If you frequently forget to keep your old-school plastic ice trays topped up, having a refrigerator that can cool your drink at the press of a button is a huge relief. This is far from a rare sentiment: a built-in ice maker is seen as a must-have for a large segment of prospective fridge buyers. That said, not all refrigerator ice makers are alike: for instance, in-fridge setups are convenient for cooling individual drinks, but in-freezer systems are generally less failure-prone and better suited for making large amounts of ice. Beyond that, the best refrigerators with ice makers should also excel at simply being a fridge, with enough capacity to store all your groceries, no overly cold or warm spots, and well-sealed produce drawers to keep fresh fruit and veggies from wilting.
We've bought and tested over 40 refrigerators, and these are our recommendations for the best refrigerators with ice makers, based on overall performance and capacity. If you're interested in learning more about refrigerator ice makers, check out our buyer's guide at the bottom of this article, or, for a more thorough overview, our entire article on the topic. If you're looking for other recommendations, see our picks for the best French door refrigerators, the best counter-depth refrigerators, and the best refrigerator brands.