NewAir AWR-290DB 29-Bottle
#2 in Wine coolersFull review
For a 15 inch built-in dual zone wine fridge that locks.
Amazon $530.11$530.11
The NewAir AWR-290DB 29-Bottle is the better beverage cooler overall, rated 3.3 to 3.1. The NewAir AWR-290DB 29-Bottle leads on temperature range. The NewAir NWC043SS00 43-Bottle wins on value. The NewAir AWR-290DB 29-Bottle costs $20.77 less ($530.11 vs $550.88).
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NewAir NWC043SS00 43-Bottle
#7 in Wine coolersFull review
For a freestanding wine fridge with room for a few cases and separate red and white zones.
Amazon $550.88$550.88
Which should you buy?
- Choose the NewAir AWR-290DB 29-Bottle for temperature range (40 to 66 F (26 F span) vs 41 to 64 F (23 F span)).
- Choose the NewAir NWC043SS00 43-Bottle for value ($12.81 per bottle ($550.88) vs $18.28 per bottle ($530.11)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every wine coolers beverage cooler; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | NewAir AWR-290DB 29-Bottle | NewAir NWC043SS00 43-Bottle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 35% | 41 $18.28 per bottle ($530.11) | 60 $12.81 per bottle ($550.88) |
| Temperature range 15% | 30 40 to 66 F (26 F span) | 15 41 to 64 F (23 F span) |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise level not published (neutral score used) | 25 43 dB |
| Warranty 15% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
| Features 25% | 80 compressor cooling, key lock, built-in capable, dual zone (some features not published) | 45 compressor cooling, dual zone (some features not published) |
Specifications
| NewAir AWR-290DB 29-Bottle | NewAir NWC043SS00 43-Bottle | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Wine bottles | 29 bottles | 43 bottles |
| Internal capacity | 3.2 cu ft | - |
| Width | 14.8 in | 18.9 in |
| Weight | 70 lb | 65 lb |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooling | Compressor | Compressor |
| Temperature range | 40 to 66 °F | 41 to 64 °F |
| Zones | Dual zone | Dual zone |
| Noise | - | 43 dB or less |
| Build | ||
| Installation | Built-in or freestanding | Freestanding |
| Key lock | Yes | No |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |