Whether for a dorm room, an office, or a basement spot to keep snacks and drinks chilled, mini fridges are a smart investment. It’s also a pretty common one. Many of us had a mini fridge in our first apartment and got along just fine. 

Small spaces require compact pieces, and these are the best mini fridges because they store food and drinks, and take away our excuses to live off takeout because we “don’t have a big kitchen.” Well, once you get one of these, there’s never an excuse not to have healthy food fresh and ready.

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1. Gourmia GMF600 Thermoelectric Mini Fridge Cooler and Warmer Product

“Gourmia mini fridge is a compact and lightweight 6-can mini cooler and warmer that can easily chill up to 32°F. It can also warm up to 150°F. This eco-friendly mini-fridge and warmer is ideal for anyone looking for a portable fridge with a substantial storage capacity,” says Bryan Stoddard of Homewares Insider.

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2. Midea Double Door Mini Fridge with Freezer

Adjustable temperature ranges include refrigerator compartment, freezer compartment, and features adjustable legs and a reversible door that can open from left or right.

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3. Danby Compact All Refrigerator

This fridge has 1.7 cu.ft. interior capacity, and is Energy Star compliant with 1 full width and one 1/2 width removable wire shelves and tall bottle storage.

(Walmart, $138.81)

4. Avanti 1.7 Cu. Ft. AC/DC Superconductor Refrigerator

This unit provides 1.7 cubic feet of refrigeration capacity, quiet thermoelectric cooling technology, and uses R134A refrigerant with no compressor, allowing for quiet operation. This unit also has an adjustable thermostat, interior LED light and a reversible door.

(Walmart, $199.42)

5. EdgeStar 19 Inch Wide 1.1 Cu. Ft. Refrigerator or Freezer

This classic stainless steel mini fridge is a great match for any home décor and is equipped with a full range thermostat, built-in door lock and a reversible door for increased installation options. The fridge also comes with a factory-installed lock so contents are safe from unintended access.

(Walmart, $189)

6. Cooluli Mini Fridge Electric Cooler and Warmer 

The Cooluli Classic 4-liter thermo-electric cooler/warmer mini fridge sports a matte finish and a modern profile that’s perfectly portable. 

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7. Black + Decker Compact Refrigerator with Freezer

Adjustable thermostat control and leveling legs offer ultimate versatility with full width freezer compartment, with ice cube tray and reversible door, and space saving flat back design.

(Walmart, $94+)

8. RCA IGLOO Mini Refrigerator

This fridge includes a built-in can dispenser and freezer compartment, slide out tempered glass shelves, adjustable thermostat, and reversible door with adjustable level feet. 

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9. Sunbeam 1.7 cu ft Mini Refrigerator

With its compact size, the Sunbeam refrigerator is the perfect addition to any dorm room or office space. This unit includes a coated wire slide out shelf, as well as a 1/2 width freezer compartment. The convenient reversible door allows you to open the refrigerator from either the left of the right side.

(Target, $109.99)

10. Whirlpool 4.3 cu ft Mini Refrigerator 

Keep all your go-to snacks and beverages cool with the Whirlpool Mini Refrigerator. Its relatively small frame allows you to store it just about anywhere, and the reversible door design gives you added flexibility. This sleek compact refrigerator is the perfect addition.

(Target, $139.99)

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11. Chefman Portable Personal Fridge

Stack your favorite beverage or pack your best dessert for a quick bite on the road in this Chefman Portable Personal Fridge. You can detach the shelf to fully use the storage space or use it to separate your assortment as per your needs. 

(Target, $49.99)

12. Galanz 2.7 cu ft Retro Refrigerator

Make a statement with the 2.7 cu. ft. Retro Refrigerator from Galanz. This refrigerator includes a 4-can dispenser, 2 liter bottle storage and a 1/2 width freezer compartment.

(Target, $199.99)

13. Frigidaire 1.6 cu ft Refrigerator 

Keep all your beverages and snacks handy in this Frigidaire 1.6 Cu Ft compact refrigerator. Features 1 coated wire slide out shelf, invisible door handle, and includes 1/2 width freezer compartment and an ice cube tray. Reversible door gives added flexability.

(Target, $93.99)

14. AstroAI Mini Fridge Portable AC/DC Powered Thermoelectric System Cooler

Cool up to 32°F (0°C) below ambient temperature, or keep warm up to 150°F (66°C), or 86°F (30°C) to -64°F (18°C) within an hour, 86°F (30°C) to -50°F (10°C) within 2 hours, 86°F (30°C) to -37°F( 3°C) within 3 hours.

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15. Magic Chef MCR170WE Mini Fridge

Convenient in-door storage for small and large beverages, compressor cooling system for a consistently cool temperature. Wire shelf in main compartment helps keep items organized, and recessed handle for easy opening and closing.

(Walmart, $94)

16. Uber Appliance UB-CH1 Uber Chill Mini Fridge

Compact 4-liter mini personal fridge has 6-can capacity or four bottle coolers. It plugs into 12V car cigarette lighter or Home outlet, and both cords are included.

(Walmart, $42.99+)

17. KUPPET Retro Mini Fridge Compact Refrigerator with Covered Chiller Compartment

KUPPET refrigerator with a sky blue design, novel and unique, has capacity 3.2 Cu.Ft. Keep your favorite beverages cool, as it's the perfect size and suitable for university dormitory, RV, apartment, or office.

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18. Kenmore 4.4 cu. ft. Compact Mini Refrigerator

Built-in freezer compartment stores frozen items and can be used to cool items quicker. The 4.4 cu. ft. capacity provides enough space to store beverages and grocery items.

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19. Cooluli Concord 20-liter Compact Cooler

The Concord-20LDX thermo-electric cooler/warmer/wine cooler mini fridge by Cooluli is sleek, compact and perfectly portable. Adjust and set your desired temperature with the simple touch of a button with the digital thermostat on the easy-to-read display.

(Walmart, $142.49)

20. Amana 4.3 cu. Ft. One Door Compact Refrigerator

This Amana refrigerator features a full-width freezer compartment with a door that is ideal for ice and frozen food storage. It has excellent organizational features such as interior light, one full and slide-out glass shelf, 2 leveling front legs, 2-liter bottle door storage, and can dispenser.

(Home Depot, $159.99)

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Aly Walansky is a NY-based lifestyles writer who focuses on health, wellness, and relationships. Her work appears in dozens of digital and print publications regularly. Visit her on Twitter or email her.

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