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This refrigerator with black cabinet, wire shelves, adjustable temperature thermostat control, reversible door. When you don't have a lot of available areas to work with, you can still get ample food storage for your compact space with this product. This is an ideal choice for offices, dorm rooms or any other room where efficient use of the floor area is the name of the game. This refrigerator fits into tight spaces with ease, making it convenient to store food and drink wherever it is needed. Full width, in-door storage shelves are good for storing small foods and condiments. The stainless-look finish makes this reversible door refrigerator stylish, as well as functional. It's neutral enough to fit with different styles of decor without clashing. With an adjustable thermostat control and manual defrost of the freezer compartment, you control the temperature and freshness of your food. Magic Chef
The Magic Chef MCAR240SE2 — compact.
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How this compact stacks up against close alternatives on Fridge.com.
| Spec | ![]() Single Door 2.4 Cu. Ft. Compact Refrigerator Magic Chef · MCPMCAR240SE2 | ![]() Midea · WHS-87LSS1 | ![]() Icebox · IBCR17BLS | ![]() Danby · DCR122BSLDD |
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| Price | $224.99 | $199.99 | $152.99 | $249 |
| Capacity (cu ft) | — | 2.4 | 1.7 | 4.3 |
| Width | 18.5 | 17.52 | 17.5 | 20.5 |
| Height | 24.9 | 24.8 | 19.7 | 33 |
| Depth | 17.7 | 20.08 | 18.5 | 21.06 |
| Annual Energy Use (kWh) | — | 213 | 208 | — |
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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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