Bull 17900 Outdoor Kegerator vs Kegco HK38SSU-2 Undercounter Kegerator

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The Kegco HK38SSU-2 Undercounter Kegerator is the better kegerator overall, rated 3.5 to 3.2. The Kegco HK38SSU-2 Undercounter Kegerator leads on taps. The Bull 17900 Outdoor Kegerator wins on features. The Kegco HK38SSU-2 Undercounter Kegerator costs $2,164.32 less ($1,695.30 vs $3,859.62).

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Bull 17900 Outdoor Kegerator vs Kegco HK38SSU-2 Undercounter Kegerator

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Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every built-in and outdoor kegerator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weightKegco HK38SSU-2 Undercounter KegeratorBull 17900 Outdoor Kegerator
Overall rating3.5/53.2/5
Value 25%42 $109.37 per gallon of keg capacity ($1,695.30, 15.5 gal)50 keg capacity not published (neutral score used)
Keg capacity 15%100 15.5 gal of beer at once (1/2 barrel or 1/4 slim or 3 x 1/6 barrel or 3 x corny)50 keg capacity not published (neutral score used)
Taps 10%50 2 taps0 1 tap
Coldest setting 10%100 sets as cold as 32 F100 sets as cold as 32 F
Dispense kit 15%40 CO2 cylinder included50 dispense kit not detailed (neutral score used)
Features 15%65 digital thermostat, built-in rated, outdoor rated75 digital thermostat, built-in rated, outdoor rated, door lock
Warranty 10%0 warranty not published, scored as none0 warranty not published, scored as none

Specifications

Kegco HK38SSU-2 Undercounter KegeratorBull 17900 Outdoor Kegerator
Kegs and taps
TypeBuilt-in / undercounterBuilt-in / undercounter
Taps21
Kegs that fit1/2 barrel or 1/4 slim or 3 x 1/6 barrel or 3 x corny-
Keg capacity15.5 gal-
Price per gallon$109.37-
Cooling
Temperature range32 to 59 F32 to 50 F
CoolingCompressorCompressor
ThermostatDigitalDigital
Dispense kit
CO2Included-
Installation
Built-in ratedYesYes
Outdoor ratedYesYes
Door lock-Yes
Width24 in-
Height34.1 in-
Depth25 in-
Weight115 lb146 lb

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