Cookology CWC301BK 30cm Wine Cooler vs Candy CCVB 60D UK/N Built-in Dual-Zone Wine Cooler
It depends on your space. A narrow 30 cm gap and up to 20 bottles? Get the Cookology. Room under a 60 cm worktop, and reds and whites? Get the Candy.
Cookology CWC301BK 30cm Wine Cooler
A slim 30 cm wine cooler for 20 bottles that held its temperature almost perfectly in testing, for well under £300.
Candy CCVB 60D UK/N Built-in Dual-Zone Wine Cooler
A 60 cm under-counter wine cooler with two zones for 46 bottles, so reds and whites each get their own temperature. Good value for a built-in.
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The Cookology fits a 30 cm gap and holds 20 bottles at a rock-steady temperature for about half the price. The Candy fits under a 60 cm worktop and holds 46 bottles in two zones for reds and whites, though its temperature wasn't the most stable over 24 hours.
- —You have a narrow gap in the kitchen.
- —You keep a small, rotating stock of wine.
- —You want to spend a lot less.
- —You want it built in under the kitchen counter.
- —You keep reds and whites and want each at its own temperature.
- —You have more than 20 bottles.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Fits a 30 cm gap
- +Rock-steady temperature
- +Under £300
- −It only holds 20 bottles.
- −The firm door seal tilts the cooler slightly as you open it.
- −Energy class G, so it costs more to run than bigger coolers.
- +Two temperature zones
- +Fits under a 60 cm worktop
- +Holds 46 bottles
- −The shelves are tricky to take out.
- −Wide champagne bottles don't fit easily.
- −The controls sit inside the door and are hard to see.
Ready to choose?
- Is the Cookology 30cm Wine Cooler worth it?
- Is the Candy Dual-Zone Wine Cooler worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Good Housekeeping UK, manufacturer specifications.