12 3.5 cu ft Mini Fridges, Ranked by Running Cost

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12 ENERGY STAR certified models, from about $27 to $48 a year to run at the US average electricity rate. See how we calculate running costs.

Top 5 cheapest to run

All 12 models

Rank	Brand	Model	Capacity	Energy use	Est. cost/year
1	Fisher & Paykel Most Efficient	RB36S	3.7 cu ft	150 kWh/yr	$27
2	Miele Most Efficient	Dreams Cool M	3.8 cu ft	180 kWh/yr	$33
3	Kenmore	896.99079520	3.5 cu ft	220 kWh/yr	$40
4	Marvel	MR**#18-**D#1A	3.5 cu ft	227 kWh/yr	$42
5	Marvel	MR**#18-**S#1A	3.5 cu ft	227 kWh/yr	$42
6	Marvel	MR**#18-**G#1A	3.5 cu ft	227 kWh/yr	$42
7	U-Line	UR**#18-**G#1A	3.5 cu ft	227 kWh/yr	$42
8	U-Line	UR**#18-**D#1A	3.5 cu ft	227 kWh/yr	$42
9	U-Line	UR**#18-**S#1A	3.5 cu ft	227 kWh/yr	$42
10	U-Line	518S	3.7 cu ft	260 kWh/yr	$48
11	Upstreman	FR35	3.6 cu ft	260 kWh/yr	$48
12	Absocold	ARD369A*14R/L	3.6 cu ft	262 kWh/yr	$48

Estimated running cost = annual kWh × 18.31¢/kWh (July 2026 US average). Your own rate may be higher or lower — check your bill. ENERGY STAR figures are lab-test results; real-world use varies. This list includes discontinued and not-yet-sold certified models, and some brands are white-label relabels of the same unit.