10 Best Ice Cube Trays (Review) In 2021

These ice cube trays for Tovolo are some of the best. They don’t have any fancy gimmicks (like making your ice into a smiley face) and they won’t cost you the earth. Nope, they’ll just turn water into sizeable square chunks of ice. Each ice cube will be around 1.25 inches across, which is considerably larger than most ice trays create. The benefit of this is that you need fewer ice cubes per glass and fewer ice cubes will fly out when you just want one.

The food-grade silicone is bendable enough that you can get the ice cubes out without needing an extra tool. Each Tovolo Perfect Cube Ice Mold Tray creates 15 ice cubes and it comes in packs of 1, 2, or 4 trays. We also like the fact that it comes in 9 different colors, so you can color-coordinate your freezer compartment. The trays are dishwasher safe and it’s recommended that you wash them before first use. If you’re looking for the best ice cube trays on the market, you’ve found them. For more must-have kitchen tools, check out our guide to the best vacuum sealers.

If you prefer smaller ice cubes (and lots of them) you should choose this 4 pack of OMorc Ice Cube Trays. Each tray makes a total of 14 cubes, which means you get a total of 54 with this pack. The trays are made from a mixture of food-safe silicone and polypropylene.

The thing that made these ice cube trays stand out from others was how easy they are to use. Think about the problems that you face when you’re using ice cube trays. You spill water all over the floor – these trays have removable lids to stop that happening. You try to push one cube out and multiple fall out – the bottoms of the trays are flat and separate from each other so this doesn’t happen. They’ve even made them stackable, so you can keep multiple trays in 1 freezer compartment without taking up all of the space. We reckon these are the most user-friendly ice cube trays available on Amazon.

What if you want something different from your ice cube trays? Not everyone just wants small boring square ice cubes. They’ve been done. Glacio Ice Cube Trays Silicone Combo Mold provides an alternative. Each tray is a different shape – one creates massive 2-inch square ice cubes and the other creates ice spheres around the same size. These are the perfect ice cubes for whiskey and gin drinkers. The great thing about having larger ice cubes is that they last much longer. Because the ice takes longer to melt, your drinks stay colder for longer. Plus, you don’t get that annoying sensation of smaller ice cubes hitting your teeth when you take a sip.

We like the fact that the silicone material is flexible, unlike the stiff ice cube trays silicone we’ve seen before. It makes it much easier to remove the ice from the tray, without the need to bash it on a countertop or lever it out with a spoon. Plus, if you’re not completely convinced, these trays come with a 100% money-back guarantee so your purchase is protected. You may also like some of the best electric wine bottle openers from our list, so if you are a wine lover, be sure to check them out.

This tray takes ice cubes to the next level. If you thought the large ice cubes created by the last product were impressive, it’s nothing compared to the 3D Skull Flexible Silicone Ice Cube Mold Tray. Yep, that’s right, they create ice cubes in the shape of human skulls. It’s the perfect product if you’re having a Halloween party or you just want to bring a bit of horror to your everyday life.

Each tray creates 4 skull cubes, which measure about 2 inches tall. They look best in drinks with a bit of color that can reflect through the skull. Also, if you fill-up the glass too much, you’ll just end up with a ball of ice floating around. A lot of customers in the Amazon review section have used them as resin molds, chocolate molds, and even to create soap. The trays are made from BPA-free, food-safe silicone that you can put in the microwave. Plus, because of their size, they last a lot longer than your average ice cube.

Oxo Good Grips is one of our favorite kitchenware brands. They’re responsible for a ton of high-quality, affordable kitchen essentials that we love. This ice cube tray might be simple, but it works really well. The main feature of the tray is the sliding lid that keeps the water inside the tray. No more will you have to make the tightrope journey to the freezer from the tap, spilling all of the water on the way. Every ice cube tray should have this feature. The cover also stops the ice from getting contaminated and allows you to stack things on top of your ice cube trays.

