VEVOR BM-162 Dual Tap Kegerator
#2 in Full-sizeFull review
A low-cost homebrew kegerator with two ball lock taps and the widest temperature range here. Best for corny-keg homebrewers on a budget.
Amazon $655.99$655.99
The VEVOR BM-162 Dual Tap Kegerator rates 3.9 among full-size kegerators; the Kegco HK38SSU-2 Undercounter Kegerator rates 3.5 among built-in and outdoor ones. The VEVOR BM-162 Dual Tap Kegerator costs $1,039.31 less ($655.99 vs $1,695.30).
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Kegco HK38SSU-2 Undercounter Kegerator
A dual tap stainless kegerator rated for undercounter and outdoor use. For an outdoor kitchen or a built-in home bar.
Amazon $1,695.30$1,695.30
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (full-size and built-in and outdoor), 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 | VEVOR BM-162 Dual Tap Kegerator | Kegco HK38SSU-2 Undercounter Kegerator |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 90 $42.32 per gallon of keg capacity ($655.99, 15.5 gal) | 42 $109.37 per gallon of keg capacity ($1,695.30, 15.5 gal) |
| Keg capacity 15% | 100 15.5 gal of beer at once (1/2 barrel or 1/4 slim or 2 x 1/6 barrel or 3 x corny) | 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) |
| Taps 10% | 50 2 taps | 50 2 taps |
| Coldest setting 10% | 100 sets as cold as 23 F | 100 sets as cold as 32 F |
| Dispense kit 15% | 70 CO2 cylinder included, dual-gauge regulator | 40 CO2 cylinder included |
| Features 15% | 40 digital thermostat, fan-forced cooling | 65 digital thermostat, built-in rated, outdoor rated |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| VEVOR BM-162 Dual Tap Kegerator | Kegco HK38SSU-2 Undercounter Kegerator | |
|---|---|---|
| Kegs and taps | ||
| Type | Freestanding | Built-in / undercounter |
| Taps | 2 | 2 |
| Kegs that fit | 1/2 barrel or 1/4 slim or 2 x 1/6 barrel or 3 x corny | 1/2 barrel or 1/4 slim or 3 x 1/6 barrel or 3 x corny |
| Keg capacity | 15.5 gal | 15.5 gal |
| Price per gallon | $42.32 | $109.37 |
| Coupler | Ball lock | - |
| Cooling | ||
| Temperature range | 23 to 82.4 F | 32 to 59 F |
| Cooling | Compressor | Compressor |
| Thermostat | Digital | Digital |
| Fan-forced cooling | Yes | - |
| Dispense kit | ||
| CO2 | 5 lb cylinder | Included |
| Regulator | Dual gauge | - |
| Installation | ||
| Built-in rated | - | Yes |
| Outdoor rated | - | Yes |
| Width | - | 24 in |
| Height | - | 34.1 in |
| Depth | - | 25 in |
| Weight | - | 115 lb |