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hxoity 40 L desktop glass-door fridge, 38 dB
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The hxoity 40 L desktop fridge is meant for a home office, bedroom or study where a humming appliance would be a distraction. Its key claim is a stated 38 dB running level, paired with fan-assisted cooling that the listing says keeps the cabinet frost-free. It is a mild cooler rather than a cold one, so it suits wine, soft drinks and skincare better than ice-cold lager.
- 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
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.
Our take
Controls and temperature
Instead of a digital panel, you get a three-position rotary knob marked low, medium and high, covering roughly 10 to 15 °C. That is an easy control to live with, though you cannot dial in an exact figure. The range covers whites, rosé and light reds; it will not chill beer to pub temperature.
The listing describes air cooling with a fan for even temperature and no manual defrosting. The cooling technology itself, compressor or thermoelectric, is not named.
Build, size and running costs
The cabinet is given as 45 cm wide, 40 cm deep and 55 cm high and weighs about 11 kg, light enough to lift onto a sturdy desk or sideboard. Inside are tempered glass shelves in a three-tier layout, and the door is double tempered glass with a buckle and security lock. Adjustable feet help it sit level on a worktop.
Power use is stated as 0.5 kWh per 24 hours. Note that Amazon lists the plug type as none, so confirm what arrives before you plan where it goes. No warranty is listed.
Placing it against quieter and colder rivals
In our quiet wine fridge comparison, only the compressor cooler stated below 36 dB claims a lower figure, and the Severin KS 9894 sits a little higher at 39 dB but holds 33 bottles. In the drinks fridge group, the HCK 48 L reaches 0 °C at a stated 39 dB, which makes it the better choice if cold beer matters. The hxoity trades that chilling power for a smaller, quieter box.
Who should skip it
If you keep a garage or utility room stocked with cans, the 10 °C floor will disappoint. It also lacks the capacity for a real wine collection, so anyone with more than a dozen bottles should look at a dedicated cooler.
Verdict
Buy the hxoity 40 L desktop fridge if you want a quiet, lockable cooler for a desk or bedroom and are happy with cellar-style temperatures. Pick the HCK 48 L for genuinely cold drinks, or the Severin KS 9894 if you want low noise with room for a proper wine collection.
Compared with alternatives in: Best beer and drinks fridges with glass doors, Best mini fridges for bedrooms, Best quiet wine fridges for living spaces
Amazon listing title: 40L Desktop Mini Fridge With Glass Door, Air Cooler For Home Office