BANGSON Mini Fridges: Which Size Fits Your Dorm or Office?
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BANGSON makes small, budget-friendly refrigerators for rooms that do not have a kitchen: dorms, bedrooms, offices and small apartments. The brand’s lineup leans on a few shared ideas, including a reversible door that can open left or right, adjustable leveling legs for wobbly floors and five simple temperature settings. That makes it an easy brand to shop, because the main decision is size.
The six BANGSON fridges below run from a 1.7 cubic foot cube that sits under a desk to a 7.1 cubic foot apartment refrigerator with a separate bottom freezer, and the biggest differences are capacity, height and whether the freezer has its own door.
BANGSON Mini Fridges Compared
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BANGSON Mini Fridge with Freezer 3.2 Cu.Ft for Bedroom and Office Red
Price and specifications are read from the Amazon product page and can change.
BANGSON Mini Fridge with Freezer 3.2
Best for: Bedrooms wanting color and capacity
Pros
- 2 cu ft in single door
- Crisper drawer and ice tray
- Stable on carpet
Cons
- Freezer is inside main door
- Top setting only 32.9°F
| Model | Capacity | Size (D x W x H) | Freezer style | Listed noise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BANGSON 1.7 Cu.Ft Mini Fridge (Silver) | 1.7 cu ft | 17.73 x 18.91 x 19.3 in | Small built-in compartment | Below 37 dB |
| BANGSON 1.7 Cu.Ft Mini Fridge (Cream White) | 1.7 cu ft | 17.72 x 18.9 x 19.29 in | Freezer-on-top compartment | 38 dB |
| BANGSON 3.2 CU.FT Mini Fridge (Black) | 3.2 cu ft | 19.68 x 17.9 x 34.01 in | Separate freezer, -4°F to 18°F | 38 dB average |
| BANGSON Mini Fridge with Freezer 3.2 (Red) | 3.2 cu ft (90L) | 17.4 x 18.7 x 33.07 in | Inside single door | 38 dB |
| BANGSON 2.6 Cu Ft Small Fridge | 2.6 cu ft (2.7 in specs) | 18 x 19 x 27 in | 0.5 cu ft compartment | Not listed |
| BANGSON Apartment 7.1 Cu.Ft Refrigerator | 7.1 cu ft | 20.7 x 21.3 x 56 in | Separate bottom freezer, 1.65 cu ft | 39 dB average |
BANGSON 1.7 Cu.Ft Mini Fridge in Silver for Dorm Desks
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BANGSON 1.7 Cu.Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer,Cream White
Price and specifications are read from the Amazon product page and can change.
BANGSON 1.7 Cu.Ft Mini Fridge
Best for: Light sleepers wanting a small fridge
Pros
- Listed at 0.5 kWh per day
- Compressor cooling listed
- Reversible door, leveling feet
Cons
- Narrow 33.8-46.4°F range
- No wheels mentioned
Best for: Dorm desks and tight corners
Pros
- Wide 24.8-50°F range
- Bottom wheels for moving
- 55 kWh per day listed
Cons
- Cooling method listed inconsistently
- Small 1.7 cu ft space
The BANGSON 1.7 Cu.Ft Mini Fridge in silver is the classic cube fridge: about 19 inches on each side, small enough for a countertop, under a desk or a corner. Cubic feet, written “cu ft,” measures the space inside; 1.7 cu ft holds drinks, snacks and a few containers of leftovers. It has a small built-in freezer compartment for ice cubes and one wire shelf.
It offers five temperature levels, and the listing gives a range of 24.8°F to 50°F using R600a refrigerant. Energy use is listed at 0.55 kWh per day and noise below 37 dB, about as loud as a quiet whisper. The door is reversible, the legs adjust, and it has bottom wheels, which makes it the easiest model here to roll out for cleaning. One caution: the specs call the cooling method thermoelectric while also naming a rotary compressor, so the listing does not clearly say which cooling system it uses. Defrosting is manual.
