VIOMI Viomi Nugget Ice Maker Countertop Ice Maker with Self-Cleaning

Best use cases

For a kitchen island, home bar, or party setup where chewable nugget ice is preferred to standard cubes, this VIOMI countertop machine makes ice on demand without taking up much counter space. Its stainless steel exterior gives it a finished look for a visible work area. A removable basket and status lights make everyday operation easier to follow.

The maker is sized for countertop use and lists daily production of 33.5 pounds, with a 1.5L water tank and a 1.8-pound ice basket. That combination suits serving drinks over a gathering, though the basket is a holding point rather than long-term frozen storage. The machine is not a freezer: ice left inside melts at room temperature, so transfer it to a freezer if you need to keep it.

Tech specs

• Name: VIOMI Nugget Ice Maker
• Type: Countertop nugget ice maker
• Daily production: 33.5 pounds
• Water tank: 1.5L
• Ice basket: 1.8 pounds, removable
• Dimensions: 12.1"D x 8.8"W x 11.9"H
• Power: 145 watts, 120 volts
• Material: Plastic and stainless steel
• What’s included: Detachable ice basket
• Reference: VM-IC1-US

Pros

The key distinction is the ice format: nugget ice is designed to be chewable, unlike the firm cubes produced by a basic tray. For a home bar or a get-together, that can make this a more relevant countertop appliance than a standard cube maker if texture matters. The stated daily output also gives a useful sense of its intended role, while the removable basket lets you carry a batch away from the machine.

A built-in seven-minute self-cleaning cycle and an LED panel with Add Water, Ice Making, and Ice Full indicators address routine operation and upkeep. The manufacturer recommends filtered or distilled water, water with high mineral content, impurities, or added sugar may produce sandy-textured ice. That guidance is worth factoring in if your usual water supply is hard or you plan to use flavored liquids.

Buying verdict

A solid pick if you want chewable nugget ice for drinks at home and have room to transfer extra ice to a freezer. The compact footprint, clear status indicators, and cleaning mode make it suited to regular countertop use, while the 1.8-pound basket means serving needs and storage plans matter more than the headline daily output alone.

It’s not for you if you need the machine itself to keep a batch frozen between servings, the manufacturer says it is not a freezer, and ice melts at room temperature. For occasional small servings, ordinary freezer trays may be a simpler approach. This model makes more sense when nugget texture and having a countertop supply are the priorities.