The tray and lid are both made from polypropylene, which is BPA-free and PVC-free. We also like the fact that it’s so easy to get the ice cubes from OXO Good Grips Covered Ice Cube Tray. You won’t be wrestling with it for every ice cube, just press your thumb onto the bottom of the tray and most of the ice will come tumbling out. We know that it sounds obvious, but you’d be surprised at how few trays work this well.

There was a time when all ice cube trays were made from metal. Most manufacturers moved to plastic because it’s cheaper and some would argue easier to use than metal. However, we think this vintage ice cube tray has some big benefits. First, if you’re trying to live a plastic-free life, you can buy and use this ice cube tray without any guilt attached. Some people complain that ice cubes taste of plastic, even when they use a food-grade silicone ice cube tray. This definitely won’t be a problem with the Onyx Ice Cube Tray.

The only downside that we can see is that you can’t remove singular blocks from the tray. Instead, there’s an easy-release handle that removes all of the cubes from the tray. This could be annoying if you’re making a drink for one, but there’s an easy way around it. Empty all of the cubes into a container and place it back in the freezer. Then, you can enjoy singular ice cubes with ease.

Who said ice cubes have to come in small cubes? Not Thermi. They’ve created Thermi Ice Cube Tray – an ice cube tray that creates ice sticks instead. There are a few interesting benefits of having ice sticks over cubes. One is that you can fit them into bottles with small holes, which is great for people that exercise in the heat. Although you have to be careful not to swallow them if you drink it before they’ve melted. Thanks to the shape, they’re also easier to pop out of the tray. You just have to put a small amount of pressure on one side of the sticks and they will fall out.

This listing is for a pack of 3 trays, which makes a total of 30 sticks. The trays are made from silicone that is both BPA-free and PVC-free. We also like the fact that they come in multiple different bright colors. They look a lot more fun than your traditional see-through plastic ice cube tray. If you also want to keep your drinks cool while outdoors, check out our guide to the best coolers for camping. 

If you’re looking for pure value from your ice cube tray purchase, BomStar is your best bet. This pack of 2 ice cube trays can make a total of 74 ice trays. That should be plenty, even for the biggest and thirstiest households. The ice cubes come out hexagonal-shaped and measure around 1-inch in length. They’re by no means the biggest ice cubes on this list, but you get plenty of them, which makes up for it.

In the pack of two trays, you get 1 removable lid. This is a great addition because it allows you to stack the ice cube trays in your freezer. However, it would have been much better if they’d included 2 removable lids. Our only other complaint is that you have to bend the ice cube tray to remove the ice. This can pretty annoying because you end up with ice cubes flying everywhere. It can also make life difficult when you’re transferring the tray from the tap to the freezer. We’d recommend attaching the lid before you attempt this.

Next up is our second spherical mold on this list. If you’re a fan of round ice cubes, Zoku Silicone Ice Sphere Molds is the product for you. Each mold makes just 1 ice sphere, but you get a pack of 2. The best thing about these molds is the size of the sphere. It measures around 2.5 inches in diameter, which makes it the biggest ice cube on this list. This is perfect for whiskey, gin, and vodka drinkers. The size of the ice cube stops it from melting quickly, which means your drink gets chilled without being diluted by the melting water.

The molds are cleverly designed to stack on top of each other, so you can easily fit both of them into a corner of your freezer. They’re also super easy to fill – you just close up the mold and pour water through the hole in the top. This ensures that you get the correct amount of water every time and none of it spills on the journey to the freezer.

The W&P Peak Ice Works Everyday Silicone Ice Tray is (by far) the best ice cube tray on this list. You might be wondering why you’d spend nearly $50 on an ice cube tray. And, to be honest, that’s what we thought at first as well. However, this tray has a range of features that makes the annoying task of making ice cubes, super easy. The main feature is the integrated metal frame. The tray is made from food-grade silicone, which is bendable and has a similar feel to rubber. However, inside there’s a metal frame so that it keeps its shape and doesn’t flop around when you’re trying to transport it to the freezer. So, you get the best of both worlds with this design.

It also has a removable lid that keeps any contamination out of your ice cubes. Each tray makes 12 ice cubes and you get 4 trays, which is a total of 48 large ice cubes. If you want a premium ice cube tray, this is the best of the best.