# Fridges for a 15-inch slot: eight models and the space each needs - Canonical URL: https://chillshelf.com/guides/fridges-for-a-15-inch-slot/ - Type: Research-based comparison - Byline: ChillShelf editorial. Published by Charles McQuain. - Published: 2026-11-06 - How this was made: Drafted with AI, based on manuals, product pages and other published documents, not hands-on testing. Figures were checked against those documents. A person hasn't yet reviewed this article. - Disclosure: Some links on this page earn us a commission, at no extra cost to you. A 15-inch slot is the most common place for a built-in fridge. Here are eight models sold for one, with the room each manual says it needs. We haven't tested them. ## How we chose these Each one is sold for built-in use, is no wider than 15 inches, and has a manual from its maker that we read. We haven't tested any of them. They're grouped by what you're chilling, then by how much the manual tells you. That's not a ranking. ## The short answer A slot exactly 15 inches wide is tight. Once you add the side gaps their manuals ask for, the Summit and Whynter 15-inch models all need a bit more than 15 inches. Yet Summit's own cutout tables list a 15-inch opening, and Whynter lists 15 or 15.05 inches. If your slot is 15 inches, ask the maker which figure to follow, in writing. The NewAir models are the reverse problem: their manuals give no air gaps at all. They fit the slot on paper, but you won't know how much air they need until NewAir tells you. ## The space each one needs All figures are inches, from each maker's documents. "Needs" adds the built-in air gaps to the body, and that sum is our math. | Model | Body, W × D × H | Built-in gaps (sides, back, top) | Needs, W × D × H | | ----------------- | --------------------- | -------------------------------- | --------------------- | | Summit SCR1536BG | 14.75 × 22.75 × 34.00 | ¼, 2, ⅛ | 15.25 × 24.75 × 34.13 | | Summit ALBV15 | 14.88 × 23.63 × 32.00 | ¼, 2, ⅛ | 15.38 × 25.63 × 32.13 | | Whynter BBR-838SB | 14.75 × 22.25 × 34.00 | ¼, not stated, ¼ | 15.25 × ask × 34.25 | | Whynter BBR-801BG | 15.00 × 22.50 × 33.75 | ¼, not stated, ¼ | 15.50 × ask × 34.00 | | NewAir ABR-960 | 14.80 × 22.60 × 33.75 | Not stated | Ask NewAir | | Summit CL155WC1 | 14.88 × 22.88 × 34.00 | ¼, 2, ⅛ | 15.38 × 24.88 × 34.13 | | NewAir AWR-290DB | 14.80 × 22.60 × 33.75 | Not stated | Ask NewAir | | Whynter BWR-208SB | 11.75 × 22.50 × 34.00 | ¼, not stated, ¼ | 12.25 × ask × 34.25 | Watch the depth too. Summit asks for 2 inches behind the fridge, so its models need 24.75 to 25.63 inches front to back. Handles stick out in front as well: the ALBV15 is 25.38 inches deep with its handle. Want to try your own numbers? The [Will it fit? tool](https://chillshelf.com/fit-installation/#fit-tool) checks all of these at once. ## For cans and drinks [Amazon product page and specifications](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRBMSR9T). [Amazon product page and specifications](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CTKMT47). [Amazon product page and specifications](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DTG73VG). [Amazon product page and specifications](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B78IJNS). [Amazon product page and specifications](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4RTNN8). Summit gives capacity in cubic feet, not cans: 2.45 for the SCR1536BG and 2.6 for the ALBV15. Our [can-capacity guide](https://chillshelf.com/guides/beverage-fridge-can-capacity/) explains why can counts vary so much. ## For wine [Amazon product page and specifications](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6G9BTB5). [Amazon product page and specifications](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M17271K). [Amazon product page and specifications](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DTG67T8). Not sure you need two zones? Our [single or dual zone guide](https://chillshelf.com/guides/single-vs-dual-zone-wine-fridges/) helps you decide. **See all the drinks fridge specs** | Check | Summit SCR1536BG | Summit ALBV15 | Whynter BBR-838SB | Whynter BBR-801BG | NewAir ABR-960 | | ------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Size (W × D × H) | 14.75 in × 22.75 in × 34.00 in; 24.63 