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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 182 reviews

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Customers are saying

Customers are satisfied with the Opal 2.0 ice maker's ice quality, ease of use, and large side tank, frequently praising its ability to produce delicious nugget ice and the convenience of the large water reservoir. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding the machine's noise level and its longevity, reporting instances of malfunctions and premature failures. The high price point was also a factor in some negative feedback.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Ice quality, Side tank

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Ice Machine

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This has a large side tank. The bin is usually filled with nugget ice. Cleaning and descaling is relative easy, This is the best ice for making frozen margaritas. I love this ice maker. I would suggest getting insurance on it. This is an expensive appliance to replace if it breaks.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality, Wifi

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Nugget Ice

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is even better than the original 2.0 - with a much larger (1 gallon) side tank. It makes the best ice and you will be addicted - just like ice at some chain fast food places (you know what I’m talking about) - with making the same ice at home. The app to schedule when it starts is great! Beats the crushed ice from your refrigerator… Buy this one, but make sure to get the BB Geek Squad warranty (totally worth it).

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GE Profile Opal 2.0 s/Side Tank | Easy Online Orde

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This thing is perfect. Purchase with Best Buy online was dead easy. Shipped earlier than promised! Game changer for ice. Will ruin you from any ice-maker you own in the future. Makes perfect ice. App is great. Maintenance is easy. I suggest get an after market "float rig" to keep the water always topped off by plumbing into the fridge water line.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GE Profile™ Opal™ 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker 1 Gal

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I first purchased the XPIO13BCBT model over 2 years ago. The ice was soft but not Sonic soft. I only used purified water (15 ppm), with approved Ge filter, clean cycled weekly and descaled monthly. Unfortunately it started leaking from the bottom a little over 2 yrs in. I purchased the 4-Year Standard Geek Squad Protection and Bestbuy replaced it hassle free with the GE Profile™ Opal™ 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker With 1 Gallon XL Side Tank model XPIOX3BCBT. This model makes perfect soft Sonic quality nugget ice. I hope to get many years with this machine, but if not, I rest assured BB will take care of me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Opal nugget ice machine maker

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My kids absolutely love the nugget ice it makes. Easy for my kids to use and refill with water. It's a must have in your kitchen. 10/10 great addition to our kitchen.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GE Opal 2.0 FREEKING ROCKS!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This machine has been an all time hit in our house. Bought it for my wife for Christmas 2023. Had read and watched a TON of reviews before buying it. It was about 60/40 on positive and negative but the positive were GLOWING! And Best Buy is "THE BEST" when it comes to returns with faulty product so I went for it and man, am I glad I did. Works perfect and the ice is delish. My wife & kids are dipping from it daily! Awesome product!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Don't cheap out on the knockoffs! Get this!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am obsessed with nugget ice and as such I have gone through three of the cheaper models within a year and a half! I refused to buy another one based on principle, but my dear husband knew I was sad over the death of the last one and he surprised me with this beauty for Christmas! I was so happy! So essentially we should have purchased this in the beginning and saved ourselves $900. Do yourselves a favor and buy this instead!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Nugget Ice

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this machine! We’ve replaced our refrigerator’s ice machine a dozen times at this point. I love the size and texture of ice. My kids just eats cups of this ice plain…

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best countertop Ice maker ever

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    With having a 1 gallon water capacity and getting “Sonic Ice” from this awesome piece of equipment, you never run out of ice. We got 5 people who go through ice like crazy and nobody is ever left waiting.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      Congratulations on your Opal icemaker purchase! It’s so nice to hear you get to enjoy that famous nugget ice and it’s been doing great keeping up with your big group. It’s sure to be a highlight piece and great for many varieties of everyone’s favorite drinks! GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Get it and Thank Me Later ;)

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I absolutely LOVE this ice machine! We debated on getting it for quite a while because of the price, but now I drink more water than ever before. It sounds silly to love ice this much but this thing is a game changer!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We're thrilled to hear the Opal Icemaker is changing the beverage game in your home. This unit was designed to make "the good ice" easily accessible, and we're confident you'll continue to love this unit for many years. GE_Appliances

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The price is in the build quality, its solid

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This thing is like a tank. I like how much ice its able to make on one tank. I hate refilling stuff like that constantly, my only conplaint is that it came with a funky seal, and i had to get a replacement through G.E. However the ice makes up for it. Ive tried the cheap machines. Theh all died in a few months. I fully expect this to last years to come. One of my buddies gas had the gen 1 for over 3 years now. Its stilll running solid. Anyways the build quality is where the money is. Its hard to justify the price until you actually have this thing in hand. Its HEAVY, and its easy to see why. All of its panels are stainless steel, aside from the tank. But I bet there is a really high density heat exhcanger in there. Anyways aside from the quality, the ice is amazing. Id compare it to Chick-fil-A ice but better. If you love ice. If you love chewing ice, this is for you. its not clear ice, But its amazing. This is a high quality investment. Skip the cheap machines, and save for this. Its truly amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      Hey there - thanks for taking the time to write such a detailed review. We’re thrilled that you are loving your new Opal Ice Maker so much! From the build quality, to the large capacity tank, to the delicious nugget ice - we couldn’t agree more that this machine is amazing. We truly appreciate your positive feedback and want to thank you for choosing GE Appliances! Feel free to reach out anytime if there is anything you need and have a great day. Lauren@GEA GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sonic Nugget Ice!!!!!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the nugget ice it produces. Definitely like Sonic. As long as I use the distilled water. When I used my tap water it wasn’t as good. Not bad but using distilled is best!!! Would purchase again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      Hello there! Thanks for sharing your feedback with us, we love hearing from you. Happy to know you're satisfied with your purchase. We know your Opal will continue to provide "the good ice" for your home. Thank you for choosing GE Appliances! Julia@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ice maker

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing,life changing perfect size ice .I honestly dont know how we lived with out this ice maker

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Definitely recommend

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great. I just recommend buying the filter sold separately of course. If you keep up with cleaning it every so often and changing filter it will last a long time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far loving the new ice machine love that it has timer setting so not running all the time and fast at making ice

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Opal Ice Maker

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We love our Opal ice maker. The reason is that you can buy a separate water filter to filter out the hard water. We recommend buying the separate filter because the filter that comes with the ice maker is a screen filter. The water filter cost $20 and you can buy it through the ice maker app.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nugget ice

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome machine, great smart features! No water waste and little to no maintenance if you use distilled water.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design, Ice quality, Side tank

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    BEST ICE MAKER

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    "The GE Profile Opal 2.0 Portable Ice Maker redefines convenience and luxury in ice production. With its sleek Black Stainless Steel design, this powerhouse not only elevates your kitchen aesthetic but also delivers a superior ice-making experience. Say goodbye to traditional ice cubes and hello to nugget ice - perfectly chewable and ideal for cocktails, sodas, or simply enjoying on its own. Equipped with a generous XL 1 Gallon Side Tank, you'll have an ample supply of ice whenever you need it, making entertaining a breeze. And with built-in WiFi, you can control and monitor ice production from anywhere using your smartphone. Experience the ultimate in ice-making innovation with the GE Profile Opal 2.0 - where style, efficiency, and connectivity converge."

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nothing to NOT love!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We got this model after our Insignia ice maker broke down just short of one year of purchase. This is THE smoothest and quietest ice maker on planet earth. Easy setup and easy cleaning instructions as well. Spend the extra $$ and don’t skimp. 10/10 would recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Side tank, Wifi
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Ice Maker But Prie is a little high

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the fact that it has a 1 gallon tank plus the other water rservoir in the unit itsel so you dont have to fill it so often (unless you use ALOT of ice). I also love that it connects to Google and Alexa. I think for the high price it shouldve come with a filter but otherwise i love this ice maker

    I would recommend this to a friend