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Quick verdict
Choose the BLACK+DECKER BCRK25V 2.5 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator if you want eNERGY STAR rating keeps overnight running cost low. Choose the Frigidaire EFR176 1.6 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge if you'd rather have 18.5-inch height fits comfortably on a dresser top or low nightstand shelf. Overall we rank the BLACK+DECKER BCRK25V 2.5 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Mini Fridges for Dorm Rooms list.
Winner overall: BLACK+DECKER BCRK25V 2.5 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator
BLACK+DECKER BCRK25V 2.5 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator vs Frigidaire EFR176 1.6 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge compared
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Bottom line
Choose the BLACK+DECKER BCRK25V 2.5 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator if you want eNERGY STAR rating keeps overnight running cost low. Choose the Frigidaire EFR176 1.6 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge if you'd rather have 18.5-inch height fits comfortably on a dresser top or low nightstand shelf. Overall we rank the BLACK+DECKER BCRK25V 2.5 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Mini Fridges for Dorm Rooms list.
BLACK+DECKER
ENERGY STAR rating keeps overnight running cost low
- 2.5 cu ft single-door capacity
- ENERGY STAR certified, about 212 kWh/year
- Small freezer compartment with ice tray
- Two removable glass shelves
- Reversible door, adjustable thermostat
✓ Pros
- 18.5-inch height fits comfortably on a dresser top or low nightstand shelf
- Retro color options double as bedroom decor rather than an obvious appliance
- Flush back allows placement directly against a wall
✕ Cons
- 1.6 cu ft is small -- drinks and snacks only
- Runs slightly louder than the Midea at full cooling cycle per owner reports
- Plastic door handle feels less durable over years of use
Frigidaire
18.5-inch height fits comfortably on a dresser top or low nightstand shelf
- 1.6 cu ft capacity
- 18.5-inch height
- Retro-styled body with a side-mounted bottle opener
- Flush-back design
- Wire shelf, 2-liter door bin
✓ Pros
- 18.5-inch height fits comfortably on a dresser top or low nightstand shelf
- Retro color options double as bedroom decor rather than an obvious appliance
- Flush back allows placement directly against a wall
✕ Cons
- 1.6 cu ft is small -- drinks and snacks only
- Runs slightly louder than the Midea at full cooling cycle per owner reports
- Plastic door handle feels less durable over years of use
FAQ
Common questions
Which is better, the BLACK+DECKER BCRK25V 2.5 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator or the Frigidaire EFR176 1.6 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge?
Choose the BLACK+DECKER BCRK25V 2.5 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator if you want eNERGY STAR rating keeps overnight running cost low. Choose the Frigidaire EFR176 1.6 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge if you'd rather have 18.5-inch height fits comfortably on a dresser top or low nightstand shelf. Overall we rank the BLACK+DECKER BCRK25V 2.5 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Mini Fridges for Dorm Rooms list.
What is the difference between the BLACK+DECKER BCRK25V 2.5 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator and the Frigidaire EFR176 1.6 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge?
The BLACK+DECKER BCRK25V 2.5 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator stands out because eNERGY STAR rating keeps overnight running cost low, while the Frigidaire EFR176 1.6 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge stands out because 18.5-inch height fits comfortably on a dresser top or low nightstand shelf. The trade-offs differ too: the BLACK+DECKER BCRK25V 2.5 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator's ma in caveat is that small top freezer barely holds an ice tray, and the Frigidaire EFR176 1.6 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge's is that 1.6 cu ft is small -- drinks and snacks only.
Is the BLACK+DECKER BCRK25V 2.5 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator worth it over the Frigidaire EFR176 1.6 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the Frigidaire EFR176 1.6 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge instead if small top freezer barely holds an ice tray is a deal-breaker for you.
Who should buy the Frigidaire EFR176 1.6 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge instead of the BLACK+DECKER BCRK25V 2.5 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator?
The Frigidaire EFR176 1.6 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge suits bedrooms, while the BLACK+DECKER BCRK25V 2.5 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator is best for bedrooms.
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