Amazing to finally see an ice cube tray on this channel that actually produces a substantial amount of ice when sat side by side with the dollar store tray! And the fact that the gimmick of the product is actually functional and doesn't hinder performance is another nice touch

I'm going to buy one of these right now for my 84-year-old neighbor who struggles with getting the ice out of traditional ice cube trays. She's got pretty bad arthritis in her wrists and hands and can't easily "twist" the ice cube tray to knock the ice cubes out. She's often embarrassed to ask me to knock out her ice cube trays when I go visit her. This one I think would work terrific for her - just simply press on the lid! It's worth a try, and I don't mind spending a few bucks to surprise her with something like this that will help her continue feeling as independent living as possible.

Pre-freezing the container will result in less melting after dumping the ice cubes into it. I agree with their method. I wish those cubes were 4x the size however so they wouldn't melt as fast.

The reason the second one all releases is that there's some time in-between that allows for the ice to melt before you push it into the container

I believe the trend towards smaller cubes is so that the cubes are small enough to drop into drink containers if not water bottles.

Finally an ice-cube tray that tries something new that acturally gets something right

Distilled water may make prettier cubes but then you lose all the trace minerals from the water. My favorite thing to drink is ice water, Great review. I like the idea of having a covered box full of cubes always ready. I don't have one of those fancy refrigerators that give me ice from the door. 😄

I won’t lie, most every time I see ice gadgets I immediately dismiss them considering the track record we have on the channel, but this one wasn’t too bad! Price could be shimmied down a bit IMO tho

I just bought this for 3 reasons: 1: As much as I enjoy my current ice cube trays, I’m sick of them tasting like my freezer and hope this can help with that. 2: I can get rid of that big and clunky ice cube bin that’s taking up half of my freezer. And 3: you actually liked it, and you never like an ice product…so now I kinda have to. 😊

I have this and I really like it. I have a very small freezer and it doesn't take up much space. Personally,I like a smaller cube for iced coffee and soft drinks. it definitely lives up to the positive reviews about it and the price point is worth it. Checks all the boxes for me.

I have these ice trays and I absolutely love them. I like the size of the ice cubes and they always release from the container so easily. Plus I love the scoop

I like the concept of this ice cube maker!!! It looks like it wouldn't take up too much room in my freezer. I am considering getting one. Thanks for the review, James!!! 😊

James gives a POSITIVE review to a fancy ice cube tray...is this one of the signs of the apocalypse?

Where have u been all of my life!? Haha I'm a sucker for a good ice cube tray and have bought many from Amazon. I'm ordering this one right now! Thanks

Thanks for making these videos they really do help me find good products.

I have a variant of this that I got from Amazon. It was just a bit more luxe, as it came with TWO ice scoops and a small pair of ice tongs, if you're gonna be scrupulously sanitary. It works as advertised, but if you're gonna stack everything together, it will take longer for the ice to freeze, and notably the bottom tray will take longer than the top. I pour the cube water before bed and then after I get up in the morning, I rotate the trays. Everything should be frozen in 18 hours or so, sooner if you lay out the trays in the freezer like you normally would. I don't, 'cause the compactness of the whole affair is a definite plus. I've found that it's best to let the trays thaw for five minutes before dumping them out in the basket (bucket?). It just loosens things up a bit so you're not getting so much of a workout trying to pop the cubes. Even so, for some reason one tray will give it up easier than the other. Go fig. All in all, though, I've never had a better experience using ice cube trays! 👍 Oh, and to get perfectly clear ice, I think you have to boil the water you're gonna use first, of course letting it cool to room temperature before pouring it in the trays. From someplace I remember hearing that it's the oxygen/air in the water that makes the cubes cloudy, and bringing it to a boil gets it out. Don't quote me on it, though.

I have one of these. Works pretty well. I like smaller cubes and they freeze quicker than big ones.

