GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra

Should you buy the GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra?

The GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra is the full-size flagship for someone who wants the largest side tank in GE's line, Wi-Fi, a filter and a quiet 39 dBA rating. At $499 it ranks #7 of 10 nugget ice makers, and the ranking is dragged down by price and reliability history rather than capability. It is also reportedly discontinued as the Mini line arrives. If you want the GE ecosystem, the Opal Mini Pro at $379 has the same app and filter in a smaller box; if you want the biggest bin, the Gevi V2.0 beats it at $120 less.

Where it earns its score

• Highest Features score in the category, tied. Features hit 90 on Wi-Fi, SmartHQ, Alexa and Google control, a scale-inhibiting filter and a reusable air filter.
• Biggest side tank. The 0.75-gallon removable tank gives roughly three times the ice per fill of the internal reservoir alone.
• Quiet. Rated at 39 dBA, the lowest published noise figure in this group.
• 3 lb bin. More storage than either Opal Mini.

What to know first

• Warranty is the weakest ViperScore factor. One year scores 55.
• Lowest Value in the category. At 66, you are paying $499 for a model that is reportedly discontinued.
• Known reliability issues. Reliability scores 72 on documented auger failures and mold complaints from earlier Opal 2.0 owners.
• Heavy. At 37.65 lb it stays where you put it.

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