Mini fridges are one of those things we know we need in our dormitory room or bedroom, but almost never buy them at the end of the day. The reasons are many – rising electricity bills, space consumption, over-indulgence, etc. But we forget – a cool beverage almost always is the perfect answer to a long and tiring day. And you need a mini fridge for that. For this reason, we went out hunting for the most affordable, functionally powerful and compact refrigerators available online. We also took it a step further and made sure they were all available on Amazon. All you need to do is find the one you like and add it to your cart.
What do I need to look for in a mini fridge?
You need to get the best value for your money, after all. When you’re looking for a mini fridge, you need to consider what you are going to store inside it. Will it be beverages, cola or do you plan to store leftovers as well? Depending on this, your next step would be to find the cooling system that works best with your requirements. Of course, you also cannot forget – the design has to match the room’s aesthetic.
How long do mini fridges last?
While recommended to be changed every 10 years, with proper care, they can go up to even 14 years. Of course, this also depends on how well you take care of it, but maintaining a mini fridge isn’t too hard.
Let’s look at the products we found, so you can check if there’s anything that’s for you.
KoolMore BC-2DSW-SS Refrigerator
You have probably faced this issue yourself - there's never enough space in your two-shelf mini fridge. Well, if space is your major concern, take a look at the KoolMore BC-2DSW-SS Refrigerator. Boasting 4 adjustable shelves, a narrow depth of 21 inches and a maximum capacity of 7.4 cubic feet, a surprisingly useful feature this device houses is the auto defrost function sensor. When your drinks reach their freezing point, the cooler intelligently switches into an auto-defrost mode, so that your drink doesn’t get ruined. Excellent might be too high of praise for this device, but we think it deserves every bit of it.
Kalamera Mini Beverage Refrigerator
90 cans and 5 bottles – that’s enough drinks for the week, maybe even two. That’s the capacity of the Kalamera Mini Beverage Refrigerator, which has a small footprint but packs beverages within it in a compact manner. Made with a special stainless-steel frame, this mini fridge will soon be your best friend on a night to relax with a couple of cold drinks right next to your couch. And trust us, it looks much better than what you see in the photos – because this isn’t just dorms tyle mini fridge. The temperature memory function is a handy little feature, but quite relevant to those of us who face power outages.
EdgeStar BWC71SS Extreme Cool Beverage Center
With its quiet, compact, compressor-based cooling system, the EdgeStar BWC71SS Extreme Cool Beverage Center is the smallest mini fridge, sized to slide right under your worktable or to be at arm’s height near your couch. You would have seen the same fridge in the homes of most online streamers and become curious about this brand. Claiming to go to temperatures up to 38 degrees Fahrenheit, it is much quieter than you would expect from a compact, compressor-based appliance. This product is the right fight for those who are constrained with space in their homes or want to hide their drinks away from their kids and guests.
HTCAT Tiny Fridge 25L Refrigerator
The HTCAT Tiny Fridge 25L Refrigerator resembles an ice cooler tank, the kind you would see people carry with them to the beach. With this portable power supply, you don’t have to worry about being continuously connected to the power supply to keep your beverages cool. Additionally, this device can also keep drinks warm, up to a temperature of 132 degrees Fahrenheit. Interestingly, we’ve also seen it being used to keep beauty necessities, because of its portability. But if your primary goal is to carry your drinks without losing their coolness, you should get the HTCAT Tiny Fridge 25L Refrigerator.
BLACK+DECKER BCRK25B Compact Refrigerator
Ever feel like getting a glass of juice from the refrigerator in the kitchen, but it's too far away from your room? The BLACK+DECKER BCRK25B Compact Refrigerator is the answer to these situations – it can fit right under your table. All you have to do is open the door and take out your favorite refreshment. The reversible door positions can even switch up your refreshment intake, and even snacks during your work/ study.
Antarctic Star Beverage Refrigerator Cooler
The Antarctic Star Beverage Refrigerator Cooler is an exclusive cooler for your drinks and beverages – and it does a splendid job at that. Its specialty – keeping your drinks cooled down to 32 degrees, making it the go-to spot after a day outside spent working or playing. Interestingly, it is really quiet – quiet enough for you to completely forget its position in your room.
Frigidaire EFMIS129-WHITE 6 Can Beverage Cooler
Need a device to quickly cool down the 6-can you got for the weekend at home? The Frigidaire EFMIS129-WHITE 6 Can Beverage Cooler is perfectly sized for you. An Amazon Bestseller in Beverage Refrigerators, it stands tall at 10 inches, but also comes with a removable shelf for storing small food items temporarily. This is really a cute little refrigerator, and you won’t miss how it resembled a home décor piece.
