Quick answer

Choose Jumbo Ice Trays if you want slow-melting, better-tasting drinks; choose Mini Pop Molds if you want fun, bite-sized frozen treats for kids and adults.

Size and shape matter for different uses

The main difference between these two ZOKU products is the intended end result. Jumbo Ice Trays produce six 1.5-inch cubes per tray, designed to chill drinks without watering them down quickly. Mini Pop Molds create nine bite-sized frozen pops on sticks, perfect for snacking or party treats. Your choice depends on whether you prioritize drink quality or playful desserts.

Tradeoffs at a glance

  • Ice size and shape: Jumbo Ice Trays give you 1.5-inch cubes; Mini Pop Molds give you small, stick-shaped pops.
  • Best use case: Jumbo cubes are for drinks—they melt slower and taste better. Mini pops are for eating as a snack or dessert.
  • Ease of release: Both use flexible silicone, but Mini Pop Molds are specifically designed to pop out treats with zero struggle. If you want ice for beverages, go with trays; if you want frozen snacks, go with molds.

Product facts at a glance

  • Jumbo Ice Trays - Purple: ZOKU’s Jumbo Ice Cube Trays make six 1.5" cubes per tray with flavor-guard lids that prevent spills and odors. Larger cubes melt slower, so your iced coffee or whiskey stays cold and undiluted longer.

    Jumbo Ice Trays - Purple

    Jumbo Ice Trays - Purple

  • Mini Pop Molds: Mini Pop Molds make up to nine mini pops at once, and the flexible silicone design lets you pop them out easily. No struggling to remove treats—perfect for quick, mess-free snacks that kids can help make.

    Mini Pop Molds

    Mini Pop Molds

Which one fits you?

Best for

  • People who want slow-melting ice cubes for cocktails, iced coffee, or whiskey
  • Anyone who prefers better-tasting drinks without dilution

Not for

  • Those looking for fun, kid-friendly frozen treats on a stick
  • Parties or after-school snacks where bite-sized pops are the goal