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AGLucky Ice Maker HZB-12/B vs EUhomy Ice Maker IM-01-WA Side-by-Side Comparison

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AGLucky Ice Maker HZB-12/B

$109.99

EUhomy Ice Maker IM-01-WA

$100.99

Overall Verdict

The AGLucky HZB-12/B and the EUhomy IM-01-WA differ a lot  in both design and performance. The AGLucky proved to be among our best countertop ice makers. The EUhomy, despite good design and ease-of-use, showed poor internal mechanics with rather average to poor ice making abilities. The AGLucky, on the other hand, performed well and consistently made ice bullets of 6 grams or more. It put out around 16 oz of ice within 90 min while the EUhomy did only 15.6 oz in 112 min. The EUhomy is, by comparison, a studier machine fabricated from better quality materials with superior insulation. The downside of the AGLucky is its flimsy basket and rather loose fitting lid.

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Pros & Cons

  • Overall performance
  • Ice quality
  • Raised control panel
  • Solid external build
  • Front control panel
  • Ice basket design
  • Flimsy ice basket
  • Internal visibility
  • Performance
  • Visibility

Key Specs

Dimensions LxWxH
9.5 x 13 x 12.75 Inches
12.5 x 8.5 x 12 inches
Weight
15.0 lbs (6.8 kg)
16.3 lb
Ice bullet sizes
Small / Large
Small / Large
Indicators
Add Water, Ice Full, Power, S / L
Add Water, Ice Full, Power, L / S
Water reservoir
1.9 qt
1.7 qt
Average capacity / Basket
16 oz
15.6 oz

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$109.99
$100.99
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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
7.9
6.7

Ice Capacity Test

7.4
6.1
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.
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.
A stopwatch resting against the front body of the EUhomy countertop ice making and showing a time of 1 min 54 sec to fill a basket of ice.
A stopwatch resting against the front body of the EUhomy countertop ice making and showing a time of 1 min 54 sec to fill a basket of ice.
A full basket of ice being removed from a countertop buller ice maker.
The EUhomy portable ice maker with a pitcher filled on a scale showing a net weight of ice bullets measuring grams.
The EUhomy ice maker on the left, a bowl of broken on a scale measuring 30 grams, and a baking tray of well-formed ice to the right.
Average Time Basket
90 min
112 min
Average Weight Basket
16 oz (456 g)
15.6 oz (441 g)
Average Waste Basket
0.32 oz (9 g)
1.13 oz (32g)
Capacity Hr
10.7 oz (304 g)
8.3 oz (236 g)
Capacity24 Hrs
16 lbs (7.3 kg)
14.8 lbs (6.7 kg)

Ice Quality Test

8.6
7.6
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.
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.
A hand measuring tool holding up an ice bullet with a length of 30 mm.
A hand reaching into a pitcher filter with a TDS meter showing zero on the reading and the Euhomy countertop ice maker to the right.
A hand reaching into a pitcher filter with a TDS meter showing zero on the reading and the Euhomy countertop ice maker to the right.
The EUhomy ice maker to the left and a bowl with 9 ice bullets on a scale measuring 49 grams.
A handheld measuring device holding up an ice bullet and showing its thickness to measure 4 millimeters.
Average Weight Bullet
0.2 oz (6.3 g)
5.6 g (0.2 oz)

Design

Overall Design Scoring
7.9
8.4

In The Box

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.
The unboxed EUhomy countertop ice maker with an ice basket and ice scoop in the front of the machine with the user manual, and other bundled

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.
The EUmony portable ice maker against a white background with annotations showing length 12.5, width 8.5, and height 12 inches.
Width
9.5" (24.1 cm)
8.5" (21.6 cm)
Depth
13.0" (33.0 cm)
12.5" (31.8 cm)
Height
12.8" (32.4 cm)
12.0" (30.5 cm)
Weight
15.0 lbs (6.8 kg)
16.3 lbs (7.4 kg)

Build Quality

8.2
8.6
Side view of the AGLucky Ice Maker HZB-12/B showing the extraction fan.
Side view of the AGLucky Ice Maker HZB-12/B showing the extraction fan.
Close up view of a rubber stubble leg on the bottom of an ice making machine.
A close up of the ventilation fan of a countertop ice making appliance.
The rear and right side view of the EUhomy countertop ice maker clearly showing ventilation holes in the stainless steel body.
The rear and right side view of the EUhomy countertop ice maker clearly showing ventilation holes in the stainless steel body.
The bottom of a portable countertop ice maker showing a stainless steel plate with ventilation holes.
A close up of a stainless steel extraction fan on the right hand side of a portable countertop ice maker.
A close up of the joinings and the ICE FULL sensor of a countertop portable bullet ice making machine.

