Iceman Mini Fridge 4L

Overview

This 4-liter thermoelectric mini fridge chills six 12 oz cans and can flip to a warming mode instead, with a dry-erase door for notes. It plugs into a home outlet or a 12V car charger, working equally as a desk fridge or a car cooler.

This is a thermoelectric (Peltier) cooler, not a compressor fridge, so it drops temperature relative to the room rather than holding a fixed set point. It performs best on items already cold going in, and the maker notes the warm setting needs items already warm too.

• 4 liter capacity, holds about six 12 oz cans
• CETL approved, Freon-free thermoelectric cooling
• 1-year warranty from the maker
• Dual power: home outlet and 12V car adapter

Who it's for

Good for a bedroom, dorm, or office desk where someone wants a few cold cans or a personal item like insulin kept chilled nearby, or for the car with the 12V adapter included. Not a fit for anyone expecting it to chill a warm drink quickly or run silently overnight.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

The thermoelectric module cools up to about 32°F below room temperature and can flip to warming up to 140°F in a 75°F room, per the maker's spec, but it works best when contents are already near the target temperature going in. The interior measures roughly 5 x 5 x 7.5 inches with a removable shelf, and it ships with both a standard outlet plug and a 12V car charger.

Specifications

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