EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer vs Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge
EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer (#2, best value) vs Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge (#3, best premium): in our Mini Fridges for Dorm Rooms scoring the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer totals 8.3/10 and the Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge 7.4/10.
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Side by side
| EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer | Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $209.99 | $249.99 |
| Total Capacity | 3.2 cu ft | 3.1 cu ft |
| Doors | 2 (dual door) | 2 (top freezer) |
| Freezer | Separate-door, 0.96 cu ft | Separate-door top freezer |
| Energy Star | No | No |
| Noise Level | Low (compressor) | Moderate |
| Defrost | Manual | Manual |
| Dimensions (D x W x H) | 19.4" x 18.1" x 33.5" | 19" x 20.5" x 33.5" |
| Weight | 45 lb | 45 lb |
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 Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge made our Top 5 Mini Fridges for Dorm Rooms, at #2 (best value) and #3 (best premium). 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 retro Frigidaire ranks above the single-door picks because it keeps a real two-door layout and holds a steady fridge temperature per Reviewed.com, while adding standout looks. Flimsy interior fixtures, no ENERGY STAR rating, and the highest price keep it below the two true value leaders.
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 Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge 7.4. The widest gap is Value, where the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer scores 9 against 7 for the Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge — up-front price relative to capacity and features. Cooling Performance also separates them: 8.5 for the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer versus 7.5 for the Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge.
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 3.1 cu ft on the Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge; Doors — 2 (dual door) on the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer versus 2 (top freezer) on the Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge; Freezer — Separate-door, 0.96 cu ft on the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer versus Separate-door top freezer on the Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge; Noise Level — Low (compressor) on the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer versus Moderate on the Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge; 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 19" x 20.5" x 33.5" on the Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge. They match on Energy Star, Defrost and Weight.
Pricing as of August 14, 2026: $209.99 for the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer and $249.99 for the Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge, a $40 difference in the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer's favor. 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 — its ~356 kWh/year rating is the highest here, adding to running cost. Owners praise the Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge for standout retro design in several colors that reads as decor, not just an appliance and two-door layout with a separate top freezer and a built-in bottle opener; the most common complaint is reviewed.com described the interior fixtures as flimsy and plasticky.
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 — 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
Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge
- Standout retro design in several colors that reads as decor, not just an appliance
- Two-door layout with a separate top freezer and a built-in bottle opener
- Reversible door, spill-proof glass shelves, and adjustable leveling legs
- Reviewed.com found its fridge compartment holds a steady temperature
- Reviewed.com described the interior fixtures as flimsy and plasticky
- The most expensive fridge in this lineup despite modest capacity
- Not ENERGY STAR certified, so it costs more to run than the Midea or BLACK+DECKER
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 Value and Cooling Performance. The Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge is the better fit for students who want the fridge to look like part of the room's decor and buyers who like the bottle opener and diner-style handle details. Since the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer is both the higher scorer and $40 cheaper, the Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge only makes sense for students who want the fridge to look like part of the room's decor. 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 Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge is a poor fit for value-focused buyers who want the most capacity per dollar.
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 Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge if
- Students who want the fridge to look like part of the room's decor
- Buyers who like the bottle opener and diner-style handle details
- Anyone choosing on appearance who still wants a real top freezer
Skip it if
- Value-focused buyers who want the most capacity per dollar
- Anyone who prioritizes energy efficiency or premium interior fittings
Common questions
Is the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer better than the Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge?
In our Mini Fridges for Dorm Rooms ranking the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer scores higher overall, 8.3 to 7.4, with the biggest advantage in Value. The Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge does not out-score it on any criterion we weigh.
How much more does the Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge cost than the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer?
$40 more as of August 14, 2026: $249.99 for the Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge against $209.99 for the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure.
What is the main difference between the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer and the Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge?
The headline spec difference is Total Capacity: 3.2 cu ft on the EUHOMY 3.2 Cu Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer versus 3.1 cu ft on the Frigidaire EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge. In use, the gap that matters most is Value (9 vs 7 in our scoring): up-front price relative to capacity and features.