
Specifications
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This Magic Chef 2.6 cu. ft. Mini Fridge offers compact storage with dimensions of 17.5" wide, 25" tall, and 19.3" deep, making it suitable for small spaces like dorm rooms or home offices. Weighing 41.9 lbs, it features an ENERGY STAR qualification, ensuring it meets or exceeds federal energy efficiency guidelines for year-round savings. Key features include an upfront adjustable thermostat, allowing quick temperature modifications, and two refrigerator shelves for organized storage and easy cleaning. The built-in freezer compartment is designed for small frozen items, while the can dispenser in the door provides convenient access to beverages - Available at Fridge.com.
The Magic Chef MCBR265BE — compact.
Specifications
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How this compact stacks up against close alternatives on Fridge.com.
| Spec | ![]() Magic Chef 2.6 cu. ft. Mini Fridge in Black - 1-Door Magic Chef · MCBR265BE | ![]() Danby · DAR026A1WDD | ![]() Electactic | ![]() Commercial Cool |
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| Price | $211.71 | $234.46 | $164.28 | $169.99 |
| Capacity (cu ft) | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.56 | 2.6 |
| Width | 19.3 | 15.16 | 17.52 | 19.3 |
| Height | 17.5 | 27.36 | 25 | 25 |
| Depth | 19.3 | 23.16 | 19.29 | 17.5 |
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Brand Background
Magic Chef has been a fixture in American kitchens since 1929 and now operates under MCA Corporation from its headquarters in Wood Dale, Illinois. The brand has carved out a clear niche in the budget segment, focusing primarily on compact refrigeration solutions for dorm rooms, offices, apartments, and secondary living spaces where full-size appliances simply won't fit. The Fridge.com catalog currently tracks 39 active products from Magic Chef, with compact refrigerators representing the largest category at 11 units, followed by ice makers with eight models. The lineup also includes beverage coolers, mini fridges, beverage centers, and upright freezers, demonstrating the brand's commitment to space-conscious cooling solutions across multiple categories. Products like the MCB17CHM beverage cooler appear among the most-tracked items in the catalog. With an average rating of 3.9 out of 5, Magic Chef delivers reasonable performance expectations for shoppers prioritizing affordability and compact dimensions over premium features. For consumers furnishing a first apartment, outfitting a home bar, or adding supplemental cold storage, Magic Chef remains a practical entry point into the refrigeration market.
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