This suits a student with a shared dorm room or anyone who wants a snack fridge beside the bed. If you need to store frozen food rather than just ice, step up to the 3.2 cu ft black model with its separate freezer.
BANGSON 1.7 Cu.Ft Mini Fridge in Cream White for Quiet Bedrooms
This BANGSON 1.7 Cu.Ft Mini Fridge shares the silver model’s footprint, at roughly 17.7 x 18.9 x 19.3 inches, but in a cream white finish. Its listing names compressor cooling, a freezer-on-top compartment, a reversible door and adjustable leveling feet that steady it on carpet or a tilted table.
Its temperature range is narrower than the silver version: five settings from 33.8°F to 46.4°F. BANGSON suggests 41°F for drinks and 37°F for fruit and vegetables. Energy use is listed at 0.5 kWh per day and noise at 38 dB. The control panel uses clear gear settings and the inside surfaces are smooth for easy wiping. The listing does not mention wheels.
This makes a lovely gift for a bedroom or home office where the color matters. If you want colder freezing, the silver model’s range reaches lower. Anyone comparing more compact brands can see our mini fridge comparison.
BANGSON 3.2 CU.FT Mini Fridge in Black with a Separate Freezer
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BANGSON 3.2 CU.FT Mini Fridge with Freezer for Bedroom Office Black
Price and specifications are read from the Amazon product page and can change.
BANGSON 3.2 CU.FT Mini Fridge
Best for: Students wanting a real freezer section
Pros
- Separate freezer down to -4°F
- LED interior light
- Glass shelves and crisper drawer
Cons
- Door count unclear in listing
- Needs upright rest after delivery
The BANGSON 3.2 CU.FT Mini Fridge in black nearly doubles the space of the cube models while standing about 34 inches tall, which is roughly the height of a kitchen counter. The listing describes a separate freezer on top with its own range of -4°F to 18°F, cold enough for frozen meals, and a fridge section from 33.8°F to 46.4°F. Setting 1 is warmest, 5 is coldest and 3 is recommended.
It includes two removable glass shelves, a crisper drawer for produce, an ice tray and a defrost tool, plus an LED interior light. Noise averages 38 dB. The specs list two doors, which fits the separate freezer description. BANGSON recommends leaving it upright for 6 to 12 hours after delivery before plugging in, because the cooling fluid can be jostled in transit. For more models at this size, our 3.2 cu ft mini fridge with freezer guide is a helpful comparison.
This suits students or roommates who cook frozen food and want real freezer space. It is too tall to go under most desks, so the 1.7 cu ft models remain the desk-side choice.
BANGSON Mini Fridge with Freezer 3.2 in Red for Carpeted Rooms
The BANGSON Mini Fridge with Freezer 3.2 is the red single-door version at the same capacity, 3.2 cu ft or 90 liters. It measures 18.7 x 17.4 x 33.07 inches with a footprint of 2.26 square feet. Because it is a single door, the freezer is a compartment inside the main door rather than a separately sealed section.
Its thermostat has five levels from 32.9°F to 56.48°F, with mode 3 recommended for daily use. Energy use is listed at 0.55 kWh per day and noise at 38 dB. The listing does not give a true freezing temperature for the compartment, so think of it as better for ice and short-term frozen items. It includes two removable shelves, a crisper drawer, an ice tray and a defrost tool, and its adjustable legs are described as especially steady on carpets.
This suits a bedroom or office that wants a bold color and more room than a cube. If deep freezing matters, the black 3.2 cu ft model’s separate freezer is the better choice.
