Danby Designer DAR044A4BDD-3 Compact Refrigerator 4.4 cu ft
- Capacity: 4.4 cu ft
- Size: 4.4 cu ft
- Refrigerator Net Capacity: 4.4 cu ft
- Fresh Food Capacity: 4.4 cu ft
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A dependable freezerless compact fridge for beverages and everyday food storage, with a few cut corners in the hardware that show up over time.
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ASIN: B00O2MB4ACModel: DAR044A4BDD-3Category: Compact Refrigerators
Overview
The Danby Designer DAR044A4BDD-3 is a 4.4 cubic foot all-fridge with no freezer compartment, Energy Star rated and running on R600a refrigerant. It suits anyone who wants extra beverage or food storage away from a kitchen fridge, from an office desk to a home bar.
Because it skips the freezer, the interior cools more evenly than combo mini fridges and the compressor tends to run quieter, which is why several buyers repurpose it as a dedicated beverage or fermentation fridge. Build quality is mixed at this price: there are no leveling feet, the door sits low on its hinges and shelf spacing is tight for gallon jugs, so treat it as a budget compact fridge rather than a full-size replacement.
- 4.4 cu ft capacity, Energy Star certified
- CanStor beverage dispenser and tall bottle door storage
- 2 full-width and 1 half-width adjustable wire shelves
- Interior light and reversible door hinge
Who it's for
Fits anyone who wants a quiet, all-cold secondary fridge for a home office, dorm, garage bar or beer collection. Not for people who need a small freezer compartment or who plan to stack tall jugs on every shelf.
Pros and cons
- Cools evenly with no separate freezer to manage
- Runs quiet enough for an office or bedroom
- Door hinge reverses for either side install
- No leveling feet, so floor must be flat
- Shelf spacing too tight for gallon jugs
- A minority of units arrive with cooling faults
Where it stands among compact refrigerators
- #5 most-searched brand and model of the 10 compact refrigerators lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 112 compact refrigerators we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Danby |
|---|---|
| Model | DAR044A4BDD-3 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | 4.4 cu fthigher than 91% of 35 compact refrigerators |
| Door Orientation | Reversible |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 4.4 cu fthigher than 86% of 85 compact refrigerators |
| Refrigerator Net Capacity | 4.4 cu fthigher than 90% of 72 compact refrigerators |
| Fresh Food Capacity | 4.4 cu fthigher than 92% of 65 compact refrigerators |
| Cooling Method | Compressor |
| Adjustable Temperature Control | Yes |
| Defrost System Type | Automatic |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Plug Type | Type B - 3 Pin (North American) |
| Voltage | 115 volts |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 268 kWh/year |
| Construction & materials | |
| Shelf Type | Wire |
| Number Of Shelves | 2 |
| Door Shelf Count | 2 |
| Color | Black |
| Finish Types | Glossy |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Owner's Manual |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1.5 years |
| Other details | |
| Compressor Type | reciprocating |
| Configuration | Compact Freezerless |
| Has Convertible Freezer | No |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Number of Doors | 1 |
| Lock Type | Electronic |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Is Customizable | No |
| Refrigerant | R-600A |
| BEE Star Rating | 1 Star |
| Pattern | Refrigerator |
| Item Type Name | Compact Fridges |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Danby DAR044A4BDD-3 have a freezer?
No, it is a freezerless all-fridge, which is why several owners use it purely for drinks and food rather than as a fridge-freezer combo.
Is the Danby Designer compact fridge quiet enough for a bedroom or office?
Multiple owners describe it as very quiet, with one comparing it favorably to a ticking clock, though individual units can vary.
Will the DAR044A4BDD-3 fit tall gallon jugs?
Shelf spacing is limited according to owner reports, so full gallon containers may not fit without rearranging shelves.