in deep with handle. Width × depth × height. The manual’s table agrees. The product page lists the cabinet at 33.88 in high and 34 in nominal, so plan around 34 in. With the door open to 90°, it needs 36.25 in of depth. Source: [SCR1536BG product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/SCR1536BG), [SCR1536BG user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/289?m=SCR1536BG). | 14.88 in × 23.63 in × 32.00 in; 25.38 in deep with handle. Width × depth × height, using the larger figure where the documents differ. The manual’s table gives 14⅞ in wide and 22¾ in deep; the product page gives 14.75 in wide and 23.63 in deep. With the door open to 90°, it needs 38.25 in of depth. Source: [ALBV15 product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/ALBV15), [ALBV15 user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/895?m=ALBV15). | 14.75 in × 22.25 in × 34.00 in; 24.25 in deep with handle. Width × depth × height. The body figures are the manual’s; the depth with the handle comes from the product page. Source: [BBR-838SB user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BBR-838SB-User-Manual.pdf), [BBR-838SB product page](https://www.whynter.com/product/bbr-838sb/). | 15.00 in × 22.50 in × 33.75 in. Width × depth × height. The handle is recessed, and neither document gives a separate depth with it. Source: [BBR-801BG user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/BBR-801BG-User-Manual.pdf), [BBR-801BG product page](https://www.whynter.com/product/bbr-801bg/). | 14.80 in × 22.60 in × 33.75 in; 24.25 in deep with handle. Width × depth × height, from the product page. The manual says 14.8 in × 22.4 in × 33.9 in. Plan around the larger figures. Source: [96-Can Built-In Stainless Steel Beverage Fridge (ABR-960) product page](https://www.newair.com/products/newair-96-can-built-in-stainless-steel-beverage-fridge), [ABR-960 product manual v1.3](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0066/7595/5769/files/ABR-960_English_Product_Manual_v1.3.pdf?v=1594144065). | | Weight | 77 lb. The manual gives no weight. Source: [SCR1536BG product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/SCR1536BG). | 68 lb. The manual gives no weight. Source: [ALBV15 product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/ALBV15). | 72 lb. Source: [BBR-838SB user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BBR-838SB-User-Manual.pdf), [BBR-838SB product page](https://www.whynter.com/product/bbr-838sb/). | 68 lb. Source: [BBR-801BG user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/BBR-801BG-User-Manual.pdf), [BBR-801BG product page](https://www.whynter.com/product/bbr-801bg/). | 76 lb. Source: [ABR-960 product manual v1.3](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0066/7595/5769/files/ABR-960_English_Product_Manual_v1.3.pdf?v=1594144065), [96-Can Built-In Stainless Steel Beverage Fridge (ABR-960) product page](https://www.newair.com/products/newair-96-can-built-in-stainless-steel-beverage-fridge). | | Built-in or freestanding | Built-in or freestanding, front-breathing. Source: [SCR1536BG user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/289?m=SCR1536BG), [SCR1536BG product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/SCR1536BG). | Built-in or freestanding, front-breathing; sized for 32 in ADA counters. Source: [ALBV15 user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/895?m=ALBV15), [ALBV15 product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/ALBV15). | Built-in or freestanding, with a front vent. Source: [BBR-838SB user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BBR-838SB-User-Manual.pdf), [BBR-838SB product page](https://www.whynter.com/product/bbr-838sb/). | Built-in or freestanding, with a front vent. Source: [BBR-801BG user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/BBR-801BG-User-Manual.pdf), [BBR-801BG product page](https://www.whynter.com/product/bbr-801bg/). | Built-in or stand-alone, per the product page. The manual refers to a built-in structure and says to keep ventilation openings clear. It also says to keep the front kick-plate free of obstruction and never to operate the unit behind closed doors. Source: [96-Can Built-In Stainless Steel Beverage Fridge (ABR-960) product