Best Beverage Refrigerators

Review & Comparison, Last Update February 3, 2024
Man does not live by bread alone but by the favorite beverages too! If you are beverage or wine savvy, check our new review on beverage refrigerators. These are specialized fridges for cooling wine or other beverages. We’ve analyzed the 5 best models to help you choose the one you need. ...Read more ...Read less
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PROS
CONS
OUR VERDICT
BEVERAGE TYPE
INSTALLATION
DIMENSIONS
WATTAGE CONSUMPTION
CAPACITY
SHELVES AND ZONES
TEMPERATURE RANGE
CONTROLS
COOLING TECHNOLOGY
SPECIAL FEATURES
DESIGN AND LIGHTING
WARRANTY
 
PROS
The rugged structure and materials of this beverage refrigerator permit using it outdoors as well as indoors, on a patio or in a bar. The design provides a built-in carbon filter to keep unpleasant odors away.
CONS
The door of this refrigerator is not transparent, which nevertheless does not affect the unit's reliable operation.
OUR VERDICT
The available capacity of this excellent refrigerator allows you to store a number of 12oz cans with beverages enough to bring refreshment not only to your family but to a group of people having an outdoor party.
detailed parameters
BEVERAGE TYPE
Beverage
INSTALLATION
Freestanding, Built-in, Outdoor
DIMENSIONS
33.5" x 23.5" x 24.75"
WATTAGE CONSUMPTION
120 watts
CAPACITY
142 standard 12oz cans
SHELVES AND ZONES

3 x removable flat glass shelves with holes for the air circulation, 6 levels

TEMPERATURE RANGE

38-50 °F

CONTROLS
Digital control system, Mechanical buttons
COOLING TECHNOLOGY
Compressor
SPECIAL FEATURES

Built-in carbon air filter, built-in door lock with keys, internal fan for a better air circulation, auto defrost, ETL approved

DESIGN AND LIGHTING
Stainless steel exterior with a solid reversible door, LED lighting
WARRANTY

1 year

PROS

The transparent double-layered glass door effectively protects against UV rays and maintains a constant temperature. This model features convenient automatic defrost every 6 hours and a temporary memory function.

CONS

The internal blue LED is considerably dim.

OUR VERDICT

A stylish design solution for storing wine, beer, and other drinks in one place. Low power consumption will allow you to unload your home network. This is a perfect multifunctional refrigerator for the office, bar, or basement.

detailed parameters
BEVERAGE TYPE

Beverage

INSTALLATION

Freestanding, Built-in

DIMENSIONS

34.2" x 23.4" x 22.6"

WATTAGE CONSUMPTION

120 watts

CAPACITY

18 standard Bordeaux bottles (2.75 inch x 11.8 inch), 57 cans

SHELVES AND ZONES

9 adjustable wooden and stainless steel shelves, 2 stoppers on 2 sides to prevent bottle from falling off when pulled half way out

TEMPERATURE RANGE

Left: 35-50 °F

Right: 41-64.4 °F

CONTROLS

Digital control and touch panel

COOLING TECHNOLOGY

Compressor

SPECIAL FEATURES

Front air vent, lock with keys. Automatic defrosting every 6 hours. Temp memory function

DESIGN AND LIGHTING

Stainless steel body with two transparent double-layered glass doors. LED lighting that turns on when the door is open

WARRANTY

1 year

PROS

A beverage refrigerator with large capacity. Equipped with 3 adjustable and removable chrome shelves, it holds up to 120 soda or beer cans. The sensor detects when the temperature reaches the freezing point and switches into auto defrost mode.

CONS

The cans do not completely fill the shelves, and there is some extra space left.

OUR VERDICT

This refrigerator will be a perfect choice for office, dorm, apartment, RV, restaurant, or home kitchen. It's compact and features a convenient display for setting the desired temperature.

detailed parameters
BEVERAGE TYPE

Beverage

INSTALLATION

Freestanding, Built-in

DIMENSIONS

33.3" х 17.3" x 18.9"

WATTAGE CONSUMPTION

75 watts

CAPACITY

120 standard sized cans

SHELVES AND ZONES

3 adjustable chrome shelves

TEMPERATURE RANGE

34-50 °F

CONTROLS

Easy touch temperature control and large display

COOLING TECHNOLOGY

Compressor

SPECIAL FEATURES

Memory function, auto defrost

DESIGN AND LIGHTING

Transparent glass door with left hinge and stainless steel frame. White lighting inside

WARRANTY

3 years

PROS

The Euhomy mini fridge is made of stainless steel, with 3 vertical or side shelves. This refrigerator creates an evenly chilled space for all drinks. The digital display makes it easy to control and set any temperature.

