Galanz 3.1 cu ft Retro Mini Fridge with Freezer vs Whynter BR-1211DS 136-Can Beverage Refrigerator
It depends what it's for. A dorm fridge with a freezer for ice? Get the Galanz. A lot of cold cans in a bar or garage? Get the Whynter.
Galanz 3.1 cu ft Retro Mini Fridge with Freezer
A cheaper retro mini fridge with a steady, cold fridge and a top freezer. But the freezer runs warmer than the Frigidaire's, and the door can bounce open.
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 Galanz is a cheaper retro fridge with a steady 37°F fridge and a top freezer that's fine for ice, but it has no can storage. The Whynter holds about 120 cans at a steady temperature behind a lockable glass door, but it's for drinks only and it's noisy.
- —It's for a dorm.
- —You want a freezer for ice trays.
- —You want a retro look in bright colours.
- —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
- +Steady, cold fridge
- +Energy Star
- +Bright retro colours
- −The freezer temperature swings more than the Frigidaire's.
- −The door can bounce open unless you shut it firmly.
- −A gallon of milk won't 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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- Is the Whynter 136-Can Beverage Fridge 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: Reviewed, Family Handyman, manufacturer specifications.