An inexpensive 1.1 cubic foot countertop freezer that covers the basics of personal cold storage for dorms, offices and small apartments without overspending.
Students, renters and anyone furnishing a dorm, office or apartment who wants a small freezer that fits on or under a counter for the lowest reasonable price.
Skip if
You need to freeze a household's groceries; this is a personal-use unit and its compact capacity fills up fast.
Capacity 1.1 cu ft
Priced 85% 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
Pros
Low $129.99 price makes it an easy budget pick
Compact countertop footprint fits dorms, offices and small apartments
Removable shelves adapt to taller items
Reversible door suits either room layout
Solid 4.4-star average across more than 400 ratings
Cons
1.1 cubic feet is personal-use capacity, not grocery storage
White finish is plainer than stainless rivals
Manufacturer listing leaves several detailed specs unstated
Our scorecard
4.4/5overall
Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 416 owner ratings
Value for money2.1/5
$118 per cubic foot, above the category median
Popularity4.7/5
416 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 HOMCOM countertop mini freezer keeps things simple and affordable. At 1.1 cubic feet it is sized for personal use, slipping onto a countertop or under a desk where a full freezer would never fit, which is exactly its appeal for dorms, offices and tight apartments.
Inside, removable shelves let you reconfigure the space or pull them out entirely for taller items, and the reversible door means it works in rooms where the hinge needs to swing the other way. The white finish keeps it discreet against most decor.
At $129.99 it is one of the lower-priced compact freezers we cover, and it carries a respectable 4.4-star average across 416 ratings. That puts it in the value tier: not the most feature-rich mini freezer, but a sensible choice when budget and footprint matter more than extras.
Specifications
Capacity
1.1 cu ft
Performance notes
This is a countertop-class freezer, so think personal portions: frozen meals, ice and snacks rather than weekly groceries. The removable shelves are the practical highlight, letting you clear space for a taller item when needed, and the reversible door helps it tuck into a corner or under a counter. It runs as a freestanding unit, so placement is flexible as long as there is airflow around the cabinet.
What buyers say
Buyers tend to like the low price, the small footprint and the flexibility of removable shelves for a dorm or office setup. As with any unit this size, the recurring caveat is capacity: it holds a modest amount, so shoppers expecting a true backup freezer should look at a larger model. Overall the 4.4-star average reflects steady satisfaction for the money.