CONS

The lighting turns off after a while by default.

OUR VERDICT

An excellent solution for a motorhome, garage, or a small bar. The design is very durable, and additional features allow the fridge to be integrated into a smart home system.

detailed parameters
BEVERAGE TYPE

Beverage

INSTALLATION

Freestanding, Built-in, Under-Counter

DIMENSIONS

33.3" х 17.3" x 18.9"

WATTAGE CONSUMPTION

115 watts

CAPACITY

130 standard sized cans

SHELVES AND ZONES

3 removable shelves, either upright or on their sides

TEMPERATURE RANGE

34-50 °F

CONTROLS

Easy touch temperature control and large display

COOLING TECHNOLOGY

Compressor and internal air-cooled system

SPECIAL FEATURES

Memory function, auto defrost, internal fan, standby mode, fault indicators

DESIGN AND LIGHTING

Three-layer glass door and white LED lighting inside

WARRANTY

1 year

PROS

The heavy-duty door of this fridge helps maintain the ideal temperature level. This model is equipped with an advanced cooling system and adjustable legs.

CONS

The instructions are not always accurate.

OUR VERDICT

This beverage refrigerator is perfect for wine connoisseurs. Designed for both new and advanced collectors, it chills your best items to the ideal temperature. Also suitable for big party hosts.

detailed parameters
BEVERAGE TYPE

Beverage

INSTALLATION

Freestanding

DIMENSIONS

31.5" x 17.52" x 18.7"

WATTAGE CONSUMPTION

120 watts

CAPACITY

26 standard red or white wine bottles

SHELVES AND ZONES

4 adjustable shelves

TEMPERATURE RANGE

40-61 °F

CONTROLS

Easy touch temperature control and large display

COOLING TECHNOLOGY

Compressor

SPECIAL FEATURES

Movable black shelves, adjustable leveling legs, built-in lock with key

DESIGN AND LIGHTING

Reinforced glass door with airtight seal. Blue LED lighting inside

WARRANTY

1 year

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EdgeStar CBR1501SLD

Cooled Beverage Type and Installation

EdgeStar Beverage Cooler is primarily designed to cool beer, cola or other beverages that we are used to drinking chilled. The design and dimensions of this beer refrigerator make it possible for customers to use it both indoors and outdoors. Owing to such versatility, you will always have access to chilled beverages while in your garage, or near a swimming pool. Buying this beer and soft drink refrigerator allows you to save the time otherwise spent going to the kitchen from a back room or a part of your house.

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Capacity and Interior

The Edge Star 142 beverage refrigerator can accommodate 142 standard 12oz cans. The capacity offered by this small bar refrigerator allows you to cool enough beverages to provide a small party with chilled drinks. Moreover, by rearranging removable glass shelves, you will have a chance to store not only cans, but also wine bottles, making sure all of your guests or café visitors can have the drinks they like.

EdgeStar CBR1501SLD Beverage Cooler in the use

Controls and Special Features

The EdgeStar Stainless Steel Beverage Cooler is controlled digitally with the system that allows you to set the inside temperature with a high precision. The availability of two displays inside the fridge, one of which shows the current temperature and the other – the temperature you set, enables you to monitor the inside temperature changes. The temperature setting can be adjusted with mechanical buttons in the range of 38-50 °F. The built-in carbon filter will clean the air from unpleasant smells, and the internal fan will provide a better air circulation inside the cabinet. The legs of this beverage refrigerator can be replaced with casters to enable its easier navigation, which is especially handy when used for commercial use. The stainless steel used as the exterior material ensures the device's durability and makes it easier to clean both the outside of the fridge and the inside; the Auto defrost function makes the refrigerator cleaning even easier, and greatly reduces the maintenance time in the heavy-duty operation. LED lighting that automatically turns on when you open the door helps you see what's inside, even in a poorly lit conditions.

Detailed review of EdgeStar CBR1501SLD Beverage Cooler
Last updated price $849.00
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ASIN B00OM1NFIM

What customers say about this product

Storage

The shelves have large holes in them, for what I'm assuming is temperature flow to make all levels consistently cold.

Features

The blue light inside gives it a nice glow when open and the front vent is a must if you're looking for a built in.

Size & Weight

Very nice unit. Such a large and heavy item

Capacity

It's perfect & fits a few bottles of wine in addition to soda & beer bottles & cans.
 

Colzer ‎YC-120D

Designed to Impress

Want to boost your wine and beverage home storage? The Colzer refrigeration unit is a smart and efficient solution to your problem. Pick your temperature – and always keep the bottles in a safe environment.

