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Black Friday is only days away, and the early deals are already flying on tech, kitchenware, and more. We’re jumping on this sale from GE: 25% off one of our favorite small appliances, the GE Profile Opal Nugget Ice Maker. The current price of $399 is close to the lowest we’ve ever seen — the GE Profile didn’t even go on sale during last year’s Black Friday.
When we tested ice makers, we found that the GE Profile was one of the few on the market that makes nugget, or pellet, ice. If you like to chew ice, love a mint julep, or frequent the Sonic drive-through, then you know about the positives of nugget ice. This ice maker performed its one unique task perfectly and with a quiet motor.
Nugget ice is small, oblong, and solid. The GE Profile takes longer to make ice than “bullet” ice makers do, but that’s because bullet ice is hollow, so it’s easier and quicker to produce. With this machine, you’re upgrading the quality of ice and losing a bit of speed. Plus, even if you have to wait 30 minutes, that’s faster than any traditional freezer.
This machine is bulky, standing almost a foot and a half tall, but it has a sleek design and intuitive interface. One water tank is enough for an hour of ice production, which matches up well with the other ice makers on the market.
Since the GE only makes nugget ice, the $530 price tag can feel like a big ask. If you’ve been eyeing it, the current $130 discount makes it a more manageable purchase.