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HCK 48 L glass-door fridge, 0 to 15 °C, 39 dB
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The HCK 48 L mini fridge is built for a gaming room, a bedroom bar or a party corner, and the listing leans hard into a cyberpunk look with neon LED trim and a gloss black body. Behind the styling, the useful detail is its temperature span: it goes down to 0 °C, which no other drinks fridge in our comparison can match, while HCK still states a fairly modest 39 dB running noise.
- 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
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.
Our take
Cooling and controls
Amazon lists a reciprocating compressor running on R600a refrigerant, with an adjustable range of 0 to 15 °C. That covers ice-cold lager at the bottom end and lighter reds near the top. The door is triple-layer Low-E tempered glass, which HCK says limits condensation and helps hold a steady temperature.
Four removable shelves are mentioned in the bullets, while the spec table lists two, so expect some variation and check what arrives. The yearly energy use is stated as 61 kWh.
Dimensions and where it fits
At 43 cm wide, 47.5 cm deep and 51 cm high, this is a tabletop or floor unit rather than an under-counter cabinet. Its 48 litre volume suits a mix of cans, bottles and a few snacks. It weighs about 21 kg and comes with a UK plug.
One practical point stands out: the hinge is fixed on the right, because the LED lighting is built into the door. Plan the position so the door opens away from the wall. HCK also asks for the unit to stand upright for 24 hours after delivery before switching on, which is normal for a compressor fridge.
Against the Swan and the hxoity models
The Swan SR12030BN offers 80 litres and a reversible door but bottoms out at 3 °C and gives no noise rating. The hxoity 40 L desktop fridge is a touch quieter at a stated 38 dB, yet it cannot go below 10 °C. If you want beer properly cold in a small footprint, the HCK has the clearest advantage on paper.
Warranty and who it does not suit
HCK lists one year of cover on the fridge and five years on the compressor, which is generous for this size. Buyers who want a plain, neutral appliance may find the neon styling too much, and anyone needing a fixed under-worktop fit should look at the Swan instead, since this cabinet is too short to fill that gap neatly.
Verdict
The HCK 48 L suits gamers and home entertainers who want genuinely cold drinks in a compact box and like the lit-up look. If you need more capacity or a reversible door, the Swan SR12030BN is the better match, and for a desk at 10 to 15 °C the hxoity 40 L desktop model is the quieter, simpler pick.
Compared with alternatives in: Best beer and drinks fridges with glass doors, Best mini fridges for bedrooms
Amazon listing title: HCK 48L Mini Fridge with Glass Door, Quiet 39dB, Cyberpunk Beer Fridge with Modern LED Lighting, Drinks Fridges Gaming Refrigerators, 0-15°C Precise Control, for Bedrooms, Gaming Room, Parties, Black