For a kitchen or bar with a narrow gap and a few dozen bottles at most, with a lock and compressor cooling.
Amazon $359.99The Whynter BWR-208SB 20-Bottle is the better beverage cooler overall, rated 3.1 to 2.7. The Black+Decker BD61516 14-Bottle wins on value. The Black+Decker BD61516 14-Bottle costs $151 less ($208.99 vs $359.99).
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For a low-cost compressor wine cooler for a dozen or so bottles.
Amazon $208.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the Black+Decker BD61516 14-Bottle for value ($14.93 per bottle ($208.99) vs $18 per bottle ($359.99)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every wine coolers beverage cooler; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Whynter BWR-208SB 20-Bottle | Black+Decker BD61516 14-Bottle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 35% | 42 $18 per bottle ($359.99) | 52 $14.93 per bottle ($208.99) |
| Temperature range 15% | 25 40 to 65 F (25 F span) | 20 40 to 64 F (24 F span) |
| Noise 10% | 67 38 dB | 50 noise level not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
| Features 25% | 85 compressor cooling, key lock, reversible door, built-in capable | 30 compressor cooling (some features not published) |
Specifications
| Whynter BWR-208SB 20-Bottle | Black+Decker BD61516 14-Bottle | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Wine bottles | 20 bottles | 14 bottles |
| Internal capacity | 2 cu ft | - |
| Width | 11.8 in | 17.5 in |
| Weight | 62.6 lb | 36.4 lb |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooling | Compressor | Compressor |
| Temperature range | 40 to 65 °F | 40 to 64 °F |
| Zones | Single zone | - |
| Noise | 38 dB or less | - |
| Build | ||
| Installation | Built-in or freestanding | - |
| Reversible door | Yes | - |
| Key lock | Yes | - |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
