Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Mini Fridges (2026)
The cheapest mini fridges is Cooluli Classic 4L Thermoelectric Mini Fridge at $47.95. Best by the numbers — Cooluli Classic 4L Thermoelectric Mini Fridge (lowest price), Midea WHS-65LB1 Compact Refrigerator (newest). This page compares 10 mini fridges across 10 brands on price and key specs — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.
10 mini fridges compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: Cooluli Classic 4L Thermoelectric Mini Fridge at $47.95 (Sale price from cooluli.com; MSRP $69.99).
- Typical price: from $47.95, median $169.99, up to $299 — across 10 priced.
- Tracked: 10 products across 10 brands, current through 2026-06-20.
- Compared on: capacity cu ft, configuration, separate freezer, reversible door, adjustable thermostat, energy star.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: Cooluli Classic 4L Thermoelectric Mini Fridge ($47.95)
- Newest: Midea WHS-65LB1 Compact Refrigerator (2024)
- Highest capacity cu ft: Galanz GLR46TBKER Retro 4.6 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Dual Door (4.6 capacity cu ft)
Comparison
| # | Mini Fridge | Price | capacity cu ft | configuration | separate freezer | reversible door | adjustable thermostat | energy star | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cooluli Classic 4L Thermoelectric Mini Fridge | $47.95 | 0.14 | cube | false | false | false | false | cooluli.com |
| 2 | Midea WHS-65LB1 Compact Refrigerator | $119.99 | 1.6 | single_door | false | true | true | true | amazon.com |
| 3 | Insignia NS-CF26BK9 2.6 Cu Ft Mini Fridge | $149.99 | 2.6 | single_door | false | true | true | true | bestbuy.com |
| 4 | BLACK+DECKER BCRK17V 1.7 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer | $156.83 | 1.7 | single_door | true | true | true | true | blackanddecker.com |
| 5 | RCA RFR321 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer | $159.99 | 3.2 | single_door | true | true | true | true | energystar.gov |
| 6 | Euhomy Fizz 95 Beverage Refrigerator | $179.99 | 2.7 | single_door | false | true | true | — | euhomy.com |
| 7 | Magic Chef MCAR320B2 3.2 Cu Ft All-Refrigerator | $189.99 | 3.2 | single_door | false | true | true | — | amazon.com |
| 8 | Galanz GLR46TBKER Retro 4.6 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Dual Door | $199.99 | 4.6 | double_door | true | true | true | true | bestbuy.com |
| 9 | Frigidaire EFR341 3.2 Cu Ft 2-Door Compact Fridge with Freezer | $219.68 | 3.2 | double_door | true | true | true | true | amazon.com |
| 10 | Danby Diplomat DCR044B1SLM 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Fridge | $299 | 4.4 | single_door | false | true | true | true | danby.com |
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset.
Popular comparisons
- Midea WHS-65LB1 Compact Refrigerator vs Frigidaire EFR341 3.2 Cu Ft 2-Door Compact Fridge with Freezer
- Midea WHS-65LB1 Compact Refrigerator vs BLACK+DECKER BCRK17V 1.7 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer
- Frigidaire EFR341 3.2 Cu Ft 2-Door Compact Fridge with Freezer vs BLACK+DECKER BCRK17V 1.7 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest mini fridges?
Cooluli Classic 4L Thermoelectric Mini Fridge is the cheapest at $47.95 (Sale price from cooluli.com; MSRP $69.99), as of 2026-06-20.
How much does mini fridges cost?
Across the 10 mini fridges with a published price, the median is $169.99, ranging from $47.95 to $299, as of 2026-06-20.
Which mini fridges is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: Cooluli Classic 4L Thermoelectric Mini Fridge ($47.95). Newest: Midea WHS-65LB1 Compact Refrigerator (2024). Highest capacity cu ft: Galanz GLR46TBKER Retro 4.6 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Dual Door (4.6 capacity cu ft).
How many mini fridges are compared here?
10 mini fridges across 10 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-20.
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How we compiled this
Roster of 10 independently re-verified compact/mini refrigerators (under ~5 cu ft) for dorm, office, and personal use. Each product was cross-checked against the manufacturer page, the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified-residential-refrigerators database (by EPA detail ID), and at least one major or specialist retailer. Adversarial corrections applied: (1) Midea WHS-65LB1 separate_freezer changed true->false — manufacturer specs describe a chiller compartment (28.4-35.6F, above freezing), not a true freezer; (2) BLACK+DECKER BCRK17V price corrected 114.19->156.83 to current Home Depot retail; (3) Magic Chef MCAR320B2 energy_star changed true->null — the exact SKU is absent from the ENERGY STAR database (only MCAR320PSE / HMCR320BE siblings are certified) and its dead Office Depot corroboration URL was replaced with a live Newegg page. No products were removed; all 10 exist and were corroborated. priceUsd reflects MSRP or typical current US retail observed during research; null where no published USD price could be confirmed. Booleans: true = feature present. accessedAt 2026-06-20.
Last verified 2026-06-20. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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