6 Best Mini Freezers Our Food Editors Deem Affordable and Dependable

If you're looking for a large freezer to store a little bit of everything in, the Midea may be the one for you. Measuring 7 cubic feet on the inside, it's got plenty of storage space and comes with a removable storage basket. And you don't have to worry about things not getting cold enough with this one because it has a temperature range reaching as low as -11.2°F, and up to 10.4°F degrees, making it garage ready for any outdoor storage. The lid also stays open without having to hold it open yourself which we always find super helpful.

You can customize your temperature with the control provided on the outside wall, along with a drain hole to help defrosting. Users also say this one of the quietest freezers on the market!

"This thing runs so quietly, you'd be hard pressed to know its even on! Best yet, no difference in my electric bill. I don't know why I did not buy one of these things long ago. If you have a refrigerator with a top freezer (like me), this chest freezer has to be at least 3-times the volume!," said one reviewer.

This chest freezer from Frigidaire is a bestseller, a great budget buy, and used in the Country Living test kitchen! It's 7.0 cubic feet so it's going to be great for storing larger food items, and lots of them. Inside is a removable basket to store items you want to easily access. It's garage ready, meaning it can handle temps ranging from 0°F to 110°F, keeping a consistent temperature inside, and your items unbothered.

Outside on the front wall is the temperature control that can easily be adjusted with the the turn of a knob, and a light that indicates the freezer is on and running. It uses a manual defrost mode to keep the temps consistent and includes a water drain so all the water is easily released and doesn't create a frozen mess inside. Plus, it's very quiet when running!

We should note, though, that this freezer isn't Energy-Star Certified like many others on this list. So while it costs less upfront, you might end up paying a little more on your power bill every month in comparison to some other models.

"It works really great, especially considering how affordable it is," said Charlyne Mattox, Food & Crafts Director at Country Living.

Whynter is a brand that comes highly recommended by most appliance stores and experts. This design has an upright door and is 3.0 cubic feet. Inside, there are two shelves and one pull-out basket. The coil shelves are designed to freeze as well, so when they make direct contact with any items placed on them, it speeds up the process and keeps them super cold. You can also adjust the temperature between -11°F and 10.4 with the control knob.

The reversible door swings both left and right and a lock is provided on the bottom of the door incase you want to keep little ones from opening it. It uses a manual defrost system and stays pretty quiet. However, if the area you live in experiences extreme temps, higher than 100°F and lower than 0°F, you'll want to mainly use it indoors as it's not garage ready, meaning it won't perform as well in extreme heat or cold.

Koolatron is another bestseller that stands the test of time. In my home testing, the biggest issue I've found is a quiet noise it makes while running, but I personally don't mind it. This chest freezer is 3.5 cubic feet inside with a temperature range of -11.2°F - 32°F. There's one removable basket inside near the top that I wish was just a bit bigger, but it's a standard size for a 3.5 mini freezer. When you open the lid, it automatically stays open from 45 - 90 degrees which is super helpful when you're digging around in there.

On the outside, you'll find access to a drain on the front to help with the defrosting, which is manual. There's also an adjustable temperature gauge on the front wall to make any changes in a quick and easy manner.

This freezer can easily convert into a refrigerator when needed, which earns it a spot on our list. Hotpoint is a customer and editor favorite as it's been tested by CL Editor-in-Chief, Rachel Barrett. It's known and proven to be durable with a pretty low price. On the front exterior, an easy switch of the button changes the mode from refrigerate to freeze. There's also drain next to the switch that allows everything to flow out easily when you defrost it.

An LED light is inside, as well as a removable basket for better storage options. Since this is a convertible refrigerator/freezer, it's got a temperature range of -8°F to 48°F.

This freezer from Whynter is extra mini, making it perfect for small spaces like apartments and dorm rooms. At just 1.1 cubic feet, there's one removable shelf inside to store your different items. It's temperature reaches as low as -11°F and goes up to 10.4°F. And because it's Energy-Star Certified, it uses less energy than a light bulb and most customers say there isn't a change in their electric bill since using it.

The adjustable temperature knob is located inside, on the back wall of the freezer, which can be a little difficult to reach if you have a lot of items inside. There also isn't a drain hole for defrosting which will require a little more work on your end if you do need to defrost it. Lastly, this small freezer also includes a lock on the front to keep any little hands from getting in.