GE Profile Opal Pebble Ice: Mini, Mini Pro or Ultra?

Best for
Trying Opal ice on a tighter budget

Best for
Premium setups wanting less descaling

Best for
Tight counters and solo drinkers

Best for
Game nights and big households

Best for
Small desks that still want a tank

The GE Profile Opal MINI PRO Nugget ice maker takes the compact Mini body and adds a side tank. The description mentions an included 1/2 gallon side tank, and the machine still offers top fill, so you can pour water in from above without pulling the unit away from the wall. Output matches the Mini: first batch in 5 minutes or less, 1.5 pounds per hour and up to 36 pounds per day into a removable 2 lb bin.

The listing gives it an 11.6 inch width, 15.6 inch depth and 14.56 inch height, and GE says the Mini line is 30% smaller than the original Opal. Wi-Fi lets you schedule ice production, get maintenance alerts and update software through the SmartHQ app, with Amazon and Google voice support. A hidden front drain tube and a Drain and Dry system that clears excess water between cycles help limit mineral deposits. The box includes a scoop, a drip tray, a 6 pack of descaling powder and a descaling filter.

The Mini Pro suits a gaming room or office where you want ice on hand all evening but lack space for an Ultra. The colored ice bin light, customizable in the app, is a nice touch next to an RGB setup. Heavy entertainers will find the 2 lb bin empties quickly, and the Ultra models are the better fit there.

• Up to 36 lbs per day, first batch in 5 minutes or less
• Side tank plus top fill station
• Customizable colored ice bin lighting
• Includes 6 pack descaler and a descaling filter

The GE Profile Opal Ultra is an Amazon exclusive built around a 1 gallon XL side tank. That is the largest tank in this lineup, and GE says it can make up to three times more ice than standard models before you refill. The tank detaches for filling and cleaning, and no water line is required.

It makes up to 38 pounds of nugget ice per day, about 1.6 pounds per hour, into a removable 3 lb bin, and melted ice recirculates automatically. The first batch takes about 10 minutes, a little slower than the Mini models. SmartHQ app control lets you start or schedule ice and get cleaning reminders, and it works with Alexa and Google Home. The feature list says it includes a water filter and descaling powder, though the included components field lists only the ice maker, drip tray and scoop, so confirm what ships in your box.

For LAN parties, watch parties and busy households, this GE Profile Opal Ultra is the one that keeps up. If you want a closer look at how the countertop Opal range fits together, our GE Profile countertop nugget ice maker guide covers the wider family.

• 1 gallon detachable side tank
• 38 lbs per day, 3 lb removable bin
• Works with Alexa and Google Home
• 300 watts per the listing

The GE Profile Opal Mini Nugget Ice maker is the narrowest machine here at 8.6 inches wide, 15.6 inches deep and 14.56 inches tall, in a Stone Grey finish. If counter space is your limiting factor, this is the GE Profile Opal Mini to look at.

Performance mirrors the Mini Pro: first batch in 5 minutes or less, 1.5 pounds per hour, up to 36 pounds per day and a 2 lb removable bin that fills automatically. It uses a top fill reservoir and a batch-based system that filters and recirculates water. You also get Wi-Fi scheduling through SmartHQ, a hidden front drain tube, the Drain and Dry system and front panel storage for descaling packets. The box includes a scoop, a drip tray and a 6 pack of descaling powder.

What it lacks is a side tank, so you will refill more often than with any other model here. It suits a solo player or a couple who want pebble ice for a few drinks a day. Step up to the Mini Pro if refills bug you.

The GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget ice maker comes with a 0.75 gallon side tank and a scale inhibiting filter. GE rates it at 1.6 pounds per hour and up to 38 pounds per day at 70 F ambient with 60 F water, and 32 pounds per day at 90 F ambient with 70 F water under DOE testing conditions. First batch arrives in 10 minutes or less.

The listing highlights an advanced cleaning system that helps sanitize and descale when used regularly, and a touch display for power, status, cleaning cycles and Wi-Fi setup that darkens when idle. The box includes a premium stainless steel scoop with a magnetic scoop holder. The listing gives 150 watts and 120 volts but does not specify the bin capacity or dimensions.

The GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra suits someone in a hard water area who wants less descaling hassle and a polished finish. Its tank is smaller than the Opal Ultra’s 1 gallon, so if refill frequency is your top priority, the Amazon exclusive has the edge.

The GE Profile Opal Nugget Ice Maker listed here is a renewed Opal 1.0, model OPAL01GEWKT, with a side tank. It is sold under Amazon Renewed and described as manufacturer refurbished with limited, if any, wear, fully tested, and backed by a 90-day warranty rather than the limited 1 year warranty listed on the new units.

It is also the slowest machine here: up to 24 pounds per day, with the first batch in as little as 15 minutes. It does have a 3 lb bin, and the side tank expands water capacity to roughly three times the ice before a refill. A recirculating system sends melted ice back to the reservoir. At 14.25 inches wide, 17.25 inches high and 15.5 inches deep, it is bulkier than the Mini models.

This GE Opal renewed unit suits a first-time buyer who wants to find out if they love pebble ice. Anyone who needs the newer app features or output should buy new. If you want to compare it with other GE options, see our broader GE ice machine roundup.