Our’s Best Mini Fridges of 2019

Compact refrigeration units are in demand, they are indispensable in some cases. The devices fit perfectly in small-family apartments, in dorm rooms, in cars. Compact equipment is used in medical institutions for storing medicines, in offices.

Content

1. Types and size of compact refrigerators
2. Rating of the best mini refrigerators
3. Single-chamber bedside-refrigerator – Shivaki SDR-062T
4. Mini fridge with protective cover — AEG RTB51411AX
5. Miniature version — BBK Europe-050
6. Bright mini fridge – Hansa FM1337.3RAA

Types and size of compact refrigerators

There are 4 main types of mini refrigerators: compressor, absorption, isothermal, thermoelectric units. The most noisy units are compressor refrigerators with freon as a refrigerant. Models are represented by equipment with a volume of 10-130 liters. Cooling reaches a temperature of -14 -23 degrees. There are stationary and portable options.

Absorption-type refrigeration units are domestic and automotive. The devices are quiet in operation and have a good volume. The equipment runs on gas. Therefore, it is ideal for places where there is no electricity or there are interruptions. The devices are economical in gas consumption.

The first option is an absolutely silent analogue of a household appliance. It can be made in the form of thermal boxes, where the cigarette lighter or a regular socket serves as an electric source, and there are models that do not require connection at all.

Isothermal refrigeration devices maintain cold only a certain number of hours. The devices are capable of cooling up to 12 hours. Also, the devices work as heaters and keep warm up to 10 hours. The devices are silent in operation. There are models that work from an outlet, a cigarette lighter. There are samples that work without any connection.

Thermoelectric equipment are multifunctional devices, they work for heating (up to +70 degrees) and for cooling (up to 0-2 degrees). The average volume of chambers varies from 8 to 40 liters. Devices work from a network of 220 volts.

Thermoelectric type can operate in two modes: cooling and heating. They have increased resistance to mechanical damage, are insensitive to tilts and vibrations. The best representatives of this species are able to cool down to 0 C, reducing the temperature by almost 30 C from external indicators.

Mini refrigerators differ in the place of installation. There are soldered, in the form of drawers, free-standing options. According to the type of power, devices are distinguished: combined (network, gas, cigarette lighter), automobile (12 and 24 volt network), running on liquefied gas.

Rating of the best mini refrigerators

The top rating of mini refrigerators includes appliances from leading manufacturers of kitchen appliances. The list is compiled taking into account: quality, functionality, price, expert assessments and customer reviews. To answer the question — which is better to choose a refrigerator, a further description of miniature models will help.

Single-chamber bedside-refrigerator – Shivaki SDR-062T

 

Average cost — 70 dollars

The compact stand-alone refrigerator Shivaki SDR-062TO belongs to the economy class of equipment. The device has small shelves and a freezer. The refrigeration unit is designed for cooling, storing drinks and food. Suitable for offices, small spaces, hotel rooms. The convenience of the location of the device is noteworthy — the doors can be hung on the desired side.

The refrigerator has an attractive design — in the form of a wooden bedside table. In the inner part there are niches and special limiters for storing bottles. At the top of the inner chamber is the lowest temperature zone with a volume of 5 liters. The total volume is 70 liters. Useful volume — 67 liters. The design uses manual defrosting and electromechanical control. The energy efficiency of the device belongs to the class A+. Electricity consumption per year is only 109 kilowatts per year. The input power of the device is 70 watts.

The unit has a low noise level — 42 decibels. The refrigerator set includes: one egg holder, two metal shelves, instruction manual. The unit uses R 600a as the refrigerant. The weight of the device is 17.4 kilograms. Refrigerator dimensions: height 63 cm, width 44.5 cm, depth 51 cm.

Pros:

• Small cost;
• low energy consumption;
• convenient niches for storing bottles;
• little weight;
• beautiful appearance;
• the possibility of changing sides when hanging the door.

Minuses:

• Small size freezer.

Mini fridge with protective cover — AEG RTB51411AX

 

The average cost is 190$

The capacious free-standing refrigerator «AEG RTB51411AX» has a beautiful and stylish design. The mini refrigerator is suitable for small spaces, offices, hotel rooms. The equipment uses an inverter compressor. Anti-fingerprint coating on the outer surface is based on Antifingeprint technology. The inner walls have an antibacterial coating.

In the upper part of the chamber there is a zone with the lowest temperature with a volume of 18 liters. The total volume is 133 liters. Useful volume — 115 liters. The design uses electromechanical control and manual defrosting of the freezer. The freezing capacity is 2 kilograms per day. The main refrigerator compartment has automatic defrosting.

Keeping cold offline — 11 hours. The freezer keeps a minimum temperature of -6 degrees. The energy efficiency of the device belongs to the class A+. Electricity consumption per year is only 182 kilowatts per year. There is LED lighting inside the refrigerator compartment. The maximum noise level is 38 decibels. The refrigerator set includes: one egg holder, two metal shelves, instruction manual.

The weight of the device is 33.9 kilograms. Refrigerator dimensions: height 85 centimeters, width 55 centimeters, depth 61.2 centimeters. The height of the refrigerator allows you to install it together with kitchen furniture. The doors of the device can be hung on a convenient side. The refrigerator set includes: 2 tempered glass shelves, instruction manual.

Pros:

• Stylish design;
• long network cable;
• a large volume of chambers for a mini unit;
• high-quality freezing;
• automatic defrosting;
• the body is covered with a protective layer;
• reversible doors;
• low noise level;
• autonomy of the freezer.

Minuses:

• High price.

Miniature version — BBK Europe-050

 

Average cost — 58$

The small size of the BBK Europe-050 refrigerator allows you to place the unit in almost any convenient place in an office or small kitchen. The total volume is 50 liters. The volume of the freezer is 5 liters. Noise level — 39 decibels.

The refrigerant used is R 600a. Inside the unit there are 2 shelves made of impact-resistant glass. The energy efficiency of the refrigerator is A+. The energy consumption of the equipment is 106 kilowatts per year. The maximum power of the freezer allows you to cool food down to -18 degrees. The weight of the refrigeration unit is 15 kilograms. Mini fridge dimensions: width 44.5 centimeters, height 49 centimeters, depth 46.5 centimeters.

Pros:

• Small cost;
• low noise level;
• small power consumption;
• tempered glass shelves;
• powerful freezer.

Minuses:

• Manual defrost.

Bright mini fridge – Hansa FM1337.3RAA

 

The average cost is 190$

Mini fridge Hansa FM1337.3RAA has a retro design. The bright coloring of the model attracts attention. The equipment uses drip defrosting, I thaw the freezer in manual mode. There are 2 shelves made of impact-resistant glass and a capacious drawer for fruits and vegetables. The volume of the freezer is 13 liters. Freezing capacity — 2 kilograms per day. The volume of the refrigerator compartment is 93 liters. Keeping cold offline — 11 hours. Energy consumption

is 133 kilowatts per year. Noise level — 41 decibels. Mini fridge dimensions: width 55 centimeters, height 86 centimeters, depth 61.5 centimeters. The weight of the unit is 28.5 kilograms. Comes with an ice cube tray and an egg holder.

Pros:

• Beautiful vintage style design;
• low level of electricity consumption;
• automatic defrosting of the refrigerating chamber;
• the presence of trays on the door;
• autonomy for several hours.

Minuses:

• High price;
• The freezer compartment is defrosted manually.