Gevi V2.0 Nugget Ice Maker

Should you buy the Gevi V2.0 Nugget Ice Maker?

The Gevi V2.0 Nugget Ice Maker is the countertop nugget maker for someone who wants the biggest bin and the quietest operation without paying GE prices for Wi-Fi. At $379.99 it ranks #1 of 10 nugget ice makers, and it is the only unit here that clears the Good Buy line. If you want an app and a side tank, the GE Profile Opal Mini Pro at $379 is the alternative. If you just want cheap nugget ice and can live with a bin that melts fast, the Euhomy 34 lb or Silonn SLIM17B will do it for half the money.

Where it earns its score

• Largest bin in class. About 4.8 lb of storage with double-layer insulation that holds roughly 70 percent after 12 hours, the biggest practical difference from the budget units.
• Quiet. Rated at 40 to 50 dB, so it can sit in a kitchen without sounding like a dishwasher.
• Fits under cabinets. At 16.7 inches tall it slides under standard wall cabinets, with a 90-degree door and window to check the bin.
• Strong Features and Quality. Features scores 88 and Quality 86, both the best in the category outside GE.

What to know first

• Warranty is the weakest ViperScore factor. Coverage scores 60, and at least one owner reports failures inside the first year.
• No app. There is no Wi-Fi or voice control, which is fine for most people but a clear gap against the Opal Mini Pro.
• Slow to drain. Owners report a 10 to 15 minute drain cycle and slushy first batches after a fresh fill.
• It is heavy. At 36.4 lb this is not a unit you move around.

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