Updated 19 Oct 2026
Is the Galanz 3.1 cu ft Retro Mini Fridge with Freezer worth it?
Yes, if the freezer is just for ice.
Its fridge section held an ideal 37°F in testing, it's Energy Star rated and the retro look comes in bright colours. The top freezer runs warmer and swings more than the Frigidaire's, so it suits ice trays and drinks more than frozen food, and the door can bounce back open unless you shut it firmly.
86%of 460 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Steady, cold fridge
- Energy Star
- Bright retro colours
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What owners say
Owners love the retro looks, the roomy size and how well it keeps things cold. The main complaint is that it doesn't get cold enough or stops working, followed by cheap, misaligned or missing door handles.
Good to know
- 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.
From 460 buyer ratings at Home Depot (US), every complaint read by us, October 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Retro looksMentioned a lot
- Roomy for its sizeMentioned often
- Keeps things coldMentioned often
- Freezer works wellMentioned by some
- Good valueMentioned by some
What they complain about
- Doesn't get cold enough or stopped workingRare
- Cheap, misaligned or missing handlesVery rare
Get it if…
- You want a retro mini fridge for less.
- The freezer is just for ice.
Skip it if…
- You want to keep frozen food or ice cream: get the Frigidaire.
- It's mostly for cans: get the Whynter.
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How we reached this verdict
Reviewed found its fridge hit 37°F and didn't waver, but its freezer averaged 5°F and swung between 2°F and 8°F, and the door bounced open unless shut firmly. Family Handyman also picked it, for dorms, noting there's no can storage and a gallon of milk won't fit.
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, Galanz, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 19 Oct 2026How we decide