Head-to-head · Best Mini Fridges

Midea WHD-113FSS1 3.1 Cu Ft Mini Fridge vs Whynter BR-1211DS 136-Can Freestanding Beverage Refrigerator

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

Verdict is reader-supported. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Some links on this page are affiliate links — if you click through and buy, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Our ratings are sourced from independent publications, not sponsors.

The short answer

Whynter BR-1211DS 136-Can Freestanding Beverage Refrigerator comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.5 vs 3.4). Whynter BR-1211DS 136-Can Freestanding Beverage Refrigerator is best for: people who want a lockable glass-door drinks fridge with exact digital temperature settings. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #5 in Best Mini Fridges

Midea WHD-113FSS1 3.1 Cu Ft Mini Fridge

3.4

2 sourcesall derived$239.99as of Oct 8

The Midea WHD-113FSS1 earns the budget slot by being one of the few sub-$180 mini fridges with both an interior LED light and a real top-mount freezer pocket. Consumer Reports' lab includes it in their tested set, and ShopSavvy's TLDR review highlights the quiet operation and balanced capacity. Pick it for a dorm, bedroom, or first apartment where price comes first and you still want a cold drink plus the ability to freeze a pint of ice cream.

Strengths

— Consumer Reports' lab includes this in their compact-fridge ratings - rare third-party validation at this price
— Reversible door hinge ships swap-ready with documentation that walks you through the 20-minute flip
— Compressor noise averages around 45 dBA - quieter than typical conversation and acceptable for a bedroom install

Watch-outs

— Manual defrost cycle is annoying because you have to power-cycle the whole unit to thaw the freezer

$239.99 · Check Price on Amazon Full review →

Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Mini Fridges

Whynter BR-1211DS 136-Can Freestanding Beverage Refrigerator

4.5

2 sourcesall derived$285as of Oct 17

The Whynter BR-1211DS is a 3.4-cubic-foot freestanding beverage fridge with a glass door, digital touch controls and no freezer. Reviewed named it its best mini fridge for drinks, fitting 121 standard cans inside and recording small temperature swings that stayed close to the set point. Food & Wine also picked it for drinks, praising its 34–43°F range, built-in lock and UV-filtering double-pane glass door. It suits a den, games room or dorm where cans and bottles are the main load; anyone who needs a freezer, door bins or a reversible door should look elsewhere.

Strengths

— Reviewed fit 121 standard cans inside; Food & Wine cites a 136-can capacity
— Digital controls set exact temperatures instead of a vague 1–10 dial
— Reviewed measured minimal temperature swings, close to the set point

Watch-outs

— Can-focused layout with no door bins is less suited to general food storage
— No freezer compartment of any kind

$285 · Check Price on Amazon Full review →

Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

Midea WHD-113FSS1 3.1 Cu Ft Mini Fridge

At 3.1 cu ft this is the smallest pick in the list aside from the beverage-only NewAir AB-1200, but it differentiates from the comparably-sized hOmeLabs HME030236N by including the interior LED light and slightly more polished door seal. Compared to the Frigidaire EFR840 retro it lacks personality but matches the freezer capability at roughly half the price. Against the 4.5 cu ft Frigidaire EFR492 it loses 1.4 cu ft of capacity but saves more than $130.

Whynter BR-1211DS 136-Can Freestanding Beverage Refrigerator

Like the NewAir AB-1200, the Whynter is a freezerless glass-door beverage centre, but it is rated for 136 cans against the NewAir's 126. Unlike the Frigidaire EFR840 and the Midea WHD-113FSS1, it has no freezer section, giving its full 3.4 cubic feet to refrigerated storage.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Midea WHD-113FSS1 3.1 Cu Ft Mini Fridge	Whynter BR-1211DS 136-Can Freestanding Beverage Refrigerator
Capacity (cu ft)	3.1	—
Type	Two-door with top freezer	—
Freezer Section	Yes, 0.9 cu ft top-mount	—
Temperature Range (F)	33.8 to 50	—
Energy Star	Yes, 270 kWh/year	—
Reversible Door	Yes	—
Adjustable Shelves	2 glass	—
Noise (dB)	42	—
Dimensions (HxWxD inches)	33 x 18.5 x 19.9	—
Weight (lbs)	52	—
Warranty	1-year limited	—
Voltage	120 volts	115 V
Model	—	BR-1211DS
Capacity	—	3.4 cu ft
Can Capacity	—	Up to 136 cans (manufacturer rating)
Temperature Range	—	34–43°F
Dimensions	—	20" D x 19" W x 33" H
Freezer	—	None
Defrost	—	Automatic

← See the full ranking of best mini fridges