Product Review · Nugget Ice Makers · #6 Ranked
Silonn 44 lb Nugget Ice Maker
Mid-range 44 lb/day, front tank · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
Why it scored a 77
At $199.81, the Silonn steps in for Newair's 44 lb nugget maker, which pushed its own current model up to $369.99, and Value leads the score by a wide margin, backed by a 4.2-star average across nearly 12,000 Amazon reviews. Warranty is the clear weak point at just 1 year, a real downgrade from the old Newair listing's 2-year coverage, and Quality, Features and Reliability all land in the mid-70s rather than standing out.
What you're getting
- Up to 44 lbs of nugget or pebble ice per day; first ice in about 10 minutes
- 1.8 L water tank in a front pull-out drawer
- About 2.6 lb (1.2 kg) removable ice basket
- 160 W max power draw; 115 V; R600a refrigerant
- 47 dB rated noise level; self-cleaning cycle
- LED control panel with blue accent lighting
- 1-year limited warranty, down from the old Newair's 2 years
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- Up to 44 lbs nugget ice per day, ready in ~10 min
- 1.8L tank via front pull-out drawer; ≤160W
- 47dB noise; self-cleaning cycle
- Price$199.81
- TierMid-range 44 lb/day, front tank
- Category rank#6 of 10
Should you buy the Silonn 44 lb Nugget Ice Maker?
The Silonn 44 lb Nugget Ice Maker is for someone who wants more daily output than the small budget units without stepping up to GE money. At $199.81 it ranks #6 of 10 nugget ice makers and is positioned as the affordable successor to the old Newair unit. The pull-out water drawer and larger basket are the practical upgrades over the SLIM17B. If you want a genuinely insulated bin, the Gevi V2.0 is $140 more; if you just want cheap nugget ice, the SLIM17B is $95 less.
Where it earns its score
- Value leads the score. Value hits 84 for up to 44 lb per day, one of the higher outputs in the group.
- Front pull-out water drawer. The 1.8 L tank slides out from the front, which is easier than pouring into an open top.
- Bigger basket. About 2.6 lb of ice storage, more than the SLIM17B or Euhomy.
- Well liked. Satisfaction scores 80 on a 4.2-star average across roughly 12,000 reviews.
What to know first
- Warranty is the weakest ViperScore factor. One year scores 55, down from the two years Newair used to offer on this design.
- Quality is mid-pack. At 76, the bin is not insulated to Gevi standards and the build is plastic.
- Slower first ice. About 10 minutes, versus 6 on the smaller Silonn.
- Blue LED panel. Some buyers like it; some find it bright on a dark counter.
Our verdict
The Silonn 44 lb scores 77, Fair Buy, and it is the right buy if you want more ice per day than the $150 units make and do not need a smart app. If bin insulation and quiet matter more than output, the Gevi V2.0 (80) is worth the extra $140.
Gevi V2.0 Nugget Ice Maker
Questions buyers ask
Is the Silonn 44 lb the same as the Newair nugget ice maker?
It is positioned as the affordable successor to the older Newair design, with a shorter 1-year warranty instead of Newair's 2 years.
How loud is the Silonn 44 lb nugget ice maker?
It is rated at 47 dB, comparable to a quiet refrigerator hum.
How much ice does the Silonn 44 lb hold?
The removable basket holds about 2.6 lb, and the machine makes up to 44 lb per day.
Ready to check it out?
Silonn 44 lb Nugget Ice Maker · ViperScore 77 · Fair Buy · $199.81
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
75GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra
75ecozy Mistalo Drop Slim
68Frigidaire EFIC237 Nugget Ice Maker
67Aeitto 55 lb Nugget Ice Maker
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