EdgeStar IB450SSP 50 lb Undercounter Ice Maker with Drain Pump vs GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra XPIO13SWSS Nugget Ice Maker
These are side-by-side facts taken from each product guide: published specifications, strengths and caveats as their sources state them. This page is not a test, a ranking or a verdict about which model is better.
EdgeStar IB450SSP 50 lb Undercounter Ice Maker with Drain Pump
A plumbed 15-inch cabinet bay with a drain within five feet
A fifteen-inch undercounter ice maker rated at fifty pounds a day into a twenty-five pound insulated bin, with an internal drain pump, a reversible door and a seven-eighths inch cube. It needs a plumbed water line, a nearby drain and four inches of rear clearance, and the maker recommends a licensed plumber.
Published specifications
- Spec sheet: cutout 32 13/16 H x 15 1/16 W x 25 3/8 D inches
- Manual: 4 in clearance at rear, 1 in at top and sides, indoor only
- Manual: ambient 50-100 F, water 41-90 F, supply 15-80 psig
- Manual: 115 V 60 Hz, 15 A service, 3 A fuse, separate circuit advised
- Manual: drain pump lifts 5 ft vertical or horizontal; 5 ft drain hose
- Spec sheet: 7/8 inch cube, 25 lb bin, 1 year parts and labour warranty
Strengths
- Internal drain pump lifts water up to five feet vertically or horizontally
- Cutout, clearance and water limits are all published by the maker
- Reversible door, levelling legs and freestanding or built-in installation
Caveats
- Needs a plumbed supply and drain, with a licensed plumber recommended
- Three different net weights are published across the three documents
- Bin is insulated but not refrigerated, so ice melts and drains away
Read the full EdgeStar IB450SSP 50 lb Undercounter Ice Maker with Drain Pump guide
GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra XPIO13SWSS Nugget Ice Maker
Nugget-ice buyers with room for the side tank and regular care
The stainless XPIO13SWSS combines nugget ice, a three-pound bin and a three-quarter-gallon side tank. Choose it for that workflow, not freezer storage or maintenance-free operation. Allow four-inch side and rear ventilation, reachable drain hoses and routine care. Power, weight and cleaning-schedule sources conflict; verify exact-unit instructions and seller condition before buying.
Published specifications
- XPIO13SWSS stainless Opal 2.0 Ultra with .75-gallon side tank
- Three-pound pull-out ice bin; melt-water recirculates
- Maker: up to 38 lb/day at 70°F air and 60°F water
- Maker: 32 lb/day at 90°F air and 70°F water
- Body: 16.5 H × 13.43 W × 17.5 D inches
- Manual: four-inch side/back clearance; indoor 55–90°F use
Strengths
- Side tank reduces refill frequency compared with using the inner reservoir alone
- Magnetic scoop holder and pull-out bin support serving
- Touch controls plus optional SmartHQ scheduling and alerts
Caveats
- Bin is not a freezer; daily harvest is not ready-to-serve capacity
- Regular sanitizing, descaling, rinsing and filter care remain necessary
- Conflicting power, weight and care schedule; confirm used-offer completeness and coverage
Read the full GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra XPIO13SWSS Nugget Ice Maker guide
How to choose between them
Choose the EdgeStar IB450SSP 50 lb Undercounter Ice Maker with Drain Pump if your situation matches: A plumbed 15-inch cabinet bay with a drain within five feet. Its main caveat: Needs a plumbed supply and drain, with a licensed plumber recommended.
Choose the GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra XPIO13SWSS Nugget Ice Maker if your situation matches: Nugget-ice buyers with room for the side tank and regular care. Its main caveat: Bin is not a freezer; daily harvest is not ready-to-serve capacity.
Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.
Primary sources
- EdgeStar spec sheet for the exact model IB450SSP, supplied with the listing Source for EdgeStar IB450SSP 50 lb Undercounter Ice Maker with Drain Pump
- EdgeStar built-in ice maker with internal pump owner's manual, IB450SSP Source for EdgeStar IB450SSP 50 lb Undercounter Ice Maker with Drain Pump
- GE exact XPIO13SWSS product features and expanded specifications Source for GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra XPIO13SWSS Nugget Ice Maker
- GE-linked Opal family owner's manual, including XPIO13 and Ultra controls Source for GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra XPIO13SWSS Nugget Ice Maker
- GE Opal cleaning support for models without a round front button Source for GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra XPIO13SWSS Nugget Ice Maker
- GE Opal support: ice bin does not keep ice frozen Source for GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra XPIO13SWSS Nugget Ice Maker
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