page](https://www.newair.com/products/newair-96-can-built-in-stainless-steel-beverage-fridge), [ABR-960 product manual v1.3](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0066/7595/5769/files/ABR-960_English_Product_Manual_v1.3.pdf?v=1594144065). | | Air gap it needs | Built in: ¼ in at each side, 2 in at the back, ⅛ in at the top. The manual words these as advice (“it is better to keep at least”). For freestanding use it suggests 5 in at the back and sides and 4 in on top. Its cutout table lists a 15 in × 22¾ in × 34⅛ in opening, which leaves less room than those gaps. Ask Summit which to follow before you build it in. Source: [SCR1536BG user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/289?m=SCR1536BG). | Built in: ¼ in at each side, 2 in at the back, ⅛ in at the top. The manual words these as advice (“it is better to keep at least”). For freestanding use it suggests 5 in at the back and sides and 4 in on top. Its cutout table lists a 15 in × 22¾ in × 32⅛ in opening, which leaves less room than those gaps. Ask Summit which to follow before you build it in. Source: [ALBV15 user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/895?m=ALBV15). | Built in: ¼ in at each side and the top; no back figure. For freestanding use the manual suggests 5 in at the back and sides, with no figure for the top. Its minimum cabinet opening is 15.05 in wide, less than the body plus ¼ in at each side (15.25 in). Ask Whynter which to follow, and about the back gap, before you build it in. Source: [BBR-838SB user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BBR-838SB-User-Manual.pdf). | Built in: ¼ in at each side and the top; no back figure. For freestanding use the manual suggests 5 in at the back and sides, with no figure for the top. Its minimum cabinet opening is 15 in wide, less than the body plus ¼ in at each side (15.50 in). Ask Whynter which to follow, and about the back gap, before you build it in. Source: [BBR-801BG user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/BBR-801BG-User-Manual.pdf). | No figures in the manual. Replies in the product page’s Q\&A conflict: one says 0.25 in at the sides and back, another says 2.5 in at each side. Ask NewAir in writing for your setup. | | Door and shelves | Reversible glass door with a factory lock; 3 adjustable chrome shelves. Source: [SCR1536BG product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/SCR1536BG), [SCR1536BG user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/289?m=SCR1536BG). | Reversible glass door with a lock and two keys; 3 adjustable glass shelves. Source: [ALBV15 product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/ALBV15). | Reversible glass door with a lock and two keys; 3 large shelves and 1 small. Source: [BBR-838SB user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BBR-838SB-User-Manual.pdf), [BBR-838SB product page](https://www.whynter.com/product/bbr-838sb/). | Reversible glass door with a lock and two keys; 4 slide-out shelves. The product page’s spec table says 3 shelves. The manual and the page’s feature list say 4. Source: [BBR-801BG user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/BBR-801BG-User-Manual.pdf), [BBR-801BG product page](https://www.whynter.com/product/bbr-801bg/). | Door lock; 5 racks. Door reversal isn’t covered in the manual. The manual’s parts list shows a lock and a right upper hinge. A NewAir reply in the product page’s Q\&A says the door isn’t reversible. The page says the shelves adjust and lists 5 racks. Source: [ABR-960 product manual v1.3](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0066/7595/5769/files/ABR-960_English_Product_Manual_v1.3.pdf?v=1594144065), [96-Can Built-In Stainless Steel Beverage Fridge (ABR-960) product page](https://www.newair.com/products/newair-96-can-built-in-stainless-steel-beverage-fridge). | | How much it holds | 2.45 cu ft; no can count given. Source: [SCR1536BG product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/SCR1536BG), [SCR1536BG user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/289?m=SCR1536BG). | 2.6 cu ft; no can count given. Source: [ALBV15 product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/ALBV15), [ALBV15 user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/895?m=ALBV15). | 112 standard 12 oz cans; 3.0 cu ft. The cubic feet come from the product