Capacity

1.3 qt (1.2 L)

1.6 qt (1.5 L)

Drainage Plug

A hand holding the plug to a water reservoir on a countertop bullet ice maker.

A silicone plug being removed from the bottom of a portable ice maker.

Material

Silicone and plastic

Silicone

Ice Scoop

Material

Hard white plastic

Hard plastic

Cord and Plug

A three pronged plug being held up to the front of a portable ice maker.

Length

5.9 ft. (1.8 m)

6.1 ft. (185 cm)

Plug Type

3-pronged earthed

3-pronged

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring

8.1

7.5

Ease of Use

7.8

6.8

A man is carrying a portable ice maker to place on a table top. — The Crownful weighs only 13 lbs (6 kg).

Ice being scooped out of an ice basket inside a portable ice maker.

A full basket of ice being removed from a countertop portable ice maker.

The hand gripping a countertop ice maker by lifting up the handle.

A full basket of ice being removed from a portable countertop ice maker.

Noise

8.7

8.4

A sound measuring meter standing next to the fan vent of a portable ice maker and measuring 65.5 dB as a reading.

A sound meter showing 66.3 dB standing next to the air vent of a portable countertop ice maker.

Decibels

65.5 dB

66.3 dB

Cleaning

8.4

8.7

A lid to a portable ice maker being held open.

The drainage plug on the bottom of a portable ice maker.

A finger pointing to the control buttons on a portable ice maker.

A water guard found in the reservoir of a portable ice maker.

Self Cleaning

Yes

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