Oylus Clear Ice Maker 1.6-Inch

If you mainly need a steady supply of everyday ice, speed may matter more than cube shape. The Oylus countertop ice maker takes a more deliberate approach, making large square cubes aimed at whiskey, bourbon, and cocktails where slower melting is useful. It also offers adjustable ice sizing and a timer, so it’s built for more than an occasional glass.

One practical catch: cube-making time depends on the room temperature, so plan ahead rather than expecting instant ice.

Best use cases

This machine makes four large square cubes per cycle, with a stated size of 1.6 inches. That format suits a rocks glass or a cocktail where you want a substantial cube instead of smaller, quicker-to-melt ice. It can also be used for sparkling water, juice, tea, coffee, and craft beer, with cube thickness adjusted through the freezing time.

The 24-hour timer is handy when you want ice ready before guests arrive or after work. For example, you could set production ahead of an evening drink rather than waiting beside the machine. The low-water and full-bin alerts are intended to pause operation when attention is needed, they don’t remove the need to check that there’s water available and room for the ice.

It’s a great fit if you care about large cubes and want to schedule production on a kitchen counter or home bar. If you need ice immediately for a busy gathering, would you be comfortable waiting through repeated cycles?

Product specs

• Makes four 1.6-inch square cubes per cycle, the listing says production takes about 25 minutes at 15°C and about 40 minutes at 30°C.
• Claimed daily production: up to 26.5 lbs, with a 2.2L water reservoir.
• Ten adjustable ice-size settings, changed by adjusting freezing time in one-minute increments.
• 24-hour timer, low-water and full-bin alerts, and a self-cleaning function.
• Dimensions: 9.8 × 17.1 × 17.3 inches.
• The child lock engages after 45 seconds of inactivity. It must be unlocked before operation, and can be unlocked once the countdown appears.

Where it shines

The main appeal is the combination of cube shape and control. Compared with choosing a basic ice maker for fast, small ice, this one puts more emphasis on larger squares for drinks that benefit from a slower-melting piece. The adjustable settings offer some flexibility if you prefer thinner ice for a cold drink or thicker cubes for a spirit. The timer, alerts, and self-cleaning feature also make it easier to fit production into a home routine.

The tradeoff is timing: the listed cycle can stretch to about 40 minutes at 30°C, and the advertised daily output doesn’t mean the bin will be full when you need it. Its stated dimensions also call for a deliberate countertop spot, especially if your kitchen or bar has limited room. The description claims quiet, energy-efficient operation, but gives no noise or energy figures to compare.

Should you buy it?

Choose the Oylus if large square ice is central to how you serve whiskey, bourbon, or cocktails, and you can schedule production in advance. The adjustable settings and 24-hour timer make it more tailored than an ice maker focused only on quick, basic cubes. Better avoided if your priority is the fastest possible ice, you have very little counter space, or you need a confirmed noise or energy rating before buying. Its strongest case is a home bar where cube shape matters and waiting for a cycle is manageable.