Rankings
The Upstreman BR321 PRO is a 3.2 cu ft retro mini fridge with a small freezer, ENERGY STAR efficiency and whisper-quiet 38 dB operation. Its freezer is warm and interior lighting is missing, which can limit convenience. Best for dorms or offices where quiet, compact cooling is prioritized over deep-freeze capability.
The Magic Chef MCR32CHW is a stylish 3.2 cu ft retro mini fridge with ENERGY STAR efficiency and adjustable interior shelving. It lacks a freezer and requires manual defrost, which can be inconvenient. Ideal for dorms or offices where space is limited and style matters.
The Frigidaire EFR925AMZPLUM6COM offers 3.1 cu ft of storage in a retro-styled, two-door compact fridge with a built-in bottle opener and full-size freezer, plus a flush-back design for tight spaces. It consumes 320 kWh per year, which is higher than the first model and it lacks Energy Star certification, limiting its eco-efficiency. Best suited for entertainment areas or home bars that value convenience and style.
The Frigidaire EFR372-BLACK provides 3.2 cu ft of total storage with a small freezer, reversible door, and built-in bottle opener, delivering a stylish retro look and modest energy use. However, the freezer is limited and the unit lacks ENERGY STAR certification and advanced digital controls. Ideal for apartments or offices needing a secondary fridge with modest frozen storage.
The Frigidaire Retro Mini Personal Fridge Cooler is a compact thermoelectric unit offering 0.18 cu ft of storage with dual 110 V AC and 12 V DC power options, making it highly portable and quiet. Its limited 5 L capacity and lack of a freezer compartment restrict its usefulness for larger or frozen items. Ideal for travelers, dorm rooms, or office desks where space and weight are critical.
The Anukis FLS-80G provides 3.2 cu ft of storage in a lightweight, LED-lit design with adjustable shelves. It does not carry ENERGY STAR certification and offers limited freezer performance. Best for students or RV users needing a portable, compact fridge.
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3.2 cu ftbest | 0.18 cu ft | 3.2 cu ftbest | 3.2 cu ftbest | 3.1 cu ft | 3.2 cu ftbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | — | — | — | — | 38 dBbest |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 80.01 cm | 26.67 cmbest | 89.6 cm | 83.82 cm | 86.36 cm | 84 cm |
| ↓ lower better | 50.8 cm | 30.48 cmbest | 40 cm | 56.39 cm | 45.72 cm | 47.5 cm |
| ↓ lower better | 46.99 cm | 17.78 cmbest | 45.5 cm | 49.02 cm | 45.72 cm | 44.2 cm |
— | — | — | — | — | 5best | |
| ↓ lower better | 19.96 kg | 1.36 kgbest | 17.599 kg | 22 kg | 19.05 kg | 18.46 kg |
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Energy & Power(1) | ||||||
Compressor Type | — | Thermoelectric | — | compressor | — | compressor |
Capacity & Dimensions(5) | ||||||
Capacity (cu ft) | 3.2 cu ft | 0.18 cu ft | 3.2 cu ft | 3.2 cu ft | 3.1 cu ft | 3.2 cu ft |
Height (cm) | 80.01 cm | 26.67 cm | 89.6 cm | 83.82 cm | 86.36 cm | 84.0 cm |
Width (cm) | 50.80 cm | 30.48 cm | 40.0 cm | 56.39 cm | 45.72 cm | 47.5 cm |
Depth (cm) | 46.99 cm | 17.78 cm | 45.5 cm | 49.02 cm | 45.72 cm | 44.2 cm |
Weight (kg) | 19.96 kg | 1.36 kg | 17.599 kg | 22.0 kg | 19.05 kg | 18.46 kg |
Design Features(1) | ||||||
Adjustable Shelves | true | — | true | true | — | false |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional listings emphasize the fridge's space-saving flush-back design, retro styling, and flexible reversible door, positioning it as a stylish secondary fridge for small spaces.
While direct user reviews are absent, the product descriptions suggest everyday users appreciate the compact size, organized interior, and retro look, though they may be disappointed by the limited freezer space and occasional dimension inconsistencies.
Professional reviewers and retail editors position the Magic Chef MCR32CHW as a stylish, energy-efficient solution for small-space refrigeration. They commend its retro look, adjustable interior, and ENERGY STAR certification, while noting the manual defrost and lack of a freezer as trade-offs compared with higher-end compact fridges.
Everyday users generally praise the fridge's nostalgic design and convenient door storage for drinks, but some express frustration over the need to manually defrost and occasional confusion about exact dimensions when planning placement.
Professional reviewers commend the BR321 PRO for its whisper-quiet 38 dB operation, low annual energy use of 206 kWh, ENERGY STAR certification, and compact dimensions that suit dorms and offices, while noting the lack of interior lighting, the inconvenience of a single-door freezer layout, and a modest five-gear thermostat as notable drawbacks.
Everyday users praise the fridge's space-saving single-door design, reliable temperature control for beverages and produce, quiet performance, and reversible door, but repeatedly criticize the warm freezer, missing interior light, manual defrost effort, and limited thermostat granularity.