page. Its headline says 128 cans, but its own shelf-by-shelf count adds up to 112, the manual’s figure. Source: [BBR-838SB user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BBR-838SB-User-Manual.pdf), [BBR-838SB product page](https://www.whynter.com/product/bbr-838sb/). | 100 standard 12 oz cans; 3.0 cu ft. The manual calls 100 its approximate maximum, counting cans stacked in bulk. The product page says 128 cans. Source: [BBR-801BG user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/BBR-801BG-User-Manual.pdf), [BBR-801BG product page](https://www.whynter.com/product/bbr-801bg/). | 96 standard cans; 3.2 cu ft. The can count comes from the manual’s cover and the product page, and no can size is given. The page calls this eight six-packs, but 96 cans is 16. Source: [96-Can Built-In Stainless Steel Beverage Fridge (ABR-960) product page](https://www.newair.com/products/newair-96-can-built-in-stainless-steel-beverage-fridge), [ABR-960 product manual v1.3](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0066/7595/5769/files/ABR-960_English_Product_Manual_v1.3.pdf?v=1594144065). | | Temperature range | One zone, 36–43°F. Source: [SCR1536BG user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/289?m=SCR1536BG). | One zone, 36–43°F. Source: [ALBV15 user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/895?m=ALBV15), [ALBV15 product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/ALBV15). | One zone, 34–54°F. Source: [BBR-838SB user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BBR-838SB-User-Manual.pdf), [BBR-838SB product page](https://www.whynter.com/product/bbr-838sb/). | One zone, 34–54°F. Source: [BBR-801BG user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/BBR-801BG-User-Manual.pdf), [BBR-801BG product page](https://www.whynter.com/product/bbr-801bg/). | One zone, 36–66°F. Digital controls in 1-degree steps. The product page says 37–66°F. Source: [ABR-960 product manual v1.3](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0066/7595/5769/files/ABR-960_English_Product_Manual_v1.3.pdf?v=1594144065), [96-Can Built-In Stainless Steel Beverage Fridge (ABR-960) product page](https://www.newair.com/products/newair-96-can-built-in-stainless-steel-beverage-fridge). | | Room temperature it needs | Not below 60°F. The manual also gives 44–90°F as a range, but says indoor-only models like this one shouldn’t go where the temperature falls below 60°F. Source: [SCR1536BG user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/289?m=SCR1536BG). | 72–78°F recommended; not below 60°F. Source: [ALBV15 user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/895?m=ALBV15). | Above 60°F and below 90°F; 72–78°F recommended. Source: [BBR-838SB user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BBR-838SB-User-Manual.pdf). | Above 60°F and below 90°F; 72–78°F recommended. Source: [BBR-801BG user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/BBR-801BG-User-Manual.pdf). | No room temperature range stated. The manual lists climate class T/ST/N/SN without explaining it, and the warranty excludes extreme temperatures. | | Where you can use it | Indoors only; home or commercial use. Source: [SCR1536BG user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/289?m=SCR1536BG), [SCR1536BG product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/SCR1536BG). | Indoors only. Source: [ALBV15 user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/895?m=ALBV15). | Indoors, away from heat and moisture; not on carpet. Source: [BBR-838SB user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BBR-838SB-User-Manual.pdf). | Indoors; not on carpet. Source: [BBR-801BG user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/BBR-801BG-User-Manual.pdf). | “Household, office and similar environments”. The product page calls it “ideal for commercial & home use,” but the manual’s warranty excludes commercial use. Avoid excessively moist or humid places. Source: [ABR-960 product manual v1.3](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0066/7595/5769/files/ABR-960_English_Product_Manual_v1.3.pdf?v=1594144065), [96-Can Built-In Stainless Steel Beverage Fridge (ABR-960) product page](https://www.newair.com/products/newair-96-can-built-in-stainless-steel-beverage-fridge). | | Power | 115 V, 60 Hz, 1.0 A; grounded