EdgeStar BR3002BL vs Kegco K309X-1

These two take different routes to a single keg on tap. The EdgeStar BR3002BL is a black kegerator conversion refrigerator built to hold a full-size keg at the lowest price here, with a Deep Chill mode for fast cool-down. The Kegco K309X-1 is a finished single-faucet keg dispenser in a black stainless finish with the highest owner rating of our Kegco picks. One is about value and fridge flexibility; the other is about a polished, ready-to-pour single tap.

Quick winner

The EdgeStar BR3002BL wins on price and flexibility as a conversion fridge; pick the Kegco K309X-1 if you want a finished, top-rated single-tap dispenser in black stainless.

Key differences, measured

  • The EdgeStar BR3002BL is 39% cheaper ($539.00 vs $879.00).

Side-by-side specs

Spec EdgeStar BR3002BL Kegerator Kegco K309X-1 Kegerator
Price $539.00 $879.00
Rating 4.4 (131) 4.5 (247)
Weight - 109.8 lb

The two contenders

EdgeStar BR3002BL Kegerator

EdgeStar BR3002BL kegerator

The EdgeStar BR3002BL is a 24-inch-wide kegerator conversion refrigerator sized for a full-size keg, finished in black and fitted with a Deep Chill mode to pull the cabinet down quickly. At 539 dollars it's the lowest-priced unit in our lineup, and it holds a 4.4-star rating across 131 reviews. As a conversion fridge it keeps the option to run as cold storage later.

Buy this if: Budget-minded buyers who want a full-size keg cold for the least money and value the flexibility of a conversion refrigerator they can repurpose as a fridge.

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Kegco K309X-1 Kegerator

Kegco K309X-1 kegerator

The Kegco K309X-1 is a single-faucet keg dispenser in a black stainless steel finish, priced at 879 dollars. It earns a 4.5-star rating across 247 reviews, the highest of any Kegco unit we cover, so its clean look comes with strong owner satisfaction. With one tap it focuses on pouring a single beer well.

Buy this if: Buyers who want a finished, ready-to-pour single-tap dispenser with a premium black stainless look and the highest owner rating among our Kegco picks.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the EdgeStar BR3002BL a finished kegerator?

It's a conversion refrigerator sized to hold a full-size keg, so it pours like a kegerator once the draft hardware is set up, and it can return to shelf storage later. The Kegco K309X-1, by contrast, is a finished single-faucet dispenser.

Which is cheaper?

The EdgeStar BR3002BL is much cheaper at 539 dollars versus 879 for the Kegco K309X-1, which reflects its conversion-fridge design versus the Kegco's finished dispenser.

Which has the higher rating?

The Kegco K309X-1 rates higher at 4.5 stars across 247 reviews, compared with 4.4 stars across 131 reviews for the EdgeStar BR3002BL.

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