The GE Profile Opal 2.0 with Side Tank produced the highest-quality nugget ice of the models we tested. You still need to clean your ice maker regularly the old fashioned way. This model also has a self-cleaning mode, which was the easiest to select and operate of the bullet-ice machines we tested. The best thing about this machine is its intuitive controls, which placed it just a notch above the other bullet-style ice machines we tested. The Igloo ice maker’s slightly lighter weight (0.75 pound less than the Magic Chef ice maker) and compact shape make it much easier to carry to the sink to drain and clean than its competitors. This model’s water reservoir stores less water than that of our pick, so you need to refill the machine more frequently, but we barely noticed the difference in testing. Similar to other bullet-ice makers, the Igloo ice maker produces ice that’s neat and decent enough for drinks. But it’s smaller and lighter than our pick from Magic Chef, which you might appreciate if you have minimal counter space or plan to store it away. Like the Magic Chef MCIM22/HNIM27, the Igloo IGLICEBSC26 makes nine bullet-shaped cubes in less than 10 minutes.
