What is the best mini fridge out there? This a great question for anyone who is looking for more storage space for their drinks in a heatwave or someone who is after a smaller and more cost-effective solution to the kitchen staple. Known to be smaller versions of your trusted fridge freezers, they have been around for a while, becoming a little bit of a gimmick product, but they have come leaps and bounds in recent years, offering more features than ever before.
Whether you're after a small under-counter fridge, a tabletop fridge that sits on your counter, or a small portable fridge to store drinks, there are so many models out there to fit your needs. For those who enjoy a cheeky tipple, you can even purchase an extra-handy, luxurious wine fridge - for another storage option.
Best mini fridges at a glance
• Best overall mini fridge: LOGIK LTT40W23 Mini Fridge in White - View Offer at Currys
• Best mini fridge for luxury: Subcold Eco75 Mini Fridge - View Offer on Amazon UK
• Best mini fridge for style: Kuhla 45L Mini Fridge with Ice Box - View Offer on Amazon UK
To help you out, A Modern Kitchen has picked the best mini fridges on the market. Unfortunately, you won't find any American-style fridge freezers on this list. We've hand-picked smaller models that you can pop in your room to store some of your favourite drinks as well as bigger models that can store up to a week's worth of shopping. For tips and advice, scroll to the FAQS below, where we answer questions about energy-efficient fridges, longevity and more.
Or, take time to chill and enjoy our round-up of the best mini-fridges.
Best Mini Fridge
Best mini fridge for bedroom
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If you're looking for a small and compact fridge to fit your favourite drinks and snacks in any room, this stylish Russell Hobbs Scandi 4-litre Portable Mini Cooler and Warmer has 4 litres of space for all of your favourite drinks and snacks. Small and compact, it comes with a foldable carry handle and a car adaptor, so you can really take it anywhere.
Pros
- Can act as a warmer and cooler
- Complete with a carry handle
- Ideal for anywhere, everywhere
Cons
- No customer reviews yet
Best tabletop mini fridge
Available in black, white and stainless steel, the stylish Russell Hobbs 43L Table Top Fridge in Black comes with removable wire shelves, adjustable feet and a reversible door - so you can personalise it to your liking. It doesn't have to be solely used as a tabletop fridge either, you can use it in a bedroom or under a desk.
Customer Review: "We bought this to use camping and it's great. Not too heavy or bulky, if you can fit it in your car then definitely worth the money."
Pros
- Choose between 43 and 66l capacity
- Spacious, could fit a medium shop
- Great for gardens and camping
Cons
- No light inside
Best overall mini fridge
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This roomy LOGIK LTT40W23 Mini Fridge in White is a steal. The surprisingly large 40-litre capacity gives you plenty of space, and it has a reversible door so you can put it wherever suits you best. Perfect for an extra drink and stock storage, this Logik mini fridge's compact size is perfect for keeping everyone cool in smaller kitchens or home offices.
Customer Review: "Good little fridge, ideal for the essentials, reasonably quiet, holds more than expected milk butter cheese yoghurts and bread."
Pros
- Perfect for the essentials
- Reasonably quiet running
- Complete with a reversible door
Cons
- No interior light
Best mini fridge for luxury
We love the sleek black Subcold Eco75 Mini Fridge. As well as looking chic, the Subcold mini fridge is top-rated on Amazon UK. Equipped with Advanced Compressor Cooling Technology, built-in with an adjustable Subcold Temperature range of 0 - 10°C, this mini fridge is ideal for wine bottles, beer, soft drinks, milk, snacks and more!
Customer Review: "Used for the home. It's value for the money. and light and keeps everything very cold and not too noisy."
Pros
- Good value for money
- Interior light and silent
- Adjustable temperature
Cons
- Not the most energy-efficient model
Best mini fridge with glass door
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If you like to see what you're drinking, this CCookology 48cm Mini Drinks Fridge in Black is perfect for placing under your counter, in an alcove or even on your work surface. The reversible door means it can open either left or right, giving you easy access to your drinks. The shelf is also removable so you can store larger bottles, too.
Pros
- Removable shelf and reversible door
- Small enough to fit on a tabletop
- Useful glass door to easily see stock
Cons
- No reviews yet
Best mini fridge for style
If you're after a mini fridge for your home that stands out, this Kuhla 45L Mini Fridge with Ice Box has a neon-themed 'Open' sign and also has a small ice compartment to store your ice cube trays. compact yet surprisingly spacious, this small fridge fits up to 42 x 330ml cans. Plenty of space to store your favourite cold refreshments and snacks.
Customer Review: "Great product bought for our bar and looks great."
Pros
- Complete with an ice box
- Stylish, unique design
- Perfect for a bar
Cons
- May not be to everyone's taste
Our Verdict: Best Mini Fridge
If you are seriously organised and have room for multiple fridges in your home, then our top pick is the LOGIK LTT40W23 Mini Fridge in White. It's good value, looks relatively stylish and can fit a good amount of food and drink - perfect for visitors and parties. Or, consider the Subcold Eco75 Mini Fridge if your budget can stretch a little further.
FAQs
Do mini-fridges use a lot of power?
Due to the size of a mini fridge, it does take less energy to run it compared to a standard-sized 50/50 refrigerator. It all depends on the size and how powerful the mini-fridge is, but according to ecocostsavings, you're looking at using 0.0251 kWh (25.1 Wh) per hour, 0.603 kWh per day, 18.33 kWh per month, and 220 kWh per year.
For a clear indicator of how energy-efficient your fridge is, look for its energy rating; the higher the better.
The energy ratings were revised in 2021 to ensure there was space left on the scale for improvement. On the old energy efficiency scale, appliances were rated between A+++ to D. But with modern technology, most appliances were maxing out the scale. The new energy ratings now go from A to G and are much less confusing.
You’ll find now that there are much fewer A and B-rated appliances. Those that were previously A+ may now be an F.
How often should you replace it?
While the lifespan of any appliance can vary wildly due to several factors, you should expect your fridge (either a full-size 60/40 model or mini) to last for about 10 years. Typically, the greater you pay for your model, the longer it'll last.
Any fridge cleaning tips?
We've found some tips to keep your miniature refrigerator clean, tidy and safe for your groceries:
Unplug the fridge for safety, and remove all contents and detachable parts.
Wipe the interior with soapy water and clean detachable parts separately.
You can remove any nasty odour by making a paste with baking soda.
Make sure you wipe the exterior - not just the interior of the appliance.
After ensuring thorough drying, plug it back in and maintain this regularly.
Hannah Mellin is a Homes & Garden Product Writer for Modern Gardens, A Modern Kitchen, Yours and Take A Break. She has been working in the Journalism industry for over a decade and has written for an array of brands. When she's not writing, cooking, researching or testing products, she's renovating her Victorian terrace and chilling in her jungle garden with her three cats and sausage dog Waffle.