The Best Mini Fridges of 2026

• Dimensions: 33.44" x 19.13" x 20.5" (H x W x D)
• Measured Capacity: 1.49-cubic-foot fridge, 0.82-cubic-foot freezer
• Finishes: Stainless steel

Insignia tends to make excellent mini fridges for a good price, and the Insignia NS-CF30SS9 follows in this tradition. While it doesn't stand out from the pack, it does offer good performance and storage options for a low price.

In our temperature testing, we found this Insignia mini fridge was able to maintain consistent temperatures in its fridge compartment—it can keep perishables fresh.

The freezer was much less consistent, unfortunately, but still not as bad as some other models we tested. Temperatures constantly fluctuated up and down a few degrees, which could lead to freezer burn. Still, if you don't rely heavily on your freezer and keep a consistent turnover, you shouldn't run into many problems.

If you plan on stocking drinks, you'll like the inclusion of six-can holsters along the door. These angled compartments let you quickly and easily grab a drink or replace them. We also like the height of the door storage, specifically the lower bin, which allows users to fit taller items like wine bottles.

Overall, if you're looking to fill a smaller footprint, this Insignia is a fine pick.

• Dimensions: 33.5” x 19.1” x 20.1” (H x W x D)
• Measured Capacity: 2.01 cubic feet
• Finishes: White, mint green, red, black

The Magic Chef HMCR320WE is another solid retro-style option thanks to its consistent temperature performance. It's capable of maintaining temperatures in the fridge consistent to within a degree or two of its target temperature and within a single degree in the freezer. We also like its varied array of storage options, which include a dedicated can caddy alongside traditional bins and shelves.

Like most other retro-styled minifridges, some of the "chrome" fixtures on this Magic Chef do feel cheap. If you're expecting metal, any plastic will feel flimsy by comparison, but even compared to the fridges' other plastic fixtures the handles feel like a lighter grade.

• Dimensions: 31.38” x 19.13” x 17.75” (H x W x D)
• Measured Capacity: 2.01 cubic feet
• Finishes: Black, white

If you don't need a freezer section, the Insignia NS-CF26BK9 is the way to go. It has a decent-sized refrigerator compartment that measures over 2 cubic feet: This is one of the larger mini refrigerators we tested. Between the can storage options and lack of a freezer, it’s great for cold drinks, a necessity for someone looking for a mini fridge for their home bar.

The Insignia NS-CF26BK9's can holsters are a flexible door storage solution: they're removable, they provide easy access, and you can also store non-can items in there. While we like these can holsters, they’re also not as space-efficient as the storage other models provide. It also has three moveable glass shelves.

This fridge’s temperature performance is steady and stable. However, its energy efficiency is lacking, as it uses far more electricity than almost every other mini fridge we tested—6.08 kWh compared to less than 4 kWh for most other mini fridges. This difference equates to roughly $0.15 extra per hour, depending on your local electricity rates.

• Dimensions: 35.16" x 19.17" x 23.31" (H x W x D)
• Measured Capacity: 2.10 cubic feet
• Finishes: Black, blue, green, red

The Galanz GLR31TBEER features a 1950s classic car aesthetic and comes in a variety of different colors. This retro mini fridge offers the most storage area out of all the models we tested, measuring a whopping 3 cubic feet—about 0.5 cubic feet larger than the rest of the pack. That's more than two bowling balls worth of space.

In terms of fridge performance, this model shines. During testing, it hit the ideal 37°F and didn't waver. Unfortunately, its freezer temperature was a problem.

For starters, the freezer runs warm, averaging 5°F instead of 0°F. It was also the least consistent freezer of the group; temperatures ranged between 2°F and 8°F. That’s a huge swing, considering freezers normally waver by fractions of a degree. That variation may cause issues with freezer burn.

The Galanz GLR31TBEER also has the auto-close door issue, but worse: If you don't shut the door hard enough, it'll actually bounce open again.

Despite some performance and usability issues, the Galanz GLR31TBEER looks great and offers a ton of usable storage area. If you're not planning on keeping anything particularly perishable in your freezer, it may still be a good pickup.

• Dimensions: 32.95” x 18.50” x 19.37” (H x W x D)
• Measured Capacity: 1.71 cubic feet
• Finishes: Black, stainless steel

If you're looking for a dorm fridge you should consider the Midea WHD-113FSS1, but also know that you’ll have to make some temperature adjustments after getting it to campus.

Mostly due to its temperature control, this mini fridge performed slightly below average during testing. In our testing, the fridge’s default settings ran warm, hitting an average temperature less than 1°F below the safe zone of 40°F.

Its freezer performance wasn't much better, hovering around 5°F instead of 0°F. While this isn't ideal, the one saving grace is that its freezer temps are stable. Turn the temp down slightly and the freezer should be just fine.

Its controls and door are easy to use. Its shelves and bins are more or less identical to what we saw elsewhere. We like the design of its can dispenser rack, which lets you load cans in from the middle as well as the top. It also runs quietly, making it great for dorm rooms.

• Dimensions: 33.38” x 18.75” x 17.5” (H x W x D)
• Measured Capacity: 2.22 cubic feet
• Finishes: Stainless steel

The Frigidaire FFPE3322UM is the warmest fridge of the bunch, with an average temperature of 41°F at its default settings. Since anything above 40°F isn't safe for food storage, this is disappointing. Fortunately, its temperatures are remarkably consistent, so once it's properly calibrated you shouldn’t have any problems with its performance.

While this Frigidaire mini fridge does technically have a freezer, it only got down to 22°F: This is not nearly cold enough to function properly. The temperature in its freezer was also inconsistent, making this the worst freezer out of its testing group by a large margin.

While you can use its freezer as a second refrigeration compartment, don't expect your ice cream to come out cone-ready.

• Dimensions: 33” x 19.4” x 18.5” (H x W x D)
• Measured Capacity: 1.63 cubic feet
• Finishes: Stainless steel

Despite its name, the Arctic King ATMP032AES has some of the warmer temperatures we measured. On default settings, it was actually slightly warmer than the cutoff for food safety, 40°F. Fortunately, because its fridge temps are consistent, once you set the temperature lower, the fridge will work just fine.

In our testing, its freezer temps also ran a bit warm at 3°F, but again relatively stable—no freezer burn here, just a quick calibration and you should be all set.

One of the Arctic King ATMP032AES's best features is its stainless steel facade, which looks nicer than the glossy plastic of some other mini fridges we tested.