Rankings
The Frigidaire EFMIS171-RED is a retro-styled 4 L portable mini fridge with a handy top can holder and dual AC/DC power. Its ultra-compact size limits storage and it lacks advanced features like interior lighting. Best suited for dorm rooms, offices, or travel where space is at a premium.
The Frigidaire EFR840-Cream is a 3.2 cu ft retro mini fridge with LED lighting, a glass door, side bottle opener, and adjustable shelves, offering a roomy interior for drinks and snacks. Its small freezer and manual defrost add maintenance, and it isn't Energy Star certified, which may affect power usage. Suitable for dorms, small bars, or offices seeking style and moderate storage.
The Frigidaire EFR376-MOONBM is a 3.2 cu ft retro-style mini fridge featuring a built-in side bottle opener and reversible door, making it stylish and flexible for tight spaces. Its limited 0.25 cu ft freezer and lack of Energy Star certification reduce its energy efficiency. Ideal for dorm rooms or offices where fresh-food storage is prioritized over frozen capacity.
The Frigidaire EFMIS151 is a portable 4 L cooler with a built-in Bluetooth speaker, LED lighting and a 12 V car adapter, making it ideal for personal beverage chilling on desks or in vehicles. Its main limitations are the very small capacity, lack of a freezer and occasional cooling inconsistency. Best suited for individuals needing a tiny, music-enabled cooler for personal use.
The Frigidaire EFR197SAGE6COM is a retro-style 1.6 cu ft compact fridge with ENERGY STAR efficiency and a built-in bottle opener. Its small capacity and lack of a freezer limit versatility, though the reversible door adds placement flexibility. Best for dorm rooms or offices where style and basic cooling are priorities.
The Frigidaire EFMIS183-BLKSS is a portable 0.35 cu ft cooler that holds up to 15 cans and runs on AC or 12 V DC power, perfect for on-the-go use. It lacks a freezer and precise temperature control, restricting it to beverage chilling. Ideal for vehicles, dorm desks, or outdoor events.
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90.6 Lbest | 4 L | 45.3 L | 10 L | 4 L | 90.6 Lbest | |
889 mm | 254 mm | 508 mm | 406.4 mm | 279.4 mm | 901.7 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 48 W | 22.8 Wbest | — | — | — |
558.8 mmbest | 178 mm | 457 mm | 381 mm | 254 mm | 520.7 mm | |
508 mmbest | 254 mm | 406 mm | 279.4 mm | 228.6 mm | 482.6 mm | |
1 yearsbest | 0.5 years | 1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 18.14 kg | 1.36 kgbest | 13.6 kg | 3.175 kg | 1.36 kgbest | 18.14 kg |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2best |
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Performance(1) | ||||||
Temperature Control Type | — | Thermoelectric | — | — | Button | Thermostat knob |
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Warranty (years) | 1 years | 0.5 years | 1 years | 1 years | 1 years | 1 years |
Size & Capacity(5) | ||||||
Total Capacity (L) | 90.6 L | 4 L | 45.3 L | 10 L | 4 L | 90.6 L |
Height (mm) | 889 mm | 254 mm | 508 mm | 406.4 mm | 279.4 mm | 901.7 mm |
Width (mm) | 558.8 mm | 178 mm | 457 mm | 381 mm | 254 mm | 520.7 mm |
Depth (mm) | 508 mm | 254 mm | 406 mm | 279.4 mm | 228.6 mm | 482.6 mm |
Weight (kg) | 18.14 kg | 1.36 kg | 13.6 kg | 3.175 kg | 1.36 kg | 18.14 kg |
Power & Energy(2) | ||||||
Energy Efficient | false | — | true | — | — | — |
Power Consumption (W) | — | 48 W | 22.8 W | — | — | — |
Build & Design(1) | ||||||
Number of Doors | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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Professional reviewers commend the Frigidaire EFR376-MOONBM for its stylish retro look, compact dimensions, and useful bottle opener, noting that its 3.2 cu ft total capacity fits well in tight spaces. However, they criticize the limited 0.2 cu ft freezer and the lack of Energy Star certification, which may affect energy efficiency.
Everyday users generally praise the fridge's vintage styling, built-in bottle opener, and easy placement in dorms or offices, while recurring concerns focus on the tiny freezer size and the absence of modern convenience features like alarms or smart controls.
“The beautiful retro design and the top can holder are cool and practical.”
“Easy portability, quick chilling of 6 cans, and fun Bluetooth speaker integration.”
“pretty impressive”
Professional sources emphasize the fridge's portability, efficient 32 °F temperature drop, and the standout top can holder as practical innovations. They commend its retro aesthetic while noting the lack of advanced features and limited capacity as trade-offs.
Everyday users consistently praise the retro look, solid construction, and the convenience of the top can holder and door window. Feedback is overwhelmingly positive about its size and cooling performance, with few complaints beyond its small storage volume.
Professional reviews are scarce; retailer listings and product pages emphasize the retro aesthetic, compact size, and ENERGY STAR certification, but no in‑depth testing or editorial analysis is provided.
Everyday shoppers consistently praise the fridge's stylish look, space-saving dimensions, and the convenience of the built-in bottle opener, while the most common criticism revolves around its limited storage capacity.
Professional reviewers position the Frigidaire EFMIS151-BLACK as a niche, ultra-compact cooler that stands out due to its built-in Bluetooth speaker and retro styling, but they caution that its six-can capacity and lack of a freezer limit its appeal to single users rather than families.
Everyday users generally enjoy the fridge's portability, quick chilling of six cans, and the novelty of the Bluetooth speaker, while repeatedly criticizing the limited storage space, occasional cooling inconsistency in hot settings, and occasional Bluetooth pairing problems.
Professional reviewers commend the EFR840 for its generous 3.2 cu ft capacity, adjustable shelving, and sleek retro aesthetics, noting that the reversible doors and flush-back design make it ideal for tight spaces. However, they caution that the freezer is very small, the manual defrost adds upkeep, and inconsistent dimension data can mislead buyers.
Consumers appreciate the fridge's roomy interior, functional bottle opener, and stylish look, often calling it impressive for its size. Recurring complaints focus on the unit's depth, confusing height specs, and the limited freezer space, with manual defrost seen as an extra chore.
