Updated 19 Oct 2026
Is the GoveeLife Smart Nugget Ice Maker Pro worth it?
Yes — the best nugget ice maker.
It starts dropping soft, chewable nugget ice within minutes and keeps going, so it keeps up with a family or a party. A side tank means fewer refills, it has two self-cleaning modes and you can control it from the app or by voice. It weighs about 40 lb and takes up a lot of counter, so measure first, and the side tank is fiddly to dry before you put it away.
Good to know
- It weighs about 40 lb and takes up a lot of counter.
- The side tank is fiddly to dry before you store it.
- Like every countertop ice maker, it doesn't keep ice frozen, so the ice slowly melts in the bin.
- First ice in about 6 minutes
- Makes lots of nugget ice
- Side tank and app control
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Get it if…
- You love soft, chewable nugget ice.
- You want lots of ice fast, for a family or parties.
Skip it if…
- Counter space is tight.
- Ordinary ice cubes are fine: the Igloo costs a fraction of the price.
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How we reached this verdict
Trusted Reviews measured the first ice in just over four minutes and more than 3 lb in under two hours, praising the app but finding the side tank fiddly. Reviewed picks it for its smart features and fast first batch, noting it's very heavy and a little louder than the GE Opal.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Trusted Reviews, Reviewed, GoveeLife, Food Network, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 19 Oct 2026How we decide