
Ice Shaver Machine (Shave ice from ice cubes):
- Requires pre-made ice cubes, typically made using a commercial ice cube machine.
- The texture is coarse, enhancing the sensation of the ice.
- Lower initial cost for the machine itself.
- Higher overall cost when factoring in the purchase of a commercial ice cube machine.

Ice Shaver Machine (Shave ice from ice blocks):
- Requires pre-made ice blocks, typically made using a commercial ice block machine.
- Can produce fine ice shavings.
- May offer a smoother texture when using ice blocks made from flavored ingredients.
- Lower initial cost for the machine itself.
- Higher overall cost when factoring in the purchase of a commercial ice block machine.

Bingsu Snow Ice Machine:
- Can produce shaved ice directly without the need for pre-made ice cubes or blocks.
- Offers versatility in ingredient options, including purified water, beverages, Bingsu snow ice ingredients, or customized ingredients.
- Components include a cooling drum to freeze ingredients into ice and blades to shave the ice.
- Higher initial cost compared to ice shaver machines.
- Lower overall cost compared to purchasing both an ice shaver machine and a commercial ice machine.