Let’s start with the fact that this fridge has two separate chambers: one for wine, one for beverages. It’s super convenient, as both offer different temperature ranges for ideal storage. This allows you to preserve the perfect taste and original flavor of your liquor.

The capacious fridge will take in 18 standard Bordeaux bottles and as many as 57 beer cans. Just enough to stop your excessive trips to a local store.

It’s worth noting that the design of this fridge is modern and high-end. You can easily fit it under the counter – or proudly put it on display at home or office. The elegant blue lighting is a real attention drawer and will become an instant hit with friends and family. Yes, it could be brighter, but that’s up to your personal preferences.

Another pro of Colzer is that it doesn’t blow your energy bill through the roof. Its energy consumption is quite modest; a really nice touch for a sustainable household.

Review of Colzer ‎YC-120D 24 inch Wine and Beverage Refrigerator

Keeps It Cool at All Times

Thanks to the quality compressor, this fridge stays cold – but doesn’t leave your bottles dead frozen. The circulating fan helps distribute the cold air evenly throughout the chambers. As a result, the inside temperature doesn’t fluctuate with time.

Don’t worry; you won’t lose the cold through the fridge’s glass door. It’s double-layered, seals nicely, and keeps the UV out. At the same time, it allows the light in, so you’ll be able to see what you’re going for.

This fridge will automatically defrost every 6 hours to protect your beverages. No need to reset the temperature by hand; the smart memory will do it for you.

Does this fridge produce a lot of noise? Actually, not at all. It’s almost completely silent, with the <42 dB noise level. Vibration is another thing you won’t have to worry about.

Finally, if you want to keep your children out, there’s a handy lock and a set of keys. The lock is very reliable, although placing it at the bottom of the fridge makes it slightly inconvenient.

All in all, the Colzer refrigerator brings your home beverage collection to the next level of “cool”.

Colzer ‎YC-120D 24 inch Wine and Beverage Refrigerator in the use

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ASIN B099DH9744

 

hOmeLabs HME030065N

Showcase Your Stock

If you’re looking for a stylish replacement to your old beverage fridge, the hOmeLabs model may be your choice. This smart device stores all your beverages at a perfect temperature – and looks right out of an expensive bar.

The capacious (3.2 cu.ft.) fridge will let you store as many as 120 standard soda/beer cans. Your bottled water storage – or even a few wines – will also do. This way, you can cut down on trips to your local supermarket and not cram your kitchen with supplies. Despite its large capacity, the fridge is quite small in size. It will look amazing under your counter – and blend perfectly with its design.

Now, to the fridge’s interior. The white LED light is a spectacular touch that will draw glances from your guests. It’s not aggressive but displays your beverages perfectly, as if you were at an upper tier bar or hotel. The lighting also lets you pick a can without a second guessing.

This fridge model features 3 adjustable wire chrome shelves. They can be removed if necessary. Keep in mind that with cans of different sizes, you’ll need some time to come up with the best “layout”. Otherwise, there may be gaps or free spaces on the shelves.

Review of hOmeLabs HME030065N Beverage Refrigerator and Cooler

Chilled Beverages for a Chill Time

Now, let’s move on to this fridge’s cooling properties. This is a single zone refrigerator with a handy touch temperature control. It keeps your beverages perfectly chilled with no temp fluctuations. The display is large and on the front of the fridge, for your convenience. A single glance and you’ll know all about the temperature inside.

This hOmeLabs model is equipped with a strong 120V/240W vertical chiller. It’s energy efficient, so you won’t be getting any inflated electric bills. The convection fan will ensure that the cool air is spreading evenly inside the chamber. The only issue is that the fan may cause spacing issues for the top rack.

Auto-defrost? Check. The sensor inside will keep your fridge from ice build-up.

Worried about a power outage? You shouldn’t be. The smart memory system will easily restore the preset temperature.

What if you need this fridge for an office space? With its sleek design and quiet compressor, your colleagues will have zero reasons to complain. When using it at 50 °F, you will hardly hear a sound from it.

To sum up, the hOmeLabs fridge is a stylish way to store your beverages – and keep them chilled at all times.

hOmeLabs HME030065N Beverage Refrigerator and Cooler in the use

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Last updated price $379.97
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ASIN B0786TJC33

 

Euhomy BR-115

Good-Looking, Space-Saving

Want a beverage fridge that will boost your kitchen look? The hi-end refrigerator by Euhomy features a modern, sleek design – and does not compromise on quality.

