Whynter BWR-208SB 20-Bottle
#5 in Wine coolersFull review
For a kitchen or bar with a narrow gap and a few dozen bottles at most, with a lock and compressor cooling.
Amazon $359.99$359.99
The Whynter BWR-208SB 20-Bottle is the better beverage cooler overall, rated 3.1 to 2.5. The Whynter BWR-208SB 20-Bottle leads on features, noise and temperature range. The Wine Enthusiast 18-Bottle Compressor costs $10.99 less ($349 vs $359.99).
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Wine Enthusiast 18-Bottle Compressor
#12 in Wine coolersFull review
For a small, quiet compressor wine cooler for a corner of the kitchen.
Amazon $349$349
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Whynter BWR-208SB 20-Bottle for features (compressor cooling, key lock, reversible door, built-in capable vs compressor cooling), noise (38 dB vs 40 dB) and temperature range (40 to 65 F (25 F span) vs 41 to 64 F (23 F span)).
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 | Whynter BWR-208SB 20-Bottle | Wine Enthusiast 18-Bottle Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 35% | 42 $18 per bottle ($359.99) | 38 $19.39 per bottle ($349) |
| Temperature range 15% | 25 40 to 65 F (25 F span) | 15 41 to 64 F (23 F span) |
| Noise 10% | 67 38 dB | 50 40 dB |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Features 25% | 85 compressor cooling, key lock, reversible door, built-in capable | 30 compressor cooling |
Specifications
| Whynter BWR-208SB 20-Bottle | Wine Enthusiast 18-Bottle Compressor | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Wine bottles | 20 bottles | 18 bottles |
| Internal capacity | 2 cu ft | 1.8 cu ft |
| Width | 11.8 in | 13.8 in |
| Weight | 62.6 lb | 53 lb |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooling | Compressor | Compressor |
| Temperature range | 40 to 65 °F | 41 to 64 °F |
| Zones | Single zone | Single zone |
| Noise | 38 dB or less | 40 dB or less |
| Build | ||
| Installation | Built-in or freestanding | Freestanding |
| Reversible door | Yes | No |
| Key lock | Yes | No |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |