Which makes better nugget ice?

Both make chewable nugget ice from compacted flakes. The Opal 2.0 has far more owner feedback on ice quality, and it is the one people praise specifically for the ice. The Euhomy claims restaurant-quality nugget ice but has only 13 ratings.

Is the Opal 2.0 worth about $270 more?

Only if you need the 3 lb bin, the side tank and app control. At $441.99 versus $169.99 as of November 8, 2026, the Euhomy is the better value for light use. The Opal 2.0's 3.9/5 rating also carries reliability complaints.

Which is better for an RV or camping?

The Euhomy. It weighs 19.8 lb and measures about 12 x 9 x 11 in, and it is rated for outdoor and indoor use. The Opal 2.0 weighs 38 lb without its tank and is listed for indoor home use.

Which holds more ice?

The Opal 2.0, with a 3 lb bin versus 1.1 lb on the Euhomy. Both make a first batch in about 10 minutes, so the Euhomy refills fast but needs emptying more often.

The Euhomy is rated 45 dB. The Opal 2.0 is described as quiet at first, but owners report loud noises developing over weeks to months.

Do either need a drain or plumbing?

No. Both are countertop units with manual-fill tanks. The Opal 2.0 uses a detachable 0.75 gal side tank; the Euhomy uses a 1.6L tank.

GE Profile Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker vs Euhomy Countertop Nugget Ice Maker

Buy the GE Profile Opal 2.0 if you want the proven nugget-ice machine with a bigger bin, WiFi app control and a side water tank that cuts refills. Buy the Euhomy if budget and counter space matter more than capacity. The gap is wide right now: $441.99 at Amazon for the Opal 2.0 versus $169.99 at Target for the Euhomy, both as of November 8, 2026.

Today the Euhomy Countertop Nugget Ice Maker costs $272.00 less at its best price.

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