Buying guide
Best beer and drinks fridges with glass doors
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Swan SR12030BN 80 L under-counter, 3 to 10 °C
At 84 cm high and 47.4 cm wide it is sized to sit under a standard worktop.
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HCK 48 L glass-door fridge, 0 to 15 °C, 39 dB
Reaches 0 °C, the coldest setting of any fridge in this guide.
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60-can beverage fridge with adjustable shelves
The 60-can capacity is clearly stated in the title and bullets.
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A beer or drinks fridge is built to chill cans and bottles colder than a wine fridge. Many wine coolers stop at 5 °C or higher, while a drinks fridge with a range starting near 0 to 3 °C will get lager properly cold. The glass door lets you see what is inside without opening it, which helps a home bar or garden room look tidy. The things to compare are capacity (often in 330 ml cans), how low the temperature goes, the outer size for an under-counter gap, the UK plug and the annual kWh. If it will live in a garage or garden room, check the climate class in the manual. This guide compares glass-door drinks coolers on those points from the listings, and notes models that are better suited to wine or snacks than ice-cold beer.
All products compared
- Swan SR12030BN 80 L under-counter, 3 to 10 °C
- Capacity
- 80 L (100 cans)
- Temperature range
- 3 to 10 °C
- Size (W x D x H)
- 47.4 x 44 x 84 cm
- Annual energy
- 85 kWh
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- Capacity
- 48 L
- Temperature range
- 0 to 15 °C
- Size (W x D x H)
- 43 x 47.5 x 51 cm
- Annual energy
- 61 kWh
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- Capacity
- 60 cans
- Temperature range
- Not stated
- Size (W x D x H)
- Not stated
- Annual energy
- Not stated
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- Capacity
- 40 L
- Temperature range
- 10 to 15 °C
- Size (W x D x H)
- 45 x 40 x 55 cm
- Annual energy
- 0.5 kWh per day
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- Capacity
- 40 L
- Temperature range
- 10 to 15 °C
- Size (W x D x H)
- Not stated
- Annual energy
- 0.5 kWh (period not stated)
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| Product | Capacity | Temperature range | Size (W x D x H) | Annual energy | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan SR12030BN 80 L under-counter, 3 to 10 °C | 80 L (100 cans) | 3 to 10 °C | 47.4 x 44 x 84 cm | 85 kWh | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| HCK 48 L glass-door fridge, 0 to 15 °C, 39 dB | 48 L | 0 to 15 °C | 43 x 47.5 x 51 cm | 61 kWh | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| 60-can beverage fridge with adjustable shelves | 60 cans | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| hxoity 40 L desktop glass-door fridge, 38 dB | 40 L | 10 to 15 °C | 45 x 40 x 55 cm | 0.5 kWh per day | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| hxoity 40 L glass-door mini fridge with lock | 40 L | 10 to 15 °C | Not stated | 0.5 kWh (period not stated) | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
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The products in detail
No. 1 · Swan
Swan SR12030BN 80 L under-counter, 3 to 10 °C
An 80 litre glass-fronted under-counter drinks fridge holding 100 cans of 330 ml or 30 wine bottles, with a 3 to 10 °C dial, UK plug and reversible door. A strong all-round home bar pick.
In its favour
- At 84 cm high and 47.4 cm wide it is sized to sit under a standard worktop.
- A 3 to 10 °C range gets lager and soft drinks properly cold.
- A UK Type G plug, reversible door and adjustable feet are listed.
Good to know
- The temperature is set with a manual dial, so there is no digital readout.
- The guarantee is 1 year, extended to 2 only if you register the product online.
Listing title: Swan 80L Glass Fronted Under Counter Beer and Drinks Fridge, 3 Shelves...
No. 2 · HCK
HCK 48 L glass-door fridge, 0 to 15 °C, 39 dB
A compact 48 litre compressor drinks fridge with a three-layer Low-E glass door, four removable shelves, LED lighting and a stated 39 dB. It suits a games room, worktop or small bar.
In its favour
- Reaches 0 °C, the coldest setting of any fridge in this guide.
- A three-layer Low-E glass door is listed to prevent condensation.
- The specs list 61 kWh a year, a UK plug and a 5 year compressor warranty.
Good to know
- The door direction cannot be changed because of the LED lighting in the door.
- The listing asks you to leave it upright for 24 hours after delivery before use.
Listing title: HCK 48L Mini Fridge with Glass Door, Quiet 39dB, Cyberpunk Beer Fridge...
No. 3 · Generic
60-can beverage fridge with adjustable shelves
A glass-door beverage fridge for 60 cans with adjustable shelves, touch controls, LED lighting and a black frame. It suits a kitchen, garage bar or media room.
In its favour
- The 60-can capacity is clearly stated in the title and bullets.
- Adjustable shelves fit different can and bottle heights.
- Touch controls and interior LED lighting are listed.
Good to know
- No temperature range, dimensions or energy figure are given in the listing.
- The plug type and climate class are not stated, so check before using it in a garage.
Listing title: Beverage Refrigerator 60 Can Cooler, Glass Door, Adjustable Shelves
No. 4 · hxoity
hxoity 40 L desktop glass-door fridge, 38 dB
A 40 litre desktop fridge with a double tempered glass door, three glass shelves, frost-free air cooling and a stated 38 dB. It suits a home office for soft drinks rather than ice-cold beer.
In its favour
- The 38 dB figure and 0.5 kWh per 24 hours are both stated.
- Frost-free air cooling removes the need for manual defrosting.
- A security lock and adjustable feet are included.
Good to know
- The 10 to 15 °C range is too warm for chilled lager.
- Cooling is set with a 3-speed knob, not an exact temperature.
Listing title: 40L Desktop Mini Fridge With Glass Door, Air Cooler For Home Office
No. 5 · hxoity
hxoity 40 L glass-door mini fridge with lock
A 40 litre table-top fridge with a tempered glass door, two adjustable glass shelves, LED light, lock and key and a reversible door, plus a warming function. It suits a bedroom or office.
In its favour
- A reversible door, lock with two keys and internal LED light are listed.
- Two removable glass shelves adjust for bottles or cans.
- It also has a heating function, which a standard drinks fridge does not.
Good to know
- The 10 to 15 °C range will not get beer properly cold.
- The listing claims 0 dB, which is not a realistic figure; treat noise claims with care.
Listing title: 40L Mini Fridge Table Top Drinks Refrigerator With Cooling And Heat Fu...
Read before you buy
- Wine fridge vs normal fridge for storing wineWine fridge vs normal fridge compared on temperature range, humidity, vibration and light, and why a kitchen fridge is too cold and dry for months of storage.
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- Can you put a wine fridge in a garage?Can you put a wine fridge in a garage? Climate classes SN, N, ST and T explained, and what UK winter and summer garage temperatures do to cooling.
- Condensation on a wine fridge glass doorWine fridge condensation on the glass door explained: room humidity, door seals, placement in kitchens and garden rooms, and when misting is normal.
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