COMFEE RCZ99BG2(E) Drinks Fridge Review: a compact beer fridge that keeps things properly cold without much fuss

I’ve been using the COMFEE RCZ99BG2(E) under-counter drinks fridge for a little while now, mainly as a beer and soft drink fridge in a spare room. I’m not a pro reviewer, just someone who was fed up with the main fridge being full of cans and bottles. I wanted something that would stay cold, not sound like a tractor, and not cost as much as the big-name bar fridges. This one kept popping up with good reviews and a decent price, so I gave it a go.

In day-to-day use, the first thing that stood out is that it really is a proper fridge, not a weak cooler. On the mid to higher settings, drinks come out properly cold, not just “a bit cool”. I tend to keep it around level 4–5 and the beers are ready to drink straight away. For the size, it takes a fair amount of cans too, which is basically what I bought it for.

It’s not perfect, though. A couple of small details are slightly annoying, like the manual light switch and the door hinge situation if you want to swap sides. Also, it’s rated E for energy, so it’s not exactly a low-consumption champion, even if the yearly kWh isn’t crazy. But for the price bracket, I wasn’t expecting miracles there.

Overall, my feeling so far is: pretty solid fridge for home bars, offices or garden rooms if you just want cold drinks on hand. It gets the job done without drama. If you’re super picky about energy class or need built-in smart stuff, it’s not for you. But if you just want a simple, cold, glass-door beer fridge that looks decent under a counter, it’s worth a look.

On the money side, I’d say this COMFEE drinks fridge offers good value, especially if you catch it at a typical online price rather than some inflated RRP. You’re getting a 93L capacity, glass door, quiet compressor, and proper 2–15°C range, which is more than what a lot of cheap “drinks coolers” give you. Many low-end models struggle to get really cold or are noisy; this one actually chills well and doesn’t make a racket.

Compared to bigger-name bar fridges, this sits in the more affordable bracket but doesn’t feel like a toy. The finish is decent, the door looks clean, and the interior space is genuinely useful. If you’re setting up a home bar, games room, or office corner and don’t want to blow a huge budget, it hits a nice middle ground. You’re not paying for branding or smart features you might never use.

Of course, there are compromises. The E energy rating means you’re not getting the lowest running costs, and the manual defrost and manual light switch are a bit old-school. Also, the door-reversing process seems awkward based on some user comments, so if you’re paying someone to install and fiddle with it, that’s an extra hassle. But if you look at the overall package – capacity, cooling performance, noise level, and price – it stacks up well against other under-counter drinks fridges.

If you’re just after the cheapest possible option, you can probably find smaller, flimsier coolers for less, but you’ll likely sacrifice cooling power and build. If you want premium build and top energy class, you’ll need to pay quite a bit more. For most people who just want a solid, cold, glass-door beer fridge that fits under a counter, the value is pretty strong. It’s not perfect, but for what you pay, it does its job well.

Design-wise, this COMFEE fridge is pretty simple and functional. Black body, glossy finish, and a full-height glass door so you can see what’s inside. It’s the usual look for a bar fridge, and it fits fine in most setups without drawing too much attention. If you like seeing all your beers lined up, the glass door is nice. It also has a low-E coating so it’s not just a plain window bleeding cold air, which is helpful if you keep it in a warmer room.

The interior layout is basic but flexible. You get three removable wire shelves and the bottom floor space. The good part is that you can shuffle or remove shelves to fit taller bottles – for example, sparkling wine or 1.5L bottles. I ended up removing one shelf to create a taller space at the bottom for wine and large bottles, and kept two levels for cans. It’s not fancy, but it’s practical and easy to reconfigure.

One thing that feels slightly dated is the manual LED light switch. The light itself is fine – bright enough to see what you’re grabbing at night – but you have to turn it on and off yourself. It doesn’t come on automatically when you open the door. It’s not a deal-breaker, but it’s one of those small things you notice because almost every normal fridge has a door-activated light. I sometimes forget to turn it off, which is mildly annoying.

As for the door, on paper it’s reversible, but in practice, that seems hit and miss. Some people say they managed to switch it, others struggled with the plastic covers and scratched the paint. If you absolutely need the door to open a certain way and don’t like DIY or fiddling with hinges, I’d keep that in mind. Overall, though, the design is clean, compact, and does the job for a home bar or office corner.

In everyday use, the thing I notice most is that it’s low hassle. You plug it in, set the dial, load your drinks, and that’s basically it. The noise level is low enough that you don’t think about it. In my case, it’s in a room where we sometimes watch TV, and it doesn’t drown anything out. When the compressor kicks in, you hear a soft hum, but it’s more or less background noise, like a normal household fridge.

Access-wise, the wire shelves slide out easily, and because they’re simple metal racks, you don’t worry about breaking fancy glass shelves. You can move them up and down using the different slots, so you can tweak the layout to match what you actually drink. If you mostly use cans, you can really pack it in. If you’re mixing bottles and cans, you’ll spend 10–15 minutes at the start figuring out the best shelf positions, but then you’re set.

