Whynter IMC-270MR Compact Portable Ice Maker
- Ice Maker
- 1.5 pounds
- 120 watts
- Alloy Steel
A fast, compact ice maker for daily use if you're willing to move ice to the freezer as it comes out, though longevity reports are mixed.
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How it ranks among the 114 ice makers we track
4.1★ across 153 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
153 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
A compact countertop ice maker that produces up to 27 pounds of bullet-shaped ice cubes a day in two size options, using a 2.2-liter water reservoir with a 6 to 9 minute cycle per batch.
- Up to 27 lbs of ice per day
- 2.2 liter water reservoir
- Two ice cube size options
- 1.5 lb maximum basket storage
Who it's for
Suits anyone without a fridge ice maker, or wanting backup ice for a bar, office, or camping setup, who's fine transferring the basket to a freezer periodically. Not ideal for anyone expecting it to hold a large standing supply of ice on its own.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers who used it daily called it fast and quiet, and several specifically praised Whynter's customer service for replacing units that stopped working within the warranty period. The main complaints were a small storage basket that requires frequent transfers to a freezer, ice that clumps once stored, and at least one report of a unit failing after about 4 months of use.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Produces ice quickly, 6 to 9 minute cycles
- Runs quietly according to multiple reviewers
- No plumbing hookup needed
- Whynter replaced a failed unit under warranty for one buyer
- 1.5 lb basket holds little, needs frequent transfers
- Ice clumps together once moved to a freezer
- One buyer's unit stopped working after about 4 months
Specifications
| Brand | Whynter |
|---|---|
| Model | IMC-270MR |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 14.1 × 9.5 × 12.9 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1.5 pounds |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 120 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Ice Production per Day | 27 Pounds |
| Part Number | IMC-270MR |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in ice makers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whynter IMC-270MR Compact Portable Ice MakerThis product | 4.1 / 5 | 153 | 3.9 / 5 |
| FRIGIDAIRE EFIC128AMZBLK Compact Countertop Ice MakerFrigidaire | 4.4 / 5 | 16,910 | 4.3 / 5 |
| EUHOMY Nugget Ice Maker CountertopEUHOMY | 4.4 / 5 | 4,660 | 4.3 / 5 |
| GoveeLife Smart Countertop Ice MakersGoveeLife | 4.3 / 5 | 2,199 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Deco Rapid Portable Automatic Electric Countertop Ice MakerDeco Gear | 4.4 / 5 | 2,200 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Whynter IMC-270MR
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much ice does the Whynter IMC-270MR make per day?
Up to 27 pounds per day, per Whynter's specs.
Does the Whynter IMC-270MR store ice long-term?
No, its basket holds about 1.5 pounds, so reviewers transfer finished ice to a freezer.
Does this ice maker need a water line?
No, it uses a 2.2 liter reservoir you fill manually, no plumbing required.