GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra XPIO13SWSS Nugget Ice Maker vs Igloo IGLICEB26HNBK 26-Pound Ice Maker with Carry Handle
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.
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
Igloo IGLICEB26HNBK 26-Pound Ice Maker with Carry Handle
Indoor counters with six inches free on every side
This black carry-handle Igloo makes small or large cubes into a 1.25-pound basket from a two-quart tank. The exact-model manual gives seven to fifteen minutes per batch, asks for six inches of clearance on all sides and says indoor household use only. Plan for daily water changes and moving it to a sink to drain.
Published specifications
- Manual: exact model IGLICEB26HNBK, 120V, 105W, 1.7A, R600a
- Manual: up to 26 lb per day; nine cubes every 7–15 minutes
- Manual: two-quart tank; 1.25 lb removable basket; small and large cubes
- Manual: six inches clear on all sides; do not use outdoors
- Amazon table: 12.2 D × 9.06 W × 12.8 H inches; 14.97 lb
- Manual: one-year warranty, original buyer with receipt, USA and Canada
Strengths
- Two cube sizes from one Select button
- Exact-model manual is published by the maker and easy to check
- Five-cycle cleaning mode, bottom drain plug and removable basket
Caveats
- Six-inch clearance on every side needs far more room than the body
- Manual says indoor use only and never unattended while plugged in
- Basket is small and ice must be moved to a freezer to keep
Read the full Igloo IGLICEB26HNBK 26-Pound Ice Maker with Carry Handle guide
How to choose between them
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.
Choose the Igloo IGLICEB26HNBK 26-Pound Ice Maker with Carry Handle if your situation matches: Indoor counters with six inches free on every side. Its main caveat: Six-inch clearance on every side needs far more room than the body.
Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.
Primary sources
- 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
- Nostalgia Products instruction manual for the exact model IGLICEB26HNBK Source for Igloo IGLICEB26HNBK 26-Pound Ice Maker with Carry Handle
- Nostalgia Products instruction-manual index listing IGLICEB26HNBK Source for Igloo IGLICEB26HNBK 26-Pound Ice Maker with Carry Handle
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