three-prong outlet on a 15 A circuit. Source: [SCR1536BG product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/SCR1536BG), [SCR1536BG user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/289?m=SCR1536BG). | 115 V, 60 Hz, 1.0 A; 15 A circuit. Source: [ALBV15 product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/ALBV15), [ALBV15 user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/895?m=ALBV15). | 115 V, 60 Hz, 0.9 A; grounded three-prong outlet on a 15 A circuit. Source: [BBR-838SB user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BBR-838SB-User-Manual.pdf), [BBR-838SB product page](https://www.whynter.com/product/bbr-838sb/). | 115 V, 60 Hz, 1.0 A, 80 W; 15 A circuit. Source: [BBR-801BG user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/BBR-801BG-User-Manual.pdf), [BBR-801BG product page](https://www.whynter.com/product/bbr-801bg/). | 110–120 V, 60 Hz, 90 W, 1.2 A. Never use an extension cord. Source: [ABR-960 product manual v1.3](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0066/7595/5769/files/ABR-960_English_Product_Manual_v1.3.pdf?v=1594144065). | | Noise | No dB figure found. | 33 dB, per the product page. The manual gives no noise figure. Source: [ALBV15 product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/ALBV15). | Under 38 dBA, per the product page. The manual gives no noise figure. Source: [BBR-838SB product page](https://www.whynter.com/product/bbr-838sb/). | Under 42 dBA, per the product page. The manual gives no noise figure. Source: [BBR-801BG product page](https://www.whynter.com/product/bbr-801bg/). | No dB figure found. The product page calls it quiet without giving a figure. | | Yearly energy use | 250 kWh a year, per the product page. Source: [SCR1536BG product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/SCR1536BG). | 280 kWh a year, per the product page. Source: [ALBV15 product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/ALBV15). | No annual kWh figure found. The product page’s 85 W is a power rating, not annual use. | 1.05 kWh per 24 hours. Source: [BBR-801BG user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/BBR-801BG-User-Manual.pdf). | No annual kWh figure found. 90 W is a power rating, not annual use. | | Warranty | 1 year parts and labor; 5 years on the compressor (part only). Source: [SCR1536BG user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/289?m=SCR1536BG), [SCR1536BG product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/SCR1536BG). | 1 year parts and labor; 5 years on the compressor (part only). Source: [ALBV15 user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/895?m=ALBV15), [ALBV15 product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/ALBV15). | One-year limited. For the original owner in the 48 continental states. Source: [BBR-838SB user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BBR-838SB-User-Manual.pdf), [BBR-838SB product page](https://www.whynter.com/product/bbr-838sb/). | One-year limited. Source: [BBR-801BG user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/BBR-801BG-User-Manual.pdf), [BBR-801BG product page](https://www.whynter.com/product/bbr-801bg/). | 1 year (manual); 2 years (product and warranty pages). NewAir’s manual says one year of parts coverage from purchase. The product page says “2-Year Warranty Included.” NewAir’s warranty page says two years for purchases on or after November 12, 2025, “unless otherwise stated in your product’s manual.” Get the term in writing before you rely on it, especially if you buy from another seller. Source: [ABR-960 product manual v1.3](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0066/7595/5769/files/ABR-960_English_Product_Manual_v1.3.pdf?v=1594144065), [96-Can Built-In Stainless Steel Beverage Fridge (ABR-960) product page](https://www.newair.com/products/newair-96-can-built-in-stainless-steel-beverage-fridge), [Newair warranty information](https://www.newair.com/pages/warranty). | **See all the wine fridge specs** | Check | Summit CL155WC1 | NewAir AWR-290DB | Whynter BWR-208SB | | ------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Size (W × D × H) | 14.88 in × 22.88 in × 34.00 in; 24.63 in deep with handle. Width × depth × height, using the larger figure where the documents differ. The manual’s table gives 