Together with Euhomy, Silonn is disrupting competition with their budget countertop ice makers lineup, starting with the Silonn SLIM01. With a fast ice making process, compact footprint and self-cleaning feature all for a tantalizingly low price, the Silonn SLIM01 is the reason we can buy known brands like the Igloo ICEB26HN or Frigidaire EFIC117-SS this cheap. Okay, get ready for my Silonn SLIM01 review.
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PROS
- Has self-cleaning feature
- Great pricing
CONS
- A bit more expensive than newer Silonn models
Silonn emerged from Hong Kong’s electronics manufacturing legacy as a relatively recent entrant to the ice maker market. The company focuses primarily on countertop appliances, carving out a niche in the budget-friendly segment with their range of bullet and nugget ice makers.
Silonn SLIM01 Review: Price
- Available to buy now
- Costs $109 in the U.S market
- Has multiple color options
The Silonn SLIM01 launched in May 2021 with a tantalizing price proposition that immediately caught attention in the crowded countertop ice maker space. I remembered this year when Frigidaire ice makers that cost around $149, without the self-cleaning feature.
The Silonn SLIM01 positions itself squarely in impulse-purchase territory for households wanting convenient ice without major investment. The budget pricing makes sense when you consider Silonn’s business model. As a Hong Kong-based electronics manufacturer without the overhead of legacy brand operations, they can pass savings directly to consumers. However, this aggressive pricing raises questions about long-term value versus initial affordability.
At $109, the Silonn SLIM01 effectively brings the price of the Igloo ICEB26HN and Frigidaire EFIC117-SS to be more accessible. It is not as cheap as the most affordable options, for example the Euhomy IM-06, but it often goes on sale, mostly when you buy it from Ice Artisan. At the moment, you can buy the Silonn SLIM01 as low as $84.
My unit is a black variant of the Silonn SLIM01, notably called as the Silonn SLIM01B. If you want something red for example, you should get this Silonn SLIM01R.
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Silonn SLIM01 Review: Durability
Silonn SLIM01 Review: Design
- Top control board
- Has 5 different color options to choose from
One thing is for sure about the Silonn SLIM01 – it doesn’t feel like a piece of precision-engineering. While the likes of Frigidaire and NewAir are doing all they can to bring stainless steel and robust construction to lower price brackets, Silonn is forging a different path.
The Silonn SLIM01, much like budget electronics generally, is predominantly a plastic creation. That isn’t to say that it feels cheap (indeed the stainless steel exterior variant feels durable and dependable), but it lacks the spirit of more premium designs. It is almost utilitarian in its minimalism, so those who like their appliances to make a statement will want to look elsewhere.
The front of the machine houses the 12.3 x 8.7 x 12.5 inch body, which is bordered by a distinctive triangular control panel at the top. This houses the power button, size selector, and status indicators. There’s also a wide transparent viewing window, which means the Silonn SLIM01 is designed to let you monitor ice production without constantly opening the lid.
Our review model came in stainless steel, though other variants come in black or red plastic finishes. The stainless version weighs 15.2 pounds and measures considerably more compact than competitors like the Frigidaire EFIC123-SS or NewAir AI-100.
This isn’t one for those seeking premium kitchen aesthetics. However for the budget-conscious user – or those who value function over form – the design will be a breath of fresh air. It is a concerning experience watching a beloved expensive appliance suffer premature failure. Plastic handles impacts differently than metal, though the thin-gauge materials mean denting remains a risk.
The air-cooled design relies on a rear-mounted exhaust fan that channels heat away from the compressor. This technology is standard across budget countertop ice makers, however proper ventilation proves critical. The polycarbonate lid allows viewing but gathers fingerprints readily.
At 15.2 pounds and those compact dimensions, this sits comfortably on most countertops without dominating space. Pleasingly, the water reservoir capacity of 2 liters means less frequent refilling than smaller competitors.
