NewAir
NewAir AI-215SS 50 lb Countertop Ice Maker
$340
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NewAir AI-215SS 50 lb Countertop Ice Maker vs Magic Chef MCIM22ST 27 lb Countertop Ice Maker
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Magic Chef MCIM22ST 27 lb Countertop Ice Maker is cheaper at $209. Every spec and price links to its source.
Magic Chef
Magic Chef MCIM22ST 27 lb Countertop Ice Maker
$209Cheaper
Which is better: the NewAir AI-215SS 50 lb Countertop Ice Maker or Magic Chef MCIM22ST 27 lb Countertop Ice Maker?
The Magic Chef MCIM22ST 27 lb Countertop Ice Maker wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Magic Chef MCIM22ST 27 lb Countertop Ice Maker is the cheaper at $209. The Magic Chef MCIM22ST 27 lb Countertop Ice Maker both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | NewAir AI-215SS 50 lb Countertop Ice Maker | Magic Chef MCIM22ST 27 lb Countertop Ice Maker |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $340 MSRP $339.99 per NewAir.com | $209 |
| Brand | NewAir | Magic Chef |
| Released | — | — |
| Ice type | bullet | bullet |
| Daily capacity (lb) | 50 | 27 |
| First ice minutes | 6 | 7 |
| Storage capacity (lb) | — | — |
| Self cleaning | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Dimensions (in) | 16.5 H x 15.3 W x 17.2 D | 12.9 H x 9.5 W x 14.1 D |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — NewAir AI-215SS 50 lb Countertop Ice Maker: newair.com (verified 2026-06-19). Magic Chef MCIM22ST 27 lb Countertop Ice Maker: magicchef.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the NewAir AI-215SS 50 lb Countertop Ice Maker and Magic Chef MCIM22ST 27 lb Countertop Ice Maker?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Daily capacity (lb): NewAir AI-215SS 50 lb Countertop Ice Maker 50 vs Magic Chef MCIM22ST 27 lb Countertop Ice Maker 27
- First ice minutes: NewAir AI-215SS 50 lb Countertop Ice Maker 6 vs Magic Chef MCIM22ST 27 lb Countertop Ice Maker 7
- Dimensions (in): NewAir AI-215SS 50 lb Countertop Ice Maker 16.5 H x 15.3 W x 17.2 D vs Magic Chef MCIM22ST 27 lb Countertop Ice Maker 12.9 H x 9.5 W x 14.1 D