These are the two coolers most small-collection buyers cross-shop: both hold 8 bottles, both use quiet thermoelectric cooling, and both are freestanding single-zone units. The Cuisinart CWC-800CEN carries the higher rating, while the BLACK+DECKER BD60026 is cheaper and the best-selling cooler in our roundup. Here is how they differ on the facts that matter.
The Cuisinart CWC-800CEN wins on rating and is the safer all-around pick, but the cheaper BLACK+DECKER BD60026 is the better value if price is your priority.
| Spec | Cuisinart CWC-800CEN Wine Cooler | BLACK+DECKER BD60026 Wine Cooler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $229.95 | $166.99 |
| Rating | ||
| Capacity | - | 0.88 cu ft |
| Configuration | Compact | Compact |
| Installation | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Doors | 1 | 1 |
| Defrost | Automatic | Automatic |
| Cooling | Thermoelectric | Thermoelectric |
| Shelves | 8 | 3 |
| Temp control | Yes | Yes |
| Door | - | Left |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Dimensions | - | 10.24 X 20.1 X 18.5 In |
| Weight | 26.0 lb | 20.9 lb |
| Voltage | - | 120 Volts |
| Bottle capacity | 8 Bottles | 8 Bottles |
The Cuisinart CWC-800CEN holds 8 bottles across 8 shelves and earns a 4.7-star rating, the highest of any cooler we ranked, with steady recent demand. It cools quietly with thermoelectric technology, has automatic defrost and sits at a mid-range price. It is the choice when you want the best-rated small cooler and are willing to pay a little more for it.
Buy this if: Buy the Cuisinart CWC-800CEN if you want the highest-rated 8-bottle cooler and will pay a modest premium for that extra confidence and the additional shelving.
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The BLACK+DECKER BD60026 also holds 8 bottles, across 3 shelves, and adds an LED temperature display. It is the lowest-priced cooler in our roundup and by far the most popular, with the strongest buyer demand and a 4.4-star rating from nearly 800 ratings. It uses the same quiet thermoelectric cooling and automatic defrost, with a left-hinged door, making it the value pick for a first cooler.
Buy this if: Buy the BLACK+DECKER BD60026 if you want to spend the least, value an LED display, and are reassured by its standing as the most-bought cooler here.
Check price on AmazonThe BLACK+DECKER BD60026 is the cheaper of the two and the lowest-priced cooler in our roundup, while the Cuisinart CWC-800CEN sits at a mid-range price.
The Cuisinart CWC-800CEN has the higher rating at 4.7 stars, compared with 4.4 stars for the BLACK+DECKER BD60026, though the BLACK+DECKER has far more ratings overall.
Yes. Both are 8-bottle, single-zone, freestanding units that use quiet thermoelectric cooling with automatic defrost, so they perform best in a cool, climate-controlled room.