Danby Compact Fridge 2-door DCR031B1WDD
- Compact Refrigerator
- 3 cu ft
- 3.1 cu ft
- 0.9 cu ft
- Better rated than 70%
- More reviewed than 78%
Buyers looking for real frozen storage in a small footprint will find this two-door fridge capable, though shipping damage complaints mean it is worth inspecting on arrival.
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How it ranks among the 86 compact refrigerators we track
4.4★ across 434 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
434 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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
A two-door compact refrigerator with 3.1 cubic feet of total capacity and a separate 0.87 cubic foot freezer, sized for a bedroom, dorm, office, or bar where a full kitchen fridge will not fit.
- 3.1 cubic feet total capacity with 0.87 cubic foot freezer
- Vegetable crisper with cover and one tempered glass shelf
- Interior light and mechanical thermostat
- 18 in W x 20 in D x 33 in H footprint
Who it's for
Fits people who need real frozen storage, not just an ice tray, in a small footprint: college students, remote workers with a home office, or anyone adding a second fridge to a bedroom or rec room. Not for anyone who needs enough capacity to stock a family's groceries.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers describe the compressor as quiet once it settles at temperature and note it held food safely for months or years without failure, but several reports of dents and shipping damage on arrival suggest checking the unit closely at delivery.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Separate freezer door keeps frozen and fresh storage apart
- Runs quiet once it reaches set temperature
- Held up over two years unattended
- Compressor is noticeable during the initial cooldown
- Defrost cycle runs slowly
- Multiple buyers received units with shipping damage or dents
Performance notes
The compressor runs on R600a refrigerant and cycles audibly while pulling the interior down to temperature, then goes quiet once it holds steady, according to multiple reviewers. One owner left it running unattended for two years through a power outage and found the contents still frozen, though they noted the defrost cycle runs slowly.
Specifications
| Brand | Danby |
|---|---|
| Model | DCR031B1WDD |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 53 pounds |
| Size | 3.1 cu ft |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 30 × 8 × 6 inches |
| Door Orientation | Reversible |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 3 cu ft |
| Refrigerator Net Capacity | 3.1 cu ft |
| Fresh Food Capacity | 0.9 cu ft |
| Freezer Capacity | 0.9 cu ft |
| Defrost System Type | Automatic |
| Adjustable Temperature Control | Yes |
| Cooling Method | Compressor |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 319 Kilowatt Hours Per Year |
| Construction & materials | |
| Shelf Type | Glass |
| Number Of Shelves | 1 |
| Color | White |
| Finish Types | Matte |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Owner`s Manual, Mini Fridge |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1.5 years |
| Other details | |
| Compressor Type | reciprocating or rotary scroll or rotary vane |
| Lock Type | Electronic |
| Number of Doors | 1 |
| Number of Sections | 2 |
| Number Of Racks | 2 |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Has Convertible Freezer | No |
| Is Product Cordless | No |
| Is Customizable | No |
| Specification Met | Energy Star |
| Additional Features | Adjustable Shelves |
| Configuration | Compact Freezer-on-Top |
| Refrigerant | R-600A |
| Form Factor | Freezer Top |
| Pattern | Fridge |
| Item Type Name | 3.1 Cu.Ft. Compact Refrigerator with Freezer, E-Star Rated Mini Fridge for Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, or Office |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in compact refrigerators.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Danby Compact Fridge 2-door DCR031B1WDDThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 434 | 4.2 / 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 Danby DCR031B1WDD
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Danby DCR031B1WDD have a separate freezer compartment?
Yes, it is a two-door design with 0.87 cubic feet of dedicated freezer space out of the 3.1 cubic feet total combined capacity.
Is this fridge noisy?
Reviewers describe an audible hum while it is actively cooling down, which fades once it reaches set temperature; most consider normal operation quiet.
What refrigerant does the Danby DCR031B1WDD use?
R600a.