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 rates 3.5 among full-size kegerators; the Nostalgia CBD5SS Mini Keg Dispenser rates 2.3 among compact and mini ones. The Nostalgia CBD5SS Mini Keg Dispenser costs $864.10 less ($250 vs $1,114.10).
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Nostalgia CBD5SS Mini Keg Dispenser
A thermoelectric mini keg dispenser with its own refillable 5 L growler. For filling up at a brewery and pouring at home.
Amazon $250$250
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (full-size and compact and mini), 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 | Summit SBC635M Kegerator | Nostalgia CBD5SS Mini Keg Dispenser |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Value 25% | 63 $71.88 per gallon of keg capacity ($1,114.10, 15.5 gal) | 14 $189.39 per gallon of keg capacity ($250, 1.3 gal) |
| Keg capacity 15% | 100 15.5 gal of beer at once (1/2 barrel or 1/4 slim) | 0 1.3 gal of beer at once (5 L mini keg) |
| Taps 10% | 0 1 tap | 0 1 tap |
| Coldest setting 10% | 88 sets as cold as 33 F | 50 sets as cold as 36 F |
| Dispense kit 15% | 50 dispense kit not detailed (neutral score used) | 40 CO2 cylinder included |
| Features 15% | 35 digital thermostat, casters | 50 features not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 10% | 40 1-year warranty, 5 years on the compressor | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Summit SBC635M Kegerator | Nostalgia CBD5SS Mini Keg Dispenser | |
|---|---|---|
| Kegs and taps | ||
| Type | Freestanding | Countertop mini keg |
| Taps | 1 | 1 |
| Kegs that fit | 1/2 barrel or 1/4 slim | 5 L mini keg |
| Keg capacity | 15.5 gal | 1.3 gal |
| Price per gallon | $71.88 | $189.39 |
| Coupler | D system (US Sankey) | Mini keg |
| Cooling | ||
| Temperature range | 33 to 50 F | down to 36 F |
| Cooling | Compressor | Thermoelectric |
| Thermostat | Digital | - |
| Dispense kit | ||
| CO2 | - | Included |
| Installation | ||
| Built-in rated | No | - |
| Casters | Yes | - |
| Width | 23.6 in | - |
| Height | 33.5 in | - |
| Height with tower | 49 in | - |
| Depth | 25 in | - |
| Weight | 80 lb | 14.6 lb |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
| Compressor warranty | 5 years | - |