Panel Design

9.0
8.5
The slightly raised control panel on the AGLucky countertop ice maker.
The slightly raised control panel on the AGLucky countertop ice maker.
A finger in a black glove pointing to the select button on the control panel of a countertop ice maker while the working indicators are Power in red and Ice Full in green.
Close up view of the control panel on the front of the EUhomy portable ice making machine.
Buttons
On/Off, Select
On/Off, Select
Power Indicator
Yes
Yes
Ice Full Indicator
Yes
Yes
Add Water Indicator
Yes
Yes
IceS Indicator
Yes
Yes
IceL Indicator
Yes
Yes

Lid Design

7.1
7.7
Top down view of the AGLucky Ice Maker HZB-12/B.
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.
A top down view of the plastic translucent gray colored lid of the EUhomy countertop ice maker.
A top down view of the plastic translucent gray colored lid of the EUhomy countertop ice maker.
Bullet-shaped ice being scooped out of the basket of a countertop ice maker.
Bullet ice displayed in a black enamel baking tray showing partly melted ice after the machine was left to run for 8 hours.
A hand with a black latex glove holding up partly melted ice from a portable bullet ice making machine.
Material
Transparent plastic
Black non-transparent plastic

Ice Basket

7.0
9.0
Top down and close up view of a plastic ice basket for a portable ice making machine.
A close up of an ice basket from a countertop ice making machine against a gray marble-like background.
Length
7.0" (17.8 cm)
7.5" (19.1 cm)
Height
3.8" (9.7 cm)
4.4" (11.2 cm)
Depth
5.1" (13.0 cm)
4.5" (11.3 cm)
Material
Soft plastic
Hard plastic

Water Reservoir

Top down view of the water reservoir of the AGLucky Ice Maker HZB-12/B.
The top down view of the water reservoir of a countertop ice maker with no water inside.
Capacity
60.0 fl oz (1.8 L)
1.7 qt (1.6 L)

Drainage Plug

Close up of a detached drainage plug on the bottom of a countertop portable ice maker.
A close up of the drainage plug on the bottom of a countertop portable ice maker.
Material
Plastic and silicone
Silicone

Ice Scoop

Top down and close up view of a generic ice scooper for a portable countertop ice making machine.
A close up of a white plastic ice scoop against a gray marble-like background.
Material
Hard white plastic
Hard white plastic

Cord and Plug

The three pronged plug of a portable countertop ice maker pictured against the background of the lid.
A three-pronged plug at the end of a black cord pictured against the body of a portable ice making machine.
Length
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
6.1 ft (1.9 m)
Plug Type
3-Pronged
3-pronged

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
7.8
8.0

Ease of Use

7.5
7.8
The AGLucky Ice Maker HZB-12/B on a countertop with a water pitcher filter to the right.
The AGLucky Ice Maker HZB-12/B on a countertop with a water pitcher filter to the right.
A finger pointing to the Select button on a portable ice maker while the power indicator glows red and the Ice Full indicator is green.
A basket of ice being lifted out of a portable countertop ice maker.
A hand pressing the select button on the EUhomy countertop ice maker with the power indicator lit up green.
A hand pressing the select button on the EUhomy countertop ice maker with the power indicator lit up green.
A hand scooping ice out of the ice basket of a countertop bullet ice maker.
Top down view of the EUhomy countertop ice maker showing condensation on the lid.
A view of metal ice making rods on a portable ice maker.

Noise

8.1
8.2
The AGLucky Ice Maker HZB-12/B working on a countertop and a sound meter to the right near the extractor fan showing a reading of 67.7 decibels.
The Euhomy portable ice maker operating on a countertop with a sound meter showing 67.5 decibels.
Decibels
67.7 dB
67.5 dB

Cleaning

8.5
8.5
A close up view of ice rods of a countertop bullet ice making machine.
A close up view of ice rods of a countertop bullet ice making machine.
A close of the water guard on the bottom of the reservoir of a countertop portable ice maker.
The water drainage plug on the bottom of the AGLucky Ice Maker HZB-12/B.
The water guard in the right hand corner of the water reservoir of a portable ice maker.
The water guard in the right hand corner of the water reservoir of a portable ice maker.
A close up of the drainage plug on the bottom of a countertop portable ice maker.
A side view of the stainless steel body of the EUhomy countertop ice maker.
Self Cleaning
Yes
Yes