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Severin KS 9894: 33 bottles, 95 L, 39 dB
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The Severin KS 9894 is a good fit for someone with a growing wine collection, a standard under-counter gap and a kitchen or living area where noise would be noticed. What makes it stand out is the balance of numbers: 33 bottles in 95 litres, compressor cooling and a stated 39 dB, all in a body 48 cm wide. Few coolers in our comparisons publish this much detail.
- Capacity
- 33 bottles (95 L)
- Zones
- Not stated
- Temperature range
- 5 to 15 °C
- Noise
- 39 dB
- Annual energy
- 140 kWh
In its favour
- The listing gives a full set of figures: 33 bottles, 95 litres, 39 dB and 140 kWh a year.
- At 84 x 48 x 47 cm it can stand on the floor or fit under a worktop.
- Compressor cooling and a key lock are listed in the specifications.
Good to know
- The bullets give 5 to 15 °C but the title says 7 to 18 °C, so confirm the range.
- The specs list a European two-pin plug, so check for a UK plug or adapter.
Our take
Capacity and layout
Severin gives 95 litres, equal to 33 standard 0.75 litre bottles. Amazon lists five metal shelves and a door that hinges on the right. A key lock is listed in the specs, which helps if children are in the house.
The external size is 84 cm high, 48 cm wide and 47 cm deep, with 48.2 cm needed when the door is open. That height should fit beneath most UK worktops, though you should measure the gap and allow for the feet.
Temperature range: two figures
The bullets say 5 to 15 °C, while the title says 7 to 18 °C. Either range suits whites and sparkling at the cold end; the difference matters mainly for reds, which some people prefer at 16 to 18 °C. Check with Severin which applies to the unit you receive.
The cooler is a single temperature unit in practice, though the specs mention two sections. Treat it as one zone unless the manual says otherwise.
Energy and plug
The bullets state energy class G and 140 kWh a year, while the spec table gives 136 kWh. Class G is low on the current scale, so running costs will be higher than a newer A or B rated cooler of this size. The specs also list a Europlug, so confirm a UK plug is supplied or budget for a properly fused converter plug from a qualified source.
Compared with the 20-bottle cooler and the Liebherr UWKes 1752-22
The 20-bottle cooler in the under-counter guide also states 39 dB and can sit within kitchen units, but it holds 13 fewer bottles and gives no temperature range. The Liebherr UWKes 1752-22 is a dedicated under-worktop cabinet with a door alarm. The Severin offers the most bottles of the quiet under-counter options.
Verdict
Buy the Severin KS 9894 if you want 33 bottles under the worktop with a published noise level and a lock, and accept a class G energy rating. If you need true built-in installation, the Liebherr UWKes 1752-22 is the one to consider, and the JKJZSALJ cooler below 36 dB suits buyers who put quietness first.
Compared with alternatives in: Best large wine fridges for bigger collections, Best quiet wine fridges for living spaces, Best under-counter wine fridges, Best wine fridges for UK homes, Best wine fridges under £500, Best wine fridges with locks
Amazon listing title: Severin KS 9894 - wine coolers (Undercounter, Black, 7 - 18 °C, SN, No, A, Black)