Product Review · Nugget Ice Makers · #8 Ranked
ecozy Mistalo Drop Slim
Self-dispensing 40 lb/day · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
Why it scored a 75
At $219.99, Features leads the score at 86 on the strength of a touchless self-dispensing chute — the same push-button, no-scoop convenience that made the now-discontinued KBice 3.0 popular. Warranty is the drag at 55, backed by just one year of parts-and-labor coverage. An independent review flagged the unit as audibly loud in operation, comparable to a running dishwasher, which pulls down Reliability and Satisfaction even as Value stays solid at 82.
What you're getting
- Up to 40 lbs of nugget or pebble ice per day; first batch in about 8 minutes
- Touchless self-dispensing chute: press a button, no scoop needed
- 1.2 L water tank in a slide-out drawer for easy refill and cleaning
- Self-cleaning cycle; 115 V household power
- Compact 16.38 D x 6.69 W x 13.46 H inch footprint
- 1-year parts and labor warranty
- Audibly loud in operation, comparable to a running dishwasher
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- Up to 40 lbs nugget ice per day; first batch in ~8 min
- Touchless self-dispensing chute, no scoop needed
- 1.2L tank, slide-out drawer design; self-cleaning cycle
- Price$219.99
- TierSelf-dispensing 40 lb/day
- Category rank#8 of 10
Should you buy the ecozy Mistalo Drop Slim?
The ecozy Mistalo Drop Slim is for someone who wants a nugget ice maker they never have to scoop from: press a button and ice drops out of a chute. At $219.99 it ranks #8 of 10 nugget ice makers, and its 6.69-inch width makes it the slimmest unit we list. Features are the reason to buy it; noise and reliability are the reasons to pause. If you want a proven machine at similar money, the Silonn 44 lb ranks higher; if you want quiet, the Gevi V2.0 is in a different league.
Where it earns its score
- Touchless dispensing. A self-dispensing chute drops ice into your glass, which no other unit in this group does, and Features scores 86 largely for it.
- Slim footprint. At 6.69 inches wide it fits gaps most nugget makers cannot.
- High daily output. Up to 40 lb per day, with a first batch in about 8 minutes.
- Slide-out tank. The 1.2 L water drawer pulls out for refilling and cleaning.
What to know first
- Warranty is the weakest ViperScore factor. One year of parts and labor scores 55.
- Loud. Owners compare it to a running dishwasher, which is the opposite of the Gevi's 40 to 50 dB.
- Reliability is the lowest of the units above our buy line. At 70, it trails every other Fair Buy pick here.
- Small tank. 1.2 L means frequent refills at 40 lb per day.
Our verdict
The Mistalo Drop Slim scores 75, Fair Buy, and the touchless chute is a genuine convenience if that is what you are after. For most buyers the Silonn 44 lb (77, $199.81) is the more dependable choice at similar money, and the Gevi V2.0 (80) is the one to buy if noise matters.
Gevi V2.0 Nugget Ice Maker
Questions buyers ask
How does the ecozy Mistalo Drop Slim dispense ice?
Press a button and nugget ice drops from a chute into your glass, so there is no scoop and no reaching into a bin.
How loud is the ecozy Mistalo Drop Slim?
Noticeably loud. Owners compare it to a running dishwasher, which is a common complaint.
How much ice does the ecozy Mistalo Drop Slim make?
Up to 40 lb per day, with the first batch in about 8 minutes from a 1.2 L slide-out tank.
Ready to check it out?
ecozy Mistalo Drop Slim · ViperScore 75 · Fair Buy · $219.99
How the other 9 nugget ice makers scored
80Gevi V2.0 Nugget Ice Maker
79GE Profile Opal Mini Pro
78GE Profile Opal Mini
78Euhomy 34 lb Nugget Ice Maker
78Silonn SLIM17B Nugget Ice Maker
77Silonn 44 lb Nugget Ice Maker
75GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra
68Frigidaire EFIC237 Nugget Ice Maker
67Aeitto 55 lb Nugget Ice Maker
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