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Quick verdict
Choose the Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator if you want 42 dB rating is quiet enough for most people to sleep through the compressor cycling. Choose the BLACK+DECKER BCRK25V 2.5 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator if you'd rather have eNERGY STAR rating keeps overnight running cost low. Overall we rank the Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Mini Fridges for Bedrooms list.
Winner overall: Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator
Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator vs BLACK+DECKER BCRK25V 2.5 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator compared
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Bottom line
Choose the Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator if you want 42 dB rating is quiet enough for most people to sleep through the compressor cycling. Choose the BLACK+DECKER BCRK25V 2.5 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator if you'd rather have eNERGY STAR rating keeps overnight running cost low. Overall we rank the Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Mini Fridges for Bedrooms list.
Best overallMidea
42 dB rating is quiet enough for most people to sleep through the compressor cycling
- 4.4 cu ft capacity
- 42 dB rated noise level
- Reversible door with adjustable legs
- Small chiller compartment, not a true freezer
- Push-button mechanical thermostat
✓ Pros
- ENERGY STAR rating keeps overnight running cost low
- 2.5 cu ft is a comfortable middle ground between capacity and footprint
- Glass shelves fit tall bottles and medication storage boxes
✕ Cons
- Small top freezer barely holds an ice tray
- Manual defrost required periodically
- Not rated as quiet as the Midea, though most owners don't find it disruptive
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
- ENERGY STAR rating keeps overnight running cost low
- 2.5 cu ft is a comfortable middle ground between capacity and footprint
- Glass shelves fit tall bottles and medication storage boxes
✕ Cons
- Small top freezer barely holds an ice tray
- Manual defrost required periodically
- Not rated as quiet as the Midea, though most owners don't find it disruptive
FAQ
Common questions
Which is better, the Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator or the BLACK+DECKER BCRK25V 2.5 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator?
Choose the Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator if you want 42 dB rating is quiet enough for most people to sleep through the compressor cycling. Choose the BLACK+DECKER BCRK25V 2.5 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator if you'd rather have eNERGY STAR rating keeps overnight running cost low. Overall we rank the Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Mini Fridges for Bedrooms list.
What is the difference between the Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator and the BLACK+DECKER BCRK25V 2.5 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator?
The Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator stands out because 42 dB rating is quiet enough for most people to sleep through the compressor cycling, while the BLACK+DECKER BCRK25V 2.5 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator stands out because eNERGY STAR rating keeps overnight running cost low. The trade-offs differ too: the Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator's ma in caveat is that 33.86-inch height is bulkier than a typical bedroom nightstand fridge, and the BLACK+DECKER BCRK25V 2.5 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator's is that small top freezer barely holds an ice tray.
Is the Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator worth it over the BLACK+DECKER BCRK25V 2.5 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the BLACK+DECKER BCRK25V 2.5 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator instead if 33.86-inch height is bulkier than a typical bedroom nightstand fridge is a deal-breaker for you.
Who should buy the BLACK+DECKER BCRK25V 2.5 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator instead of the Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator?
The BLACK+DECKER BCRK25V 2.5 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator suits bedrooms, while the Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator is best for bedrooms.
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