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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 249 reviews
ReviewedByPhil Posted
We’ve been needing a bit more fridge and freezer space but don’t have the space for another full-sized refrigerator, so we decided to get this mini fridge and freezer combo instead. It’s mostly being used for beverage and “long-term” storage of perishables that we don’t go through quickly like condiments and salad dressings as well as occasional temporary storage like desserts and appetizers for gatherings. The outer dimensions are a perfect fit for the corner of the living room where we are using it. The fridge portion gives us an extra 3.1 cu ft while the freezer provides an additional 1.4 cu ft for frozen items. The power cord is around 5 ft long and it weighs just over 60 lbs, so it is not too heavy to move around. The doors have no exterior handles and instead use recessed hand pulls at the bottom and top of the freezer and fridge doors respectively. Out-of-the-box both doors swing open to the right, however, the door hinges are reversible. The unit comes with additional hardware to swap the opening direction which we ended up needing to do, but the instructions for completing this task aren’t well-written, and the illustrations were difficult to decipher as the details in the drawings are miniscule. Just be aware that the screw holes for the left-hand-side foot may be hidden under a layer of insulating foam. The exterior of the fridge has a stainless steel finish on the doors, and the rest is a textured black. All surfaces are magnetic, including the doors, and the two feet at the front corners are adjustable in height for leveling. The fridge compartment has 3 glass shelves and a crisper drawer. The top two shelves are full-length and can occupy 3 possible positions. However, the third shelf is only a half-length as the back half is occupied by the well where collected condensation drains to the exterior. The upper shelves fit snugly into drop-in channels while the half-shelf simply slides forward and back easily within a groove. All the shelves are removable allowing you to customize the heights and number of levels to accommodate your items. Using the crisper drawer ensures that your items are placed far back enough to accommodate the three basket trays on the interior of the door so that it can close. All the baskets are 4” deep and can hold items up to 4”, 13”, and 6.5” tall from top to bottom. The middle basket is perfect for taller items like half-gallon milk and juice jugs, wine bottles, and 12 oz soda bottles. Their heights and placement are fixed but all of them are easily removable. There is a bright white LED on the right side of the fridge behind the temperature controller. The design of the temperature dial is somewhat unusual as it’s settings are 0-3 where ‘0’ is off, then there’s a long gradient up to ‘1,’ a shorter interval to ‘2,’ which is immediately followed by ‘3,’ then settings beyond 3 that doesn’t terminate at a number. I found that when set to ‘3’ the temperature inside the fridge is around 40°F which is the highest food-safe temperature recommended for raw foods like meat and dairy. At the coldest setting, temperatures plunged to 28°F and there was ice along the back wall, so I like to keep the fridge set to the mid-point between the two, somewhere between 34-36°F. Any condensation that remains liquid will eventually run down the back and down into the drain at the bottom of the well, which collects in a drip tray at the back of the fridge. The refrigerator compressor hums only while it is cooling though isn’t very loud. When the target temperature is reached, the compressor shuts off and the unit is silent. The fridge does put out a little heat while running, however, the unit is Energy Star certified with an annual estimated usage of 329 kWh. Overall, this mini fridge and freezer combo is great for small spaces, and folks who don’t need all the space of a full-sized fridge. It works great as a beverage fridge and can accommodate different sized vessels from wine bottles to soda cans, and the adjustable/removable shelves allow you to customize the interior to meet your needs. I found that it cools quickly and is able to reliably reach food-safe temperatures and below.
DottiC81 Posted
Works great freezer quickly froze ice cubes the crisper works well and the refrigerator section is adequate in size and everything is cold as it should be.
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Hello Insignia Customer, we’re pleased to hear that your Insignia 4.5 Cu. Ft. Mini Fridge is performing well and keeping everything consistently cold. It’s great to know the freezer, crisper, and refrigerator sections are meeting your expectations. Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback.
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JOHNK Posted
I have been using the fridge for a couple weeks now it’s perfect for bedroom dorm etc it’s very spacious inside the freezer is very spacious I really enjoy my mini fridge i put 4 gallons of ice tea and 22 pack of Pepsi in there fits perfect I got it for the wife for our room so she can keep her drink cold at night don’t have to run to kitchen to get a drink I would recommend the fridge to anyone if your looking for one for college or just a extra one for the house it’s a really good quality fridge perfect for what I need it for
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Hi John, thank you for taking the time to share your review of the Insignia 4.5 Cu. Ft. Mini Fridge with Top Freezer. We're delighted to hear the spacious design and freezer capacity have been a perfect fit for your needs. It's wonderful to know it's keeping your family's favorite drinks close by and that you'd recommend it to others. We appreciate your feedback.
Vennila | Insignia
Taylortoot Posted
I love these mini fridges! They are the perfect size for any small space and perfect enough for one or two people. I bought one in 2023 to put in my air bib and it is still running strong until this day. We just recently purchased two more of these mini fridges because we are moving out of our house and are significantly downsizing our living space, (Tiny Living) instead of buy one large fridge we decided to buy two of these because my husband and I use 1 and my mom will use the other. This way we can keep all our food and drinks separately. (Works better for us this way) Very happy with these mini fridges! Can't beat the value and simplicity.
