4.1(16,779)Amazon rating$151.986,000,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
The EUHOMY HZB-12E pairs fast, soft nugget ice with a built-in handle and portable design, making it a flexible pick for homes that move their ice maker between rooms or trips.
Buyers who want chewable nugget ice and the freedom to carry the machine to a party, RV, or campsite.
Skip if
You'd rather have a fixed, plumbed unit or you only ever need a handful of cubes.
Dimensions 9.45 X 11.61 X 12.99 In
Weight 19.58 lb
Voltage 115 Volts
Priced 55% below the category median ($339.99 across 113 tracked models)
Weight of 19.58 lb - lighter than 68% of the 113 models we track
Pros
Soft nugget ice ready in about 6 minutes
Roughly 34 lbs of ice per day
Built-in handle and removable top cover for easy moving and cleaning
Auto-cleaning cycle plus included basket and scoop
Competitively priced for a nugget machine
Cons
Nugget ice melts faster than dense cubes
Reservoir must be refilled by hand
Lower star average than some rivals despite many reviews
Our scorecard
4.1/5overall
Owner rating4.1/5
4.1 average across 16,779 owner ratings
Popularity5.0/5
16,779 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other refrigerators and freezers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The EUHOMY HZB-12E is a portable nugget ice maker built around convenience. A molded handle and a removable top cover make it easy to lift, fill, and clean, and EUHOMY positions it for use at home as well as for parties, RV trips, and camping.
Performance is its strong suit. The first batch of soft pebble ice is ready in about 6 minutes, and the machine can produce roughly 34 pounds across a full day. An auto-cleaning function handles upkeep, and it ships with a basket and scoop so you can serve straight away. At 9.45 by 11.61 by 12.99 inches and about 19.6 pounds, it stays manageable to move around.
Priced at $151.98 in a sharp black finish, it undercuts many nugget machines while still delivering the chewable ice people seek out. It holds a 4.1-star average across more than 16,700 reviews, a large sample that reflects how popular this format has become.
Specifications
Dimensions
9.45 X 11.61 X 12.99 In
Weight
19.58 lb
Voltage
115 Volts
Performance notes
A 6-minute first batch and about 34 lbs of daily output put the HZB-12E in steady-use territory, while the handle and roughly 19.6-pound weight make it genuinely portable for a countertop machine. The removable top cover and auto-cleaning cycle simplify maintenance, and the 115-volt plug suits standard outlets, which helps when you take it to a campsite or RV with an inverter setup.
What buyers say
Owners frequently highlight the chewable ice and the practical handle that makes the unit easy to relocate. The fast start time also comes up often. As with most countertop nugget makers, the recurring complaints involve cycle noise and the upkeep of keeping the reservoir filled, since it has no water-line connection.
The first batch of nugget ice is ready in about 6 minutes, and it can make roughly 34 pounds over a full 24-hour day.
Is this ice maker easy to move?
Yes. It has a built-in handle, weighs around 19.6 pounds, and includes a removable top cover, so it's designed to travel to parties, RVs, or campsites.
How do you clean it?
It has an auto-cleaning function, and the removable top cover gives easier access to the interior for routine upkeep.
