Frigidaire Portable Ice Maker EFIC189 vs Silonn Countertop Ice Maker SLIM01

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The difference between the Frigidaire EFIC189 and the Silonn SLIM01 is between a top and averaging performing countertop ice maker. The Frigidaire has produced some of our best test results to date. Its full basket weight averaged 19.6 oz compared to the Sillon’s 15 oz. The Frigidaire’s overall capacity was significantly higher than the Sillon’s and the ice quality was better. The Frigidaire put out large bullets averaging 6.2 g, with some rounds of over 7 g, while the Silonn only averaged 5.6 g per bullet. Both machines, however, have a modern transparent design. The Frigidaire has a wider transparent lid surface and a more rounded and slanted design. The Silonn can best be appreciated for its spacious control panel while the Frigidaire design is somewhat cramped.

Pros & Cons

Performance
Production capacity
Internal visibility
Firm ice basket
Good insulation
Easy to clean exterior

Stainless steel body
Large transparent lid
Spacious panel

Ice basket fit
Drainage plug

Flimsy basket
Basket design

Key Specs

Dimensions LxWxH

9.5 x 14.1 x 12.9 inches

12 x 9 x 13 inches

Weight

16.9 lbs (7.7 kg)

15.0 lbs (6.8 kg)

Ice bullet sizes

Small and Large

Small / Large

Indicators

Add Water, Ice Full, Power, S / L

Add Water, Ice Full, Power

Water reservoir

2.3 qt

2.1 qt

Average capacity / Basket

19.6 oz

15 oz

Where to Buy

Price at publication

$99.99

$106.48

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring

8.0

7.2

Ice Capacity Test

7.7

6.9

The Frigidaire EFIC189 countertop portable bullet ice maker on a countertop with a full basket of ice and a timer showing 1 hr 48 min. In the background is a shelf with various kitchen appliances.

Top down view of the Frigidaire EFIC189 ice maker to the left with one load of ice removed and placed into a black colored baking tray on the right. Badly formed ice is seen separated into a bowl on a scale showing 15 grams.

The Silonn portable ice maker on a countertop with a stopwatch resting against the front showing a full ice-making cycle taking 1 hour and 33 minutes. — One basket took 1 hour 33 minutes

An ice machine to the left and a pitcher filled with ice bullets on a scale to the right showing production weight of 407 grams.

Top down view of an ice maker to the left and to the right on a small wooden board is a scale with a bowl containing 17 grams of broken ice.

Average Time Basket

103 min

95 min

Average Weight Basket

19.6 oz (555 g)

15 oz (427 g)

Average Waste Basket

0.6 oz (10 g)

0.6 oz (17 g)

Capacity Hr

11.4 oz (323 g)

9.6 oz (273 g)

Capacity24 Hrs

17.1 lbs (7.76 kg)

14 lbs (6.5 kg)

Ice Quality Test

8.5

7.6

The Frigidaire EFIC189 countertop portable bullet ice maker to the left and a bowl on a scale with one round of nine ice bullets measuring 63 grams.

Top down view of an ice maker to the left and on the right on a small wooden board is a scale with a bowl containing 56 grams of ice from one cycle of large ice bullet making.

Average Weight Bullet

0.2 oz (6.2 g)

0.2 oz (5.6 g)

Design

Overall Design Scoring

8.3

In The Box

The Frigidaire EFIC189 countertop portable bullet ice maker to the left with its box in the background to the right. In between is the included ice basket, ice scoop, and user manual.

The unboxed Silonn portable ice maker on a gray background with the ice basker and plastic scoop in front of the machine and the user manual set to the rear right.

Dimensions

Width

9.5" (24.1 cm)

9.0" (22.9 cm)

Depth

12.8" (32.4 cm)

12.0" (30.5 cm)

Height

13.0" (33.0 cm)

Weight

17.0 lbs (7.7 kg)

15.0 lbs (6.8 kg)

Build Quality

9.0

8.5

Top down view of the Frigidaire EFIC189 countertop ice maker with its lid open.

Side view of the Frigidaire EFIC189 countertop ice maker showing the quality of seem joining.

Side and rear view of the Frigidaire EFIC189 countertop ice maker.

Bottom view of the Frigidaire EFIC189 countertop ice maker.

A side view of the Silonn portable ice maker showing the stainless steel body and the extraction fan on the right hand side

The rear to side view of a countertop ice maker showing large ventilation holes.

Panel Design

7.5

9.5

Close up view of the panel of the Frigidaire EFIC189 countertop portable bullet ice maker.

Top down view of the Silonn countertop ice maker with a clear view of its wide rectangular control panel.

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

7.5

7.8

Degraded ice shown in an ice basket of a portable ice maker after being left to run overnight for 8 hours.

Ice degradation shown in a baking tray after being left overnight in a working portable ice maker.

Top down view of the Silonn portable ice maker with its lid open and the basket filled with ice.

A hand touching the open lid of a portable countertop ice maker.

A hand examining ice in a baking tray after being left for 8-hours in a running portable countertop ice maker.

Material

Transparent plastic

Ice Basket

8.0

7.0

White hard plastic basket of the Frigidaire EFIC189 countertop portable bullet ice maker.

A hand holding up a plastic ice basket for a portable countertop ice maker.

Length

7.9" (20.1 cm)

7.0" (17.8 cm)

Height

3.6" (9.1 cm)

3.7" (9.4 cm)

Depth

5.0" (12.7 cm)

Material

Hard white plastic

Flexible plastic

Water Reservoir

Top down view of the Silonn countertop ice maker showing an empty water reservoir.

Capacity

2.3 qt (2.2 L)

2.1 qt (2 L)

Drainage Plug

Material

Hard plastic and silicone

Plastic and silicone

Ice Scoop

Material

Hard white plastic

Hard plastic

Cord and Plug

The white electric cord and three prong plug of the Frigidaire EFIC189 countertop portable bullet ice maker picture against the front of the machine.

A three pronged plug at the end of a black cord picture in front of a portable ice machine which it serves

Length

5.9 ft (1.8 m)

6.0 ft (1.8 m)

Plug Type

3-pronged

3-Pronged

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring

8.4

8.0

Ease of Use

8.5

8.0

Alt: The Select button being pressed on a countertop ice maker to choose the ice size.

Water being poured into the reservoir of the Frigidaire ice maker.

Ice being scooped out of the basket of a countertop portable ice maker.

Water from a ZeroWater pitcher is being poured into the reservoir of the Silonn countertop ice maker with a number of other ice makers on a shelf in the background.

Noise

8.2

8.0

A sound meter showing 67.2 dB being emitted from the working Frigidaire EFIC189 countertop portable bullet ice maker.

Decibels

67.2 dB

68.2 dB

Cleaning

8.3

7.8

The empty water tank of the Frigidaire EFIC189 countertop portable bullet ice maker with the water guard shown in the right hand upper corner.

The water guard in the tank of a countertop portable ice maker being removed.

The drainage plug removed from the bottom of a portable countertop ice maker.

Self Cleaning

Yes

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