Mini-fridge rating, which one is better to choose, review of the best manufacturers

A mini-fridge is a smaller version of a regular refrigerator. Mini options are great for a summer house, for a rented apartment, for long business trips, as a bar or as a refrigerator in an office or garage for storing a stash. The mini-fridge is characterized by:

• up to 80 cm high,
• single-chamber design,
• volume up to 90 liters.

As a rule, these are energy-efficient devices with consumption class A+ or A. Unfortunately, some manufacturers do not hesitate to produce low-quality models with a flimsy design, a loose door, low-power and loud rumble. To prevent you from stumbling upon such a creation from unscrupulous fly-by-night companies, we have compiled a rating of the best mini-refrigerators of good quality.

The best mini-fridges up to 100 cm high

ATLANT X 1401-100

A spacious single-compartment refrigerator with a usable volume of 91 liters without a freezer compartment.
Thanks to its modest width of 48 cm, it fits comfortably in any small room. The depth is 44.5 cm and the height is 85 cm, which allows you to place enough food inside for a whole family. Economical energy consumption class - only 100-115 kWh per year. Due to the absence of a freezer compartment, the temperature during operation of the refrigerator is maintained evenly throughout the entire compartment. The case material is high quality plastic. The internal area of ​​the chamber is divided by three impact-resistant glass shelves with height adjustment; there is also a compartment for vegetables. The door, which can be easily moved to the side that is convenient for opening, has four removable plastic shelves and a bottle holder. It is possible to adjust the temperature of the refrigerator in the range from 0 degrees to -7.

In two years on the market, this model has become one of the most popular in its price segment. Buyers characterize it extremely positively:

• the temperature remains unchanged at the set level;
• durable and high-quality assembly - the door does not wobble, the seals do not sag, the shelves hold tightly;
• low noise level during operation;
• The plastic of the shelves is very durable and can withstand heavy loads;
• closed type radiator;
• backlight;
• excellent price - from 10,000 rubles.

NORD 403-012

Inexpensive mini-fridge made in Ukraine.
The body is made of high-quality plastic, the inner surface of the refrigerator compartment has an antibacterial coating. A big plus is that there is a freezer with a capacity of 11 liters, where you can perfectly place 2-3 packs of dumplings. The volume of the refrigerator compartment is 100 liters. There are two glass shelves, but only one is adjustable in height, the second covers the compartment for storing vegetables and fruits. The temperature mode is adjusted from 0 to -6 degrees using a relay. There is a backlight. The reversible door has a shelf for eggs and two shelves for bottles. Buyers respond positively to this model, noting good performance, excellent freezing, uniform cooling and economical energy consumption. But there are also disadvantages:

• The 38 dB of noise declared by the manufacturer is clearly underestimated. When the compressor is running, the refrigerator makes a lot of noise, you can hear it even in the next room;
• the seal sticks very strongly to the refrigerator, you have to make an effort to open the door, otherwise the refrigerator simply moves out of its place;
• The egg tray is designed for very small eggs; large ones may fall out;
• shelves for bottles have only one thin holder and low bottles constantly fall out;
• The freezer door is made of very thin plastic that requires careful handling.

But this model is very budget-friendly - from 8,000 rubles.

Saratov 550 (KSh-120 without NTO)

Refrigerator from a Russian manufacturer without a freezer.
The dimensions are small - 87.5 * 48 * 59 cm, but it is quite roomy and voluminous. The body is made of metal-plastic, with an enamel coating on top. The useful volume of the chamber is 122 l. Inside there are three shelves made of durable glass, two of which can be adjusted in height, while the third covers the fruit and vegetable drawer. The door has a position change function and can be installed on both the left and right sides. Inside the door there are three removable plastic shelves. The cooling temperature is adjusted using a relay on the front side of the refrigerator and has a wide range from 0 to -18 degrees. According to reviews, Saratov 550 retains cold well without being connected to the network - it can withstand 10-12 hours. It is also noted for its low weight of 36.5 kg, which allows you to easily move it anywhere.

There were some downsides:

• makes a lot of noise, despite the 40 dB promised by the manufacturer, it is impossible to sleep in the same room as it;
• extremely low energy supply class, consuming 340-360 kWh per year;
• Many users have noticed problems with the backlight - it does not always turn on after opening the door.

You can buy a refrigerator for a price starting from 10,000 rubles.

Liebherr T 1710

A very spacious German mini-fridge without a freezer, designed only for cooling food.
The case material is metal with a protective coating, the inside is plastic. The entire internal chamber has a very decent volume of 149 liters and is divided into four glass shelves, as well as a compartment for vegetables. The reversible door has three full-width plastic shelves. It consumes electricity sparingly - 115-120 kWh per year, but it is noisy, as noted by all buyers. Separately, users have comments about the difficulty of hanging the refrigerator door - the instructions are unclear, a special screwdriver is required, the screws that hold the door in place are difficult to unscrew. But these same reviews insist that the refrigerator works perfectly, cools food evenly, the temperature regulator does not go astray, all parts are held firmly and are made of high quality. But what is most praised is its spaciousness - the dimensions of 85 * 55.4 * 62.3 cm allow you to put food in it for several days for a large family. Price from 17,000 rubles.

Indesit TT 85

Compact refrigerator with built-in freezer.
The body is made of metal, the internal material is plastic with an antibacterial coating. The total usable volume is 120 liters, 14 liters of which are allocated for the freezer, whose main advantage is complete autonomy, which does not in any way affect the operation of the refrigeration chamber. Buyers only note that the plastic door of the freezer compartment is very difficult to open, which can simply crack or come off if moved suddenly. Inside the main chamber there are two shelves - a metal one with two levels of arrangement and a glass one that covers a plastic compartment for fruit. The door also has two plastic shelves - one large with a lid, the second for storing bottles. The small internal temperature regulator is fixed firmly in any position, maintaining the set mode. There is a backlight and a No Frost function for the refrigerator compartment; the freezer is defrosted manually.

Judging by the reviews, the refrigerator fully corresponds to its characteristics:

• perfectly performs both functions - perfectly freezes and cools;
• lasts a long time, some buyers note 6-8 years of uninterrupted operation;
• high-quality assembly holds up with a bang even after the expiration of the warranty period - nothing comes loose, cracks, or breaks;
• it works very quietly, you can place it in the living room;
• The freezer very rarely requires defrosting.

The price of a refrigerator starts from 11,000 rubles.