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 warranty, value and temperature range. The Whynter BBR-148SB 182-Can wins on noise. The NewAir AB-1000 100-Can costs $380 less ($249.99 vs $629.99).
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Whynter BBR-148SB 182-Can
For a home bar that wants a lot of cans in a standard under-counter opening.
Amazon $629.99$629.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the NewAir AB-1000 100-Can for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), value ($2.50 per can ($249.99) vs $3.46 per can ($629.99)) and temperature range (37 to 64 F (27 F span) vs 34 to 54 F (20 F span)).
- Choose the Whynter BBR-148SB 182-Can for noise (38 dB vs 39 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 | Whynter BBR-148SB 182-Can |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 35% | 49 $2.50 per can ($249.99) | 31 $3.46 per can ($629.99) |
| Temperature range 15% | 35 37 to 64 F (27 F span) | 0 34 to 54 F (20 F span) |
| Noise 10% | 58 39 dB | 67 38 dB |
| Warranty 15% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Features 25% | 30 compressor cooling (some features not published) | 55 key lock, reversible door, built-in capable (some features not published) |
Specifications
| NewAir AB-1000 100-Can | Whynter BBR-148SB 182-Can | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| 12 oz cans | 100 cans | 182 cans |
| Internal capacity | 3.4 cu ft | 5.1 cu ft |
| Width | 16.9 in | 23.5 in |
| Weight | 47 lb | 85.5 lb |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooling | Compressor | - |
| Temperature range | 37 to 64 °F | 34 to 54 °F |
| Zones | Single zone | Single zone |
| Noise | 39 dB or less | 38 dB or less |
| Build | ||
| Installation | Freestanding | Built-in or freestanding |
| Reversible door | - | Yes |
| Key lock | No | Yes |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |