Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft vs Galanz GLR31TBEER 3.1 Cu Ft
Both made our Best Mini Fridges for Garages shortlist, at #1 and #3. Here's how they differ and who each one suits.
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Quick verdict
Choose the Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator if you want 4.4 cu ft is enough for two people's groceries, not just drinks and snacks. Choose the Galanz GLR31TBEER 3.1 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge if you'd rather have the only fridge in this list with a genuine separate freezer for ice and frozen food. Overall we rank the Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Mini Fridges for Garages list.
Winner overall: Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator
Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator vs Galanz GLR31TBEER 3.1 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge compared
Every difference that matters, in one table.
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Our ranking | #1 of 4 in Best Mini Fridges for Garages | #3 of 4 in Best Mini Fridges for Garages |
| Pick label | ||
| Brand | Midea | Galanz |
| Key features | 4.4 cu ft capacity, the largest single-door option in this list; 42 dB rated noise level; Reversible door with adjustable legs | 3.1 cu ft total, split into 2.1 cu ft fridge and separate top freezer; True dual-door design with an actual freezer, not just a chiller box; Adjustable mechanical thermostat |
| Biggest strength | 4.4 cu ft is enough for two people's groceries, not just drinks and snacks | The only fridge in this list with a genuine separate freezer for ice and frozen food |
| Main trade-off | Chiller compartment is not a real freezer -- no ice cubes, no frozen food | Pricier than the single-door options in this list |
| Best for | dorm rooms | dorm rooms |
Which should you buy?
#1 pick
Choose the Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator if…
- 4.4 cu ft is enough for two people's groceries, not just drinks and snacks
- 42 dB rating is quiet enough for an overnight bedroom or dorm setting
- Adjustable legs make it easy to level on uneven dorm flooring
Best for: dorm rooms
Prefer the alternative? See the Galanz GLR31TBEER 3.1 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge section.
#3 pick
Choose the Galanz GLR31TBEER 3.1 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge if…
- The only fridge in this list with a genuine separate freezer for ice and frozen food
- 3.1 cu ft split across two compartments balances fridge and freezer space
- Retro styling with a quiet, sub-42 dB compressor
Best for: dorm rooms
Prefer the alternative? See the Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator section.
Pros and cons of each
Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator
Pros
- 4.4 cu ft is enough for two people's groceries, not just drinks and snacks
- 42 dB rating is quiet enough for an overnight bedroom or dorm setting
- Adjustable legs make it easy to level on uneven dorm flooring
Cons
- Chiller compartment is not a real freezer -- no ice cubes, no frozen food
- 33.86-inch height is taller than most true mini fridges and won't fit under some desks
- Some owners report occasional compressor hum after a year of use
Galanz GLR31TBEER 3.1 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge
Pros
- The only fridge in this list with a genuine separate freezer for ice and frozen food
- 3.1 cu ft split across two compartments balances fridge and freezer space
- Retro styling with a quiet, sub-42 dB compressor
Cons
- Pricier than the single-door options in this list
- Some owners report inconsistent cooling after a couple years of daily use
- Plastic interior parts feel less sturdy than the metal shelving on pricier fridges
Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator vs Galanz GLR31TBEER 3.1 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge: common questions
Which is better, the Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator or the Galanz GLR31TBEER 3.1 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge?
Choose the Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator if you want 4.4 cu ft is enough for two people's groceries, not just drinks and snacks. Choose the Galanz GLR31TBEER 3.1 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge if you'd rather have the only fridge in this list with a genuine separate freezer for ice and frozen food. Overall we rank the Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Mini Fridges for Garages list.
What is the difference between the Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator and the Galanz GLR31TBEER 3.1 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge?
The Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator stands out because 4.4 cu ft is enough for two people's groceries, not just drinks and snacks, while the Galanz GLR31TBEER 3.1 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge stands out because the only fridge in this list with a genuine separate freezer for ice and frozen food. The trade-offs differ too: the Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator's main caveat is that chiller compartment is not a real freezer -- no ice cubes, no frozen food, and the Galanz GLR31TBEER 3.1 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge's is that pricier than the single-door options in this list.
Is the Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator worth it over the Galanz GLR31TBEER 3.1 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the Galanz GLR31TBEER 3.1 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge instead if chiller compartment is not a real freezer -- no ice cubes, no frozen food is a deal-breaker for you.
Who should buy the Galanz GLR31TBEER 3.1 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge instead of the Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator?
The Galanz GLR31TBEER 3.1 Cu Ft Retro Mini Fridge suits dorm rooms, while the Midea WHS-160RB1 4.4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator is best for dorm rooms.