VivoHome Automatic Ice Maker vs AGLucky Ice Maker HZB-12/B

Overall Verdict

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The VivoHome and AGLucky HZB-12/B ice makers are two practically designed machines. The VivoHome has an upfront user-friendly control panel on its lid while the AGLucky has a wider view window with a raised control panel on the roof. The VivoHome, being slightly bulkier, has a wider ice basket and larger ice reservoir. Capacity performance is very similar at around 16 lbs. However, the VivoHome has produced some of the chunkiest ice bullets we have seen with an average of 7 g per bullet, sometimes reaching 8.7 g, compared to only 6.3 g for the AGLucky. In terms of waste ice produced, the VivoHome was 1% and the AGLucky 2%. Which machine to choose depends largely on the grade of ice you prefer and the design.

Pros & Cons

Large chunky ice bullets
Spacious control panel
Large ice basket
Reservoir capacity
Easy-to-clean body

Overall performance
Ice quality
Raised control panel

Lid insulation
Bulky design

Flimsy ice basket
Internal visibility

Key Specs

Price at publication

$133.64

9.5 x 13 x 12.75 Inches

Dimensions

L13.1 x W9.5 x H13 inches

15 lbs

Weight

15.4 lbs (7.0 kg)

Small / Large

Ice bullet sizes

Small / Large

Add Water, Ice Full, Power, S / L

Indicators

Add Water, Ice Full, Power, S / L

1.9 qt

Water reservoir

2.3 qt (2.2 L)

16 oz

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring

8.5

7.9

Ice Capacity Test

7.5

7.4

A full basket of ice being removed from a countertop bullet ice maker. — Removing a full basket of ice.

A full basket of ice from the Vivo Home countertop ice maker being weighed in at 576 grams. The ice is in a jug resting on a digital scale.

A stop watch showing 1:44:57 or the typical amount of time taken to produce a full basket of ice with the Vivo Home countertop ice maker.

A sample of ice bullets produced from the Vivo Home countertop ice maker held between two gloved hands.

A full basket of ice being taken out of a countertop ice maker with a number of ice makers seen on a shelf in the background.

Against a white background is a countertop ice maker to the left and on the right a pitcher filled with ice bullets on a scale registering 432 grams.

A portable ice maker on a countertop with a glass bowl to the right on a scale with badly formed ice inside weighing 6 grams.

Average Time Basket

115 min

90 min

Average Weight Basket

23 oz (561 g)

16 oz (456 g)

Average Waste Basket

0.2 oz (5.7 g)

0.32 oz (9 g)

Capacity Hr

10.5 oz (298 g)

10.7 oz (304 g)

Capacity24 Hrs

15.9 lbs (7.2 kg)

16 lbs (7.3 kg)

Ice Quality Test

9.9

8.6

Nine ice bullets in a small dish on a scale showing 78 grams or the typical amount of ice produced in one round of ice making by the Vivo Home portable ice maker.

The AGLucky Ice Maker HZB-12/B on a countertop with a glass bowl containing nine ice bullets in front showing a net weight of 54 grams, and a stopwatch to the upper right showing 8 min 21 sec for the time to make one round of ice bullets.

Nine ice bullets in a glass bowl on a scale showing a net weight of 59 grams.

Average Weight Bullet

0.25 oz (7 g)

0.2 oz (6.3 g)

Design

Overall Design Scoring

7.6

7.9

In The Box

The navy blue Vivo Home countertop ice maker picture from above with the contents of the box displayed to right namely the user manual, a removable ice basket, and an ice scoop.

Top down view of the unboxed AGLucky Ice Maker HZB-12/B with an ice basker, ice scoop, and user manual pictured slightly off to the left.

Dimensions

AGLucky Ice Maker HZB-12/B against a white background with annotations showing 9.5 inches in length, 12.75 inches height, and 13 inches depth.