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COMFEE 3.3 Cubic Feet Solo Series Retro Refrigerator
With a sleek design that speaks of a retro theme, the COMFEE 3.3 Cubic Feet Solo Series Retro Refrigerator is a design style we thought was next to impossible for refrigerators to incorporate. You can take complete control over how to adjust its internal structure. If you’re planning to get a game room for your home, this is the refrigerator you need to get to match the room aesthetically.
AstroAI Mini Fridge 2.0
The AstroAI Mini Fridge 2.0 can store both cold objects and warm beverages up to 150°F, we’re enjoying the sophistication of temperature control this device can maintain. The snap door handle is something we don’t see in a lot of other refrigerators and gives you a better seal performance when you carry this with you on the road trip. The overall design will make it seem like a single block because the hinges are cleverly hidden.
RCA RFR322 Mini Refrigerator
After looking at the RCA RFR322 Mini Refrigerator, we conclude that it is an ideal product for your office department for people to just walk by and grab their drinks. Maybe it’s just the professional look it gives off, in any room setting. The temperature control is pretty easy to navigate, all you have to do is turn the knob for your desired temperature. With its different colors, we find this to be a product that will last for a long time.
Living Enrichment Mini Fridge
At first glance, the Living Enrichment Mini Fridge looks too chic for a normal kitchen or an office. In fact, we think it could also switch as room décor for your game room. Because of its compact size, you can even mistake to be a suitcase, when you place it in the car. Because of its portability, it is the ideal sized product for storing breast milk and medications during long travel.
NXONE Mini Fridge
Imagine setting up cold refreshments around the house, like setting up speakers for your home theater system. When you begin to use the NXONE Mini Fridge, you’re going to want to position them all around the house – it is a massive help for hydrating wherever you are in the house. With most refrigerators, you tend to worry about residual frosting, but not with this one. It comes with the latest technology to prevent this.
Galanz Retro Compact Mini Fridge with Freezer
With the design though originating from the 60s, the Galanz Retro Compact Mini Fridge with Freezer is an eye-catcher right out of the box. It also helps how the refrigerator is roomy enough to have compartments for storing food and a separate freezer for chilling your drinks. Coming in 8 different sizes, this helps you find the right one to fit your room, kitchen, office or dormitory.
Arctic King 3.2 Cu Ft Two Door Mini Fridge with Freezer
Despite punching in the same weight class as its larger-sized cousins, the Arctic King 3.2 Cu Ft Two Door Mini Fridge with Freezer offers a significant power saving, which will make you think twice before purchasing a large-sized refrigerator. It also houses technology like the dual-cooling system, something rarely seen when you shop for mini-fridges. We think you should give it a look when you can’t seem to get enough from your existing setup.
Cooluli 10L Mini Fridge for Bedroom
Right off the bat, you’re going to love how cute looking the Cooluli 10L Mini Fridge for Bedroom is. Yes, it is perfectly sized for your bedroom, for those nights when you don’t want to get out of bed to rehydrate yourself. By working on low voltage and using the latest Eco-max technology, expect no disturbance to your deep sleep. The compact design also makes it a perfect fit for your car.
CURTIS MIS150PEP Pepsi Cola Retro, Mini Portable Compact Personal Fridge
The design outside the CURTIS MIS150PEP Pepsi Cola Retro, Mini Portable Compact Personal Fridge is very attractive, we must admit. Powered by thermoelectric energy, it is completely CFC-free, so it is safe for use in your home and for the environment. It is the right gift to give to your teen children, because of its slick, kid-friendly design. Fair warning – it is smaller than you expect but packs quite the package.
Aidek Led Mirror Mini Fridge
The Aidek Led Mirror Mini Fridge doesn’t quite look like a mini fridge – you might even mistake it for an oddly shaped mirror. Without crossing 28 dB in sound level, we find this eco-friendly product to be quite the deal. In fact, we’ve seen customers use this to store their essentials for skincare, keeping them fresh for application. The mirror can also light up, which quite affirms its position in the bedroom, especially for storing skincare products.
Bodare Mini Fridge with Freezer
With 7 levels of temperature control, the Bodare Mini Fridge with Freezer is the perfect companion to help you get the drinks and concoctions ready for the party. With the use of 360-degree circulating technology, your beverages get colder faster because the cold air inside is prevented from leaking. The freezer is the real deal – it can hold quite a lot inside its space. We would recommend this one without batting an eyelid.
Frigidaire EFR321-AMZ 3.3 cu ft Stainless Steel Mini Fridge
The Frigidaire EFR321-AMZ 3.3 cu ft Stainless Steel Mini Fridge looks almost like a work of art and not a mini fridge. When we say it's silent, we mean that you could hear a pin drop in the same room. Made with stainless steel, it is slightly larger than a mini fridge, but you could consider it when you need a larger-sized one. We’ll even go as far as to say that it is well worth the money.
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