14⅞ × 22¾ × 34 in; the product page gives 14.75 × 22.88 × 33.75 in. Source: [CL155WC1 product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/CL155WC1), [CL155WC1 user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/895?m=CL155WC1). | 14.80 in × 22.60 in (24.25 in with handle) × 33.75 in. Source: [AWR-290DB owner’s manual v1.0](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0066/7595/5769/files/AWR-290DB_Trilingual_Product_Manual_v1.0.pdf?v=1633638232). | 11.75 in × 22.50 in × 34.00 in; 24.50 in deep with handle. Width × depth × height. The depth with the handle comes from the product page, whose spec table also lists 22.25 in deep. Plan around 22.50 in. Source: [BWR-208SB user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BWR-208SB-User-Manual.pdf), [BWR-208SB product page](https://whynter.com/product/bwr-208sb/). | | Weight | 74 lb. The manual gives no weight. Source: [CL155WC1 product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/CL155WC1). | 79 lb (manual); 70 lb (product page). The two NewAir documents disagree. Plan the move around the heavier figure. The manual lists a 94 lb shipping weight. Source: [AWR-290DB owner’s manual v1.0](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0066/7595/5769/files/AWR-290DB_Trilingual_Product_Manual_v1.0.pdf?v=1633638232), [29-Bottle Built-In Dual-Zone Wine Refrigerator (AWR-290DB) product page](https://www.newair.com/products/newair-29-bottle-stainless-steel-built-in-dual-zone-wine-refrigerator). | 71 lb (manual); 62.61 lb (product page). Source: [BWR-208SB user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BWR-208SB-User-Manual.pdf), [BWR-208SB product page](https://whynter.com/product/bwr-208sb/). | | Built-in or freestanding | Built-in or freestanding, front-breathing. Source: [CL155WC1 user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/895?m=CL155WC1), [CL155WC1 product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/CL155WC1). | Sold as built-in or stand-alone. The manual is titled “15” Built-in” and says never to install or operate it behind closed doors. The product page describes front venting and says it can slide into base cabinets. The manual requires the front kick-plate to stay unobstructed. Source: [AWR-290DB owner’s manual v1.0](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0066/7595/5769/files/AWR-290DB_Trilingual_Product_Manual_v1.0.pdf?v=1633638232), [29-Bottle Built-In Dual-Zone Wine Refrigerator (AWR-290DB) product page](https://www.newair.com/products/newair-29-bottle-stainless-steel-built-in-dual-zone-wine-refrigerator). | Built-in or freestanding, with a front vent. Source: [BWR-208SB user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BWR-208SB-User-Manual.pdf). | | Air gap it needs | Built in: ¼ in at each side, 2 in at the back, ⅛ in at the top. The manual words these as advice (“it is better to keep at least”). For freestanding use it suggests 5 in at the back and sides and 4 in on top. Its cutout table lists a 15 in × 22¾ in × 34⅛ in opening, which leaves less room than those gaps. Ask Summit which to follow before you build it in. Source: [CL155WC1 user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/895?m=CL155WC1). | No numeric side, top or back clearance found. Ask NewAir for the cutout and clearances in writing before building it in. | Built in: ¼ in at each side and the top; no back figure. For freestanding use the manual suggests 5 in at the back and sides, with no figure for the top. Its minimum cabinet opening is 11.85 in wide, less than the body plus ¼ in at each side (12.25 in). Ask Whynter which to follow, and about the back gap, before you build it in. Source: [BWR-208SB user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BWR-208SB-User-Manual.pdf). | | Door and shelves | Reversible glass door with a lock in the kickplate; 5 removable shelves. Source: [CL155WC1 product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/CL155WC1). | Door-opening clearance and door reversal are not covered. Five removable racks are listed. The manual covers fitting the handle, which adds 1.65 in to the depth. Source: [AWR-290DB owner’s manual v1.0](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0066/7595/5769/files/AWR-290DB_Trilingual_Product_Manual_v1.0.pdf?v=1633638232), [29-Bottle Built-In