On the other hand, if you go with a countertop or portable style of mini fridge, you can expect a shorter lifespan. (That often coincides with the smaller price tag.) Reports usually put them at one to two years before users start noticing changes in functionality. Buyers also rave about its quiet operation, and we're glad to see that it's Energy Star certified, too. One potential downside is that you'll need to defrost it manually, but we see that as a (small!) price to pay. We could see this model in a bedroom, dorm room, or game room, or even an office where it makes sense to have a mini fridge that serves as both form and function. A reversible door can make your mini fridge more accessible and flexible to install in your space. This feature means you can access your fridge by opening the door to the left or right. You'll usually need to switch the hinges by attaching them with screws, which already have designated holes added by the manufacturer. This feature is most suitable for those installing a fridge in a tight location, like the corner of a garage or a dorm room.

If you're purchasing a mini fridge to expand your drink storage, opt for one that's designed for beverages and full of helpful features: the Titan SS-FRBW6420DZ Signature French Door Beverage and Wine Cooler. It has adjustable, sliding shelves, as well as two cooling zones for storing wine, beer, and soda at their ideal temperature. A door alarm will notify you when one of the French doors has been left open, so the 20-bottle, 64-can interior remains stable. You might want to put a folded paper towel along the bottom of the interior to catch drips from the automatic defroster, and you'll need to store frozen goods elsewhere. But when all is said and done, this retro fridge will get the job done and help ensure that you have fresh items wherever you are. You can shop it in several unique colors to show off your personal style.

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The Barcool Bar25 LED is a high-quality 25L modern and contemporary designed mini fridge / mini-bar. This advanced thermoelectric heat pipe technology [no fan] fridge is fully automatic, practical and versatile to your needs. It is tastefully designed for modern living. It features an adjustable thermostat with an internal temperature range of 5°C to 15°C (+/- 2°C), perfect for all your favourite wines, beers, soft drinks and more! The Barcool Bar40 LED is a high quality 40L modern and contemporary designed mini-fridge / mini-bar. This advanced thermoelectric heat pipe technology [no fan] fridge is fully automatic, practical and versatile to your needs. It is tastefully designed for modern living. It features an adjustable thermostat with an internal temperature range of 5°C to 15°C (+/- 2°C), perfect for all your favourite wines, beers, soft drinks and more! It can be used with a standard electrical plug, and it comes with a car adapter, and it's USB-compatible, making it a great choice for travel. Buyers also report that it's quiet enough to use at work, too, although some note issues with using it long-term, such as temperature fluctuations and water collecting inside. The design of the Barcool Bar50 LED is highly versatile and fits well into most quiet areas such as a bedroom, hotel room, guesthouse or a B&B. It is energy efficient and offers reliable cooling. Thanks to its high presentation factor and silent operation [23dB] - this advanced mini bar fridge is suitable for use in any room!

We researched dozens of mini fridges, from the traditional, one-door mini fridge to the retro, countertop model that took over TikTok, evaluating capacity, reliability, efficiency, and value. The perfect tabletop mini bar fridge with customisable storage. It is equipped with 2 glass shelves that can be removed or adjusted to different height levels to suit your storage needs. As far as the inside goes, it comes with an adjustable wire shelves along with wire door compartments, so whether you're storing food containers, beverages, or skincare, you'll have options. The freezer compartment is small, at just 0.25 cubic feet, so don't plan on using it for ice cream cakes or family-sized lasagnas. A perfectly sized ice cube tray is included, so making ice will be a cinch. The manual recommends giving room-temperature drinks about two to three hours to completely chill after you've added them in. (To speed up this process, you can always pre-chill your items before popping them into the interior.) However, this detail shouldn't be worrisome. It's no indication that the fridge is not functional. In fact, the fridge keeps your items chilled without creating lots of noise or using a ton of energy. It has a frost-free design that also makes it ideal for installing in a basement bar, office, boat, nursery, or dorm room.

The design of the Barcool Bar40 LED is highly versatile and fits well into most quiet areas such as a bedroom, hotel room, guesthouse or a B&B. It is energy efficient fridge offering reliable cooling. Thanks to its high presentation factor and silent operation [25dB] - this advanced mini bar fridge is suitable for use in any room! The Barcool Bar30 LED is a high quality 30L modern and contemporary designed mini-fridge / mini-bar. This advanced thermoelectric heat pipe technology [no fan] fridge is fully automatic, practical and versatile to your needs. It is tastefully designed for modern living. It features an adjustable thermostat with an internal temperature range of 5°C to 15°C (+/- 2°C), perfect for all your favourite wines, beers, soft drinks and more! As the name of this fridge suggests, it is eco friendly and has in impressive energy consumption of only 99kWh per annum. The fridge is fully automatic featuring advanced compressor technology and an adjustable thermostat with a temperature range of 0-10°C. It also features a high quality materials with a robust metal shell and high density foam insulation. The Barcool Bar30 LED minibar fridge is very economical with an energy consumption rating of only 130 kWh/annum. It will make a perfect addition to home bar, bedroom, and hotel rooms.

