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Specifications
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The Magic Chef HMAR170STE is a mini-fridge with a 1.7 cubic foot capacity and a stainless steel finish. This unit functions as an all-refrigerator design with no freezer compartment. The stainless steel material covers the exterior, and this model is one of eight finish variants available in the Magic Chef mini-fridge line.
This compact refrigerator is designed for use in bedrooms, dorm rooms, apartments, and offices where a smaller cooling solution is needed. The unit requires access to a standard electrical outlet and does not need a water line since it lacks an ice maker or water dispenser. Before purchasing, confirm that the unit's dimensions will fit your intended space and that the 1.7 cubic foot capacity meets your refrigeration needs.
The Magic Chef HMAR170STE — freezerless.
Specifications
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How this freezerless stacks up against close alternatives on Fridge.com.
| Spec |  Magic Chef 1.7-cu. ft. Mini Fridge in Stainless Steel, Small Compact All Refrigerator with No Freezer for Bedroom, Apartment, Dorm Room, Office Magic Chef · HMAR170STE |  Magic Chef · MCAR170STE |  Bangson · US-BSR-200RE-2 |  Bangson · US-BSR-200-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.99 | $187.99 | $214.99 | $187.99 |
| Capacity (cu ft) | 1.7 | 1.7 | — | — |
| Width | 17.3 | 17.3 | 19.68 | 17.9 |
| Height | 19.6 | 19.6 | 34.01 | 34.01 |
| Depth | 18.9 | 18.9 | 17.9 | 19.68 |
| Color | Stainless Steel | — | Black | Black |
| Finish | Stainless Steel | — | — | — |
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| Where to buy | View Deal | View Deal | View Deal | View Deal |
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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.