I bought a set of three silicon ice cube trays, with individual covers, on Amazon for around the same price. They work great and have regular size cubes. All silicon trays release much easier if you let them sit at room temp for a few minutes first. This is why the second tray empties much easier. One thing I find interesting is that the ice cubes I make with regular tap water here in Montreal are clearer than even the ones you made with distilled water. But we have excellent quality tap water here in Montreal, in fact I would put it up against any bottled water on the market. This ice tray seems to be well worth the money, however, and I wouldn't hesitate to buy it if I needed one.

We purchased this item 3 month’s ago and we love it. We always have ice now and the little scoop is a hit.

I have one like this (different brand) and I like it. It does work well and the smaller cubes fit better into sippy cups, water bottles, etc.

I have this ice cube tray and bin and I love it! So much easier to get to the fridge without spilling and while I didn’t find that pushing down on the tray worked well, they twist just like regular ice cube trays. I’m getting one for the downstairs fridge too. Great product!

Your various ice making videos are the most fun to watch Nice to finally see an ice tray that is good at the job.

My wife thinks that you are the internets leading authority on Ice Cube making gadgets.

I watched this video and I am coming back to add this comment. After watching this 3 days ago I purchased this product, and since I live in Arizona Ice is a big deal. I am extremely pleased with the results and usability! The ice cubes are smaller individually, but volume-wise I think the trays make up for it with # of cubes and being double-decker. Thank you for making me aware of it!

I watched this video when you released it, and immediately ordered it. Been using it for a couple of weeks now and this thing is nothing short of amazing! We love it. Thank you so much for posting the video. We would never have gotten it otherwise.

My Dollar General trays were 2 dollars and they came with lids. I'm digging them so far.

I found four silicone trays of different sizes at a Goodwill outlet store. Ice comes out so easy and I got them all for a little over a dollar.

I have one of those and I actually really like it! I freeze lemon or lime juice cubes and can make lemonade super fast if I want it

I think I might actually try to catch this one if it goes on a slight sale - Two trays alone is more than enough for my family, and the fact that the tub can hold up to 4 trays while you're still able to make 2 more? And the cubes are begging to fall out? That's pretty dang good! It's so simple too.

I have this ice cube tray and love it! Perfect size for smoothies, not too big.

Putting the ice trays in the freezer with the storage container allows for more cold air to hit the bottom tray, which allows all of the cubes to freeze faster. If you put the trays in the freezer without the container, you won't get as much cold air hitting the bottom. It's not really necessary if you don't have any time constraints.

Thanks for the review. Needed a nice ice cube tray system and your review made my choice

The reviewer found that the double-decker ice cube tray generally performs as advertised, meeting expectations for its intended purpose of making ice cubes efficiently. Despite some minor flaws reported by users, such as difficulty in releasing ice cubes and longer freezing times compared to regular trays, the tray's features largely deliver on their promises. One of the notable features highlighted in the review is the easy-release mechanism, which is designed to allow users to extract ice cubes effortlessly with a simple press. Although some users experienced difficulties in this regard, the reviewer found the release system to work adequately overall. Additionally, the tray offers benefits such as a compact design, odor prevention, and BPA-free material, which contribute to its appeal. However, it's acknowledged that there were some reported drawbacks, including the smaller size of the ice cubes and issues with freezing consistency. Despite these limitations, the reviewer concludes that the double-decker ice cube tray provides a satisfactory ice-making experience. It produces a reasonable amount of ice, is relatively easy to use, and generally lives up to the expectations set by its advertising. Therefore, the verdict leans towards a positive assessment of the tray's performance and effectiveness in fulfilling its intended purpose.

I actually have this ice cube tray. I love it. I think the ice cubes are just the right size for using in my Vitamix for smoothies. I drink a kefir smoothie one or two times a day. The bigger Ice Cube's do not blend as well.

Thanks for a positive review! I could use something like this! We make multiple batches of ice all day long and could use this setup. We would skip the distilled water part as we use 2 gal/week for 2 CPAP machines, and sinus saline rinses, plus our tap water is filtered in the kitchen. Since I have a plastic bin to hold the ice, I could use my bin for food storage again.

