GE Profile Opal Nugget Ice Makers: Mini, 2.0 or Ultra?

The GE Profile Opal Ultra is the flagship in this group and an Amazon exclusive. It makes up to 38 pounds of nugget ice per day at 1.6 pounds per hour, with a first batch in about 10 minutes and a removable 3-pound bin. Melted ice recirculates automatically back into production.

The big upgrade is the included 1-gallon XL side tank, which GE says can make up to three times more ice than standard models before you refill, with no water line needed. It detaches for filling and cleaning. Wi-Fi through the SmartHQ app lets you start or schedule ice, get cleaning reminders and receive software updates, and it works with Alexa and Google Home. The stainless steel body is designed to fit under most cabinets, and the box includes a water filter and descaling powder. This is the one for hosts who do not want to babysit a reservoir mid-tournament. If counter space is scarce, the Mini Pro gives you a side tank in a smaller package.

• 38 lbs per day, 3-lb bin
• 1-gallon side tank included
• Wi-Fi with Alexa and Google Home
• Water filter and descaler in the box

The GE Profile Opal Mini Nugget Ice Maker is built for small spaces. At 8.6 inches wide, 15.6 deep and 14.56 tall, GE says it is 30 percent smaller than the original Opal, yet it still produces up to 36 pounds a day at 1.5 pounds per hour, with the first batch in 5 minutes or less. The removable 2-pound bin fills automatically.

A top-fill station means you pour water in from above rather than pulling out a reservoir, and a hidden front drain tube makes draining quick. A Drain and Dry system removes excess water between cycles to limit mineral deposits, and front panel storage holds descaling packets. Wi-Fi and voice control are built in, and a 6-pack of descaler and a scoop are included. It is the obvious pick for a desk-side drink station. The trade-off is refills: there is no side tank, so heavy users should step up to the Mini Pro.

• 36 lbs per day, first batch in 5 minutes
• 8.6-inch wide footprint
• Top-fill reservoir and hidden drain tube
• Drain and Dry system

The GE Profile Opal MINI PRO Nugget Ice Maker keeps the Mini’s 36 pounds per day, 1.5 pounds per hour, 5-minute first batch, top fill, drain tube and Drain and Dry system, then adds a half-gallon side tank according to its description. It also gets customizable colored lighting for the ice bin, controlled in the SmartHQ app, which is a fun touch next to an RGB-lit setup.

The listing gives a width of 11.6 inches, wider than the Mini, while repeating the same “30 percent smaller than the original” line, so treat the dimensions rather than the slogan as your guide when measuring your counter. It includes a 6-pack of descaler and a descaling filter. The bin is 2 pounds. Choose it over the Mini if refills annoy you; choose the Ultra if you want both a bigger tank and a bigger bin.

• Half-gallon side tank per the description
• Customizable colored bin light
• 36 lbs per day, 2-lb bin

The GE Profile Opal Nugget Ice Maker with Side Tank is a renewed unit sold under the Amazon Renewed brand. It is described as manufacturer-refurbished, tested and showing limited wear if any, backed by a 90-day warranty rather than the one-year limited warranty listed on the new units.

The description identifies it as an Opal 1.0, model OPAL01GEWKT. It makes up to 24 pounds of ice per day with a first batch in as little as 15 minutes and a 3-pound bin. The side tank is included and, per the listing, lets it make about three times more ice before refilling, and a recirculating system sends melted ice back to the reservoir. Dimensions are 14.25 by 17.25 by 15.5 inches. It suits someone who wants the side tank setup and accepts refurbished condition and slower output. If you want the longer warranty and higher output, buy new.

The GE Profile Opal 1.0 Countertop Nugget Ice Maker is the original design. It holds up to 3 pounds of ice and starts its first batch in 10 minutes. Dimensions are 17.3 inches deep, 9.67 wide and 17.1 tall, with 350 watts listed.

The listing has some inconsistencies. It claims 34 pounds per day but also says it makes one pound per hour, which works out to about 24 pounds. It mentions a built-in water tank of over half a gallon in the same bullet that says the side tank is sold separately. The listing does not mention Wi-Fi. It suits someone who wants nugget ice with no smart features, but most buyers will find the 2.0 or Mini a better fit.

The GE Profile Opal 2.0 Countertop Nugget Ice Maker adds built-in Wi-Fi to the full-size Opal body. SmartHQ lets you monitor status and schedule ice, with automatic software updates and Alexa and Google voice control. An LED display lights up in use and dims at rest, and an advanced cleaning system helps sanitize and descale.

The features claim 38 pounds per day, 1.6 pounds per hour, a first batch in 10 minutes or less and a 3-pound drawer. The description, however, says one pound per hour, 24 pounds per day, a 48-ounce bin and a first batch in 20 minutes or less. Its item type says “with Side Tank,” but the included components list only the maker, drip tray and scoop, and the filter and cleaning kit are sold separately. Confirm details before buying. If you want the side tank guaranteed, the Ultra includes it. Our broader GE ice machine guide covers more of the lineup.

• Wi-Fi with Alexa and Google voice control
• LED display and 3-lb removable drawer
• Filter and cleaning kit sold separately