Magic Chef 2.6-cu. ft. Mini Fridge in Black
- Compact Refrigerator
- 2.6 cu ft
- 2.6 cu ft
- 2.6 cu ft
- More reviewed than 56%
A compact, quiet-running all-refrigerator that maximizes usable space by dropping the freezer, with a manual temperature dial that takes some trial and error to dial in.
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How it ranks among the 86 compact refrigerators we track
4.2★ across 159 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
159 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
The Magic Chef HMAR265BE is a 2.6 cubic foot all-refrigerator with no freezer compartment, built for beverages and everyday food storage in a bedroom, dorm or office. The door reverses to open from either side, and the unit is Energy Star qualified.
- 2.6 cubic foot capacity with no freezer
- Energy Star qualified for efficiency
- Reversible door for left or right opening
- Adjustable manual temperature dial
Who it's for
Suits someone who wants maximum beverage or food storage in a small footprint and doesn't need a freezer. Less suited to a buyer expecting silent operation, since a mild coolant gurgle is part of normal running.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Most buyers who reviewed it liked the quiet running, the compact fit under a desk, and having the entire interior free for drinks and food since there's no freezer. A couple of buyers needed to turn the temperature dial down because the coldest setting froze items like sour cream. One buyer used it outdoors and found bugs entering through the drain tube, solved with a small screen; another received a unit that never cooled properly.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- No freezer means the full interior stores beverages
- Reversible door fits either side of a space
- Fits under a desk or in a small room
- Held cold temperature during a multi-hour road trip test
- Coolant makes an audible gurgle and buzz
- Manual dial needs adjusting to avoid over-freezing
- Color availability can be limited on some orders
Performance notes
The manual dial runs from a mild setting up to cold enough to freeze contents on the highest setting, so buyers who found items freezing unintentionally simply moved the dial down a notch or two. Buyers who precooled drinks before a road trip reported the fridge held temperature well on a car inverter over a multi-hour drive. The reported coolant gurgle and occasional buzz are described in the manual as normal operation rather than a defect.
Specifications
| Brand | Magic Chef |
|---|---|
| Model | HMAR265BE |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 38.6 pounds |
| Size | 2.6 cu ft |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 19.3 × 17.5 × 25 inches |
| Door Orientation | Reversible |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 2.6 cu ft |
| Refrigerator Net Capacity | 2.6 cu ft |
| Fresh Food Capacity | 2.6 cu ft |
| Defrost System Type | Manual |
| Adjustable Temperature Control | Yes |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 215 Kilowatt Hours Per Year |
| Construction & materials | |
| Number Of Shelves | 2 |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | refrigerator, manual, warranty |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Number of Doors | 1 |
| Has Convertible Freezer | No |
| Additional Features | Adjustable Settings, Compact, Energy Efficient |
| BEE Star Rating | 1 Star |
| Configuration | Compact Freezerless |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Item Type Name | Magic Chef 2.6-cu. ft. Mini Fridge in Black, Small Compact All Refrigerator with No Freezer for Bedroom, Apartment, Dorm Room, Office |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in compact refrigerators.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Chef 2.6-cu. ft. Mini Fridge in BlackThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 159 | 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 |
| 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 Magic Chef HMAR265BE
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Magic Chef HMAR265BE have a freezer?
No, it's an all-refrigerator design with no freezer compartment, which gives the full 2.6 cubic feet to fresh food and beverages.
Is the Magic Chef mini fridge noisy?
Buyers report a mild gurgling and occasional buzzing sound from the coolant circulating, which the manual states is normal.
Can the door be switched to open the other way?
Yes, the door is reversible and can be set up to open from either the left or right side.