Haier HWS49GA 49-Bottle Wine Cooler vs Cookology CWC301BK 30cm Wine Cooler
Get the Haier HWS49GA Wine Cooler. Unless you only have a 30 cm gap or keep no more than 20 bottles — then the Cookology.
Haier HWS49GA 49-Bottle Wine Cooler
A quiet, good-looking freestanding wine cooler for 49 bottles that holds its temperature very steadily, with an app that keeps track of your wine.
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.
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Both hold their temperature very steadily and run quietly. The Haier holds up to 49 bottles and has an app with wine presets and an inventory; the Cookology fits a 30 cm gap and costs a lot less, but holds only 20 bottles and costs more to run.
- —You have a decent wine collection.
- —It'll stand where looks matter.
- —You'd use an app to keep track of your wine.
- —You only have a 30 cm gap.
- —You keep a small, rotating stock of wine.
- —You want to spend a lot less.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Very steady temperature
- +Quiet
- +App with wine inventory
- −Wider bottles mean it holds fewer than 49.
- −The shelves sit close together.
- −The interior light is dim.
- +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.
Ready to choose?
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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.