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Danby Designer 3.2 cu. ft. Compact Refrigerator (DCR032C1BSLDD) vs Midea 3.1 cu. ft. Two-Door Mini Fridge (WHD-113FSS1)
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Mini Fridges: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Danby Designer 3.2 is the pick because it pairs quiet, efficient cooling with a genuinely usable shelf layout and the kind of long-term reliability owners praise most. Choose the Midea 3.1 if you want to spend less and need a real, separate freezer, accepting a little more noise and a plainer build.
Danby Designer 3.2 cu. ft. Compact Refrigerator (DCR032C1BSLDD)
Buy itThe quiet, roomy all-rounder that owners keep for years without drama.
- ENERGY STAR certified, which keeps running cost low for an always-on appliance
- Runs quietly; owners routinely describe it as unobtrusive in a bedroom or office
- Genuinely usable shelf layout with a full-width shelf, door bins, and a can dispenser
- Reversible door hinge and adjustable leveling legs suit tight spaces
- The small chiller compartment is not a true freezer and needs occasional manual defrosting
- Interior light and shelving feel basic rather than premium
Midea 3.1 cu. ft. Two-Door Mini Fridge (WHD-113FSS1)
Buy itThe value pick with a separate freezer door that actually freezes.
- Separate freezer compartment with its own door that reaches true freezing temperatures
- ENERGY STAR certified and a widely owned compact
- Mechanical thermostat and reversible door keep it simple and flexible
- Strong cold storage for the price, per owner reports
- Thinner walls, dimmer lighting, and a bit more compressor noise than the Danby
- The freezer is manual-defrost and frosts up if the door is opened often
Side by side
The 6 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Danby Designer 3.2 cu. ft. Compact Refrigerator (DCR032C1BSLDD) Our pick | Midea 3.1 cu. ft. Two-Door Mini Fridge (WHD-113FSS1) | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Anyone who wants one dependable, quiet fridge for a dorm, bedroom, or office with real storage. | Budget-minded buyers who need a small fridge and a working freezer in one unit. |
| Price tier | $$ · mid-range | $ · budget |
| Usable space | Roomy 3.2 cu. ft. with a smart shelf and door layout | 3.1 cu. ft. split between fridge and freezer |
| Freezer | Small chiller box, not a true freezer | True separate freezer with its own door |
| Noise | Quiet; unobtrusive in a bedroom | Quiet, with slightly more compressor hum |
| Energy efficiency | ENERGY STAR certified | ENERGY STAR certified |
| Reliability (owner reports) | Strong; owners keep them for years | Strong; huge install base, proven |
| Best use | Everyday dorm, bedroom, or office fridge | Budget fridge plus working freezer |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Danby Designer 3.2 cu. ft. Compact Refrigerator (DCR032C1BSLDD) if
anyone who wants one dependable, quiet fridge for a dorm, bedroom, or office with real storage.
Know before buying: the small chiller compartment is not a true freezer and needs occasional manual defrosting.
Pick the Midea 3.1 cu. ft. Two-Door Mini Fridge (WHD-113FSS1) if
budget-minded buyers who need a small fridge and a working freezer in one unit.
Know before buying: thinner walls, dimmer lighting, and a bit more compressor noise than the Danby.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Danby Designer 3.2 cu. ft. Compact Refrigerator (DCR032C1BSLDD) - The quiet, roomy all-rounder that owners keep for years without drama. Choose the Midea 3.1 cu. ft. Two-Door Mini Fridge (WHD-113FSS1) instead if budget-minded buyers who need a small fridge and a working freezer in one unit.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Mini Fridges: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).