Noriota NI80FvsWest Bend WB490BIMUSS
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
Noriota NI80F
Harvest Rate
52lb/day
Energy Use
10.32kWh/100 lb
Water Use
12.4gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
West Bend WB490BIMUSS
Harvest Rate
50lb/day
Energy Use
9.71kWh/100 lb
Water Use
12.6gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-134a
GWP 1430 · Higher
Key differences
West Bend WB490BIMUSS is 6% more efficient at 9.71 kWh/100 lb versus 10.32 kWh/100 lb for the Noriota NI80F. The Noriota NI80F is larger at 52 lb/day versus 50 lb/day. Noriota NI80F uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290 (GWP 3) versus R-134a (GWP 1430).
Production
| Spec | Noriota | West Bend |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 52 | 50 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Self Contained Unit | Self Contained Unit |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 0 | 0 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Noriota | West Bend |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 10.32 | 9.71 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 12.4 | 12.6 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Noriota | West Bend |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-290 | R-134a |
| GWP Rating | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | R-134a (GWP:1430) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Noriota | West Bend |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |