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Midea WHS-65LB1 Mini Fridge, 1.6 Cu.ft Energy Star Certified Mini Refrigerator, Adjustable Thermostat, Reversible Door, Low Noise…

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Best for dorm

Amazon rating

★★★★★4.5(6,788)

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Verdict scoreGreat
83/ 100

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Updated Jun 23, 2026 · 1 min read

Midea WHS-65LB1 Mini Fridge, 1.6 Cu.ft Energy Star Certified Mini Refrigerator, Adjustable Thermostat, Reversible Door, Low Noise…

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The consensus

What reviewers found

Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.

Across the reviewers we read, the Midea WHS-65LB1 is the default dorm-and-office single-door pick, carrying a 4.5-star Amazon average over roughly 6,788 ratings, the deepest review base of any candidate. r/Costco discussion summarizes the consensus bluntly: 'the best fridge I could find at this price point... a very average fridge, you might need to thaw it periodically.' Its Energy Star rating, reversible door, and adjustable thermostat make it a flexible fit for small rooms.

What reviewers liked

  • Massive 4.5-star, ~6,788-review Amazon base, the broadest validation here
  • Energy Star certified with a reversible door and adjustable thermostat for flexible placement
  • r/Costco and r/homeownerstips communities rate it the best value at its price point

Where it falls short

  • lowes.com reviewers report some items freezing even on a low setting
  • r/Appliances thread is titled around the fridge being 'loud at times'
  • Community reviewers note periodic manual thawing is required

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Across the reviews

Synthesis · not our verdict

Across the reviewers we read, the Midea WHS-65LB1 is the default dorm-and-office single-door pick, carrying a 4.5-star Amazon average over roughly 6,788 ratings, the deepest review base of any candidate. r/Costco discussion summarizes the consensus bluntly: 'the best fridge I could find at this price point... a very average fridge, you might need to thaw it periodically.' Its Energy Star rating, reversible door, and adjustable thermostat make it a flexible fit for small rooms. r/homeownerstips reviewers say it 'maintains temperature consistently' for its size.

Key specs

Source: Amazon listing
Compact & Space-Saving-Midea WHS-65LB1 mini fridge with 18.6*17.7*19.4 inches(W*D*H) measurement and 1.6 cu.ft refrigerator capacity is a perfect size to keep all your favorite beverage cool, fruit or other food fresh, while taking up minimal space in your garage, apartment, dorm, or kitchen.
Easy to Daily Use-The easily mechanical adjustable thermostats allow you to keep your chilled foods at their optimum temperature from 28.4℉ to 35.6℉(-2℃ to 2℃). The chiller box inside can cool your drinks faster. 2L bottle rack allows you to put daily milk and drinks bottles.
Reversible Door & Removable Glass Shelf-The reversible door accommodates most spaces with a door that can open to the left or right. The mini fridge is equipped with 1 glass shelf so you can put large and irregular items by removing shelves.
E-Star Certificated-This mini fridge uses R600A high-efficiency compressor, only 207 Kwh/Y energy consumption, which is energy-saving.
Ultra Quiet-Less than 42dB noise level provides you a quiet environment. No disturbing to you when the fridge is working.

What customers say

2 verified voices
It feels smaller than it looks and. It is the best fridge I could find at this price point. It is a very average fridge, you might need to thaw ...
Supportingvia r/Costco
For its size, it's been really impressive! Maintains temperature consistently and I've never had issues with items freezing unexpectedly or not ...
Supportingvia r/homeownerstips

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