Best Compact Refrigerators
Whether you need a unit to store medications on the road, a portable option for car camping, or you’re simply looking for something compact yet convenient for use in a dorm or office setting, these mini refrigerators are reliable companions for your cold—and hot, in one case—food and drink storage needs.
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Best for Travel
Mini Fridge with Cooler and Warmer
Pocket Power
Cooling and heating technology in a compact design that’s AC/DC compatible.
What We Liked
The smallest of the compact refrigerators reviewed here, this four-liter mini fridge is made for on-the-go portability for everything from road trips to picnics to camping. And unlike the other products, its dual-system semiconductor can both cool and heat fridge contents. Order Online.
Best for Students
Black+Decker Compact Refrigerator
Room Mate
Compact design that maximizes storage utility while offering additional flexibility with a reversible door.
What We Liked
Black & Decker’s cube-shaped mini fridge offers 1.7 cubic feet of food and drink storage in black, silver, or white styles. Great for a student dorm, office, or rec room, this fridge is perfect for storing drinks, snacks, plus an ice tray or frozen meal in the small freezer compartment. Buy It Today.
Most Storage
Daewoo Retro Compact Refrigerator
Energy Star
Modern cooling technology with a throwback vibe.
What We Liked
With a retro design that evokes the feel of a 1950s-era roadside diner, Daewoo’s compact refrigerator (available in 2.8 cubic feet or 4.4 cubic feet) adds in 21st-century touches like LED lighting, temperature controls, and Energy Star-rated technology. Purchase Yours Now.
Simplest Design
Midea Compact Single Reversible Door Refrigerator
Ice Cube
Simple, compact design that will suit any style of room or storage space.
What We Liked
Another cube-shaped refrigerator that will slide neatly under a desk or within some counter space, Midea’s 1.6-cubic-foot fridge also comes with a reversible door for added flexibility. Buy It Here.