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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 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 Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator higher: #1 versus #2 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 Frigidaire EFR176 1.6 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge 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 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 Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator higher: #1 versus #2 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
- 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 Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator or the Frigidaire EFR176 1.6 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge?
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 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 Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator higher: #1 versus #2 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 Frigidaire EFR176 1.6 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge?
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 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 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 Frigidaire EFR176 1.6 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge's is that 1.6 cu ft is small -- drinks and snacks only.
Is the Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 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 33.86-inch height is bulkier than a typical bedroom nightstand fridge is a deal-breaker for you.
Who should buy the Frigidaire EFR176 1.6 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge instead of the Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator?
The Frigidaire EFR176 1.6 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge suits bedrooms, while the Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator is best for bedrooms.
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