$559.99
The NewAir ABR-960 96-Can is the better beverage cooler overall, rated 2.8 to 2.6. The NewAir ABR-960 96-Can leads on warranty and temperature range. The Whynter BBR-148SB 182-Can wins on value. The NewAir ABR-960 96-Can costs $70 less ($559.99 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 ABR-960 96-Can for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and temperature range (37 to 66 F (29 F span) vs 34 to 54 F (20 F span)).
- Choose the Whynter BBR-148SB 182-Can for value ($3.46 per can ($629.99) vs $5.83 per can ($559.99)).
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 ABR-960 96-Can | Whynter BBR-148SB 182-Can |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 35% | 2 $5.83 per can ($559.99) | 31 $3.46 per can ($629.99) |
| Temperature range 15% | 45 37 to 66 F (29 F span) | 0 34 to 54 F (20 F span) |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise level not published (neutral score used) | 67 38 dB |
| Warranty 15% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Features 25% | 65 compressor cooling, key lock, built-in capable | 55 key lock, reversible door, built-in capable (some features not published) |
Specifications
| NewAir ABR-960 96-Can | Whynter BBR-148SB 182-Can | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| 12 oz cans | 96 cans | 182 cans |
| Internal capacity | 3.2 cu ft | 5.1 cu ft |
| Width | 14.8 in | 23.5 in |
| Weight | 76 lb | 85.5 lb |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooling | Compressor | - |
| Temperature range | 37 to 66 °F | 34 to 54 °F |
| Zones | Single zone | Single zone |
| Noise | - | 38 dB or less |
| Build | ||
| Installation | Built-in or freestanding | Built-in or freestanding |
| Reversible door | No | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |