The GE Profile Opal 2.0 Countertop Nugget Ice Maker meets
the Iceman by Chefman Dual-Size Countertop Ice Maker
The nugget ice standard that four review teams keep crowning. We tested it head-to-head against the Iceman by Chefman Dual-Size Countertop Ice Maker ($130) across 7 key dimensions.
GE Profile Opal 2.0 Countertop Nugget Ice Maker
“The nugget ice standard that four review teams keep crowning”
Iceman by Chefman Dual-Size Countertop Ice Maker
“Fastest ice in Food Network's 13-model test at half the premium price”
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Strengths & Weaknesses
GE Profile Opal 2.0 Countertop Nugget Ice Maker
- Chewable nugget ice consistently rated best-in-class by Reviewed.com's lab team and CNN Underscored's hands-on testing
- 1-gallon detachable side tank means fewer refills than any competitor tested by Food Network's Taylor Murray
- Full smart suite with WiFi, app scheduling, and voice control praised by Popular Science's Brandt Ranj
- At $419, it costs 3x more than the Chefman Iceman and twice the Costway Nugget per CNN Underscored pricing
- 44 lbs and 17.5 inches wide makes it the largest unit tested, consuming serious counter space
- 10-minute first batch is slower than bullet ice makers that produce in 6 minutes per Food Network testing
Iceman by Chefman Dual-Size Countertop Ice Maker
- Fastest ice production in Food Network's 13-machine test: first cubes in 6 minutes flat
- Two ice sizes (small and large bullet) with simple one-button switching, praised by Taylor Murray for intuitive controls
- 17.5 lbs with a built-in handle makes it one of the few truly portable models tested
- Some cycles audibly noisy per Food Network testing, noticeable in quiet kitchens
- No smart features, WiFi, or app control, just basic manual buttons
- Bullet ice only, no nugget option for those who prefer chewable Sonic-style ice
The Verdict
Our Bottom Line
The GE Profile Opal 2.0 keeps winning these roundups for a straightforward reason: nobody else makes nugget ice this good at home. Reviewed.com's Jonathan Chan, who runs ice makers through repeatable lab tests measuring batch timing, ice consistency, and noise levels, called the Opal's output 'crisp and clean-tasting.' CNN Underscored's Michelle Rae Uy, testing eight machines side by side, placed the Opal 2.0 XL as her top large-capacity pick. Food Network's Taylor Murray, after grinding through 13 models, ranked it Best Splurge.
GE Profile Opal 2.0 Countertop Nugget Ice Maker
The GE Profile Opal 2.0 keeps winning these roundups for a straightforward reason: nobody else makes nugget ice this good at home. Reviewed.com's Jonathan Chan, who runs ice makers through repeatable lab tests measuring batch timing, ice consistency, and noise levels, called the Opal's output 'crisp and clean-tasting.' CNN Underscored's Michelle Rae Uy, testing eight machines side by side, placed the Opal 2.0 XL as her top large-capacity pick. Food Network's Taylor Murray, after grinding through 13 models, ranked it Best Splurge.
- Nugget ice enthusiasts who want the Sonic/Chick-fil-A texture at home
- Smart home households already using Alexa or Google Home for kitchen appliances
- Frequent entertainers who need hands-off ice production with app monitoring
- Buyers who plan to use the machine daily year-round and value long-term build quality
- Anyone tired of refilling small reservoirs, the 1-gallon side tank solves this
Iceman by Chefman Dual-Size Countertop Ice Maker
Food Network's Taylor Murray tested 13 countertop ice makers over weeks of batch timing, hourly yield weighing, and taste testing. The Chefman Iceman Dual-Size won Best Overall in that group, producing its first ice cubes in just six minutes, the fastest of any machine she tested. At $130, it undercuts the GE Profile Opal by nearly $300.
- Budget-conscious buyers who want fast ice without spending $400+
- RV owners, tailgaters, or patio users who need a genuinely portable unit
- Households that just need cold drinks and don't care about ice shape trends
- Small kitchens where a 17.5-inch-wide premium machine won't fit
- First-time ice maker buyers testing whether they'll use the machine enough to justify an upgrade later