Best Mini Fridges in 2022

Coming in first place for the best mini fridge is the BLACK + DECKER BCRK25B (but we’ll just call it the B+D, for now). This compact fridge is the number one choice for dorm rooms, man caves, and bedrooms as well as everything in between. With it, you’ll get 2 full-width glass shelves to store food and drink, as well as a freezer compartment complete with an ice cube tray.

Despite it’s 2.5 cubic feet interior, it’s still not too large to get in the way. Furthermore, if you’re concerned about noise keeping you up at night, you’ll be pleased to know it’s completely silent, however, you might struggle to find the perfect temperature balance with some setting. Regardless, when it comes to convenience, space, and functionality, there’s little competition. with the B+D, staying cool has never been so simple.

A glass-fronted drinks fridge is essential for any man cave. Sure, they might not be as efficient as a standard fridge and you’ve got to keep them constantly stocked up, but that’s a small price to pay. With the hOmeLabs Beverage Refrigerator and Cooler, you can keep up to 120 chilled cans of your favorite drink to hand. It features advanced temperature controls that cools the fridge down to 34ºF and a digital monitor to check and adjust the temperature. 

Inside the fridge, you get a set of removable racks that are placed perfectly for small cans. Plus, there’s an interior LED light, making this fridge more of a design centerpiece. It’s also impressive how energy-efficient this glass-fronted beer fridge is. The powerful 120V/240W cooling system combines an almost-silent compressor and a convection fan to quickly and keep cold air circulating the fridge. It’s also equipped with an extra temperature sensor to automatically defrost the fridge. 

If you’re looking for a more powerful mini-fridge that’s not just designed for beers, the RCA RFR322-B is one of the best. Featuring 3.2 cubic feet of interior space, you can stock up on enough food and drink to last a week, at least. The designers clearly spent a long time ensuring that every inch of the interior space was used. There are two racks in the main compartment, a small freezer compartment, and a series of different-sized drinks shelves in the door. 

Inside the RCA RFR322-B, there’s an adjustable thermostat that allows you to select the right temperature. One slight issue we’ve found with this fridge is that the freezer compartment isn’t separated, so it can sometimes freeze the contents of the top shelf. We wouldn’t recommend keeping the freezer on a high-level. 

The Danby Designer DAR026A1BDD-3 is a mini-fridge that makes the most of its interior space. We like the fact that it doesn’t include an integrated freezer (they never work that well anyway), which means that it has three removable racks in the main compartment. It might only have 2.6 cubic feet of space but every inch of it is usable. The feature that really impressed us was the CanStor beverage dispensing system. It allows you to fit eight cans in the door and still leave enough room for a tall soda bottle and more. It’s also worth mentioning that this fridge is Energy-Star rated, meaning that it’s more energy-efficient than most kitchen appliances. 

This Danby Compact All Refrigerator is our second Danby pick for the list, but don’t think it’s any less effective than the first. The sleek black design makes it stand out by not standing out and means it can sit modestly in your room without tempting you too much. Again, there’s a CanStor beverage system for simple retrieval, and removable shelves to make the most of the space.

For maximum convenience and customization, the door is reversible for fast access during those times where you can’t spare a second. It also provides a range of temperatures to suit different food and drink.  All in all, it’s an excellent little dorm fridge that’s served many a cramming student long into the night, especially with midterms right around the corner. Our handy guide to the best soft sided coolers features more great products like this.

Bringing the 50s straight into the 21st Century without the slightest hint of irony, Igloo RCA Retro Blue Bar Fridge is a small refrigerator that will fit nicely in any bar across the country, and any living room, bedroom, dorm, or den, too. Using compression cooling, it delivers incredible chilling results, and the adjustable thermostat makes it easy to switch up the temperature if you haven’t found the magic level yet.

The reversible door gives it versatility wherever you place it, while the external bottle-opener is a neat and much-appreciated touch that really takes you back to simpler times. Based on the style alone, it’s probably the best bar fridge you’ll find, even if it’s just as a novelty item, but why bother living if you don’t indulge in such novelty ever now and again? Love this product? Check out our review of the best camping coolers for our top picks.

Sometimes, you don’t just need a refrigerator. Sometimes, you like things to heat up, too. The Cooluli Electric Cooler and Warmer is just the solution. A truly compact, lightweight, and sleek table top fridge, you can store up to six small cans, as well as food, which can be heated up on a whim to enjoy at your leisure.

Despite offering wall-socket power, it’s also massively portable and can stay running thanks to separate powerbanks thanks to USB port connectivity. This ensures low energy consumption and allows you to do your bit for the environment. It’s not super large, so don’t expect to cool a whole party’s worth of food and drink, but for quick, casual get-togethers wherever you like, there are few better products out there. Be sure to also check out our list of the best coolers for more great items like this.

The Danby Contemporary Classic All Refrigerator is a smart, sophisticated and highly sought after mini fridge that’ll fit snugly wherever you choose to keep it. There’s door storage, and a CanStor beverage system which makes grabbing your next drink as easy as getting served at the bar. Now that we think about it, it’s even easier than that, and all without requiring a tip.

That’s not all, though. The scratch-resistant surface makes it ideal for surviving 4 years of college, while the automatic defrost saves you hours of chipping away ice when you should be doing anything else. This does come in useful, as it sometimes struggles to maintain a steady temperature. If you’re a little too old for college, it’s also an excellent choice for a small office refrigerator to keep you cool and hydrated – along with the occasional Mad Men midday swig, but don’t tell anyone – all day long. Make sure you also check our guide to the best wine coolers for more great products like this.

Our final mini fridge is also our pick for the best value that you can find. The Gourmia GMF600 Thermoelectric Cooler and Warmer Mini Fridge is a massively rewarding piece of ingenuity that’s guaranteed to serve you well at home or on cross-country road trips. The simple white design means you’re not distracted by fancy features, which allows you to focus purely on what makes it so great.

Perfect for both cooling and warming, there’s almost nothing you can’t do with this mini fridge. It’s super portable, which makes it the perfect size for a mini beer fridge whether you’re watching the Superbowl, World Series, or have brought the gang back together for Wrestlemania just like the good old days. Additionally, you can take it wherever you please, and it’ll never feel like it’s in the way. We know you can’t keep too much in there, but for special occasions, you have the perfect product. Find more great products like this by checking out our guide to the best golf coolers.