NewAir AB-1000 100-Can
For a low-cost freestanding can cooler for a dorm, den or office.
Amazon $249.99$249.99
The NewAir AB-1000 100-Can is the better beverage cooler overall, rated 3.0 to 2.6. The NewAir AB-1000 100-Can leads on value, temperature range and noise. The NewAir AB-1000 100-Can costs $350 less ($249.99 vs $599.99).
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Kalamera KRC-24SZB 164-Can
For a 24 inch under-counter beverage fridge that holds as many cans as possible.
Amazon $599.99$599.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the NewAir AB-1000 100-Can for value ($2.50 per can ($249.99) vs $3.66 per can ($599.99)), temperature range (37 to 64 F (27 F span) vs 38 to 50 F (12 F span)) and noise (39 dB vs 40 dB).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every beverage coolers beverage cooler; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | NewAir AB-1000 100-Can | Kalamera KRC-24SZB 164-Can |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 35% | 49 $2.50 per can ($249.99) | 28 $3.66 per can ($599.99) |
| Temperature range 15% | 35 37 to 64 F (27 F span) | 0 38 to 50 F (12 F span) |
| Noise 10% | 58 39 dB | 50 40 dB |
| Warranty 15% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
| Features 25% | 30 compressor cooling (some features not published) | 65 compressor cooling, reversible door, built-in capable (some features not published) |
Specifications
| NewAir AB-1000 100-Can | Kalamera KRC-24SZB 164-Can | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| 12 oz cans | 100 cans | 164 cans |
| Internal capacity | 3.4 cu ft | - |
| Width | 16.9 in | 23.4 in |
| Weight | 47 lb | 72.8 lb |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooling | Compressor | Compressor |
| Temperature range | 37 to 64 °F | 38 to 50 °F |
| Zones | Single zone | Single zone |
| Noise | 39 dB or less | 40 dB or less |
| Build | ||
| Installation | Freestanding | Built-in or freestanding |
| Reversible door | - | Yes |
| Key lock | No | - |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | - |