Best quiet wine fridges for living spaces

In its favour

• The 39 dB figure is stated clearly in the listing.
• Holds 33 bottles, the most of the quiet models here.
• Compressor cooling copes with a warm open-plan kitchen better than thermoelectric.

Good to know

• Two different temperature ranges are given in the listing; confirm with the maker.
• Energy class G, and a Europlug is listed as the plug type.

In its favour

• Below 40 dB is stated for the compressor and air-cooled system.
• Adjustable legs help keep it level, which cuts vibration noise.
• Five removable chrome shelves adjust for different bottle shapes.

Good to know

• The temperature range is given as 10 to 60 °F, which looks like an error.
• The specs list 110 V, so confirm the UK voltage and plug.

In its favour

• Below 36 dB is the lowest noise figure stated by any cooler in this guide.
• Shock absorption and adjustable feet are listed to reduce vibration and rattles.
• Temperature can be set through a phone app over Wi-Fi or the LCD panel.

Good to know

• The title says dual zone but the bullets say single zone cooling, so confirm the layout.
• No capacity, temperature range or dimensions are given.

In its favour

• About 39 dB is stated, quiet enough for a dining room.
• The 28 cm width fits narrow alcoves and the gap beside a unit.
• A thick 24 mm glass door is listed to block light and hold the temperature.

Good to know

• The cooling method is not stated, and neither is annual energy use.
• At 103 cm high it will not go under a standard kitchen worktop.

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.