BANGSON 2.6 Cu Ft Small Fridge for Under-Counter Spots
Best for: Offices needing under-counter height
Pros
- Stated 0.5 cu ft freezer
- Side door rack
- Under-counter height
Cons
- Capacity listed as 2.6 and 2.7
- Freezer range seems unusually warm
The BANGSON 2.6 Cu Ft Small Fridge sits between the cube and the tall models at about 27 inches high, which is short enough to slide under many counters. The listing breaks the space into a 0.5 cu ft freezer and a 2.1 cu ft refrigerated section. Note that the specifications list the capacity as 2.7 cu ft, so the exact figure is unclear.
BANGSON gives the fridge range as 32°F to 50°F and the freezer range as 28.4°F to 46.4°F. That freezer range is unusually warm for frozen food, and the listing does not explain it, so do not count on it for ice cream. It has reversible doors, leveling legs, removable shelves, a side door rack, an ice tray and a defrost tool. The listing describes it as low-noise without giving a decibel figure.
This suits an office kitchenette or a bedroom corner under a counter. For a colder freezer at similar capacity, look at the black 3.2 cu ft model.
BANGSON Apartment 7.1 Cu.Ft Refrigerator for Small Kitchens
Best for: Studio apartments and small kitchens
Pros
- 1 cu ft total capacity
- Bottom freezer down to -5.6°F
- Automatic night light
Cons
- 56 inches tall, not desk size
- Manual defrost
The BANGSON Apartment 7.1 Cu.Ft Refrigerator is the big one: a 56-inch-tall, double-door refrigerator with the freezer at the bottom. It holds 5.45 cu ft in the fridge section and 1.65 cu ft in the freezer. The freezer ranges from -5.6°F to 15.1°F and the fridge from 32°F to 50°F, with five settings and 3 as the recommended middle.
Inside are adjustable removable glass shelves, a crisper drawer, a door shelf and an automatic night light in the fridge section. It uses compressor cooling, averages 39 dB, and has reversible doors and leveling legs. Like the black 3.2 model, BANGSON advises letting it stand upright after delivery. Defrosting is manual.
This suits a studio apartment, in-law suite or garage where a full refrigerator is too big. It is not a dorm-desk fridge, so choose a 1.7 cu ft model for that.
How to Choose the Right BANGSON Mini Fridge
Measure first. Check the height under your desk or counter. The 1.7 cu ft cubes are about 19 inches tall, the 2.6 cu ft model about 27 inches, the 3.2 cu ft models about 33 to 34 inches and the apartment fridge 56 inches. Leave a little space behind for air to flow.
Decide how much freezing you need. A mini fridge with a freezer for a dorm can mean very different things. Small compartments inside the main door are good for ice trays. A separately sealed freezer, like on the black 3.2 cu ft model and the 7.1 cu ft apartment fridge, is what keeps frozen meals frozen.
Think about noise and energy. Most listings put noise between 37 and 39 dB, quiet enough for a bedroom. Daily energy use is listed at 0.5 to 0.55 kWh for the smaller models.
Plan for manual defrost. Every model here uses manual defrost, which means frost builds up in the freezer area over time and you unplug the fridge now and then to melt it. The included defrost tools on several models help with that job. If you want a fun extra like a lit-up display, our light-up mini fridge guide covers that style.
FAQ
Which BANGSON fridge should I buy for a dorm?
Most dorm rooms are best served by a 1.7 cu ft model that fits under a desk. If the room has space and you want real frozen storage, the black 3.2 cu ft model is the upgrade.
What does cu ft mean on a mini fridge?
Cu ft stands for cubic feet, a measure of the storage space inside. Bigger numbers hold more food and drinks.
Do BANGSON mini fridges have freezers?
All six have some freezer space. The black 3.2 cu ft and the 7.1 cu ft apartment fridge have separate freezer sections with listed ranges below 0°F; the others have smaller compartments.
Why should I wait before plugging in a new fridge?
BANGSON recommends leaving some models upright for several hours after delivery because transport can disturb the cooling system. Waiting lets it settle before first use.
Are BANGSON mini fridges quiet enough for a bedroom?
The listings give 37 to 39 dB where a figure is stated, which is a soft background hum for most people.
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