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Best mini fridges for bedrooms

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  • Best overall

    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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  • Best value

    30 L semiconductor mini fridge at about 28 dB

    About 28 dB is the lowest noise figure stated in this guide.

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  • Most features

    Corby Eton 40 L glass-door minibar, UK plug

    It is designed for hotel rooms, where quiet running is the main need.

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A fridge in a bedroom has one job above all others: it must not keep you awake. That puts noise first. Thermoelectric and semiconductor units have no compressor, so they avoid the hum and click of a kitchen fridge, but they cool less and many only reach about 10 °C. A compressor model gets colder but cycles on and off through the night. Size matters next, since most bedroom fridges sit on a desk, a chest of drawers or the floor beside the bed. A glass door and soft lighting make it easy to see what is inside without opening it. This guide compares compact glass-door fridges by the noise figure each listing states, capacity, temperature range, cooling method and size.

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The products in detail

No. 1 · 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.
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Listing title: HCK 48L Mini Fridge with Glass Door, Quiet 39dB, Cyberpunk Beer Fridge...

No. 2 · Generic

30 L semiconductor mini fridge at about 28 dB

A 30 litre glass-door mini fridge with semiconductor cooling, a mechanical temperature control and a stated noise level of about 28 dB. It suits drinks and snacks in a bedroom.

In its favour

  • About 28 dB is the lowest noise figure stated in this guide.
  • No compressor means no compressor hum or cycling clicks through the night.
  • At about 400 x 398 x 480 mm and 11 kg it fits beside a bed or on a desk.

Good to know

  • The 10 to 15 °C range will not chill drinks as cold as a kitchen fridge.
  • The plug type and energy use are not stated in the listing.
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Listing title: 30L Mini Fridge, Compact Semiconductor Refrigerator with Glass Door, 1...

No. 3 · Corby

Corby Eton 40 L glass-door minibar, UK plug

A 40 litre Corby Eton hotel-style minibar with a glass door, LED light, adjustable shelves and a key lock, designed for quiet running in guest rooms and bedrooms.

In its favour

  • It is designed for hotel rooms, where quiet running is the main need.
  • The specs list a UK Type G plug, 240 V and a 3 year guarantee.
  • A key lock and LED light are included, and the shelves adjust.

Good to know

  • No noise figure in dB is given, only a description of silent cooling.
  • The specs say the temperature is not adjustable, and no range is stated.
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Listing title: Corby Eton 40L Glass Door Minibar – Silent Hotel Mini Bar with LED Lig...

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.
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Listing title: 40L Desktop Mini Fridge With Glass Door, Air Cooler For Home Office

No. 5 · hxoity

hxoity 40 L table-top fridge with cool and warm

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.
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Listing title: 40L Mini Fridge Table Top Drinks Refrigerator With Cooling And Heat Fu...

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