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Silonn SLIM01 Review: Build
- Silonn has decent durability
Like Euhomy, Silonn tends to make budget countertop ice makers that are not designed to last. Durability predictions based on construction seems to be not good. The lightweight plastic internals suggest a service life measured in months rather than years.
But still, that’s based on my experience. Many users report 12-18 months of trouble-free operation, and Silonn’s customer service receives generally positive marks for warranty replacements. The company backs the Silonn SLIM01 with a standard 1-year warranty, processing most claims within 5-7 days according to customer reports.
I still choose the Igloo ICEB26HN or Frigidaire EFIC117-SS over the Silonn SLIM01, but I must say it’s too difficult to resist the budget price of this countertop ice maker.
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Silonn SLIM01 Review: Performance
Silonn SLIM01 Review: Capacity
- Produces up to 26 lbs of ice daily
- Internal storage: 1.2 lbs
The Silonn SLIM01 turns part of this expectation on its head with genuinely quick ice production, though total daily capacity tells a different story. Packing a 2-liter water reservoir, standard compressor technology, and bullet-ice forming rods into its compact body, this delivers respectable performance in its category.
The machine produces its first batch of 9 bullet-shaped cubes in 7-8 minutes – slightly slower than the advertised 6 minutes, but faster than many competitors. Whether cycling through ice production for a party, or just maintaining household supply, the Silonn SLIM01 keeps pace reasonably well hour to hour.
If you’re looking for the fastest bullet ice maker from Silonn, you should look for the Silonn SLIM27 or Silonn SLIM35, which are the newer models.
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Silonn SLIM01 Review: Ice Quality
- Bullet ice
- A bit softer, cloudy
The Silonn SLIM01 produces classic bullet-shaped ice – hollow cylindrical pieces approximately 1-1.25 inches long that work well for basic beverage cooling and general household use. There are two sizes to choose from, but they aren’t really significant, as we can expect from a budget countertop ice maker.
The onboard ice-making system doesn’t include features like directional freezing or water filtration, so clarity falls into typical cloudy-core territory. This is essentially just basic refrigeration at work, and you can see the trapped air bubbles throughout each piece.
For me, the bullet ices from Silonn are a bit softer than Frigidaire or Euhomy, and they last a bit shorter. Not really something important to think of at this price range.
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Silonn SLIM01 Review: Energy and Water Consumption
- Normal water and energy consumption
I wrote an article of “How much electricity does an ice maker use?” to give you a free calculator to find out whether you are spending more on your ice maker or not. With power consumption rated around 160 watts during operation, my expectations were moderate for the efficiency of the Silonn SLIM01, and these were mostly met. The machine cycles on and off rather than running continuously, which helps manage electricity use.
Water consumption follows straightforward mathematics. For 100 pounds of production, expect to add approximately 12 liters of fresh water, accounting for evaporation losses and the water recirculation system that reuses some melted ice.
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Silonn SLIM01 Review: Noise Level
- Quiet operation
The Silonn SLIM01 is a simple bullet ice maker that operates at less than 45 dB. As a result, you won’t notice it operating, unless when it drops ice to the storage bin.
For customer reviews, the Silonn SLIM01 has received more than 24,000 purchases, and not a single review mentions complaints about its noise level. I wrote in “Do ice makers make a lot of noise?” to guarantee the fact for you.
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Silonn SLIM01 Review: Features
- Has self-cleaning feature
- Add water alert, ice full notification
No budget ice maker manufacturer is complete without its stripped-down interpretation of the feature-laden premium experience. However, the Silonn SLIM01 keeps its promise to deliver the self-cleaning feature, which is something you absolutely need to maintain the countertop ice maker for several years.
There are also indicator lights borrowed from nearly every ice maker design: add water alert, ice basket full warning, and power status. The transparent viewing window supplements these basic notifications, though there’s no digital display showing cycle progress or timing. The ice scoop storage built into the basket handle represents thoughtful design that improves daily usability.
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Verdict
The Silonn SLIM01 is perhaps the most affordable countertop ice maker that offers the self-cleaning feature, which is very useful at maintaining the durability of the product.
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