Get ready to impress the guests. This compact-size fridge model comes with a 3-layer glass door that instantly showcases the contents inside. Absolutely no need to open it to display your rich stock. And when you do need to open the door, it can be done from either side for your convenience.

But that’s not all. Your beverage cans will be highlighted by white LED interior lighting. It’s soft enough and outlines your stock beautifully.

The fridge itself will easily fit under the counter, but it can also stand on its own.

As for the capacity, this 3.2 cu.ft. model can accommodate up to 110-130 soda/beer cans of standard size. Wine lovers could fit several bottles of their favorite brand inside the fridge. However, this is a single zone model, and you’ll need some careful temp adjusting for the wine.

Now, to the shelves. There are 3 removable ones that allow storing the beverages upright or on the side. Overall, the cans fit well, with the small exception of the top shelf, where the cooling fan is placed.

Review of Euhomy BR-115 Beverage Refrigerator and Cooler

A Cooling System You Can Rely On

Euhomy offers an advanced cooling technology with this fridge. It is equipped with a powerful R600a compressor, the energy consumption being around 0.79 kwH per day. The convection fan is small and makes sure that the cold air spreads evenly inside.

The unit itself has air-tight seals that keep the cold in at all times. The triple-paneled door made of tempered glass takes insulation to a whole new level and keeps the humidity balanced out.

This fridge’s temperature control is on the front; it’s touch sensitive and lets you adjust the numbers very easily. You can always check the current temp on the display.

Never worry about your cans getting dead frozen. The Euhomy model offers an automatic defrost system. When it gets too cold inside, this system checks in and prevents the ice build-up. No more cleaning the cans that look (and feel) as if they were shipped straight from Alaska.

Does this model get too noisy? With its 42 dB noise level, it is very quiet and won’t bother you. A good solution for an office space where excessive noise is frowned upon.

Overall, this is a smart and reliable beverage fridge that lives up to your high expectations.

Euhomy BR-115 Beverage Refrigerator and Cooler in the use

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ASIN B08D3SYSL4

 

Antarctic Star ‎5899

Top Fridge for Best Wine

How do you keep your wine cool – and your living room stylish? Antarctic Star wine fridge knows the answer to this question. It looks amazing, lets you customize the temperature, and stores your favorite wine as well as it deserves.

Let’s start with the design of this wine cooler. First off, this is a freestanding application, meaning it’s not intended for built-in use. With that said, it doesn’t take up much space and will be perfect for your home or office.

The reinforced glass door is simply made for showcasing your wine collection. It lets the guests see everything without opening it and letting out the cold. Also, looking for the right bottle in the fridge won’t seem like deep cave diving anymore.

The main standout of this cooler is, however, the blue LED interior lighting. It’s soft and pleasant to the eye, and doesn’t harm your precious wine. You can easily give the room a stylish, club-like appearance with this fridge.

Antarctic Star doesn’t compromise on style even in case of shelves. They are movable and match the frame color with their smart black look.

Overall, this fridge can hold 26 standard wine bottles. It’s also fine for storing your canned beer.

Review of Antarctic Star ‎5899 Bottle Wine Cooler/Cabinet Beverage Refrigerator

Chillingly Good

The Antarctic Star fridge will keep your wine chilled – but not frozen. Its advanced cooling system is very flexible for an optimal environment. The 3-dimensional cooling concept means that the cold air reaches every corner of the chamber evenly. This way, the temperature inside remains consistent anytime.

This fridge model is tightly sealed to keep the cold in – and the UV out. The glass door is double tempered, which helps retain the cold.

As for the temperature range, the fridge offers 40 °F to 61 °F, which is fully customizable. To set the perfect temp, all you need to do is use the digital control panel. Conveniently placed at the front, this touch panel is simple and intuitive.

If you’re wondering about the noise level for this unit, it is acceptable but not ideal. Think of an air conditioner that doesn’t bother you too much but is still noticeable.

Finally, this fridge was simply made for parties. It gets cold fast – and stays that way, allowing you to have fun without fussing around it. Get ready to supply your guests with the best wine or beverages non-stop.

In conclusion, the Antarctic Star wine cooler will warm the hearts of wine connoisseurs and partyers alike.

Antarctic Star ‎5899 Bottle Wine Cooler/Cabinet Beverage Refrigerator in the use
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ASIN B07F9PH82Z

 

What Is a Beverage Refrigerator?

