# GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker with Side Tank

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/ge-profile-opal-2-0-ultra-nugget-ice-maker-with-side-tank
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/ice-makers
- Placement: #4 of 5 in Ice Makers, B tier
- Brand: GE Profile
- LP on this board: 553
- Last researched: 2026-07-29T10:42:08.165Z
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## Verdict

Adds a convenient side tank for extra ice without compromising the core unit’s reliability, making it ideal for high-usage households.

## For

- Convenient side tank for additional ice
- Produces more ice per hour than any other countertop unit
- Very quiet operation
- Integrated side-tank water supply
- Side-tank convenience

## Evidence

Consolidated from 3 independent outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wirecutter | - | - | https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-ice-maker/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Bon Appetit | - | - | https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-countertop-ice-maker?srsltid=AfmBOopNdsxqqZwqLk87tJ2OCvHoY-ZjJe-Rf9UyCXBWfb61y_Q7TL-8 | fetched and confirmed |
| CNET Kitchen & Household | - | - | https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/best-ice-makers/ | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Luma Comfort IM200 Countertop Ice Maker | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/luma-comfort-im200-countertop-ice-maker |
| 2 | GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/ge-profile-opal-2-0-ultra-nugget-ice-maker |
| 3 | Euhomy Countertop Nugget Ice Maker | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/euhomy-countertop-nugget-ice-maker |
| 5 | GEVI Household V2 Nugget Ice Maker | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/gevi-household-v2-nugget-ice-maker |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/ice-makers.

## What this tier means

- B: Good. A solid choice with real caveats worth knowing.

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