When my parents transported me to Michigan State University at the age of eighteen, I was first exposed to small or compact refrigerators (often called “mini-refrigerators”).
That refrigerator had a wonderful time with me: storing food stolen from the cafeteria, keeping me cold and dry, and serving as an incubator for my various intentional and unintentional scientific experiments.
I think the refrigerator eventually appeared in the studio of a certain girlfriend’s father, or still in the storage room of the parents’ house.
Anyway, we now have a compact refrigerator in the guest rooms of our failed Airbnb company (too many deaths.) I have to know that I have been close to the mini refrigerator all my life, and I have taken one of which I rarely use for test drives.
I am here to pass on my wisdom to you.
10 Best Compact Refrigerator Reviews
Midea 3.1 Cu. Ft. Compact Refrigerator
Despite the name, this small refrigerator was not designed by a grumpy old black woman.
Midea has existed for nearly half a century, producing all kinds of high-quality kitchen appliances.
WHD-113FSS1 can hit all the correct notes, including the glass shelf. In addition, they use a “whisper-quiet” technique to keep your food as cold as the ninja needs.
The only frustrating thing is that some users are annoyed by Midea’s customer service representatives.
Feature:
- The temperature range of the freezer compartment is -11 degrees to 5 degrees, and the temperature range of the freezer compartment is 32 to 50 degrees.
- 3.1 cubic feet
- Indoor lighting, can organizer (please keep the cans in order), and leveling feet (to prevent the house from falling into the sewer)
Keystone KSTRC312CB Compact 2-Door Refrigerator
The similarities between Keystone KSTRC312CB and Midea WHD-113FSS1 are the reversible door and adjustable legs. KSTRC312CB is only $20 expensive.
This is the most expensive option on our list, and it is worth mentioning because of its energy efficiency. It also has a one-year parts warranty.
Users report that the freezer can only work properly when the freezer is placed on top. So, crank!
Feature:
- Placement of 2-liter bottles, canned beverages, and other beverages
- Crisp drawers and two glass shelves
- Energy Star Certification
Sunpentown RF-244SS 2.4 cu.ft. Compact Refrigerator
SPT RF-244SS was used in the mother-in-law’s room. Good for the planet Certified by Energy Star, it does not contain HCFCs.
Yes, it committed two main sins: wire racks and miniature (seven inches wide) freezers stuffed into the cold storage area.
However, keeping the refrigerator at 0 degrees while keeping the refrigerator at around 40 degrees is an excellent job.
In addition, it can also be placed on the counter, can hold a lot of champagne, and it is absolutely quiet.
However, if you are mainly concerned about the quality of the ice cube tray, please do not buy it.
Feature:
- Single stainless steel door
- About 2 feet tall, so it can fit almost anywhere (in your car?)
- Wire rack
Nostalgia CRF170COKE Coca-Cola 1.7-Cubic Foot Refrigerator
Nostalgia only produces vintage products made in China.
What could be more American than this? Obviously, this refrigerator should only be purchased on the front lines of the Coke War.
Personally, I think we have lost enough good people in this battle, but for different cola, we have different tricks.
In the evaluation of compact refrigerators, this refrigerator was highly praised for its excellent mechanical performance.
There is only one problem: the probability of dents in CRF170COKE is about 30%.
If you encounter a defect dilemma, they will be happy to replace it.
Feature:
- Comes with two leveling feet, an ice cube tray, and an adjustable wire rack
- Freezer with shared door with a refrigerator
- Dial thermostat control
RCA RFR115-BLACK 1.7 Cubic Foot Fridge
Tired of having to walk to the lounge to buy high fructose corn syrup? Get this RCA-Igloo refrigerator. It can be cooled like three six-packs.
You can adjust the temperature anywhere between 1 and 5. In addition, it can maintain a lower temperature.
You don’t want it to show up and try to sit with you when you are eating out.
On the other hand, its size is slightly lighter, only 33 pounds, you may want to bring it to a small town!
Feature:
- There are various colors: purple, blue, green, orange, chimney red, etc.