I have one of these and have been quite happy with it! Rather than waiting I just run the bottom of the trays under a little cold water to loosen the cubes and it makes them pop out effortlessly The bin is handy because I can keep it topped up with ice and use the trays for a new batch; so much so the trays won't stack but its a small price to pay for convenience. Granted you could do that with any old bowl or bin but its perfectly sized to fit in the door. Also I can confirm as a negative it does take longer to freeze, but I haven't run out of ice before more was ready. May not be great if you go through a lot of ice a day though

Heh, I impulse bought that on Amazon a few weeks ago and it's the perfect size for iced coffee/tea.

I have this! I can't crack a regular tray due to arthritis but this is easy I just sort of lean on it to loosen the ice.

Speaking of ice, what are your thoughts on reviewing some of the nugget ice makers? They are generally pretty expensive but I'd love your thoughts on some of them!

我有一个一模一样的，￥49，大概相当于$6.7。盖子的设计很方便，减少了冰箱结霜。如果能附赠一个额外的小盖子就好了，对于冰箱比较矮的情况，可以把储藏盒和冰格分开冷冻。

Some people like to crunch ice, so smaller cubes are preferable. Also it doesn’t smack you in the face with a big ice burg when you take a drink! Another reason people might like smaller cubes is to avoid watering down their drink too much :)

I think it's the time when you do the first one. Maybe that one to two minutes waiting time isn't enough and by the time you get to the second one it is. Just a thought

I have this ice tray and it's great, only gripe is if you have ice in the storage already I guess it freezes the closest tray harder and it's much harder to release so you'll have to wiggle it and slam it to release those but the very top tray will release very easily. It's also true that it takes longer to freeze the water but it's fine if you're not in a rush.

I bought the triple layer one and while I agree with some of the negative comments in that it rakes linger to freeze I love the size, love the bucket and that it had a lid.

i have this and love it! Best ice cube setup ive ever had.

Well you’ve done it now. Not only did I buy this before the end of the video but my best friend did too. Thank you for this fine video and all your other ones too

I like it. This would help my husband who gets frustrated with our current ice cube tray.

Ice man is back 😜

I've heard that adding Hot water to the trays for freezing makes clear cubes. You should give it a try and let us know. Nice review.

Small cubes are freat for ubsulated bottles but I despise them for drinking glasses. Having said that, this works surprisingly well for an ice gadget.

I really like this thing. The extraction of the cubes looks so fun and I like that there's a built in ice bucket. 👍🏻😊

I will always remember your review of the ice wizard and how terrible it was😅

Yesterday gave away an ice-making machine....Thank you for this..can't wait to get ! Will be perfect for ice I put in Yeti thermos & the water gulps needed due to fans blowing through the night,,, Seriously encouraged... Thanks so much !

I've been looking for a good ice tray and I always appreciate your honest reviews. I ordered one right after I watched your video. Thanks again & keep up the good work!

Again, love the Clearwater Beach shirt! There's no place like home!

It's all about the 'hi-YAA' technique!

I have some of the reusable Brookstone n'ICE cubes from somewhere and i love them.

Its nice to see a good product for a change. Thanks for the video and the review.

Ive had this cube tray for a few months and it's awesome. I purchased the 3 level tray myself

what makes ice couldy is mostly tiny trapped air bubbles. So to get clear ice you have to freeze the water slowly and directionally so that the directional freezing pushes the air bubbles and impurities all to one side of the block instead of trapping it in the center. You will be left with a cloudy side and a super clear side. Just cut out the cloudy ice and there you go. clear ice also melts slower than cloudy ice.

This guy needs to sell his own branded ice cube trays. The dollar store one.

I think that might be my favorite of all the ones you have done. Worked great 😊

Oh I found this thing a about a month ago and it's definitely one of the best ice cube maker truth combo whatever you want to call it things that I've had in a long time I'm very happy with it! And now I get to see if he likes it!

Here's a problem scenario I could envision happening: You are running low on ice, so you refill the trays with water and place the whole thing back in the freezer. A few minutes later, your son/daughter/spouse/roommate goes to the freezer to get some ice. They have to move the trays full of water off of the storage to get to the cubes and spill the water all over the freezer and into the storage bin. Maybe not a huge issue, but putting a drawer in the lower compartment might solve this problem… maybe?