Width

13.1" (33.3 cm)

9.5" (24.1 cm)

Depth

9.5" (24.1 cm)

13.0" (33.0 cm)

Height

13.0" (33.0 cm)

12.8" (32.4 cm)

Weight

15.4 lbs (7.0 kg)

15.0 lbs (6.8 kg)

Build Quality

8.0

8.2

The navy blue Vivo Home portable ice maker pictured with the ice basket and ice scoop in front.

A picture of the underside of the Vivo Home countertop ice making machine.

The rear view of the Vivo Home countertop ice maker.

Side view of the AGLucky Ice Maker HZB-12/B showing the extraction fan.

Panel Design

8.9

9.0

A top down view of the lid and control panel of a portable countertop ice maker.

The slightly raised control panel on the AGLucky countertop ice maker.

Buttons

On/Off, Select

Power Indicator

Yes

Ice Full Indicator

Yes

Add Water Indicator

Yes

IceS Indicator

Yes

IceL Indicator

Yes

Lid Design

5.8

7.1

The lid of the Vivo Home countertop ice making machine being held up with black-gloved hand.

The degree of ice degradation after the Vivo Home countertop ice maker was left running overnight.

Top down view of the AGLucky Ice Maker HZB-12/B.

The lid of the AGLucky countertop ice maker showing much condensation after an 8-hour period.

The AGLucky countertop ice maker with ice spread in a baking tray to the right showing the level of ice quality degradation over an 8-hour period.

A black-gloved hand holding up partially melted ice.

Material

Plastic

Transparent plastic

Ice Basket

8.3

7.0

A picture of an empty ice basket resting inside a portable countertop ice making with the scoop placed inside.

A hand holding up an empty ice basket in front of a portable ice making machine.

A top down view of an ice basket and ice scoop resting next to a portable countertop ice maker.

Top down and close up view of a plastic ice basket for a portable ice making machine.

Length

7.9" (20.1 cm)

7.0" (17.8 cm)

Height

3.9" (9.9 cm)

3.8" (9.7 cm)

Depth

4.9" (12.4 cm)

5.1" (13.0 cm)

Material

Hard white plastic

Soft plastic

Water Reservoir

Water being poured from a jug into the Vivo Home portable ice maker.

Top down view of the water reservoir of the AGLucky Ice Maker HZB-12/B.

Capacity

2.3 qt (2.2 L)

60.0 fl oz (1.8 L)

Drainage Plug

Material

Plastic and silicone

Ice Scoop

Material

Hard white plastic

Cord and Plug

The white three pronged plug of a portable countertop ice maker pictured against the background of the technical information sticker on the back of the machine.

The three pronged plug of a portable countertop ice maker pictured against the background of the lid.

Length

5.8 ft. (1.8 m)

5.9 ft (1.8 m)

Plug Type

3-prong earthed

3-Pronged

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring

8.6

7.8

Ease of Use

8.7

7.5

A man standing behind a navy blue Vivo Home ice maker and giving a thumbs up. — The Vivo Home gets our ‘thumbs up’!

A finger pointing to an Ice Full red alert indicator on a portable countertop ice maker.

A sticker on a countertop ice maker showing technical information and a caution about risks and a notice for proper disposal.

The AGLucky Ice Maker HZB-12/B on a countertop with a water pitcher filter to the right.

A basket of ice being lifted out of a portable countertop ice maker.

Noise

8.3

8.1

A sound meter standing upright near the fan vent of a navy blue Vivo Home portable ice maker and showing 66.6dB on the screen. — Vivo Home measured 66.6 dB.

Decibels

66.6 dB

67.7 dB

Cleaning

8.5

The lid of the Vivo Home navy blue portable ice maker being held open. — The open lid of the Vivo Home.

The removed white silicone and plastic drainage plug of a countertop ice maker held up for a closer view.

The front of a countertop ice maker being wiped down with detergent and a pink cloth.

A close up view of ice rods of a countertop bullet ice making machine.

The water drainage plug on the bottom of the AGLucky Ice Maker HZB-12/B.

Self Cleaning

Yes

Behind the Comparison

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