The capacity of a mini fridge is often measured in cubic feet. If the mini fridge is dedicated to storing beverages, then it may also be measured in the number of Bordeaux-style wine bottles and cans you can fit inside. The larger the capacity of your fridge, the more you can store at one time. The average hovers between 3 and 4.5 cubic feet. Some countertop models will have just 0.5 cubic feet of space, while high-capacity models can reach 6 cubic feet and store the weekly groceries of two people. Review Board Member Johnathan Brewer says, if you're selecting a mini fridge to fit inside a specific compartment (such as within a cabinet space), you should verify the actual true dimension of the fridge. That includes the open door and will help you make sure the appliance fits in the desired space before purchasing or installing. Presented in a classic finish to complement all environments, the Subcold Eco 50 Mini Beer Fridge will make an outstanding addition to any table-top, desk, home bar, or counter. Fully automatic, it features an advanced compressor, an adjustable thermostat with a temperature range of 0-10°C. While powerful, this mini wine cooler chills quietly, so you can use it in any room without causing a disturbance. The Barcool Bar40 LED minibar fridge is very economical with an energy consumption rating of only 162 kWh/annum. It will make a perfect addition to home bar, bedroom, and hotel rooms. The fridge's door also features a can dispenser. However, it doesn't take over the entire door and is designed with angled slots for easily grabbing a soda or seltzer. The door is also reversible, meaning you can install the hinges to open the door to the left or right. If you're installing this mini fridge in a dorm room or tight space where you don't know the layout yet, this feature is very handy, because you can easily change the orientation as needed. An integrated door handle also makes this piece of the fridge more space-conscious, while a freestanding design gives it added flexibility.This mini fridge is compact while still providing plenty of storage with a net capacity of 40 litres. It can fit in many places, including kitchen counters, bedrooms, gaming rooms, offices, campervans, and motor homes. Note, this fridge does not include a freezer, but with the flip of a switch it can be used as a warmer. (You know that dip you want to bring to the big game watch party? You're covered!) It does have limitations when it comes to cooling. You can count on 32 degrees cooler than the room (or outside) temperature, so plan accordingly if you live in a hot climate or anticipate lots of temperature fluctuations in your future. Johnathan Brewer, licensed general contractor and member of The Spruce Home Improvement Review Board This mini fridge is compact while still providing plenty of storage with a net capacity of 45 litre. It can fit in many places including kitchen counters, bedrooms, gaming rooms, offices and even campervans and motor homes.

There's much to consider when it comes to the freezer of a mini fridge. First, you must decide what type of freezer you want. There are mini fridges with no freezer, a top-door freezer (which has a very similar look and feel of a full-size, top-freezer refrigerator), and an internal freezer. The Subcold Aire40 is equipped with premium thermoelectric technology cooling for optimum performance. It is a very economical fridge with an impressive energy consumption of only 98kWh / per Year The Subcold Eco 50 Mini Fridge features a robust metal shell and high-density foam insulation for optimal chilling performance. The perfect table-top fridge for the entertainer, it is large enough to accommodate a variety of bottles and cans, and there’s even space for ice-cube trays, and its stylish design complements all entertainment areas. An aesthetically pleasing, brightly colored, retro-inspired mini-fridge with a built-in bottle opener? Yes, please! This adorable Frigidaire offers all of that and more. The cute design and cheery color choices (including red, blue, moonbeam, and coral) make it easy to style in your bedroom, and the reversible door gives you added flexibility. This model is compact at 16 inches deep, 18 inches wide, and just under 19 inches tall, and it weighs just 31 pounds—lightweight by appliance standards, giving you more options for placement than more sizable models. You can even store it under a desk or lofted bed. (Just be warned that it's cute enough that you'll want to keep it in view.)

While there are other products on the market that are very similar (and beloved by those on TikTok), we ultimately recommend this one for your compact refrigeration needs because it's super versatile and actually keeps items cool—something that other ones like it can't necessarily do past eight or nine months of use. We see this cute mini fridge as a smart choice for travel because it comes with both AC and DC cords, giving you the option to conveniently plug it into a car cigarette lighter for cooling capabilities when you're on the go. The increase in size means you and your roadtrip buddy or commuting partner can share the space, too. We just wish the handle had been included with this model, but we are willing to forgo it for the other conveniences offered.