EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer vs BLACK+DECKER BCRK17 1.7 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator
EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer (#2, best value) vs BLACK+DECKER BCRK17 1.7 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator (#5, best budget): in our Mini Fridges for Dorm Rooms scoring the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer totals 8.3/10 and the BLACK+DECKER BCRK17 1.7 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator…
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Side by side
| EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer | BLACK+DECKER BCRK17 1.7 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Capacity | 3.2 cu ft | 1.7 cu ft |
| Doors | 2 (dual door) | 1 (single door) |
| Freezer | Separate-door, 0.96 cu ft | Internal chiller, 0.2 cu ft |
| Energy Star | No | Yes |
| Noise Level | Low (compressor) | Quiet |
| Defrost | Manual | Manual |
| Dimensions (D x W x H) | 19.4" x 18.1" x 33.5" | 18.5" x 17.5" x 19.7" |
| Weight | 45 lb | 34.2 lb |
| Price | Check price → | Check price → |
How they differ in real use
Built from our mini fridges for dorms scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer and the BLACK+DECKER BCRK17 1.7 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator made our Top 5 Mini Fridges for Dorm Rooms, at #2 (best value) and #5 (best budget). It delivers the same real, separate-door freezer as the Midea (the largest one here, in fact) for less money, which is why it edges out the pricier Frigidaire and Igloo. It loses to the Midea only on energy efficiency and brand track record, not on everyday usefulness. The cheapest, smallest, and most efficient unit here, ENERGY STAR certified and quiet, is the right call for a shelf or under a loft bed. It ranks fifth only because 1.7 cu ft and a chiller compartment simply hold and cool far less than the larger fridges above.
We score mini fridges for dorm rooms on Cooling Performance (25%), Capacity & Layout (25%), Noise Level (20%), Energy Efficiency (15%) and Value (15%). On that basis the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer totals 8.3 out of 10 and the BLACK+DECKER BCRK17 1.7 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator 7.1. The widest gap is Capacity & Layout, where the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer scores 8.7 against 5.5 for the BLACK+DECKER BCRK17 1.7 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator: usable fridge and freezer space, shelves, and door storage. Cooling Performance also separates them: 8.5 for the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer versus 6 for the BLACK+DECKER BCRK17 1.7 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator. The BLACK+DECKER BCRK17 1.7 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator claws back ground on Energy Efficiency.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Total Capacity: 3.2 cu ft on the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer versus 1.7 cu ft on the BLACK+DECKER BCRK17 1.7 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator; Doors: 2 (dual door) on the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer versus 1 (single door) on the BLACK+DECKER BCRK17 1.7 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator; Freezer: Separate-door, 0.96 cu ft on the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer versus Internal chiller, 0.2 cu ft on the BLACK+DECKER BCRK17 1.7 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator; Energy Star: No on the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer versus Yes on the BLACK+DECKER BCRK17 1.7 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator; Noise Level: Low (compressor) on the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer versus Quiet on the BLACK+DECKER BCRK17 1.7 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator; Dimensions (D x W x H): 19.4" x 18.1" x 33.5" on the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer versus 18.5" x 17.5" x 19.7" on the BLACK+DECKER BCRK17 1.7 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator. They match on Defrost.
Check current pricing at the merchant links below. Owners praise the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer for largest dedicated freezer compartment in this group at 0.96 cu ft and lowest price of the full two-door, real-freezer fridges here; the most common complaint is not ENERGY STAR certified, and its ~356 kWh/year rating is the highest here, adding to running cost. Owners praise the BLACK+DECKER BCRK17 1.7 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator for lowest price and smallest footprint here: fits under a loft bed or on a shelf and ENERGY STAR certified with R600a refrigerant and just 70 watts of draw; the most common complaint is 1.7 cu ft holds far less than the 3-plus cu ft picks (a personal fridge, not a shared one).
EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer
- Largest dedicated freezer compartment in this group at 0.96 cu ft
- Lowest price of the full two-door, real-freezer fridges here
- LED interior light and adjustable shelves make the space easy to organize
- Reversible door and a slim 18.1-inch width suit tight dorm corners
- Not ENERGY STAR certified, and its ~356 kWh/year rating is the highest here, adding to running cost
- Manual-defrost freezer requires periodic thawing
- A newer, less-established brand than Midea or Frigidaire, with a shorter track record
BLACK+DECKER BCRK17 1.7 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator
- Lowest price and smallest footprint here: fits under a loft bed or on a shelf
- ENERGY STAR certified with R600a refrigerant and just 70 watts of draw
- Quiet operation suits a desk-side or bedside spot in a shared room
- Reversible door and a slide-out glass shelf despite the compact size
- 1.7 cu ft holds far less than the 3-plus cu ft picks (a personal fridge, not a shared one)
- The chiller compartment with ice tray keeps items cold but will not freeze them solid
- A single shelf limits how you organize taller items
Which should you buy?
The EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer is the better fit for budget-minded students who still want a real, separate freezer and anyone who wants the most freezer space per dollar; it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Capacity & Layout and Cooling Performance. The BLACK+DECKER BCRK17 1.7 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator is the better fit for tight spaces like under a lofted bed, on a shelf, or beside a desk and students who want the cheapest, most efficient personal fridge, and the stronger choice if Energy Efficiency matters more to you than the overall score. The EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer is a poor fit for buyers who prioritize the lowest long-term energy cost; the BLACK+DECKER BCRK17 1.7 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator is a poor fit for students who need to freeze food or share the fridge with a roommate.
Choose the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer if
- Budget-minded students who still want a real, separate freezer
- Anyone who wants the most freezer space per dollar
- Narrow dorm nooks where an 18-inch-wide footprint helps
Skip it if
- Buyers who prioritize the lowest long-term energy cost
- Anyone who specifically wants a long-established appliance brand
Choose the BLACK+DECKER BCRK17 1.7 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator if
- Tight spaces like under a lofted bed, on a shelf, or beside a desk
- Students who want the cheapest, most efficient personal fridge
- Anyone who only needs to keep drinks and snacks cold
Skip it if
- Students who need to freeze food or share the fridge with a roommate
- Anyone who wants full-size grocery capacity
Common questions
Is the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer better than the BLACK+DECKER BCRK17 1.7 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator?
In our Mini Fridges for Dorm Rooms ranking the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer scores higher overall, 8.3 to 7.1, with the biggest advantage in Capacity & Layout. The BLACK+DECKER BCRK17 1.7 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator is stronger on Energy Efficiency, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
What is the main difference between the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer and the BLACK+DECKER BCRK17 1.7 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator?
The headline spec difference is Total Capacity: 3.2 cu ft on the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer versus 1.7 cu ft on the BLACK+DECKER BCRK17 1.7 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator. In use, the gap that matters most is Capacity & Layout (8.7 vs 5.5 in our scoring): usable fridge and freezer space, shelves, and door storage.