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Hello Insignia Customer! We appreciate you taking the time to share your review. We're thrilled to hear that these mini fridges have been a perfect fit for your space and continue to provide reliable performance, even years after your first purchase. It's great to know the value, simplicity, and flexible storage setup work so well for your family's downsizing plans. Thank you for your continued trust in Insignia and for choosing our products again! Darshan | Insignia
KesleyB Posted
Was easy to pickup, and started working after plugging in! It fits perfectly in the nook in our basement!
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Hi Kesley, Thank you for sharing your experience with the Insignia 4.5 Cu. Ft. Mini Fridge with Top Freezer and ENERGY STAR Certification in Stainless Steel Look. We are pleased to hear that pickup was easy, setup was as simple as plugging it in, and that it fits perfectly in your basement space. It's wonderful to know the refrigerator is meeting your needs right from the start. Thank you for choosing Insignia. Faisal | Insignia.
JustinH1990 Posted
This refrigerator is phenomenal for the price! I bought it for work, and it has been great. The size is perfect, and it keeps everything as cold as ice. Definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a great product at a great price!
Jonathan Posted
Love this fridge! It’s definitely worth its price, the size is just perfect for my room, and has plenty of space on the inside for drinks, leftovers, midnight snacks, and more. I also love how bright the light is!
RoP1 Posted
Great little fridge, get the job done well!! Easy to install, is working great, definitely worth the money. It actually holds a lot!
DonaldR Posted
Frigid fit perfectly where i needed installed. And the space is amazing for extra refrigerator without having to spend a small fortune.
TressieF Posted
I recently purchased an Insignia Brand T.v and compact fridge..I love the space it creates plus the color and the pice ..the T.V. was a 55 and with fire tv .value was great and i never used fire tv .I was a Hisense girl but this brand teuly lives up the Best Buy i look forward to seeing what else they have to purchase.I have to add more items to my freezer but i love the space inside and outside.
FannieR Posted
this appliance is good for My Daughter that’s in college. It helps a whole lot in her dorm
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Dear Fannie, thank you for sharing your feedback. We're happy to hear that the Insignia 4.5 Cu. Ft. Mini Fridge with Top Freezer has been a great addition to your daughter's college dorm. It's wonderful to know that it provides the convenience and extra storage space she needs while away at school. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and thank you for choosing Insignia.
Deepika | Insignia
Estella Posted
I needed a second fridge for the holiday, is a nice looking fridge. The only thing is that the it sweats then it freeze everything. There is no happy medium temperature, even if is in coldest it swats, and on low it sweats. I kept it because I didn't wan't to carry it back to the car. Frisgiair has a better one at a similar price, I found out after I purchase this one.
MarialysM Posted
It’s comfortable and slim, and it doesn’t take up much space. You can place it anywhere in your bedroom or office. It has enough storage space. 100% recommended!
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Hi Insignia Customer, Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Insignia 4.5 Cu. Ft. Mini Fridge with Top Freezer. We are glad to hear you appreciate its slim design, space saving footprint, and ample storage capacity, making it a great fit for a bedroom or office. Thank you for being a valued Insignia customer. Faisal | Insignia.
Disappointed Posted
After I got the fridge inside and opened the box, I realize it was dented. It must have been "clamped" above the "don't clamp above line", line. The only option for return was to haul it back in. Giving 3 stars for poor handling and return service policy.
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Hi Insignia Customer, thank you for sharing your feedback on the Insignia 4.5 Cu. Ft. Mini Fridge with Top Freezer. We are sorry to hear the unit arrived dented and that the return process was inconvenient, as we understand how frustrating that experience can be. Your comments regarding product handling and return options are greatly appreciated and help highlight areas for improvement. Thank you for being a valued Insignia customer. Shashank | Insignia
TechEnthusiast Posted
My kitchen's layout is unusual, and there is no way to fit a full-size fridge in the kitchen itself. I had a fridge in the adjoining dining area, but the setup looked "odd," and it was inconvenient having to dart over there to grab things while prepping a meal. I decided to move my existing fridge to the basement for long-term, bulk food storage and pick up this smaller fridge to keep in the kitchen itself. So far, it's working very well for my needs. The fridge keeps food nice and cold. I haven't had any issues with it icing over or being too warm. The temperature settings seem just about perfect. The shelf placement in the fridge portion is a little unfortunate. I had to drop the top shelf down a bracket in order to accommodate standard size water bottles. This wasn't the easiest task to accomplish. The shelves do not move easily. If you want to fit a full gallon size jug of milk or something in this fridge, then you'd have to remove a shelf completely. There is no way that it would fit with the default shelf positioning. The crisper bin is small, but it's "just" large enough to accommodate a head of iceberg lettuce and a couple small bags of baby peeled carrots (though it's a bit of a tight fit). The bins on the door are a decent size, and they seem to hold bottles of salad dressing and the like securely. The freezer is a decent size and has a shelf to separate it into two sections. I was able to easily store my ice cube trays and a couple bags of frozen veggies in it. I with this fridge was just a smidge larger, and I wish that I was able to fit a gallon of milk in it without removing a shelf, but I'm otherwise quite happy with it.
