Bullet ice is the smart home pick, but nugget ice is more fun.

Bullet ice is the better default for most homes, but if you’re a dedicated ice chewer, nugget ice is worth the upgrade.

The difference is how they’re made. Bullet ice is just water frozen in a mold — same as the crescent or cube ice in your freezer. It’s clear, hard, and melts slowly, so it chills a drink without watering it down too fast. It’s also cheap and reliable: any fridge with an ice maker makes it, and there’s basically nothing to go wrong.

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