Hisense 1.6 Cu. Ft. Compact Refrigerator (WMS017M6XBE) review

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.

Who it is for

dorms and break rooms that need a basic fridge

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• 1.6 cu ft single-door cabinet in black
• Energy Star certified
• Door shelves for cans and a 2-liter bottle
• Removable glass shelf for larger items
• Adjustable thermostat, adjustable legs and reversible door

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: 2-liter bottle rack frees the main shelf
• Strength: Removable glass shelf fits taller items
• Strength: Reversible door and adjustable legs for awkward spots
• Weakness: Hisense's page lists no dimensions, energy figure or noise rating
• Weakness: No freezer listed
• Weakness: Price shows through retailer links only

Key facts

• Capacity: 1.6 cu ft
• Freezer: Not listed
• Energy: Energy Star certified
• Door: Reversible
• Color: Black

Where it ranks

Hisense 1.6 Cu. Ft. Compact Refrigerator (WMS017M6XBE) is No. 9 in our Best Mini Fridges verdict.