We originally participated in the kickstarter for Opal. We loved our original Opal. It did have some issues and finally died 2 years ago. We said we would not buy another one because of the price. For 2 long years, we had bagged ice from every store and restaurant in town. We had ice from the fridge door, ice from trays, and nothing compares to an Opal. The Opal 2.0 by GE is WORTH EVERY PENNY! They have taken all the issues we had with the original Opal and made them disappear! The noise, the size, the weight, the lack of extra dispenser. I mean EVERYTHING! This is an ice lover's dream come true!

My wife and I have averaged 2 ice makers every 12-18 months. We went with the GE Profile “Opel” ice maker, because we own other GE Profile appliances, which have performed flawlessly for years. Are hope is that the “Opel” will perform as well. Note: I have been unable to get the WI-FI to connect to any of the GE Profile appliances.

Love it! Best ice ever. This is my second machine. The machine was not the problem it was our location. We are a military family and we moved to NM. The water is hard, extremely hard. So it ruined my first machine that was fine. I had the first one for 5 years. Did not look at other brands I knew I wanted the same brand.

This 2.0 version is so much better! As an owner of both models, this one is much sleeker, more modern, and quieter than the first version. Additionally, the fan setup and cooling is more efficient which allows it to make ice faster. The Alexa integration and the mobile app allow much better timer and smart home functionality. Overall, very pleased with the improvements made over version 1.0. Despite the price still being a bit steep, I'd definitely recommend!

You will never regret this purchase, The quality and texture of the ice is just practically addictive and we find that we drink a lot more water and tea when we have this kind of ice. There are just two of us but even with our extensive use it does not really run out as it is constantly remaking on a relatively quick cycle. It's a little bit noisy when it's making ice but it shuts off that noise Once the bin is full. It's an elegant and beautiful looking machine and the ice is Crunchy but chewable without damaging your teeth etc.!

This is a great product. Easy to use, makes fantastic ice and looks great sitting on the counter. We love 'Sonic Ice'--if you've ever had a drink from the Sonic Food Chain, you know what I am talking about. The ice is soft and keeps drinks cold for a long time. It is a great addition to our kitchen and our friends love it.

This icemaker is relatively easy to set up. It is moderately loud, about the level of a quiet dishwasher. The ice is fantastic! Our liquid intake has definitely gone up since purchasing the icemaker. Highly recommend the side water tank option - much easier to fill with water. Only negatives are the ice will form a pile and trigger the ice maker to shut off before the bin is completely full. You have to spread the ice out to get it to start making ice again. Also requires periodic cleaning/descaling. Well the worth the minor gripes for great quality nugget ice.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The GE Profile Series Ice Maker is a dream come true for our home. The small pellet ice is a favorite here and having this ice maker is so convenient. The set up was quick and ice was being produced within an hour of opening the box. A simple touch turns the machine on and the additional side water tank reduces the number of times water needs to be added.

Bought this since the family wanted pebble ice. Would not buy this again. In about a month the unit is so noisy that you have to unplug it at night. It makes squealing noises that are so loud, you cannot even watch TV over the noise. It will absolutely wake you up during the night while you are sleeping.

Great product! I originally ordered an cheaper model and was upset I didn't spend the extra $ to buy the ge profile. A few weeks later and reading the reviews once again I bit the bullet and purchased it! Definitely an investment but so worth it. We all love the ice chips and the drawer stays full. Makes ice quickly and looks great sitting on my bed granite countertops