GE Profile has announced two new versions of its popular Opal nugget ice machines with smaller footprints that take up less counter space, and more affordable price tags. Previously only available in restaurants, GE Profile 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. The entry-level GE Profile Opal Mini is much smaller than other Opal models because it ditches a water tank on the side for a built-in reservoir that fills from the top. They are from the GE Profile brand under GE Appliances which is owned by Haier.