The deciding specification is published capacity, which runs from 4 liters on the Cooluli to 3.2 cubic feet on the other four.
By the Lush Editorial Team·Researched & Compared
Compared five mini fridges from the manufacturer fact sheet, using published dimensions, weight, capacity, and features.
Has a separate freezer and a one-touch defrost system.
Includes two adjustable glass shelves and a crisper drawer.
Holds 130 cans with a double layer UV blocking glass door.
Uses a simple adjustable mechanical thermostat and static cooling.
Measures 10.2 inches wide and weighs 4.19 pounds.
| Model | Brand | Size (capacity) | Weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frestec 3.2 Cu. Ft. Mini Fridge with Freezer Small R... | Frestec | 3.2 cubic feet | 37.5 lb | Best for a freezer compartment |
| Upstreman 3.2 Cu.Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer | Upstreman | 18.7" x 17.4" x 33.1" | 43.32 lb | Best for adjustable glass shelves |
| EUHOMY 130 Can Mini Fridge | EUHOMY | 3.2 CUFT | 51.8 lb | Best for a glass door beverage center |
| Igloo 3.2 Cu.Ft. Mini Fridge with Freezer - Single D... | Igloo | 3.2 Cu. Ft. | 38.5 lb | Best for mechanical thermostat control |
| Cooluli Mini Fridge for Bedroom - Car | Cooluli | 4 Liter | 4.19 lb | Smallest footprint |
Has a separate freezer and a one-touch defrost system.
Includes two adjustable glass shelves and a crisper drawer.
Holds 130 cans with a double layer UV blocking glass door.
Uses a simple adjustable mechanical thermostat and static cooling.
Measures 10.2 inches wide and weighs 4.19 pounds.
The Frestec 3.2 Cu. Ft. publishes the largest width at 17.83 inches, while the Cooluli 4L is the smallest at 10.2 inches wide and 4.19 pounds. The Upstreman 3.2 Cu. Ft. publishes the largest depth at 18.7 inches and the largest height at 33.1 inches. The EUHOMY 130 Can publishes the larger of the two can counts here and the only glass door, at 30.9 inches tall. The Igloo adds a freezer and a mechanical thermostat.
“Capacity and footprint decide the fit before features do.”
Lush Editorial Team
Priorities, not a computed score. The inputs are published specifications, so we rank by what matters most and say how much.
Capacity is the first number to check. The Frestec, Upstreman, EUHOMY and Igloo all publish 3.2 cubic feet. The Cooluli publishes 4 liters, which is far smaller. If you need to store groceries for a week, the 3.2 cubic foot models are the ones to compare. If you need a personal cooler for a few cans, the Cooluli is the only one at that size.
Footprint is the second number. The Frestec publishes the largest width at 17.83 inches. The Upstreman publishes the largest depth at 18.7 inches and the largest height at 33.1 inches. The Cooluli is the smallest at 10.2 inches wide, 7.7 inches deep, and 10.5 inches tall. The EUHOMY publishes 30.9 inches of height, against 32.45 on the Frestec, 32.5 on the Igloo and 33.1 on the Upstreman.
| Specification | Frestec B0FWB3KL5D | Upstreman B09RWFZTWW | EUHOMY B0GCNN5MYR | Igloo B0CCF8CY8B | Cooluli B0771S9XT8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Published capacity | 3.2 cubic feet | 3.2 cubic feet | 3.2 cubic feet | 3.2 cubic feet | 4 liters |
| Width | 17.83 in | 17.4 in | 17.8 in | 17.13 in | 10.2 in |
| Depth | 16.73 in | 18.7 in | 18.5 in | 18.63 in | 7.7 in |
| Height | 32.45 in | 33.1 in | 30.9 in | 32.5 in | 10.5 in |
| Weight | 37.5 lb | 43.32 lb | 51.8 lb | 38.5 lb | 4.19 lb |
| Temperature range | not published | 32°F to 50°F | 37°F to 61°F | 32°F to 50°F | 40°F to 45°F below ambient |
| Freezer compartment | Yes | Yes, 0.3 cubic feet | not published | Yes | not published |
| Noise level | Below 37 dB | 38 dB | 36 dB | not published | not published |
| Energy use | 0.55 kWh per day | not published | 0.69 kWh per day | not published | not published |
| Defrost system | One-touch | Defrost tool | not published | not published | not published |
The table does not tell you how well any of these units hold temperature, how quickly they cool, or how long they last. Those are performance questions, and nobody at Lush has used these machines. The table also does not show interior layout beyond shelf counts, so you cannot tell from these figures whether a tall bottle will fit upright.
The Frestec, Upstreman, and Igloo list a separate freezer compartment. The Upstreman publishes the freezer volume as 0.3 cubic feet and the refrigeration space as 2.9 cubic feet. The Frestec and Igloo do not publish separate freezer volumes. The EUHOMY and the Cooluli do not list a freezer compartment at all, so they are for chilled items only.
If you want to store ice cream or frozen meals, the Frestec, Upstreman, and Igloo are the three to consider. The Upstreman is the only one of the three that publishes the freezer volume, which makes it the easiest to compare against a freezer tray or ice cube bin you already own.
