EdgeStar KC3000 Kegerator
#9 in Full-sizeFull review
A full-size EdgeStar with a digital thermostat that reaches 32 F and one tap. For a home bar that wants a colder, more precise kegerator than the KC2000.
Amazon $889$889
The EdgeStar KC3000 Kegerator rates 3.5 among full-size kegerators; the SPT BD-0538 Mini Kegerator rates 2.2 among compact and mini ones. The SPT BD-0538 Mini Kegerator costs $688.30 less ($200.70 vs $889).
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SPT BD-0538 Mini Kegerator
A countertop thermoelectric dispenser for 5 L mini kegs. For occasional draft at home without a full kegerator.
Amazon $200.70$200.70
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (full-size and compact and mini), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | EdgeStar KC3000 Kegerator | SPT BD-0538 Mini Kegerator |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 75 $57.35 per gallon of keg capacity ($889, 15.5 gal) | 25 $152.05 per gallon of keg capacity ($200.70, 1.3 gal) |
| Keg capacity 15% | 100 15.5 gal of beer at once (1/2 barrel or 1/4 slim) | 0 1.3 gal of beer at once (5 L mini keg) |
| Taps 10% | 0 1 tap | 0 1 tap |
| Coldest setting 10% | 100 sets as cold as 32 F | 50 temperature range not published (neutral score used) |
| Dispense kit 15% | 50 dispense kit not detailed (neutral score used) | 40 CO2 cylinder included |
| Features 15% | 35 digital thermostat, casters | 25 digital thermostat |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| EdgeStar KC3000 Kegerator | SPT BD-0538 Mini Kegerator | |
|---|---|---|
| Kegs and taps | ||
| Type | Freestanding | Countertop mini keg |
| Taps | 1 | 1 |
| Kegs that fit | 1/2 barrel or 1/4 slim | 5 L mini keg |
| Keg capacity | 15.5 gal | 1.3 gal |
| Price per gallon | $57.35 | $152.05 |
| Coupler | - | Mini keg |
| Cooling | ||
| Temperature range | 32 to 50 F | - |
| Cooling | Compressor | Thermoelectric |
| Thermostat | Digital | Digital |
| Dispense kit | ||
| CO2 | - | Included |
| Installation | ||
| Built-in rated | No | - |
| Casters | Yes | - |
| Width | 23.6 in | 10.7 in |
| Height | 33.5 in | 16.9 in |
| Depth | 23.4 in | 16.3 in |
| Weight | - | 13.9 lb |