Danby DAR044A4BSLDD 4.4 cu. ft. Compact Fridge
- Compact Refrigerator
- 0 cu ft
- 4.4 cu ft
- 0.2 cu ft
A dependable compact fridge for beverage and overflow storage, with a long track record among repeat buyers, though the crisper drawer is a known weak point.
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How it ranks among the 86 compact refrigerators we track
4.1★ across 77 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
77 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 86 compact refrigerators we track - how the scorecard works · full compact refrigerators data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The Danby DAR044A4BSLDD is a 4.4 cubic foot compact all-fridge in stainless steel, built as a counter high unit with no freezer compartment. It includes a Canstor beverage dispenser, reversible door hinge and ENERGY STAR rating.
Repeat buyers show up often in the reviews, several replacing a unit from the same line that lasted five to fifteen years, which speaks to consistent build quality across generations of this model. The tradeoff some note is that newer units carry a slightly different door shelf and crisper design than older versions.
- 4.4 cu ft, ENERGY STAR rated, no freezer
- Canstor beverage dispenser and reversible door hinge
- R600a refrigerant with automatic defrost
- Tempered glass shelves and vegetable crisper
Who it's for
Good for anyone who wants a dedicated beverage or overflow fridge for a dorm, office, garage or kegerator conversion and does not need a freezer. Less suited to anyone wanting frozen storage, since this model is cooling only.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Long term reliability is the recurring theme, with multiple reviewers on their second or third purchase after five to fifteen years of use from an earlier unit. The main criticism is a flimsy crisper drawer mentioned by more than one buyer, along with a door shelf design on newer units that wastes some space compared to older versions, and one report of a unit failing after two months.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Crisper drawer described as flimsy by more than one reviewer
- Door shelf design on newer units wastes some space compared to earlier versions
- One buyer's unit stopped working after two months
Specifications
| Brand | Danby |
|---|---|
| Model | DAR044A4BSLDD |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 58.7 pounds |
| Size | 4.4 cu ft |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 12 × 12 × 12 inches |
| Door Orientation | Reversible |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 0 cu ft |
| Refrigerator Net Capacity | 4.4 cu ft |
| Fresh Food Capacity | 0.2 cu ft |
| Defrost System Type | Automatic |
| Adjustable Temperature Control | No |
| Cooling Method | Compressor |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Power Plug Type | Type B - 3 pin (North American) |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 200 Kilowatt Hours |
| Construction & materials | |
| Door Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Shelf Type | Glass |
| Number Of Shelves | 3 |
| Door Shelf Count | 2 |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Finish Types | Stainless Steel |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Countertop |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Owner's Manual |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1.5 years |
| Other details | |
| Compressor Type | rotary_scroll |
| Lock Type | Key |
| Number of Doors | 1 |
| Number of Sections | 2 |
| Number Of Racks | 3 |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Has Convertible Freezer | No |
| Is Product Cordless | No |
| Is Customizable | No |
| Specification Met | Energy Star |
| Additional Features | Energy Star Compliant, Reversible Door Hinge, Automatic Defrost, CanStor Beverage Dispensing System |
| BEE Star Rating | Yes |
| Configuration | Compact Fridge |
| Refrigerant | R-600A |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Item Type Name | Compact Fridge |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in compact refrigerators.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Danby DAR044A4BSLDD 4.4 cu. ft. Compact FridgeThis product | 4.1 / 5 | 77 | 3.7 / 5 |
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| Galanz GLR46TRDER Retro Compact Refrigerator with Freezer Mini Fridge with Dual DoorGalanz | 4.5 / 5 | 513 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Nostalgia RF6RRAQ Retro 6-Can Personal Cooling And Heating Mini Refrigerator With Display…Nostalgia | 4.2 / 5 | 2,200 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the Danby DAR044A4BSLDD
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does this fridge have a freezer?
No, it is an all-fridge with no freezer compartment, which frees up more space for beverages and food storage.
How long do these typically last?
Several reviewers report five to fifteen years of use from earlier versions of this model before replacing it, often with the same model again.
Which way does the door open?
The hinge is reversible, so it can be set up to open from either the left or right side depending on where it is placed.