This Retro Mini Fridge Will Make Your Kitchen Dream Come True

We updated this story in November 2022 to ensure all picks tested and vetted by the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab were available, in stock and correctly priced.

A reliable mini fridge is great for dorm rooms when heading back-to-school, bedrooms or your office. It's even perfect for storing beauty products or medications in the bathroom. And with the rise in tiny homes and rental homes, there are even more uses for mini fridges. Whether you need to keep your favorite soft drinks or canned cocktails cold, store the fixin's for a late-night snack or chill your jade roller, a mini fridge will come in handy.

In the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, we have a long history of testing kitchen appliances, including full-size refrigerators, smart refrigerators and built-in refrigerators. When it comes to mini fridges, we look for models that are easy to set up and operate and that keep items cold — or even frozen. We also look for handy features like removable shelves, interior lighting and crisper drawers. These are the best mini fridges of 2022 according to our lab testing, expert insights and extensive research.

Our top picks:

You can read more about how we evaluate mini fridges in our Lab — plus everything you need to know to shop for your perfect mini fridge for your dorm or office — at the end of this guide.