Updated 19 Oct 2026
Is the Whynter BR-1211DS 136-Can Beverage Refrigerator worth it?
Yes, for a bar or games room, not a bedroom.
It fits about 120 standard cans, keeps them close to the temperature you set, down to 34°F, and has a lockable glass door with interior light. Its compressor and fan are audible, so it's better in a bar, garage or games room than somewhere quiet. It only goes up to 43°F, so it's not a wine fridge.
66%of 47 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Holds about 120 cans
- Steady, accurate temperature
- Lockable glass door
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What owners say
Owners love how cold it keeps drinks, how it looks and how many cans it holds. The main complaint is noise, followed by units that didn't get cold enough.
Good to know
- 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.
From 47 buyer ratings at Home Depot (US), every complaint read by us, October 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Keeps drinks very coldMentioned a lot
- Looks greatMentioned often
- Quiet enoughAlso mentioned
- Holds lots of cansAlso mentioned
- Easy to set upMentioned by some
What they complain about
- NoisyCommon
- Doesn't get cold enoughOccasional
- Hard to levelOccasional
Get it if…
- You want a lot of cold cans in one place.
- It's for a bar, garage or games room.
Skip it if…
- It'll go in a bedroom or quiet office.
- You also want a freezer: get the Frigidaire.
More on the Whynter 136-Can Beverage Fridge
How we reached this verdict
Reviewed picks it as the best mini fridge for drinks: it kept temperature swings to a minimum, stayed accurate to its setting and fit 121 cans, though it's for drinks only. It's the only test of this model we found.
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, Whynter, Family Handyman, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 19 Oct 2026How we decide