Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge with Freezer vs Whynter BR-1211DS 136-Can Beverage Refrigerator
Get the Frigidaire Retro Mini Fridge. Unless it's only for cans in a bar, garage or games room — then the Whynter holds about 120 of them.
Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge with Freezer
A retro two-door mini fridge with a real freezer that holds its temperature well in lab tests, with good can storage and a built-in bottle opener. The fittings feel plasticky.
Whynter BR-1211DS 136-Can Beverage Refrigerator
Holds over 120 cans and keeps them steadily cold, with a glass door, a lock and a digital thermostat. It's noisy, so it suits a bar or garage more than a bedroom.
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The Frigidaire keeps food and drinks cold and has a real freezer that stays cold enough for ice cream. The Whynter holds far more cans at a steady temperature behind a lockable glass door, but it has no freezer and its compressor is loud enough to notice in a quiet room.
- —You want a fridge and freezer for food as well as drinks.
- —It'll go in a dorm or office.
- —You like the retro look.
- —You want a lot of cold cans in one place.
- —It's for a bar, garage or games room.
- —You want a lockable glass door.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Real freezer that stays cold
- +Steady fridge temperature
- +Can racks and bottle opener
- −The shelves and door bins feel flimsy.
- −A 2-litre bottle won't fit in the door.
- −The door handles can come off or be fiddly to fit.
- +Holds about 120 cans
- +Steady, accurate temperature
- +Lockable glass door
- −The compressor and fan are loud enough to notice in a quiet room.
- −It can be hard to get level.
- −It only goes up to 43°F, so it isn't for wine.
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: Reviewed, Family Handyman, manufacturer specifications.