Summit SBC635M Kegerator
#10 in Full-sizeFull review
A full-size, single tap Summit with a digital thermostat and a five-year compressor warranty. For buyers who want a longer-backed freestanding unit.
Amazon $1,114.10$1,114.10
The Summit SBC635M Kegerator is the better kegerator overall, rated 3.5 to 3.2. The Summit SBC635M Kegerator leads on features and coldest setting. The Kegco K209SS-1 Kegerator wins on value. The Kegco K209SS-1 Kegerator costs $253.37 less ($860.73 vs $1,114.10).
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Kegco K209SS-1 Kegerator
#15 in Full-sizeFull review
A simple single tap, full-size kegerator with a mechanical thermostat. For buyers who pour one domestic keg at a time.
Amazon $860.73$860.73
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Summit SBC635M Kegerator for features (digital thermostat, casters vs casters) and coldest setting (sets as cold as 33 F vs sets as cold as 35 F).
- Choose the Kegco K209SS-1 Kegerator for value ($55.53 per gallon of keg capacity ($860.73, 15.5 gal) vs $71.88 per gallon of keg capacity ($1,114.10, 15.5 gal)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every full-size kegerator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Summit SBC635M Kegerator | Kegco K209SS-1 Kegerator |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 63 $71.88 per gallon of keg capacity ($1,114.10, 15.5 gal) | 77 $55.53 per gallon of keg capacity ($860.73, 15.5 gal) |
| Keg capacity 15% | 100 15.5 gal of beer at once (1/2 barrel or 1/4 slim) | 100 15.5 gal of beer at once (1/2 barrel or 2 x 1/6 barrel or 3 x corny) |
| Taps 10% | 0 1 tap | 0 1 tap |
| Coldest setting 10% | 88 sets as cold as 33 F | 62 sets as cold as 35 F |
| Dispense kit 15% | 50 dispense kit not detailed (neutral score used) | 40 CO2 cylinder included |
| Features 15% | 35 digital thermostat, casters | 10 casters |
| Warranty 10% | 40 1-year warranty, 5 years on the compressor | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Summit SBC635M Kegerator | Kegco K209SS-1 Kegerator | |
|---|---|---|
| Kegs and taps | ||
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Taps | 1 | 1 |
| Kegs that fit | 1/2 barrel or 1/4 slim | 1/2 barrel or 2 x 1/6 barrel or 3 x corny |
| Keg capacity | 15.5 gal | 15.5 gal |
| Price per gallon | $71.88 | $55.53 |
| Coupler | D system (US Sankey) | D system (US Sankey) |
| Cooling | ||
| Temperature range | 33 to 50 F | 35 to 42 F |
| Cooling | Compressor | Compressor |
| Thermostat | Digital | Mechanical |
| Dispense kit | ||
| CO2 | - | 5 lb cylinder |
| Regulator | - | Single gauge |
| Installation | ||
| Built-in rated | No | - |
| Casters | Yes | Yes |
| Width | 23.6 in | 24 in |
| Height | 33.5 in | 33.2 in |
| Height with tower | 49 in | - |
| Depth | 25 in | 25 in |
| Weight | 80 lb | 75.8 lb |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
| Compressor warranty | 5 years | - |