Ty James, I am going to buy one now❤Awesome review as always!

I literally saw one of these yesterday and immediately thought you needed to review it.

for years I been looking for a good one. I bought this because if this review. couldn't be happier with it, thanks :D

I do like you can have two batches of ice in the box and have two already frozen. So you can swap when you used the box up.

I've been looking for ice cube trays for a month. I just put this in my Amazon cart.

Nice, but hope they have a bigger size cube option, or maybe the long strip where you can easily insert in a bottle.

Yes! Finally an ice tray that works!

👍 That I'd a good example of 'reinventing' the wheel

6:15 | The reason why all of the ice from the second tray of ice fell out the first time you pushed them out was that you had given the second tray of ice more time for the ice to thaw.

that toss/spin combo with the caution tag was very nice

Ya want clearer cubes boil the water. Boiling releases the oxygen air bubbles that make the cubes cloudy. You also have to flash freeze them for 100% clear which most home deep feezers will not do.

The second tray of ice cubes had a bit longer to melt ,so they all poked out. You should have determined the minimum free time. That way you might be able to do a lot more in one day. Cheers, Rik Spector

I CAME FOR THE HIYAS!! AND STAYED FOR A POTENTIAL BAILEY SIGHTING 😅😊 BOTH ARE WONDERFUL

The only way to make clear ice is to go big. The impurities in water that become cloudy in ice are always the last to freeze. What you do is fill a cooler with water then stick it in the freezer. it will freeze from top down, and as long as you pull it out before the bottom is frozen you'll get perfectly clear ice.

have this very one for a few months now. works just like you have shown. great for drinks, but not for coolers, they melt too fast due to size.

All I can say is I do really like mine. The smaller square ice cubes also cool the liquid faster and do not create dams while you are drinking.

An ice cube tray getting positive praise from james white is a rarity

Little bit of broth with a little bit of water mixed up pour it in there and your four-legged kid will thank you for it. It's their version of a popsicle.

Very nice demonstration. Thank you.

I own this and like it. It is easy to get the ice out of the tray

If you want clear cubes you could buy a cheap electric toothbrush and set it on top the ice try as it freezes it vibrates the air bubbles up and out of the freezing water

It only took three years but the dollar-store tray has finally encountered a worthy opponent!

This feels like an episode of Afro Samurai, where the dollar store ice tray has the number 1 headband for a very long time, and now, this double decker ice tray has caught up to claim the number 2 headband.

I’m actually digging this tray, I might have to pick one up

I really don't care if it's distilled or not ice is ice. It colds the same.

103 in Saint Louis with crazy humidity... Watching ice videos is very cathartic ATM.

My take-away from this review is that it seems to be crucial to say "HI YAA" when releasing the ice 🤷🏼‍♀️😂 Seriously though, I kinda like this one but not crazy about the price. I think the reason that the second tray releases better is simply because it's out of the freezer for a minute longer than the first one. I could be way off, it just seems like it could be the reason. Thanks! 💜💜💜

You definitely need to keep the container in the freezer once it's full of ice cubes lol

I have this triple layer ull need to have some kind of separation between the rest or it won’t freeze, for the ice to dislodge place the ice tray into the catcher you can the add normal tap water on top it will loosen the ice n u can push without trouble.

I don't see the plastic collection bin lasting very long. It's stored in the freezer, then force is applied to it when pushing out the ice. It's definitely going to crack very soon.

Clear ice is less about the water and more about directional freezing.

I ordered one and it is coming this Wednesday. Hope it does as good as that one.

I prefer the old philco traditional ice cube trays that you twist to get the ice out. Even the vintage metal ones you pull the lever to get the ice out.

It's bigger than my freezer 😂

I'm rather shocked, not at how well this works, but at how many people apparently don't have fridges with built in ice makers. Ok, I am rather shocked at how well it works, lol.

An actual good new ice tray? I'm honestly surprised.