9 Best Mini Fridges of 2026

The Newair NRF031BK00 is a two-door compact refrigerator with a separate freezer, and Newair lists a fridge range of 32°F to 50°F and a freezer range of -11.2°F to 10.4°F. Inside are adjustable shelves, a crisper drawer, a can dispenser and a spot for a two-liter bottle. It is Energy Star certified, Newair lists power consumption of 270 kWh, and its customer care team quotes a noise level of 45 dB. The footprint is 19.37 by 18.5 inches and the unit stands 32.95 inches tall, so it fits under a standard counter, though Newair asks for more than 12 inches of space above it and more than 4 inches from the wall. The door is reversible. Two points to know: the product headline mentions auto defrost, but the spec table and Newair's own customer replies say defrost is manual, and the freezer cannot be turned off on its own. Newair includes a 2-year warranty and lists the fridge at $249.99 with free shipping.

Midea built the MRM33S8BSL for places a normal mini fridge should not go. Midea calls it Garage Ready and lists an external temperature range of 38°F to 110°F, which matters because brands such as Danby say their standard compact fridges are not designed for garages or porches. The 3.3 cu ft cabinet is all fridge, with no freezer, and holds three removable glass shelves, three door racks and a can rack for up to 8 cans. It is one of the few mini fridges with automatic defrost, and Midea lists Energy Star certification, 220 kWh per year and 42 dBA. The silver stainless look finish, LED interior light, reversible door and individually adjustable legs round it out. It measures 18.6 by 17.7 inches and 33.9 inches tall and weighs 44 lbs. Warranty is 1 year limited. Midea's store lists free shipping, but the price did not appear in the page text our checker reads, so we mark it as pending.

The Upstreman BR321 is a single-door mini fridge with 3.2 cu ft (90.6 L) of space in a cabinet 18.7 inches wide, 17.4 inches deep and 33.07 inches tall. Upstreman lists a temperature range of 33.8°F to 46.4°F, a 5-setting adjustable thermostat, a crisper drawer, removable shelves and a reversible door, and it weighs 43.92 lbs. It comes in seven colors, which no other fridge here matches. The product description mentions capacity including a freezer, but Upstreman's own spec and comparison tables mark the freezer as absent, so plan on it as an all-fridge unit. There is no LED interior light listed. Upstreman describes it as energy efficient and quiet but does not publish a decibel figure or energy rating on the page. At $169.99 on sale, down from $199.99, it is the lowest price per cubic foot among the fridges on this list with a verified price.

The Midea WHD-113FB1 is a two-door compact refrigerator with a full-width freezer on top, and Midea splits its 3.1 cu ft into 2.2 cu ft of fridge and 0.9 cu ft of freezer. Midea lists a fridge range of 33.8°F to 50°F and a freezer range of -11.2°F to 10.4°F, with mechanical controls. Inside are two glass shelves, three door racks, LED lighting and a built-in can dispenser for grabbing and restocking drinks. It is Energy Star certified with 270 kWh per year listed, and Midea rates it at 42 dBA. The door is reversible and the handle is recessed. It measures 18.5 inches wide, 19.9 inches deep and 33 inches tall and weighs 52.2 lbs, the heaviest of the 3 cu ft models here. Defrost is manual and the warranty is 1 year limited. Midea's store lists free shipping, but the price did not appear in the page text our checker reads, so we mark it as pending.

The Upstreman FR17 is a cube-shaped mini fridge that stands 19.3 inches tall, so it fits on a counter or under a desk. Upstreman lists 1.7 cu ft of space, a temperature range of 33.8°F to 46.4°F, a 5-setting adjustable thermostat and a reversible door. It is rated at 38dB, the lowest noise figure published by any brand on this list, which makes it a reasonable pick for a bedroom. At 25.13 lbs it is also the lightest unit here and easy to move between rooms or dorms. Upstreman's spec table lists no freezer and no LED interior light, and the small cabinet is best for cans, water bottles, snacks and a few lunch items rather than groceries. It comes in seven colors. At $109.99 on sale, down from $139.99, it is the cheapest fridge on this list with a verified price.

The Whynter CUF-301SS is an upright 3.1 cu ft unit that you set as either a refrigerator or a freezer. Whynter lists a refrigerator mode of 32°F to 50°F and a freezer mode of -14°F to -11°F, so it can hold drinks in summer and frozen meat in winter, though not both at once. A cylinder lock with two keys secures the contents, which is useful in offices, shared houses and garages. Inside are 2 wire shelves and 1 slide-out basket. It is Energy Star rated and UL certified, with 240 kWh of estimated yearly electricity use, noise under 42 dB and a stainless steel reversible door with a recessed handle. It is larger than most units here at 20.5 by 21.2 inches and 34.5 inches tall, and weighs 50.5 lbs. Defrost is manual and the warranty is one year limited. Whynter's store lists it at $399.99 with free shipping.

The Danby Diplomat DCR033B2SLM is a 3.2 cu ft (89.5 L) freestanding compact fridge with a stainless look door and a full-width chiller compartment at the top, which keeps items colder than the main cabinet but is not a true freezer. Danby lists 2 full-width adjustable glass shelves, a vegetable crisper with cover and 3 door shelves with tall bottle storage. It is Energy Star certified and uses R600a refrigerant, with manual defrost and a mechanical thermostat. The door hinge is reversible and the back is smooth. It measures 18.6 inches wide, 17.5 inches deep and 34.1 inches tall and weighs 42.99 lbs. The warranty runs 12 months with in-home service, which the other brands here do not state. Danby notes its fridges are not designed for garages, porches or other spaces without temperature control and that such use voids the warranty. Danby's page showed a 20% off sale, but the price did not appear in the page text our checker reads, so we mark it as pending.

The Whynter BR-062WS is a mini fridge made for drinks. Whynter rates it for 68 standard 12 oz cans, with 45 on the top shelf and 23 on the bottom, in a 1.6 cu ft cabinet that is 17 inches wide and 20.5 inches tall. The door is double-pane glass with a stainless steel trim, which lets you see what is inside without opening it, and a cylinder lock with two keys keeps it closed. Whynter uses a compressor and an internal air-cooled system to keep temperatures even, with a mechanical control from the high 30s to the mid 60s °F, and lists noise under 39 dBA. The door is reversible and there is a slide-out wire shelf. It weighs 39.5 lbs and is ETL listed. It has no crisper or freezer, so it suits a bar, game room or office rather than food storage. Warranty is one year limited, and Whynter's store lists it at $259.99 with free shipping.

The Hisense WMS017M6XBE is a basic 1.6 cu ft Energy Star mini fridge aimed at college dorms, break rooms and extra storage at home or in an office. Hisense lists door shelves for canned drinks and a 2-liter bottle, extra space for single-serve yogurt and condiments, and a removable glass shelf for larger items. Controls are an adjustable thermostat, and the reversible door and adjustable legs help it fit in tight or uneven spots. Hisense describes the compressor as low noise but does not publish a decibel figure, and its product page as we loaded it did not list dimensions, annual energy use or a freezer. The page sends shoppers to retailers rather than showing its own price, so we mark the price as pending. It is a reasonable fallback if you find it at a good price at a retailer, but the other small fridges here publish more specs.