The Frestec lists a one-touch defrost system, which the maker describes as a button in the middle of the temperature control. The Upstreman includes a defrost tool for maintenance. The EUHOMY, Igloo and Cooluli do not publish a defrost system. For those three, you should expect to defrost manually. Neither the Frestec nor the Upstreman states how often it is needed.
Manual defrosting is not complicated, but it takes time and a place to put the food while the ice melts. If that sounds like a chore, the Frestec is the only one of the five with a published one-touch system. The Upstreman gives you a tool, which is a smaller convenience.
The EUHOMY publishes the larger of the two can counts here: up to 130 standard cans in 3.2 cubic feet, across 5 removable shelves arranged in 5 slots. The Frestec, Upstreman and Igloo publish 3.2 cubic feet without a can figure, so the comparison stops there. The Cooluli publishes 6 cans in 4 liters, at the far other end of the scale.
The EUHOMY also publishes a temperature range of 37°F to 61°F on a touchscreen, which is warmer at the top end than the Upstreman and Igloo range of 32°F to 50°F. That suits drinks rather than food, and the maker does not publish a recommended setting for a specific drink. The Frestec publishes 6 thermostat settings and no temperature range at all.
The EUHOMY lists a double layer UV blocking glass door with a high tightness seal, high density foam and five removable shelves across five slots. It is the only pick with a glass door. The Upstreman publishes two adjustable glass shelves instead, and the Igloo publishes no shelf count at all. The Frestec, Upstreman and Igloo have solid doors and publish no UV blocking at all.
Glass doors let you see the contents without opening the door, which can help keep cold air inside. Solid doors block light, which may matter if the fridge sits in a bedroom. The Frestec, Upstreman, and Igloo are the solid door options among the five.
Dorm room with a freezer. The Frestec 3.2 Cu. Ft. has a separate freezer, a one-touch defrost system, and a published width of 17.83 inches. It publishes the largest width of the five, so measure your space before buying.
Small apartment with adjustable shelves. The Upstreman 3.2 Cu. Ft. includes two adjustable glass shelves, a crisper drawer, and a 0.3 cubic foot freezer. It publishes the largest depth and height of the five at 18.7 inches and 33.1 inches.
Home bar or game room. The EUHOMY 130 Can Mini Fridge holds up to 130 standard cans and has a double layer UV blocking glass door. It publishes 30.9 inches of height against 32.45, 32.5 and 33.1 inches on the other three full size picks.
Office or garage with simple controls. The Igloo 3.2 Cu. Ft. uses an adjustable mechanical thermostat and static cooling with no fan. It publishes a cooling range of 32°F to 50°F and a separate freezer compartment.
Desk or bedside table. The Cooluli 4L is the smallest and lightest of the five at 10.2 inches wide and 4.19 pounds. It runs on AC, DC, or USB and can cool or warm, but it does not have a freezer compartment.
The manufacturer does not publish the following figures for these models. We did not estimate them.
A mini fridge with a freezer has a separate compartment that reaches freezing temperatures. The Frestec, Upstreman and Igloo list a freezer compartment, and the Upstreman is the only one of the three that publishes its volume, at 0.3 cubic feet against 2.9 cubic feet for the fridge section. The EUHOMY and the Cooluli do not list a freezer compartment at all, so they are for chilled drinks and food only.
The published widths for the 3.2 cubic foot models range from 17.13 inches on the Igloo to 17.83 inches on the Frestec. Depths range from 16.73 inches on the Frestec to 18.7 inches on the Upstreman. Heights range from 30.9 inches on the EUHOMY to 33.1 inches on the Upstreman.
The EUHOMY is the only pick its maker describes for freestanding installation, and it publishes a height of 30.9 inches. The Frestec publishes 32.45 inches, the Igloo 32.5 inches and the Upstreman 33.1 inches. Measure your own counter against those four figures before buying, because none of these makers publishes a required clearance above or around the cabinet.
The EUHOMY 130 Can publishes a capacity of 130 standard cans in 3.2 cubic feet, the larger of the two can figures here. The Frestec, Upstreman and Igloo publish 3.2 cubic feet without one, so you cannot compare them on cans. The Cooluli publishes 6 cans in 4 liters, which is the only other can figure on this page and the other end of the scale.
The Upstreman publishes 32°F to 50°F across 5 levels. The Igloo publishes a cooling range of 32°F to 50°F on a mechanical thermostat. The EUHOMY publishes 37°F to 61°F on a digital touchscreen, which is the warmest top end here. The Frestec lists 6 adjustable thermostat settings without a published range. The Cooluli states 40°F to 45°F below ambient rather than an absolute range, which is what a thermoelectric cooler does.
The Frestec lists a one-touch defrost system, described as a button in the middle of the temperature control. The Upstreman includes a defrost tool for maintenance rather than an automatic system. The EUHOMY, Igloo and Cooluli publish nothing about defrosting at all, so expect to do it by hand on those three. None of the five publishes how often defrosting is needed, which is the figure that would actually matter.
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