BIGASN Posted
Cold and quiet with a surprisingly spacious freezer! The bottom refrigerator compartment is about the size of a classic mini fridge, but I was happy to find the freezer was larger than I anticipated. I’m used to them being more like a glove compartment when it comes to compact fridges, but this one can comfortably fit a bunch of tubs of ice cream and frozen dinners. Temperature is controlled by a singular knob in the refrigerator section, which also does a good job keeping things cool. I haven’t had any issues with frost or leaks, but those kinds of issues usually don’t surface until about a year or so. So far so good! It’s a pretty basic refrigerator with freezer that’s perfect for a private room or secondary fridge. Outside of keeping things cool, the best part might be how quiet it is. I almost never hear the thing running and even when it does it’s barely noticeable. While the finish isn’t real stainless steel, it captures the hue well and at least it’s not a magnet for fingerprints. The silver and black colorway gives it a somewhat modern look and should blend in most decors. Overall, it’s a good looking fridge that stays cold, is super quiet, and is energy star efficient. I can’t find much of anything to complain about. Great job, Insignia! PROS - Looks good, blends with most decor - Silver doesn’t attract fingerprints - Quiet operation - Fridge and freezer regulates temps well - Freezer surprisingly spacious - Glass shelving - Reversible doors - Relatively light - Energy Star certified CONS - None
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Hi Insignia Customer, thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your Insignia 4.5 Cu. Ft. Mini Fridge with Top Freezer, and we’re glad to hear you’re enjoying its quiet performance, spacious freezer, modern look, and overall reliability; we appreciate your thoughtful feedback and are happy to know this fridge has been a great fit for your space.
Darshan | Insignia
WILLIAMH Posted
I couldn't be happier with this mini fridge. It cools down quickly, stays consistently cold, and the separate top freezer is a huge bonus. The freezer easily keeps ice, frozen meals, and ice cream solid, while the refrigerator section has plenty of room for drinks, snacks, meal prep containers, and condiments. One of the things that impressed me most is how quiet it is. Once it reaches temperature, I barely notice it's running, making it perfect for a bedroom, office, garage, or apartment. The stainless steel look gives it a clean, modern appearance that fits in almost anywhere, and the overall build quality feels much better than I expected for the price. The adjustable shelves and door storage make it easy to organize everything without wasting space. The ENERGY STAR certification is another nice bonus since it helps keep power usage low without sacrificing performance. If you're looking for a compact refrigerator that actually performs like a full-size unit, this is an excellent choice. Great value, reliable cooling, quiet operation, and more storage than you'd expect. I'd definitely buy it again.
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Hello William, thank you for sharing your experience with the Insignia 4.5 Cu. Ft. Mini Fridge with Top Freezer. We're delighted to hear that the cooling performance, quiet operation, and spacious design have exceeded your expectations. It's wonderful to know the separate freezer, flexible storage options, and modern appearance have made it a great fit for your space. We truly appreciate your detailed review and recommendation. Poojitha | Insignia
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Product failed within 3 days and I returned for a refund
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Dear Insignia Customer, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your 4.5 Cu. Ft. Mini Fridge with Top Freezer failed after only three days, that’s certainly not the experience we want for you. Your feedback is important to us and helps us continue improving our products and overall customer experience. Shashank | Insignia Products
MadSquabbles Posted
I got this fridge because my daughter is hogging up our main fridge with pet foods and supplies. This gives her own little spot in her room to keep all her pet stuff and even snacks if she needs. There's plenty of space and the fridge keeps everything as cool as you need. To get an idea of the size, picture a mini-fridge and then put a small cube mini-fridge on top and you basically have the size of the 4.5 CU unit. Bigger than a mini, but not as large as a full size fridge. Noise is pretty low, but it's hard to really tell with the fans in room. The main fridge does have two LED lights so you can see what's in the fridge, but the freezer doesn't, but I think that's normal for most regular units also. If my daughter didn't need it I'd be putting this nice unit upstairs to keep a stash of drinks, snacks, and microwavable meals for when we feel too lazy to run downstairs when we have a little hankering for a quick snack. Seriously thinking that I need to go ahead and by another unit since they're priced well.
DANIEL Posted
This little fridge is a perfect size for our basement Hangout. It's got a separate freezer that keeps that ice from backing up and getting the whole thing mucked up with ice. The fridge bottom part is quite large and has nice storage in the doors that you can put a half gallon of milk in easily we like to keep our coffee stuff there so we can enjoy coffee when we're having our nightwatch of TV down in the basement
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Hello Daniel! Thanks for sharing your review, we’re glad to hear the Insignia 4.5 Cu. Ft. Mini Fridge with Top Freezer has been the perfect fit for your basement hangout. Great to know the separate freezer works well and the fridge space and door storage make it easy to keep everything organized, especially for your coffee setup during TV nights. Appreciate you choosing Insignia and letting us know how it’s working for you.
Darshan | Insignia