Dual-Zone Wine Refrigerator (AWR-290DB) product page](https://www.newair.com/products/newair-29-bottle-stainless-steel-built-in-dual-zone-wine-refrigerator). | Reversible door with a lock and two keys; 6 pull-out shelves. Source: [BWR-208SB user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BWR-208SB-User-Manual.pdf). | | How much it holds | 20 Bordeaux or Burgundy bottles on the shelves, plus 3 shorter bottles on the floor. The page’s spec table rounds this to 23 bottles. The floor takes bottles up to 10¾ in tall. Source: [CL155WC1 product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/CL155WC1). | 29 “standard wine bottles”; 3.2 cu ft. NewAir doesn’t define “standard” for this model or say how the 29 split between zones. Treat 29 as a maximum. Source: [29-Bottle Built-In Dual-Zone Wine Refrigerator (AWR-290DB) product page](https://www.newair.com/products/newair-29-bottle-stainless-steel-built-in-dual-zone-wine-refrigerator), [AWR-290DB owner’s manual v1.0](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0066/7595/5769/files/AWR-290DB_Trilingual_Product_Manual_v1.0.pdf?v=1633638232). | 20 standard 750 ml bottles. Source: [BWR-208SB user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BWR-208SB-User-Manual.pdf), [BWR-208SB product page](https://whynter.com/product/bwr-208sb/). | | Temperature range | One zone, 41–68°F. Source: [CL155WC1 user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/895?m=CL155WC1), [CL155WC1 product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/CL155WC1). | Upper 40–50°F; lower 50–66°F. The product page text says 40–55°F for the upper zone. ChillShelf uses the manual. Source: [AWR-290DB owner’s manual v1.0](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0066/7595/5769/files/AWR-290DB_Trilingual_Product_Manual_v1.0.pdf?v=1633638232). | One zone, 40–65°F. Source: [BWR-208SB user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BWR-208SB-User-Manual.pdf), [BWR-208SB product page](https://whynter.com/product/bwr-208sb/). | | Room temperature it needs | 72–78°F recommended; not below 60°F. Source: [CL155WC1 user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/895?m=CL155WC1). | No numeric room-temperature range found. The warranty excludes abnormal conditions such as extreme temperatures. | Above 60°F and below 90°F; 72–78°F recommended. Source: [BWR-208SB user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BWR-208SB-User-Manual.pdf). | | Where you can use it | Indoors only. Source: [CL155WC1 user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/895?m=CL155WC1). | “Household, office and similar environments.” No outdoor rating found. The product page also mentions garages and commercial use, but the warranty excludes commercial use. Ask before relying on either. Source: [AWR-290DB owner’s manual v1.0](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0066/7595/5769/files/AWR-290DB_Trilingual_Product_Manual_v1.0.pdf?v=1633638232). | Indoors, away from heat. Source: [BWR-208SB user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BWR-208SB-User-Manual.pdf). | | Power | 115 V, 60 Hz, 1.0 A; 15 A circuit. Source: [CL155WC1 product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/CL155WC1), [CL155WC1 user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/895?m=CL155WC1). | 110–120 V, 1.2 A, 60 Hz, 90 W. Grounded outlet; never an extension cord. Source: [AWR-290DB owner’s manual v1.0](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0066/7595/5769/files/AWR-290DB_Trilingual_Product_Manual_v1.0.pdf?v=1633638232). | 115 V, 60 Hz, 80 W, 0.9 A; 15 A circuit. Source: [BWR-208SB user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BWR-208SB-User-Manual.pdf), [BWR-208SB product page](https://whynter.com/product/bwr-208sb/). | | Noise | 32.1 dB, measured by Summit. The manual gives no noise figure. Source: [CL155WC1 product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/CL155WC1). | No dB figure found. The product page calls it “quiet” without a measurement, so ChillShelf makes no noise claim. | Under 38 dBA, per the product page. The manual gives no noise figure. Source: [BWR-208SB product page](https://whynter.com/product/bwr-208sb/). | | Yearly energy use | No annual kWh figure found. | No annual kWh figure found. 