These are the two nugget makers with real apps and side tanks. The Opal is the refined original; the GoveeLife Pro is the high-output challenger.
Side by side
| Opal 2.0 | GoveeLife Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 list | $499.99 list |
| Rated output | 38 lb a day | 60 lb a day |
| Ice bin | 3 lb | 3.5 lb |
| Water | 0.75 gal side tank | 2.2 L tank + 4.9 L side tank |
| Noise | 39 dBA | About 40 dB |
| Weight | About 38 lb | About 49 lb |
| Warranty | See GE | 3 years |
Output
GoveeLife is rated for up to 60 lb a day; the Opal for 38 lb. For most households both are plenty. The difference shows up at parties.
Living with it
Both run around 39 to 40 dB. The Opal is about 11 lb lighter and more understated. GoveeLife has RGB lighting and a longer 3-year warranty.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Opal 2.0 if
You want the quieter-looking, lighter machine from the best-known brand.
Choose the GoveeLife Pro if
You want the most ice and the longest warranty.
Questions
Which is quieter?
They're close: the Opal is rated 39 dBA and Reviewed measured the GoveeLife at about 40 dB.