A beverage refrigerators is a compact device, which inner space is organized in a way that is optimal for storing beverage cans and bottles. You can place such bar refrigerator in any room or even near your swimming pool, so that cool beverages are always at hand, and you don’t need to go to the kitchen to pick them. In addition, the availability of a beverage refrigerator will help free space in your food refrigerator. Further on, you should consider the higher energy efficiency of these compact refrigerators compared to the standard fridge solutions, as well as their cooling efficiency. The wide range of solutions available on the market enables any user to select a beverage refrigerator with an optimal inner space arrangement, no matter what the user prefers: beer, soda, or wine. After reading our review you will be able to easily choose the most suitable beverage refrigerator.

Those who find wine more to their liking should pay attention to wine aerators that allow enjoying the taste and aroma of this refined beverage in its entirety.

If you want your beverages cool for a basket dinner you may want to use the car cooler bags.

As for choosing a refrigerator model for your main food supplies we suggest you to consider the side-by-side or french door refrigerators.

What Features to Compare

Cooled Beverage Type 

First, you need to clearly determine the cooled beverage type you want to keep in a beverage refrigerator you are about to buy, as well as the refrigerator installation options. The refrigerators of this type are divided into the units designed either for storing beverages or wine. With that, there are combined units with a dual zone storage function for storing different beverage types at once.

There are built-in, freestanding, integrated and outdoor beverage refrigerators. Despite such differentiation, the refrigerating units can allow for several types of installation. It is important for the built-in beverage and wine refrigerators to have a venting on the front side. Owing to their design, integrated beverage refrigerators completely blend into the surrounding cabinetry with all their elements including the front panel. The outdoor beverage refrigerators are made of weather-proof materials intended to endure the environment influence. One of the advantages that beverage refrigerators bring is the low power consumption, ranging from 75 to 150 watts.

Capacity and Interior

The next important points are refrigerator capacity and interior. The wine refrigerators are usually equipped with curved shelves designed for storing wine bottles, for the most part of the standard 750 ml volume. At that, the capacity of the beverage refrigerators is estimated in the maximum amount of 12oz cans they can accommodate. The refrigerators of this type use flat shelves. The rearrangement of the shelves and their placing at different levels enable you to adapt the interior space of the refrigerators to your needs, as well as to vary the size of bottles and cans stored. Owing to the removable design of the shelves used, you can easily access even the beverages put deep inside your beverage refrigerator. For the most part, the shelves are the holed glass panels or latticed panels, which serve for maintaining the circulation of the cooled air.

Controls and Special Features

The next essential criterion for choosing a beverage refrigerator or a beer refrigerator is controls and special features of a refrigerator, which depend on the cooling type. You should keep in mind that wine is recommended to be stored in conformity with certain temperature ranges. The suggested temperature for storing white wine lies in a range between 46 °F and 56 °F, while the recommended temperature range for red wine storage is 58 °F - 68 °F. The higher the beer strength the less cooling it needs. The beer type with high alcohol by volume (abv) value have the recommended storage range of 50 °F-60 °F, while the types with lower abv should be stored at 35 °F-50 °F.

The wine refrigerators must be exposed to vibrations as little as possible in order to avoid the undesired churning and stirring of the wine sediment, which may negatively affect the wine gustatory quality. In this respect, units that are equipped with a thermoelectric cooling system are a perfect fit due to the absence of vibrations otherwise caused by the refrigerator operating principle. There is a drawback of thermoelectric cooling that is worth noticing – the temperature inside the thermoelectric units is heavily influenced by the temperature of the environment. That is why you should look to a compressor beverage refrigerator if it is not possible to install the refrigerating unit in a premise that does not have a big temperature differential.

In the vast majority of cases, the bar refrigerator units have an auto defrosting feature, which prevents the ice build up and frosting. In case of choosing a wine refrigerator, you should pay attention to the availability of humidity adjustment feature that allows avoiding wine bottle corks overdrying and shrinkage. A valuable advantage is the glass door of a fridge compartment, which allows seeing what is there inside the refrigerator and keep you from opening the door too often. With that, a must for the wine refrigerators and optional feature for the beverage refrigerators is the UV-protective coating of a glass door for avoiding the exposure of wine to sunlight. A lockable door is another desirable feature for protecting alcoholic beverages. A charcoal air filter can be used for removing unpleasant odors inside a fridge. A reversible door, adjustable height legs, and door handles provide the largest choice of installation options and make a fridge suitable for both, right-handers and left-handers. The availability of ETL certificates for an undercounter beverage refrigerator ensures its compliance with North American security standards. The prevalence of stainless steel finishing and colors or dark colors in the design of beverage refrigerators makes them fit in the vast majority of environment types. A built-in lighting also serves two purposes: it allows seeing what is inside even at night and highlights the esthetical look of wine bottles stored in a beverage refrigerator.

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