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Magic Chef - 17.5 in. 1.6 cu. ft. Retro Mini Refrigerator, Without Freezer - White MCR16CHW
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The Magic Chef 1.6 cu. ft. Retro Mini Fridge is a stylish addition to any dorm, office, rec room or kitchen. The all-refrigerator design features an adjustable glass shelf so you can modify the interior to suite your needs. The in-door storage racks are perfect for grab and go beverages, snacks and condiments. An interior LED light makes it easy to see what you have and an adjustable temperature control ensures the fridge is the perfect temperature. This compact refrigerator is Energy Star Certified and offers a 1-year parts and labor warranty and 5-year compressor part warranty.
Fridge.com Expert Verdict
The Magic Chef MCR16CHW — wine cooler.
- Measures 17.5″ W × 19.3″ H × 18.6″ D, so confirm your alcove and door swing before ordering.
- Currently listed at $209.99 based on the live offers above.
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| Spec |  Magic Chef - 17.5 in. 1.6 cu. ft. Retro Mini Refrigerator, Without Freezer - White Magic Chef · MCPMCR16CHW |  Euhomy |  Whynter · BR-130SB |  NewAir · NBC085HX00 |
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| Price | $209.99 | $279.99 | $269.99 | $349.98 |
| Capacity (cu ft) | — | 4.5 | 3.1 | — |
| Width | 17.5 | 20.5 | 17 | 16.9 |
| Height | 19.25 | 31.38 | 33 | 27.2 |
| Depth | 18.6 | 21.25 | 18.5 | 18.7 |
| Color | White | — | Stainless Steel, Black | Black |
| Size | — | — | 3.1 Cu. Ft. | 85 can |
| Finish | — | — | Stainless Steel & Black | Black |
| Top features | — | — |
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| Where to buy | Get Deal | Get Deal | Get Deal | Get Deal |
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Brand Background
About Magic Chef
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.
- Founded
- 1929
- Parent company
- MCA Corporation
- Brand rating (aggregate)
- 3.7/5 · 117 reviews
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