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
The Wine Enthusiast 18-Bottle Compressor and the Whynter WC-201TD 20-Bottle are evenly matched, rated 2.5 and 2.5. The Wine Enthusiast 18-Bottle Compressor leads on features and temperature range. The Whynter WC-201TD 20-Bottle wins on value. The Whynter WC-201TD 20-Bottle costs $120 less ($229 vs $349).
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Whynter WC-201TD 20-Bottle
#13 in Wine coolersFull review
For a quiet, low-cost cooler for red wine in a cool room, where a compressor is overkill.
Amazon $229$229
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Wine Enthusiast 18-Bottle Compressor for features (compressor cooling vs thermoelectric, no lock, fixed door, freestanding only) and temperature range (41 to 64 F (23 F span) vs 46 to 66 F (20 F span)).
- Choose the Whynter WC-201TD 20-Bottle for value ($11.45 per bottle ($229) vs $19.39 per bottle ($349)).
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 | Wine Enthusiast 18-Bottle Compressor | Whynter WC-201TD 20-Bottle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.5/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 35% | 38 $19.39 per bottle ($349) | 66 $11.45 per bottle ($229) |
| Temperature range 15% | 15 41 to 64 F (23 F span) | 0 46 to 66 F (20 F span) |
| Noise 10% | 50 40 dB | 50 noise level not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Features 25% | 30 compressor cooling | 0 thermoelectric, no lock, fixed door, freestanding only |
Specifications
| Wine Enthusiast 18-Bottle Compressor | Whynter WC-201TD 20-Bottle | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Wine bottles | 18 bottles | 20 bottles |
| Internal capacity | 1.8 cu ft | - |
| Width | 13.8 in | 16 in |
| Weight | 53 lb | 36 lb |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooling | Compressor | Thermoelectric |
| Temperature range | 41 to 64 °F | 46 to 66 °F |
| Zones | Single zone | Single zone |
| Noise | 40 dB or less | - |
| Build | ||
| Installation | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Reversible door | No | No |
| Key lock | No | No |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |