• Tech Gadgets News GE made a smaller version of its nugget ice maker that needs less counter space The GE Profile Opal Mini will also be much cheaper when it launches in July 2026 for $299. • The GE Profile Opal Mini will also be much cheaper when it launches in July 2026 for $299. • Link Share Gift GE hasannounced two new versions of its popular Opal nugget ice machineswith smaller footprints that take up less counter space, and more affordable price tags. • Like GE’s larger and pricierOpal 2.0 Ultra, the two new machines make nugget ice - frequently also referred to as chewable ice, or pellet ice - by freezing layers of ice flakes producing nuggets that are easier to chew with more surface area to cool drinks faster. • Previously only available in restaurants, GE launched its first Opal machine for making ice nuggets at home back in 2015. • Recent models, like the Opal 2.0 Ultra, start at a steep $579, but the new GE Profile Opal Mini is expected to cost $299 when it becomes available sometime in July 2026, while the GE Profile Opal Mini Pro will be $379.
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- GE has unveiled two compact versions of its Opal nugget‑ice makers, the GE Profile Opal Mini and Opal Mini Pro, aimed at home users who need less counter space and lower cost. The Mini will launch in July 2026 at $299, while the Mini Pro will retail for $379. Both models produce up to 34 lb of ice daily, but the Mini uses a built‑in top‑fill reservoir to reduce size, whereas the Mini Pro adds a side tank for less frequent refills and includes Wi‑Fi scheduling and premium finishes. The new units also feature built‑in filters and automatic descaling, though cleaning remains a noted challenge.
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