Frigidaire Mini Fridges That Hold About 12 Cans

Frigidaire

Frigidaire Retro Mini Personal Fridge Cooler, Holds 9L or 12 Cans, Portable for Car, Office, Bedroom, Dorm Room, or Cabin, Features Plugs for Home Outlet & 12V Car Charger – 10"D x 7"W x 10.5"H,Black

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Frigidaire Retro Mini Personal Fridge Cooler

Best for: Dorm or desk gift holding 12 cans

Pros

• 9L holds 12 cans
• Locking latch
• Viewing window
• Carry handle

Cons

• Cools only 26-28°F below room

Best for: Car trips needing cooling and warming

Pros

• Cools and warms
• Home and 12V car cords
• Removable shelf

Cons

• Capacity figures conflict in listing

The Frigidaire Retro Mini Fridge is a compact, portable personal fridge sold here in a slate color. It uses thermoelectric cooling, which simply means there is no compressor or refrigerant gas inside: a small electronic module moves heat from the inside to the outside, which keeps things quiet and light. The description says it cools up to 32°F below the room temperature and can also warm up to 140°F when the room is about 75°F, so it can double as a food warmer. It comes with plugs for a home outlet and a 12V car charger, has one removable plastic shelf and one door shelf, and the listing calls it freezerless, meaning it has no freezer section.

One thing to know before you buy: the capacity details do not agree. The title mentions “12/9 liters cans,” while the description says a 4 liter capacity that chills six 12 oz. cans. Because those numbers cannot all be right for one unit, treat this as a small personal fridge and check the product box and the size shown on the listing before counting on 12 cans. The listing also names an electronic lock type without explaining it further.

This model suits a gift-giver who likes the slate color and wants the cooling-plus-warming feature for road trips or packed lunches. If a firm 12-can figure matters most, the Retro Mini Personal Fridge Cooler below states it more clearly.

The Frigidaire Retro Mini Personal Fridge Cooler is the model that best matches the search for a Frigidaire personal fridge 9L. The listing says its 9 liter interior holds up to 12 cans, and it measures about 10 inches deep, 7 inches wide and 10.5 inches tall, so it fits on a desk, dresser or car floor. It weighs about 6 pounds, has a carrying handle, a heavy-duty locking latch and door hinge, and a viewing window so you can see what is inside without opening the door.

Like the other retro models it runs on thermoelectric cooling and includes cords for both a 12V car adapter and a home outlet. The listing is honest about its limits: it cools drinks about 26 to 28°F below the surrounding room temperature, and it notes that results vary with the environment. In plain terms, in a 75°F room your drinks would land somewhere near the high 40s, which is pleasantly cool but not as cold as a kitchen fridge. The listing also suggests using it as a skincare cooler for creams and beauty tools.

This is the clearest pick for anyone buying a 12-can gift for a dorm room, bedroom or office. It gives way to the Portable 10L if you want a few more cans, or to the 12-Bottle Cooler if you want colder, adjustable temperatures.

Frigidaire

Frigidaire Portable 10L, 15-can Mini Fridge Brushed Stainless Steel 110V (AC) Wall outlet. Plugs into a 12V Car adapter or home outlet. EFMIS183-B-SS (Renewed)

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Frigidaire Portable 10L

Best for: Buyers wanting 15 cans in stainless

Pros

• 15-can, 10L capacity
• Two door baskets
• Stainless steel door

Cons

• Renewed, not new
• Cooling specs conflict

The Frigidaire Portable 10L is the Frigidaire 15 can mini fridge in this list, with a brushed stainless steel door and model number EFMIS183-B-SS. It holds 15 cans or 10 liters, has two convenient baskets inside the door, and the listing says it is fully insulated and easy to clean. It plugs into a 110-volt wall outlet or a 12-volt car adapter, with both cords included, and the listing describes it as quiet and free of vibration.

