Compare Nugget Ice Machines – Side-by-Side Specs
Compare daily production, dimensions, features, and pricing across GE Opal, Costway, Scotsman, and all top nugget ice makers.
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GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker
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GE Profile Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker (Standard)
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GE Profile Opal 1.0 Nugget Ice Maker
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Costway Nugget Countertop Ice Maker
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Magic Chef Nugget Ice Maker
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FirstBuild Opal Nugget Ice Maker
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Scotsman SCN60 Nugget Ice Machine
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Ice-O-Matic ICEU150 Nugget Ice Maker
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Hoshizaki IM-500SAC Nugget Ice Machine
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Euhomy Nugget Ice Maker
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9.4/10
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9.2/10
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8.9/10
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8.5/10
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8.3/10
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8.7/10
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9/10
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8.8/10
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9.3/10
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8.4/10
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| Price | $599/one-time | $549/one-time | $449/one-time | $222/one-time | $199/one-time | $399/one-time | $2499/one-time | $1899/one-time | $3499/one-time | $299/one-time |
| Ice Type | Nugget (pellet) | Nugget (pellet) | Nugget (pellet) | Nugget (pellet) | Nugget (pellet) | Nugget (pellet) | Nugget (pellet) | Nugget (pellet) | Nugget (pellet) | Nugget (pellet) |
| Daily Production | 38 lbs | 38 lbs | 24 lbs | ~12 lbs | ~10 lbs | ~24 lbs | 60+ lbs | 150 lbs | 500 lbs | ~15 lbs |
| Production Rate | 1.6 lbs/hour | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| First Ice | ~10 minutes | ~10 minutes | ~10 minutes | 15-20 minutes | 15-20 minutes | ~10 minutes | — | — | — | 12-15 minutes |
| Water Tank | 0.75 gallon (+ side tank option) | 0.75 gallon | 0.75 gallon | — | — | 0.75 gallon | — | — | — | — |
| Connectivity | WiFi, Smart App | WiFi | None | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Filter | Scale-inhibiting | Scale-inhibiting | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | 14.5 x 10.5 x 16.5 in | 14.5 x 10.5 x 16.5 in | 14.5 x 10.5 x 16.5 in | 13 x 10 x 15 in | 12 x 10 x 14 in | 14 x 10 x 16 in | 24 x 24 x 34 in | 28 x 26 x 36 in | — | 13 x 10 x 15 in |
| Self-Cleaning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | Varies | 2 years | 2 years | 2-5 years | 1 year |
| Water Source | — | — | — | Manual fill | Manual fill | — | — | — | — | Manual fill |
| Storage | — | — | — | 2.2 lbs | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Type | — | — | — | — | — | — | Built-in/under-counter | Freestanding | Commercial/Residential | — |
| Plumbing | — | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | Required | — |
| Commercial Grade | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| Commercial Heritage | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | — | — |
| Energy | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Efficient | — |
| Best For | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Serious enthusiasts | — |
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Our Methodology
We test each nugget ice machine for ice texture, production speed, noise level, and ease of use. Details on testing process. No manufacturer has editorial influence.
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