4.5(6,818)Amazon rating$194.99112+ bought last month
Our verdict
A compact, lockable stainless mini upright freezer that earns its 4.5-star average by doing the basics reliably in a footprint small enough for a desk, dorm or office.
Anyone who needs a small, secure freezer for a bedroom, office, dorm or RV and values a lock and a proven track record over raw storage volume.
Skip if
You need to freeze groceries for a household; at 1.1 cubic feet this holds only a few essentials and is not a garage backup freezer.
Capacity 1.1 cu ft
Installation Freestanding
Shelves 1
Door Reversible
Color Stainless Steel
Weight 15.97 lb
Priced 78% below the category median ($891.74 across 34 tracked models)
Capacity of 1.1 cu ft - smaller than 96% of the 34 models we track
Shelves of 1 - lower than 90% of the 34 models we track
Pros
Very high review volume (6,818 ratings) with a strong 4.5-star average
Built-in lock is uncommon at this size and useful in shared spaces
Stainless steel cabinet looks more premium than typical white compacts
Reversible door fits either side of a room
Energy Star rated per the manufacturer listing
Cons
Only 1.1 cubic feet, so storage is limited to a few essentials
Costs more than basic white mini freezers of similar capacity
Single shelf offers limited internal organization
Our scorecard
4.5/5overall
Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 6,818 owner ratings
Value for money1.6/5
$177 per cubic foot, above the category median
Popularity5.0/5
6,818 owner reviews, more than most models here
Storage space0.4/5
1.1 cu ft, compact for this category
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other refrigerators and freezers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Whynter CUF-112SS is one of the most-reviewed mini upright freezers we track, with 6,818 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, a level of feedback that is rare in this size class. At 1.1 cubic feet it is built for personal use rather than bulk storage, and the stainless steel cabinet looks more finished than the plain white plastic of most compact rivals.
The stand-out feature is the built-in lock. Few freezers this small offer one, which makes the Whynter a sensible pick for shared spaces, offices, dorms or anywhere you want to keep contents secure. The door is reversible, so it can open from either side to suit the room, and a single shelf organizes the interior.
At $194.99 it is priced above the cheapest mini freezers, but the stainless finish, the lock and the deep well of positive reviews explain the premium. It is freestanding and runs on a standard 115-volt outlet, so setup is just plug in and wait for it to reach temperature.
Specifications
Capacity
1.1 cu ft
Installation
Freestanding
Shelves
1
Door
Reversible
Color
Stainless Steel
Weight
15.97 lb
Voltage
115 Volts
Performance notes
With 1.1 cubic feet of space and a single shelf, this is a personal freezer for ice, frozen meals or a small stash rather than a grocery overflow unit. It is freestanding and plugs into a standard 115-volt household outlet. At roughly 16 pounds empty it is light enough to move between rooms, and the reversible door lets you set it on a desk or counter without fighting the room layout.
What buyers say
With nearly 7,000 ratings, buyers consistently praise the compact footprint, the rare locking door and the solid stainless look. The main thing shoppers note is the obvious one: the capacity is small, so it suits personal use rather than family grocery storage. Reviewers generally consider it dependable for the price.
Yes. A built-in lock is one of its signature features, which is unusual on a freezer this small and makes it well suited to offices, dorms and other shared spaces.
How much can a 1.1 cubic foot freezer hold?
Plan on a few frozen meals, ice and a small stash of essentials. It is designed for personal use, not for storing a household's groceries.
Can the door be reversed?
Yes, the door is reversible, so it can be set to open from either side to suit your room.
