Are countertop nugget ice makers worth it over the GE Opal?

Across r/IceChewersAnonymous, the consensus has shifted: several long-time Opal owners report their units slowly died after 1–4 years, while newer GoveeLife nugget machines are described as quieter, faster and easier to clean. The Opal still earns high-trust retailer praise for ice quality, but reliability complaints temper its value at its higher price.