Antarctic Star Beverage Refrigerator Cooler
- Compact Refrigerator
- 3.2 cu ft
- 3.2 cu ft
- 3.2 cu ft
A good-looking, high-capacity drink fridge for garages or bars, but check noise tolerance and don't count on it beyond a couple of years.
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How it ranks among the 86 compact refrigerators we track
4.2★ across 113 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
113 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
Antarctic Star's W5899BH is a 3.2 cu ft glass-door beverage refrigerator holding up to 120 cans, with a stainless steel frame and reversible door hinge for home, office, or bar use.
The double-pane tempered glass door and adjustable 40-61F range are built for drink and wine storage rather than food, and the reversible hinge lets it fit either side of a nook. Noise is the recurring theme across reviews, from buyers calling it whisper-quiet to others describing it as loud enough to rule out bedroom placement.
- 3.2 cu ft capacity, 120 can rated
- Double-pane tempered glass door
- Blue LED interior lighting
- Stainless steel trimmed frame
Who it's for
Suits garages, man caves, offices, and breezeways where can capacity and glass-door display matter more than silent operation. Not ideal for bedrooms or quiet living spaces, and long-term reliability past two years is a genuine question mark.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers praise the sleek look, blue interior lighting, and genuinely cold temperatures, with several using it happily for two-plus years in garages or breezeways. The most common complaint is noise, described as loud enough to avoid bedroom use, and two reviewers reported units dying entirely around the two-year mark.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Holds up to 120 cans behind a clear glass door
- Reversible door hinge for flexible placement
- Adjustable temperature down to 40F
- Noise level varies and can be significant
- Door can pop open if not closed firmly
- Some units failed around the two year mark
Specifications
| Brand | Antarctic Star |
|---|---|
| Model | W5899BH |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 61.38 pounds |
| Size | 3.2 cu ft |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 19.3 × 17.3 × 30.8 inches |
| Door Orientation | Left |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 3.2 cu ft |
| Refrigerator Net Capacity | 3.2 cu ft |
| Fresh Food Capacity | 3.2 cu ft |
| Freezer Capacity | 3.2 cu ft |
| Defrost System Type | Manual |
| Adjustable Temperature Control | Yes |
| Cooling Method | Compressor |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Plug Type | Type A - 2 pin (North American) |
| Voltage | 115 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Door Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Shelf Type | Wire |
| Color | Black |
| Finish Types | stainless steel |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Other details | |
| Lock Type | Key |
| Number of Doors | 1 |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Has Convertible Freezer | No |
| Is Product Cordless | No |
| Specification Met | antarctic star |
| Additional Features | Adjustable Shelves |
| BEE Star Rating | 5 star rating |
| Configuration | Compact Freezerless |
| Refrigerant | R-134A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antarctic Star Beverage Refrigerator CoolerThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 113 | 3.8 / 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 Antarctic Star W5899BH
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How many cans does the Antarctic Star W5899BH beverage fridge hold?
It's rated to hold up to 120 standard cans in its 3.2 cu ft interior.
Is the Antarctic Star W5899BH beverage fridge quiet?
Reviews vary, some owners call it quiet, while others describe it as noticeably loud, especially compared to a full-size refrigerator.
Can the door on the Antarctic Star W5899BH be switched to open the other way?
Yes, the door hinge is interchangeable between left and right sides.