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Mini Fridges
- Best mini fridge Danby DAR259 *Est. $150
- Small beverage cooler Danby DAR195BL *Est. $110
- Larger mini refrigerator GE Spacemaker GMR04BAN *Est. $200
- Best mini fridge for frozen foods Emerson CR500 *Est. $150
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Small beverage cooler
- Fits on countertop or under a desk
- Energy Star-rated
- Uses a compressor
- Owners love it
- No freezer
- Comes only in black
- Small
Unlike most cube mini fridges, the 1.8-cubic-foot Danby DAR195BL uses a compressor instead of a thermoelectric system, which doesn't cool as reliably. It has no freezer, so there's more space to store beverages and perishables. The DAR195BL has one and half wire racks, a can dispenser in the door that holds up to six cans and room for a 2-liter bottle. The door is reversible, but this mini fridge comes only in black. If you'd like a little more storage room than this small model provides, the Danby DAR259 (*Est. $150) has a capacity of 2.5 cubic feet and gets good reviews.
We relied mainly on owner reviews of the Danby DAR195BL at CompactAppliance.com and other online retailers. Planet Green, a Discovery Channel website that focuses on environmental issues, has a short write-up about the DAR195BL as well.
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More than 20 owners post ratings and reviews of the Danby DAR195BL here, giving it an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars. Most owners praise this mini fridge; the one negative comment we saw is that the dial to set the temperature is inconveniently placed on the back of the fridge. One person comments that she keeps it under her bed in her dorm room and that it's very quiet.
Review: DAR195BL - Danby 1.8 Cu. Ft. Energy Star Compact All Refrigerator -- Black, Contributors to CompactAppliance.com
Fewer than 10 people review the DAR195BL here, giving it an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. One owner writes, "I'm much happier with this fridge, than the one I had previously which would stay on continuously. This Danby cycles on & off ... If you're looking for a small fridge without the freezer, you won't be disappointed."
Review: Danby Designer Series DAR195BL, Contributors to AJMadison.com
The Danby DAR195BL is on the list of energy efficient compact refrigerators compiled for this environmental website. According to the short review, "The petite interior means you won't waste energy chilling empty space or drinks you don't need, while the freezer-less design prevents unnecessary cold leaks."
Review: Buy Green: Compact Refrigerators, Blythe Copeland, Aug. 11, 2009
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