Updated 19 Oct 2026
Is the Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge with Freezer worth it?
Yes — the best mini fridge with a freezer.
In testing its fridge held a steady 39°F and its separate freezer stayed around 5°F, cold enough for ice cream, which many mini fridges can't manage. It has racks for cans, a bottle opener on the side and comes in black, red, mint and cream. The shelves and door bins feel flimsy, a 2-litre bottle won't fit in the door, and it uses about 350 kWh a year.
82%of 413 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Real freezer that stays cold
- Steady fridge temperature
- Can racks and bottle opener
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What owners say
Owners love the retro looks, the handy size for a dorm or office and how well it keeps drinks cold. The main complaint is that it doesn't get cold enough or stops working, followed by door handles that fall off or won't attach.
Good to know
- 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.
From 413 buyer ratings at Home Depot (US) and Target (US), every complaint read by us, October 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Retro looksMentioned a lot
- Good size for a dorm or officeMentioned often
- Keeps drinks coldMentioned often
- Freezer works wellAlso mentioned
- QuietMentioned by some
What they complain about
- Doesn't get cold enough or stopped workingRare
- Door handles fall off or won't attachRare
- Feels cheapVery rare
Get it if…
- You want a mini fridge with a freezer that actually freezes.
- You like the retro look for a dorm, office or games room.
Skip it if…
- It's only for cans and drinks: the Whynter holds far more.
- You want the cheapest retro fridge: the Galanz costs less.
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How we reached this verdict
Family Handyman logged its temperatures for four weeks and gave it the top score of nine mini fridges with freezers: the fridge averaged 39°F within a 3°F range and the freezer about 5°F, with the best can racks of the group. Reviewed gave it a B+ as the best-value retro fridge, with a freezer that barely moved, but found the fittings flimsy.
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: Family Handyman, Reviewed, Frigidaire (Curtis International), manufacturer specifications.
Updated 19 Oct 2026How we decide