- Use compressor to cool
- Only twenty inches tall
Haier HC27SF22RB 2.7 Cubic Feet Refrigerator/Freezer
I didn’t hear of Haier until I reviewed this refrigerator. They obviously have 70,000 employees worldwide (mainly in China).
Their slogan is “Room to Invent”, which is my understanding of this mini-refrigerator.
They left a lot of room for improvement and invention. On the bright side, the freezer does not freeze, nor does it freeze.
The downside is that it can dent and your roommate will still steal your corn dog from it
Feature:
- How smooth is it
- Wire rack, so if you spill anything, you need to call in the dangerous goods staff
- Not the most energy-efficient option
RCA RFR832WHITE RFR832 Refrigerator/Freezer
If you want a cheap large mini refrigerator with two doors and glass shelves, then the 3.2 cubic foot RCA-Igloo refrigerator is your best choice.
The only problem is that the scientific community has not yet figured out how to deliver the best compact refrigerator without throwing away the garbage.
I don’t know how they handled all the returned dent kitchen utensils.
Feature:
- Compressor cooling works normally under all conditions
- A dispenser that allows your soda to roll on the floor
- Comes with a free white noise generator
Midea WHS-65LB1 Compact Single Reversible Door Refrigerator
WHS-65LB1 is one of the best compact refrigerators for less than $100. This is the perfect choice for fat people who don’t want to go down the stairs to drink sweet wine.
Feature:
- No freezer
- The refrigerator has a small footprint
- Energy Star Certification
RCA RFR320-B-Black-COM RFR321 Mini Refrigerator
There is a reason why we have three RCA-Igloo compact refrigerator reviews on this list.
They are a great product. The big boy can drink at least fifty beers. For three people, it was a good night.
Feature:
- Eight color options
- Glass shelf and adjustable thermostat
- Small freezer
Nostalgia Coca-Cola Series RRF300SDBCOKE 3.2 Cubic Foot Refrigerator with Freezer
For those who want to raise brand loyalty to a new level, it is worse than buying RRF300SDBCOKE.
Feature:
- Comes with a freezer, so you can forget and destroy the coke
- There is a glass shelf so the coke is easy to clean
- Pepsi products cannot be put in the refrigerator
Tips for buying a compact refrigerator
When buying a compact refrigerator, you should consider the following:
Big or go home – As with smartphones, the smallest compact refrigerator is not always the best. These kitchen appliances are notorious energy consumers because they are not as insulated as their older brothers. We recommend that you buy the largest refrigerator that fits your space. In order to further save energy, please keep the refrigerator properly. In this way, the magical cooling capacity can reduce the workload.
Avoid using superconductor or thermoelectric models – if the only reason you want a refrigerator is to keep drinks and other non-perishable items cold, you can ignore this trick. Otherwise, thermonuclear kitchen appliances will not keep your food at a safe temperature all the time.
Door – If you need a freezer to keep the microwave burrito in a fixed state or to add ice to margaritas, you can use separate freezer and refrigerator doors to get a device that loves you twice. This can actually keep your food cold compared to a system based on luck with shared doors.
Shelves – First, avoid using wire shelves. If you are drunk and decide that you can’t finish the beer you just opened, and then store it in the refrigerator, it will overflow and you will be full of all the beer. If you are like me, you won’t be able to clean up, and the refrigerator is ruined. Don’t be like me: choose a glass shelf. Likewise, adjustable shelves are preferable, so you can hold 2 or 40 liters of shelves in them.
The compressor power unit is better – the absorption power unit needs to be placed in a well-ventilated room away from the wall. Who put the refrigerator in the middle of the room? This is a terrible conversation. Compressor-driven equipment is more energy-efficient, and you can place them anywhere.
Beware of unnecessary functions – I remember that my first mini-refrigerator had a vegetable crisper. What should a college student do? I just packed more drinks. Automatic defrosting is another feature that most people don’t need, and it may cause the entire device to malfunction.
My final tip is to keep the refrigerator upright when you can move it. If it absolutely must be placed on its side, stand it up for at least four hours before inserting it.
This allows time for the oil in the cooling circuit to drain back into the compressor. Trust me this.