The Top 10 Mini Fridges You'll Use Beyond College

This RCA mini fridge gets our top pick because it balances budget, size, and efficiency. At 3.2 cubic feet, it's large enough to hold your food and beverage essentials, but still compact enough for a dorm room or office. Slide out shelves add convenience, and even though this one isn't a double-door model, it does have a built in freezer compartment for a pint of ice cream or two!

Because of its super compact size, the Midea is a no-frills budget buy with just one shelf. But, it gets the job done when it comes to keeping food and drinks chilled. Plus, the direction that the door opens is adjustable, so you can fine-tune it to fit your space.

Truly a miniature version of your kitchen fridge, this freestanding model from R. W. Flame comes with two shelves and a vegetable drawer, plus shelves in the door. The freezer really comes in handy, and it also has shelves in the door. It runs with a cooling compressor, saving electricity without sacrificing convenience of having a fridge-freezer combo.

If all you need to store are some drinks, this is your best bet. This 3.2-cubic-foot beverage refrigerator and cooler features three adjustable chrome shelves designed to fit 120 cans (or 60 bottles of wine). Easy touch temperature controls make it simple to use, and it even has a memory function to restore preset temperatures if it gets unplugged or there's a power outage.

What this mini fridge lacks in freezer space, it more than makes up for in other cool features. With three shelves, ample door storage, and a fruit drawer, you can fit a lot into its 4.4 cubic feet. It'll also keep your energy bills down, thanks to its Energy Star rating and mechanical thermostat. Clean-up is a cinch: Because it has an automatic defrost option, you won't have to worry about melted water pooling everywhere.

No space? No problem—this extra mini fridge is small enough to fit literally anywhere. The trade off is that it only holds four cans, so this will only work if you just need a fridge to keep some drinks cool, but it does have some other unique uses, as well. Since it's small and portable, it can double as a cooler if you're going to the beach, and if you're skincare obsessed, it's ideal for keeping moisturizers and masks cool.

Freestanding? Check. Energy-efficient? Check. Quiet? Check. This small but mighty option does it all, with enough internal storage for a limited supply of snacks or drinks. Because it's approved for outdoor use, it's ideal for backyard barbecues and other outdoor activities.

If you need a freezer and fridge in one, opt for this Midea double door model. Though it's still extremely compact at 3.1 cubic feet, the stainless steel fridge features double doors with a separate freezer compartment. The fridge itself has two glass shelves, a produce drawer, and beverage racks.

Who says appliances can't be stylish? This bright red retro-inspired option definitely makes a statement. It's not all about looks, though: With an adjustable thermostat that goes down to 27 degrees, it's guaranteed to keep all your snacks fresh. The door offers two-liter bottle storage as well as a seven-can dispenser, so you'll always be fully stocked.

Available in both black and stainless steel, this mini fridge has two removable glass shelves for easy clean-up and extra door storage—you can fit up to six 12 oz. cans of your favorite seltzer, if you plan on keeping this in your home office to stay hydrated throughout the day. The door is also fully reversible, for further customization. The best part? Thanks to super low sound operation, you won't be disturbed by the fridge humming while you work.