Two details deserve plain words. First, this listing is sold through Amazon Renewed, which means it is a pre-owned or refurbished unit that has been inspected and tested, and it is covered by the Amazon Renewed Guarantee rather than sold as brand new. Second, the listing says it uses a thermoelectric cooling system but also lists a “rotary_scroll” compressor type, which contradicts the thermoelectric claim; the feature bullets point to thermoelectric, so expect cooling similar to the other retro models.

Choose this one if you want three extra cans of room and a sleek metal look, and you are comfortable with a renewed product. If the gift needs to arrive brand new in its box, the Retro Mini Personal Fridge Cooler is the safer choice.

Frigidaire

Frigidaire Retro 9-Can Mini Personal Fridge Portable Cooler, 11.8" D x 7.1" W x 10.1" H, Black

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Frigidaire Retro 9-Can Mini Personal Fridge

Best for: Skincare or small nightstand setups

Pros

• Light at 3 lbs
• Car and home cords
• Locking latch

Cons

• Only 9 cans, 6L

The Frigidaire Retro 9-Can Mini Personal Fridge steps down in size, with a 6 liter capacity that the listing says stores up to 9 cans. It measures 11.8 inches deep, 7.1 inches wide and 10.1 inches tall and weighs only about 3 pounds, which makes it easy to carry by its handle. It has a heavy-duty locking latch and door hinge, comes with cords for a 12V car adapter and a home outlet, and is listed as freestanding with automatic defrost.

The listing leans into skincare use, suggesting the interior for creams, serums and beauty tools as well as snacks and drinks. It does not specify the cooling method or how many degrees below room temperature it cools, so treat it as a small personal cooler rather than a full refrigerator.

This model suits a nightstand, vanity or small desk where every inch counts. If you truly need 12 cans, move up to the Retro Mini Personal Fridge Cooler, which is only slightly larger on paper.

Best for: Home bars needing real temperature control

Pros

• Compressor cooling
• 40-61°F digital control
• Holds 48 cans
• Reversible glass door

Cons

• Not portable, no car cord

The FRIGIDAIRE 12-Bottle Cooler is a different kind of appliance: a 1.2 cubic foot (36 liter) glass door beverage refrigerator, model EFMIS1300. The listing says it holds up to 12 bottles and 48 cans, so it is the true Frigidaire beverage cooler of the group. It uses compressor cooling, the same basic technology as a kitchen fridge, which is why it can hold a set temperature rather than simply cooling a certain amount below the room.

Digital touch controls with a display let you set the temperature anywhere from 40°F to 61°F. Inside you get removable wire shelves, white LED lighting, a reversible glass door that can open left or right, and adjustable leveling legs for uneven floors. The listing names Curtis as the manufacturer under the Frigidaire brand name. It does not mention a car cord or a handle, so this is a fridge that stays in one place.

Pick this for a home bar, game room or shared office where you want many drinks at a steady temperature. It gives way to the retro models for car trips or anyone who needs something light to carry.

Best for: Lunch and a few sodas at work

Pros

• Only 3 pounds
• Cools or warms
• Flush-back design

Cons

• Holds just six cans

The Frigidaire EFMIS171 Retro Mini Portable Personal fridge is the smallest here. The listing gives a 4 liter capacity that chills six 12 oz. soda cans, an interior of roughly 5 x 5 x 7.5 inches, and outside dimensions of about 10 x 7 x 10.5 inches. It weighs 3 pounds, has a carrying handle and a flush-back design, which means the back is flat so it can sit close to a wall.

It uses thermoelectric technology that the listing says is free of CFCs and refrigerants. The description adds that it switches from cooling to heating with the flip of a switch, cooling up to 32°F below room temperature or warming up to 140°F at a room temperature of 75°F. Both a home plug and a car cigarette-lighter cord come in the box.

Search for the Frigidaire EFMIS171 and you will find it is really a lunch-and-a-few-drinks fridge rather than a 12-can model. It suits an office desk or a commuter, and gives way to the Retro Mini Personal Fridge Cooler for anyone who needs double the space.