GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker
The flagship nugget maker delivers the fastest ice output, quiet operation and a robust build that reviewers say holds up for years.
Consolidated from 7 cited sources across 5 outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 7 positive sources
3 of 5 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.
Its side-tank design adds inconvenience and the ice output per day is lower than the full-size Ultra, making it a less efficient choice for most users.
Flagged 29 July 2026
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Pros & cons
- ✓ Fastest ice production among countertop models
- ✓ Quiet operation suitable for kitchens or offices
- ✓ Robust construction with proven long-term durability
- ✓ Produces the highest daily ice output
- ✓ Fast production cycle
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.
Evidence 1 article and 6 video reviews
7 positive sources
Bon Appétit Emily Farris · reviewer The best countertop ice maker: GE Profile Opal 2.Read Q
QVC QVC · 1.1M subscribers · Jun 2024 Crush your beverage game with the GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker. The countertop digital device brings you batches of crunchable ice to provide the perfect chill factor for everything from iced coffee to refreshing lemonade to evening cocktails. From GE.Watch Q
QVC QVC · 1.1M subscribers · Jul 2024 Crush your beverage game with the GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker. The countertop digital device brings you batches of crunchable ice to provide the perfect chill factor for everything from iced coffee to refreshing lemonade to evening cocktails. From GE.Watch Q
QVC QVC · 1.1M subscribers · Jul 2024 Crush your beverage game with the GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker. The countertop digital device brings you batches of crunchable ice to provide the perfect chill factor for everything from iced coffee to refreshing lemonade to evening cocktails. From GE Profile.Watch B
Best Tech Review Best Tech Review · 532 subscribers · Feb 2026 If you're ready to bring chewable cafe style ice straight to your countertop with modern smart features and robust production, here's an honest, thoroughly researched review of the GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget ice maker with side tank and scale inhibiting filter. A 38 lb 24 hours pellet ice machine with built-in Wi-Fi, advanced cleaning, and a sleek stainless steel design.Watch T
Tech doc Tech doc · 530 subscribers · Feb 2026 The GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker delivers 38 lbs of soft, chewable nugget ice in 24 hours, perfect for cocktails, drinks, or entertaining. With a side water tank, scale-inhibiting filter, and WiFi smart connectivity, it lets you monitor and control ice production from your smartphone.Watch H
HonestCart Hub HonestCart Hub · 17 subscribers · Nov 2025 Meet the GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker, the premium countertop machine designed for chewable, crunchable, restaurant-style nugget ice at home. With a large capacity side tank, scale inhibiting filter, and smart WiFi connectivity, this stainless steel nugget ice maker delivers convenience, speed, and consistent ice quality.Watch
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #2 (B tier) on our consolidated ice makers board, drawn from 7 cited sources across 5 outlets.
