8 best mini fridges

The mini-fridge is a smaller version of the usual fridge. Mini-options are great for giving, for a rented apartment, for long trips, as a bar or as a refrigerator to the office or garage for storing zanachki. Mini fridge is characterized by:

• height up to 80 cm
• single chamber construction
• volume up to 90 liters.

As a rule, these are energy efficient appliances with an A + or A consumption class. Unfortunately, some manufacturers do not hesitate to make low-quality models with a flimsy design, a loosely fitted door, low-power and loud. So that you do not stumble upon such a creation of unscrupulous one-day companies, we have compiled a rating of the best good-quality mini-refrigerators.

The best mini-refrigerators up to 50 cm

5 Bravo XR-50

The freezer model from the surprisingly compact section. The volume of the refrigerating chamber is 44 liters; only 3 were taken to the freezer. The shelves are made of metal. Inside there is only one chamber, which is divided by a shelf. The height of the refrigerator is 50 centimeters, and the weight is slightly larger than that of competitors - 16.5 kilograms.

The refrigerator can only be thawed manually. The model is designed for a normal and subtropical climate - just for our latitudes. The design implies the ability to transfer the door to another side. The body is made of plastic and metal, the color is traditional. This is a solid and inexpensive option for both the office and home and garden.

4 Biryusa 50

A good model produced by the Krasnoyarsk plant. The domestic manufacturer decided to pamper customers with economical energy consumption (class A +, consumes 106 kWh per year), compact dimensions of the product with a chamber volume of 45 liters and the ability to outweigh the door on the other side. There is no freezer.

Inside, everything is thought out. On the doors there are very reliable shelves, inside the space is divided by a shelf. Isobutane is used as a refrigerant. Traditional management - electromechanical. Mini-refrigerator Biryusa 50 is able to create noise levels of up to 42 dB - a good value for household appliances. The compressor is the same here, as in all single-chamber and low-cost models. Color classic - white.

3 NORD DR 51

Compact, but very roomy version of the volume of 47 liters. Despite the fact that each of the dimensions of the model does not exceed 50 centimeters, the model is characterized by good capacity. The "inside" is divided into two zones: the freezing and the refrigerating. Defrost both cameras can only manually. The conventional freezer is small - only 2 liters. It is not a separate “room”, but a corner on the upper shelf, where the temperature is lower. The shelves are made of metal. In operation, the model is quite quiet - the maximum noise level does not exceed 42 dB. In everyday life, the sounds produced by the mini-fridge are almost unheard of.

The device weighs 15 kg. The model is suitable for the garden, office, garage. Class A + energy consumption is economical. The cooling of the chamber is isobutane - nothing unusual. Plastic case with metal inserts.

2 SUPRA TRF-030

30-liter crumb, which is not inferior to competitors, but it is 20% cheaper.SUPRA TRF-030 is suitable for cooling drinks and storing perishable foods. The model weighs only 10 kilograms and is the smallest option in the ranking of the best refrigerators. Freezer is not here.

The refrigerator is divided into two zones by a metal shelf. There is a hanging shelf on the door, but users in the reviews note that it cannot withstand heavy products. Both shelves can be removed if you need to store something dimensional. Also in the reviews it is indicated that the model is quiet, uses little electricity and at the same time quickly cools drinks. Great for giving or as an additional refrigerator in the house.

1 Hansa FM050.4

Compact single-chamber mini-fridge with electromechanical control. There is a freezer at the top, but reviews indicate that the temperature difference between the fridge and freezer compartments is not very large due to the design features - the chambers are only separated by a shelf, and in fact are a single space. The total volume of the refrigerator is 6 liters. The freezer is designed for a pack of dumplings, no more.

This is a quiet refrigerator with a noise level of up to 35 dB. The device weighs 15 kg, dimensions allow to fit it anywhere - each side is less than half a meter. The freezer needs to be defrosted manually, the refrigeration unit is equipped with a defrosting drip system.

The best mini-refrigerators with a height of more than 50 cm

3 Daewoo Electronics FR-081AR

Model without freezer with a refrigerating chamber with a capacity of 88 liters. The giant among mini models has a height of 73 cm and boasts an economical power consumption. Refrigerator weight - 19 kg.

Here you can mechanically adjust the temperature and length of the legs, outweigh the shelf if necessary. Manual defrosting only. There is a shelf for bottles of 2 liters. The model is designed for subtropical and tropical climates. Daewoo Electronics FR-081AR (2017) looks stylish (like all Korean equipment) and is suitable for both office space and private household needs.

2 Bravo XR-80

Economical refrigerator height as much as 68 centimeters. The volume of the chamber is 71 liters, of which 63 liters falls on the refrigeration section and 8 on the freezer. The manufacturer managed to combine in one model and capacity, and maximum efficiency - the class of energy consumption here is A +. In the reviews, the owners of the device indicate a moderate "appetite" mini-refrigeration.

Among the features of the model is too tight fit of the door. To open it, you need to make an effort. Sometimes the refrigerator with the door reaches for you. The model is designed to work in a normal and subtropical climate zone. Suitable as the main refrigerator in a rented apartment, if you live alone. For two people, the model is also suitable, we just have to remember the game of Tetris for rational placement of products. This is the best option for its price category, which boasts a competent division of space by shelves.

1 Tesler RC-73 Silver

Single chamber variant with a volume of 68 liters with freezer. Inside he has a decent place, despite the fact that the height of the model is only 62 cm. The freezer compartment boasts 6 liters of free space. Tesler RC-73 Silver has a silver color. Defrost only manually, as well as management. The device weighs 19 kilograms, in the reviews they note that it is quite convenient to transfer it to one.

The model is relatively quiet, creates noise at a maximum level of 39 dB - these are indicators in the heat when the compressor is running at maximum.By the way, even on hot summer days it keeps well the cold inside and quickly cools food. There are quite thick walls that provide thermal insulation, but they hide the space of the refrigerator. This is not the most economical option, but quite acceptable - for the year of operation the device will “eat” 153.3 kWh.

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