Smad Mini Fridge with Lock and Key 1.0 cu.ft
- Compact Refrigerator
- 1 cu ft
- 1 cu ft
- 1 cu ft
- Better rated than 88%
This quiet, no-compressor mini fridge suits mobile living spaces where silence matters more than freezer-cold performance.
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How it ranks among the 86 compact refrigerators we track
4.6★ across 3 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
3 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
Smad built this 1.0 cu ft mini fridge around absorption cooling rather than a compressor, letting it run on either 12V DC or 110V AC power for RVs, trucks, and boats. It has a reversible, lockable door and a temperature range of 32 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Because it uses absorption cooling rather than a compressor, it has no moving parts and runs silently, which is the main draw for sleeping spaces like a truck cab or RV bunk. That same absorption design means it needs to sit reasonably level to cool properly and performs better with steady power than with drastic on-off cycling.
- 1.0 cu ft absorption refrigerator
- Dual power: 12V DC or 110V AC
- Reversible door with lock and key
- Temperature range 32-50F
Who it's for
Fits RV, truck, and boat owners who want silent operation more than fast or freezer-cold cooling, and who can run 12V or 110V power to it. Not a fit for anyone needing freezer temperatures or fast pull-down after loading warm items.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Runs on 12V or 110V power
- Silent operation with no compressor
- Reversible, lockable door
- Removable shelves for organizing food
- Cools only down to 32-50F, not freezer temperatures
- Absorption cooling is slower and more level-sensitive than compressor fridges
- No customer reviews available yet
Performance notes
Absorption refrigeration uses heat rather than a compressor to drive the cooling cycle, which is why it runs silently but also why the manufacturer recommends letting it settle upside down and then upright for a few hours before first use, and why absorption units generally cool more slowly and are more sensitive to being level than compressor fridges.
Specifications
| Brand | Smad |
|---|---|
| Model | DSX-30-US-CA-5-0522 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 26 pounds |
| Size | 1 cu ft |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 17.3 × 15.8 × 19.7 inches |
| Door Orientation | Reversible |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1 cu ft |
| Refrigerator Net Capacity | 1 cu ft |
| Fresh Food Capacity | 1 cu ft |
| Defrost System Type | Automatic |
| Adjustable Temperature Control | Yes |
| Cooling Method | Absorption |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 110 volts |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 226 Kilowatt Hours Per Year |
| Construction & materials | |
| Number Of Shelves | 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | 1 shelf, 1 car cigarette lighter, 1 key |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Number of Doors | 1 |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Has Convertible Freezer | No |
| Additional Features | Adjustable |
| BEE Star Rating | No |
| Configuration | 1 shelves, 1 car cCigerette lighter, 2 keys |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Pattern | Solid |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in compact refrigerators.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smad Mini Fridge with Lock and Key 1.0 cu.ftThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 3 | 2.7 / 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 |
| 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 Smad DSX-30-US-CA-5-0522
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does this fridge get cold enough to freeze food?
No, its stated range is 32 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit, so it is built for chilling rather than freezing.
Can it run on both 12V and household power?
Yes, it operates on either 12V DC or 110V AC.
Why is it so quiet?
It uses absorption refrigeration with no compressor or other moving parts, which is what allows silent operation in a cab or bunk.