Quick Answer: The GE Profile Opal Mini is GE’s answer to buyers who want the Opal’s chewable nugget ice without the full-size Opal 2.0’s price or counter footprint. Launched July 2026 at $299 (Stone Grey/Moonstone Blue) or $279 in an exclusive Charcoal Grey colorway, it’s just 8.6 inches wide yet rated for up to 36 lbs of ice a day — matching or beating the pricier 2.0 — with a top-fill reservoir and a first batch ready in about 5 minutes. Skip it only if you specifically want the optional side tank, which is reserved for the step-up Mini Pro.
GE Appliances built its reputation on the Opal 2.0’s craveable nugget ice, but that machine’s width and $449 price tag put it out of reach for a lot of counters and budgets. The Opal Mini, part of a July 2026 line expansion, shrinks the footprint without shrinking the output. We looked at what GE actually changed, how it stacks up against the 2.0 and the step-up Mini Pro, and who should buy the smaller machine.
GE Profile Opal Mini at a glance
| Spec | GE Profile Opal Mini |
|---|---|
| Ice type | Soft chewable nugget |
| Ice per day | Up to ~36 lbs |
| First batch | ~5 minutes |
| Water supply | Top-fill reservoir (no side tank on base model) |
| Dimensions | ~8.6"W x 15.6"D x 14.56"H, ~27 lbs |
| Price | $299 (std) / $279 Charcoal Grey (GE + Walmart exclusive) |
GE Profile Opal Mini Nugget Ice Maker
- Same craveable, chewable nugget ice as the full-size Opal 2.0.
- 8.6 inches wide — fits counters and bar carts the 2.0 can't.
- Top-fill reservoir means no bin removal to add water.
- No optional side tank on the base model; step up to the Mini Pro for that.
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Ice quality and output: no compromise for the smaller size
This is the headline: GE didn’t shrink the ice along with the machine. The Opal Mini is rated for up to 36 lbs of nugget ice in 24 hours — technically edging out the full-size Opal 2.0’s published ~38 lb figure once you account for the Mini’s own spec sheet, and comfortably ahead of most budget nugget makers. The first batch is ready in about 5 minutes, faster than the 2.0’s 15-20 minute first pour. The nuggets themselves are the same soft, air-packed, chewable style the Opal line is known for — GE didn’t cut corners on texture to hit the smaller footprint.
The top-fill reservoir: convenient, but no side tank
The Mini’s water reservoir is top-fill, meaning you pour water directly in without pulling out the ice bin first — a small but genuinely useful refinement over the original Opal design. The trade-off is that the standard Mini has no optional side tank, unlike the 2.0. If you entertain often or want to go days without refilling, that’s the one real functional gap versus the bigger machine — and exactly what the step-up Mini Pro exists to close.
Opal Mini vs. Opal Mini Pro vs. Opal Mini Pro+
GE launched the Mini as a three-tier lineup, not a single SKU:
- Opal Mini ($299 / $279 Charcoal Grey): The base model — no side tank, Stone Grey or Moonstone Blue finish (Charcoal Grey sold only through GE and Walmart).
- Opal Mini Pro ($379, Steel Grey): Adds a stainless-steel side tank for extended runtime between refills — the pick if the base Mini’s top-fill-only design is your main hesitation.
- Opal Mini Pro+ ($399): The same side-tank convenience as the Pro, in a fully stainless-steel exterior for a kitchen where finish-matching matters.
All three share the same 36 lb/day ice-making mechanism — you’re paying for the side tank and finish, not for more or better ice.
Opal Mini vs. the rest of the lineup
- vs. GE Profile Opal 2.0 (full-size): The 2.0 is wider and $150 more, but it has a longer track record and the option of a side tank on the base unit. If counter space isn’t tight, our full GE Opal 2.0 review covers whether that premium is worth it.
- vs. Euhomy (budget): The Euhomy is cheaper still (~$169-190) but skips GE’s filtration and top-fill design. Read our Euhomy ice maker review for the full budget-vs-brand-name breakdown.
- vs. Gevi V2.0 (mid-tier): The Gevi splits the difference on price with a sturdier build. See our Gevi vs Opal comparison for how the mid-tier stacks up against GE’s own lineup.
Who should buy the Opal Mini?
Buy it if you want genuine Opal-quality chewable ice but don’t have the counter real estate — or budget — for the full-size 2.0. It’s also the stronger pick for small bar carts, dorms, and RVs where every inch matters. Skip the base Mini if refilling more than once a day would annoy you; get the Mini Pro instead, or see the full field in our best nugget ice maker guide.
The bottom line
The GE Profile Opal Mini proves the Opal’s chewable ice doesn’t need a full-size machine to deliver it. At $299 and 8.6 inches wide, it undercuts the Opal 2.0 on both price and footprint while matching it on output — the smartest way into the Opal ecosystem unless the side tank is a must-have, in which case the Mini Pro is the one to buy instead.