Not everything is perfect, though. The manual light switch is one of those small design choices that gets on your nerves after a while. You open the door, it’s dark, you flick the switch, grab your drink, then you have to remember to turn it off again. It’s minor, but after being used to normal fridges where the light just works automatically, it feels like a step back. Also, the manual defrost means that over time, you’ll probably need to switch it off and let any ice build-up melt, especially if you run it cold and open the door a lot.

Weight-wise, at around 27.5 kg, it’s light enough for two people to move without too much effort, but not something you want to drag around constantly. Once it’s in place, you’re not touching it much anyway. Overall, in terms of day-to-day comfort, it’s easy to live with. A few old-school touches like the manual light and defrost keep it from feeling modern, but they’re not deal-breakers if you just want a simple, practical drinks fridge.

Build quality on this COMFEE fridge is decent for the price, but don’t expect luxury. The cabinet feels solid enough, the glass door closes properly, and the handle area doesn’t feel flimsy. The wire shelves are basic but sturdy; they don’t bend with normal loads of cans and bottles. The door seal on mine sits flat and keeps the cold in well, which is important for any fridge. Some people mentioned needing to be careful when reversing the door to maintain the seal, so if you plan to swap sides, take your time with that.

The glass door is probably the part most people care about. It looks clean and lets you see what’s inside without opening the fridge all the time. The low-E glass should help reduce condensation and heat transfer a bit. I haven’t had major fogging issues, just a bit of condensation in more humid conditions, which is normal. It doesn’t feel like cheap thin plastic; it feels like a proper glass panel, and it hasn’t given me any reason to worry so far.

Internally, there’s nothing overly fragile. No touchscreens, no delicate controls, just a mechanical dial for temperature and a simple switch for the light. That might look old-fashioned, but in terms of durability, fewer electronic bits usually means fewer things to break. The compressor is the main moving part, and given the amount of positive user feedback and the 2-year warranty, I’m reasonably confident it will last a good few years if you don’t abuse it.

Energy-wise, it’s E-class with 154 kWh/year, which isn’t top-tier efficient by modern standards, but for an under-counter drinks fridge with a glass door, it’s not terrible either. You’re paying a bit in running costs for the glass-door look and constant chilling. If you want absolute minimum energy usage, a solid-door A/B class fridge would be better, but you’d lose the display look. Overall, it feels like a mid-range product: not premium, not flimsy bargain-basement, just reasonably solid for home use.

On performance, this fridge is stronger than a lot of cheap “coolers” I’ve tried before. With the thermostat at around level 4–5, my beers and soft drinks come out properly cold, even in warmer weather. They claim 2°C to 15°C, and while I didn’t stick a precise thermometer in there, the drinks feel as cold as from my main kitchen fridge on a cold setting. If you fill it fully, it takes a bit of time for everything to reach that temperature, but once it’s there, it stays consistent.

The compressor kicks in and out like a normal fridge. Noise-wise, they say around 40 dB, and that feels about right. In practice, it’s quiet enough for a living room or office. You hear a gentle hum when the compressor runs, but it’s not intrusive. In my case it’s in a spare room and I forget it’s even on most of the time. Compared to some cheap mini-fridges that whine or buzz, this one is pretty tame.

I also like that it handles different room temperatures reasonably well. A lot of low-end drinks coolers struggle in garden rooms or garages when it gets too warm or too cold. This one has a better operating range than many budget models, and users in garden rooms seem fairly happy with it. Don’t expect miracles in a boiling hot uninsulated shed, but for a normal house, office, or reasonably insulated outbuilding, it copes fine.

One practical tip: if you want really cold beer, don’t overstuff it to the point where air can’t circulate, and give new batches of cans a few hours to cool before judging it. When used sensibly, the cooling performance is solid for the price range and size. It behaves much more like a compact proper fridge than a novelty drinks cooler that only gets things mildly cool.

Out of the box, you’re basically getting the fridge, the plug, and some wire shelves. No fancy accessories, no useless extras. It’s a 93L under-counter drinks fridge that they say holds up to 115 cans. In practice, that number is realistic if you stack standard 330 ml cans sensibly, but of course it drops once you start mixing in wine bottles, big beer bottles or odd-shaped stuff. For a typical home bar setup, it’s plenty of space.

The size is pretty practical: 44D x 47W x 84.5H cm. For me, that meant it slid under a counter without much drama and didn’t eat up too much floor space. It’s freestanding, so you don’t build it in, you just push it into place with a bit of breathing room at the back. It runs on a compressor with R-600A refrigerant, so it behaves like a small standard fridge, not a weak thermoelectric cooler.

Temperature-wise, you get a mechanical thermostat with 6 levels, and they quote a range from 2°C to 15°C. I didn’t measure it with lab gear, but judging by how cold the cans feel, the lower settings are genuinely cold enough for beer, even in warmer weather. That matches what a lot of buyers say: set around 4–5 and you get properly chilled drinks.

The unit is not smart in any way: no Wi‑Fi, no app, no digital display. Personally I liked that; less stuff to break. You just plug it in, set the dial, and that’s it. If you’re the type who wants to monitor temperature on your phone, this isn’t the right product. If you just want a simple fridge that cools what you put in it, it’s straightforward and does what it says on the tin.