A roomy outdoor fridge for a patio or garage at about half the price of the big-name outdoor units.
Amazon $1,099.99The HCK SS1A 24-inch Outdoor is the better undercounter refrigerator overall, rated 3.6 to 3.5. The HCK SS1A 24-inch Outdoor leads on warranty and capacity. The Frigidaire EFR441AMZ 4.5 cu ft wins on value. The Frigidaire EFR441AMZ 4.5 cu ft costs $850 less ($249.99 vs $1,099.99).
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A cheap freestanding compact fridge for a dorm-sized budget that still wants 4.5 cu ft under the counter.
Amazon $249.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the HCK SS1A 24-inch Outdoor for warranty (1-year warranty, 5 years on the compressor vs 1-year warranty) and capacity (5.4 cu ft vs 4.5 cu ft).
- Choose the Frigidaire EFR441AMZ 4.5 cu ft for value ($55.55 per cu ft ($249.99, 4.5 cu ft) vs $203.70 per cu ft ($1,099.99, 5.4 cu ft)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every refrigerators undercounter refrigerator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | HCK SS1A 24-inch Outdoor | Frigidaire EFR441AMZ 4.5 cu ft |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 60 $203.70 per cu ft ($1,099.99, 5.4 cu ft) | 100 $55.55 per cu ft ($249.99, 4.5 cu ft) |
| Capacity 15% | 97 5.4 cu ft | 67 4.5 cu ft |
| Installation 20% | 55 front venting not stated, rated for outdoor use | 35 front venting not stated, indoor use |
| Energy use 15% | 50 energy use not published (neutral score used) | 50 energy use not published (neutral score used) |
| Noise 5% | 50 noise level not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise level not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 40 1-year warranty, 5 years on the compressor | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| HCK SS1A 24-inch Outdoor | Frigidaire EFR441AMZ 4.5 cu ft | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 5.4 cu ft | 4.5 cu ft |
| Temperature range | 32 to 50 F | - |
| Defrost | Automatic | - |
| Installation | ||
| Width | 23.7 in | 20.3 in |
| Height | 32.3 in | 32.1 in |
| Depth | 22 in | 22.2 in |
| Outdoor use | Rated for outdoor | Indoor |
| Max ambient | 110 F | - |
| Reversible door | Yes | Yes |
| Lock | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 71.7 lb | 50.7 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Compressor warranty | 5 years | - |
