WANAI Small Chest Freezer 3.5 cu ft
- Capacity: 3.5 cu ft
- Number Of Shelves: 1
- Door Orientation: Top
- Door Material Type: PCM, Cyclopentane
Last refreshed Jun 11, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A sensible pick if you want a compact second unit that can switch between freezer and cooler duty. Control is a dial, not a digital readout, so treat the numbers as approximate.
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ASIN: B0CXPMF29GModel: 63Category: Chest Freezers
Overview
WANAI's 3.5 cubic foot chest freezer stands 29.5 inches tall on a 20.7 by 16.3 inch footprint. A seven position dial covers two ranges: settings 1 and 2 hold 32F to 50F for drinks and produce, while settings 3 through 7 drop to as low as -11.2F for meat and ice cream.
The dual range dial is what separates this from a plain deep freezer. Run it cold through winter for bulk meat, then turn it back to a beverage cooler for a garage party without buying a second box. Cooling comes from an R600a compressor rated at 40dB or under, and a bottom drain plug handles meltwater during manual defrost.
- 3.5 cu ft capacity, 20.7 x 16.3 x 29.5 in
- Seven setting thermostat, -11.2F to 50F
- R600a compressor
- Removable storage basket and sealed lid
Who it's for
Sized for an apartment kitchen, a small office break room or a bar back counter where a full size freezer will not fit. Households that freeze a whole quarter of beef or a season of garden harvest will outgrow 3.5 cubic feet quickly.
Pros and cons
- Dial reaches fridge temps as well as freezer
- Small enough for apartment or office use
- Bottom drain simplifies manual defrost
- Rated 40dB or quieter
- Dial control only, no temperature display
- Manual defrost, no auto cycle
- One hanging basket for the whole tub
- 3.5 cu ft fills fast with bulk meat
Performance notes
Chest freezers hold cold better than uprights because cold air sinks and stays put when the lid opens, which matters in a garage or unheated basement. The tradeoff is access: everything below the removable hanging basket has to be lifted out to reach. Manual defrost means scraping ice once or twice a year, and the bottom drain is there so you are not mopping the floor when you do it.
Specifications
| Brand | WANAI |
|---|---|
| Model | 63 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Door Orientation | Top |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 16.3 × 20.7 × 29.5 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 3.5 cu ftlower than 71% of 25 chest freezers |
| Construction & materials | |
| Number Of Shelves | 1 |
| Door Material Type | PCM, Cyclopentane |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Freestanding |
| Other details | |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Item Type Name | Chest Freezer |
| Item Highlight | Adjustable Temperature Control, For Basement, Apartment, Kitchen, Business |
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Frequently asked questions
Can the WANAI 3.5 cu ft chest freezer be used as a refrigerator?
Settings 1 and 2 hold roughly 32F to 50F, which suits drinks and produce. It is not a true two zone unit, so the whole tub sits at whatever range you choose.
How cold does the WANAI chest freezer get?
Settings 3 through 7 run from about 32F down to -11.2F, cold enough for meat, seafood and ice cream.
Does the WANAI chest freezer need time to settle before use?
The maker asks that you stand it upright for at least 24 hours before plugging it in, which lets the compressor oil drain back after shipping.