Summit SBC7BRSFRTP Front-Tap Kegerator
A dual tap undercounter kegerator with taps on the front door instead of a tower. For a bar where the counter can’t be drilled.
Amazon $1,929.64$1,929.64
The Summit SBC7BRSFRTP Front-Tap Kegerator is the better kegerator overall, rated 2.8 to 2.2. The Summit SBC7BRSFRTP Front-Tap Kegerator leads on keg capacity and taps. The SPT BD-0538 Mini Kegerator wins on value. The SPT BD-0538 Mini Kegerator costs $1,728.94 less ($200.70 vs $1,929.64).
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SPT BD-0538 Mini Kegerator
A countertop thermoelectric dispenser for 5 L mini kegs. For occasional draft at home without a full kegerator.
Amazon $200.70$200.70
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Summit SBC7BRSFRTP Front-Tap Kegerator for keg capacity (10.3 gal of beer at once (2 x 1/6 barrel) vs 1.3 gal of beer at once (5 L mini keg)) and taps (2 taps vs 1 tap).
- Choose the SPT BD-0538 Mini Kegerator for value ($152.05 per gallon of keg capacity ($200.70, 1.3 gal) vs $186.98 per gallon of keg capacity ($1,929.64, 10.3 gal)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every compact and mini kegerator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Summit SBC7BRSFRTP Front-Tap Kegerator | SPT BD-0538 Mini Kegerator |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 15 $186.98 per gallon of keg capacity ($1,929.64, 10.3 gal) | 25 $152.05 per gallon of keg capacity ($200.70, 1.3 gal) |
| Keg capacity 15% | 64 10.3 gal of beer at once (2 x 1/6 barrel) | 0 1.3 gal of beer at once (5 L mini keg) |
| Taps 10% | 50 2 taps | 0 1 tap |
| Coldest setting 10% | 50 sets as cold as 36 F | 50 temperature range not published (neutral score used) |
| Dispense kit 15% | 40 CO2 cylinder included | 40 CO2 cylinder included |
| Features 15% | 20 built-in rated | 25 digital thermostat |
| Warranty 10% | 40 1-year warranty, 5 years on the compressor | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Summit SBC7BRSFRTP Front-Tap Kegerator | SPT BD-0538 Mini Kegerator | |
|---|---|---|
| Kegs and taps | ||
| Type | Built-in / undercounter | Countertop mini keg |
| Taps | 2 | 1 |
| Kegs that fit | 2 x 1/6 barrel | 5 L mini keg |
| Keg capacity | 10.3 gal | 1.3 gal |
| Price per gallon | $186.98 | $152.05 |
| Coupler | D system (US Sankey) | Mini keg |
| Cooling | ||
| Temperature range | 36 to 46 F | - |
| Cooling | Compressor | Thermoelectric |
| Thermostat | Mechanical | Digital |
| Fan-forced cooling | No | - |
| Dispense kit | ||
| CO2 | 5 lb cylinder | Included |
| Installation | ||
| Built-in rated | Yes | - |
| Outdoor rated | No | - |
| Casters | No | - |
| Door lock | No | - |
| Width | 23.6 in | 10.7 in |
| Height | 33.5 in | 16.9 in |
| Depth | 27.4 in | 16.3 in |
| Weight | - | 13.9 lb |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
| Compressor warranty | 5 years | - |