Galanz GLR31TWEER Retro Compact Refrigerator
- Compact Refrigerator
- 3.1 cu ft
- 3.1 cu ft
- 2.1 cu ft
- Better rated than 58%
A quiet, good-looking compact fridge for a dorm or small space, just inspect the box for shipping damage before you set it up.
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How it ranks among the 86 compact refrigerators we track
4.3★ across 124 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
124 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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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 Galanz GLR31TWEER is a 3.1 cu ft retro-style compact refrigerator with a separate top freezer, adjustable mechanical thermostat and removable glass shelves, sized for a dorm room, home bar or small apartment rather than a primary kitchen fridge.
Reviewers like the retro look and quiet operation, but several note the fresh-food side runs smaller than a typical dorm fridge once a freezer compartment is added, and the door bins are not shaped to hold cans upright. Shipping damage, dents and scratches, comes up often enough in reviews to be worth checking on arrival.
- 3.1 cu ft total, 0.95 cu ft freezer
- Removable glass shelves and crisper
- LED interior light
- 2 leveling front legs
Who it's for
Suits a dorm room, guest room, home office or small apartment where a compact fridge with its own freezer is the goal. Less suited to anyone who needs door storage for cans or the full capacity of a taller dorm fridge without a separate freezer.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers consistently call it quiet and describe strong cooling within hours of setup. The most common complaint is shipping damage, dents and scratches reported on arrival in more than one review, along with fresh-food space that feels smaller than expected once the freezer compartment is factored in, and door shelves too shallow to hold a can upright.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Fresh-food space runs smaller than expected
- Door bins too shallow for cans
- Shipping damage reported by multiple buyers
Specifications
| Brand | Galanz |
|---|---|
| Model | GLR31TWEER |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 58.4 pounds |
| Size | 3.1 cu ft |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 19.2 × 23.3 × 35.2 inches |
| Door Orientation | from left to right |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 3.1 cu ft |
| Refrigerator Net Capacity | 3.1 cu ft |
| Fresh Food Capacity | 2.1 cu ft |
| Freezer Capacity | 1 cu ft |
| Defrost System Type | Semi-Automatic |
| Adjustable Temperature Control | Yes |
| Cooling Method | Compressor |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Plug Type | Type A - 2 pin (North American) |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 320 Kilowatt Hours Per Year |
| Construction & materials | |
| Door Material Type | PCM |
| Shelf Type | Glass |
| Number Of Shelves | 2 |
| Color | White |
| Finish Types | Glossy |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | 1 X Refrigerator; 2 X Removable Glass Shelves; 1 x Crystal Crisper; 1 x Power Cord. |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Compressor Type | rotary_scroll |
| Lock Type | Electronic |
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Number of Sections | 2 |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Has Convertible Freezer | No |
| Is Product Cordless | No |
| Is Customizable | Yes |
| Specification Met | Energy Star, UL |
| Additional Features | Compact, Large Capacity |
| BEE Star Rating | UL |
| Configuration | Freezer-on-Top |
| Refrigerant | R-600A |
| Form Factor | Compact, Freezer Top |
| Pattern | Refrigerator |
| Item Type Name | Retro Compact Refrigerator, Mini Fridge with Dual Doors, Adjustable Mechanical Thermostat with Freezer, White |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in compact refrigerators.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galanz GLR31TWEER Retro Compact RefrigeratorThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 124 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Chefman - Iceman Mini Portable Black Personal Fridge Cools Or Heats and Provides Compact…Chefman | 4.2 / 5 | 16,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Iceman Mini Portable Board Personal FridgeIceman | 4.1 / 5 | 5,100 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Nostalgia RF6RRAQ Retro 6-Can Personal Cooling And Heating Mini Refrigerator With Display…Nostalgia | 4.2 / 5 | 2,200 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Danby Compact RefrigeratorDanby | 4.4 / 5 | 673 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the Galanz GLR31TWEER
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How loud is the Galanz GLR31TWEER?
Reviewers consistently describe it as quiet, and Galanz rates the R600a compressor at below 42 dB.
Does the GLR31TWEER have a freezer?
Yes, a top-mount freezer compartment rated to 0 degrees F or below sits alongside the fresh-food section.
Will cans fit in the door shelves?
Not standing upright according to several reviewers, the middle shelf and door bins are shaped for bottles and jars rather than cans.