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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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Best mini fridge
- Roomier than similar-size models with freezers
- Energy Star-compliant
- Three adjustable shelves
- Can dispenser and 2-liter bottle storage
- Automatic defrost
- Reversible door
- No freezer section
- Controls can be hard to use
The 2.5-cubic-foot Danby DAR259 mini fridge measures 27 inches high, short enough to be kept under a desk or counter but larger than cube fridges, which generally review poorly. The Danby fridge lacks a freezer section, seemingly a plus for owners as most reviews we read for this model praised Danby for omitting the freezer. Refrigerator-only units have more room for food and drinks and use less energy. The Danby DAR259 compact refrigerator also has versatile storage options, including three shelves, a can dispenser and 2-liter bottle storage in the door. It's available in white as the Danby DAR259W and black as the Danby DAR259BL. If you'd like a larger mini fridge, the GE Spacemaker GMR04BAN (*Est. $200) has a 4.3-cubic-foot capacity and includes a freezer.
The Danby DAR259 mini fridge isn't included in professional tests, but in late 2009 it was awarded second place in Bestcovery.com's list of the best mini fridges for dorm rooms. We also found many owner reviews for this model at retailer websites such as Walmart.com, ABT.com, AJMadison.com and CompactAppliance.com.
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Our Sources
1. ABT.com
About 20 users rate and comment on the Danby DAR259 at online appliance retailer ABT.com, where the mini refrigerator receives a very high average rating. Owners say this model is quiet, performs well and has enough space to hold tall items. One user complains that the controls are hard to reach.
Review: Danby Compact Refrigerator -- DAR259W, Contributors to ABT.com
2. Walmart.com
About 35 Walmart.com users rate and review the Danby DAR259 mini fridge, giving it an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. A few owners say they received dented units, but all are complimentary about the refrigerator itself.
Review: Danby 2.5 Cubic Foot Compact All-Refrigerator, White, Contributors to Walmart.com
About 20 CompactAppliance.com customers weigh in on the Danby DAR259W, giving it a high average score. Most of the reviews here are very brief, but one user includes a photograph of the mini fridge in action.
Review: Danby 2.5 Cubic Foot Energy Star Compact All Refrigerator -- Black/White, Contributors to CompactAppliance.com
In the 2009 list of picks for the best compact refrigerators for use in college dorms, the Danby DAR259 receives second place overall and is the highest ranking mid-size compact refrigerator. However, there's no evidence that this mini fridge was tested. The list of best mini fridges for dorms was updated in Nov. 2010 and no longer includes the Danby DAR259, but this short review is available.
Review: Danby DAR259W Compact 2.5 Cu. Ft. Refrigerator, Jerry Arlen, Nov. 23, 2009
Less than 10 owners review the Danby DAR259 mini fridge at online appliance retailer AJMadison.com, rating it 4.2 stars (out of 5).
Review: Danby Freestanding Full Refrigerator Refrigerator DAR259, Contributors to AJMadison.com
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