90 W is a power rating, not annual use. | No annual kWh figure found. 80 W is a power rating, not annual use. | | Warranty | 1 year parts and labor; 5 years on the compressor (part only). Source: [CL155WC1 user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/895?m=CL155WC1), [CL155WC1 product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/CL155WC1). | 1 year parts (manual); 2 years (NewAir warranty page). NewAir’s manual says one year of parts coverage from purchase. NewAir’s warranty page says two years for purchases on or after November 12, 2025, “unless otherwise stated in your product’s manual.” Get the term in writing before you rely on the longer one. Source: [AWR-290DB owner’s manual v1.0](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0066/7595/5769/files/AWR-290DB_Trilingual_Product_Manual_v1.0.pdf?v=1633638232), [Newair warranty information](https://www.newair.com/pages/warranty). | One-year limited. Source: [BWR-208SB user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BWR-208SB-User-Manual.pdf), [BWR-208SB product page](https://whynter.com/product/bwr-208sb/). | **Worth double-checking before you order** - **Whynter can counts.** The BBR-838SB and BBR-801BG product pages both say 128 cans. Their manuals say 112 and 100. - **Summit sizes.** The ALBV15 and CL155WC1 manuals give slightly different sizes from their product pages. We plan around the larger figure each time. - **Summit room temperature.** Its manuals give more than one room temperature range. All three say not to install these indoor models anywhere that falls below 60°F. - **Open floor needs more room.** If you stand one of these on open floor instead, Summit asks for 5 inches at the back and sides and 4 on top, and Whynter for 5 inches at the back and sides. ## What we don't know yet We can't tell you how quiet these are in a real kitchen, how steady they hold temperature, or what they cost to run. Some makers print a noise figure and some don't. Summit gives a yearly energy figure for its two drinks models, Whynter a daily one for the BBR-801BG, and the rest give none. Each model has its own page with every spec and where it came from. Start at [all fridges](https://chillshelf.com/fridges/). ## Sources - [ABR-960 product manual v1.3](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0066/7595/5769/files/ABR-960_English_Product_Manual_v1.3.pdf?v=1594144065), NewAir. Accessed November 3, 2026. - [96-Can Built-In Stainless Steel Beverage Fridge (ABR-960) product page](https://www.newair.com/products/newair-96-can-built-in-stainless-steel-beverage-fridge), NewAir. Accessed November 3, 2026. - [AWR-290DB owner’s manual v1.0](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0066/7595/5769/files/AWR-290DB_Trilingual_Product_Manual_v1.0.pdf?v=1633638232), NewAir. Accessed November 2, 2026. - [29-Bottle Built-In Dual-Zone Wine Refrigerator (AWR-290DB) product page](https://www.newair.com/products/newair-29-bottle-stainless-steel-built-in-dual-zone-wine-refrigerator), NewAir. Accessed November 2, 2026. - [BBR-838SB user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BBR-838SB-User-Manual.pdf), Whynter. Accessed November 6, 2026. - [BBR-838SB product page](https://www.whynter.com/product/bbr-838sb/), Whynter. Accessed November 6, 2026. - [BBR-801BG user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/BBR-801BG-User-Manual.pdf), Whynter. Accessed November 6, 2026. - [BBR-801BG product page](https://www.whynter.com/product/bbr-801bg/), Whynter. Accessed November 6, 2026. - [SCR1536BG user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/289?m=SCR1536BG), Summit Appliance. Accessed November 6, 2026. - [SCR1536BG product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/SCR1536BG), Summit Appliance. Accessed November 6, 2026. - [ALBV15 user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/895?m=ALBV15), Summit Appliance. Accessed November 6, 2026. - [ALBV15 product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/ALBV15), Summit Appliance. Accessed November 6, 2026. - [CL155WC1 user manual](https://www.summitappliance.com/document/895?m=CL155WC1), Summit Appliance. Accessed November 6, 2026. - [CL155WC1 product page](https://www.summitappliance.com/catalog/model/CL155WC1), Summit Appliance. Accessed November 6, 2026. - [BWR-208SB user manual](https://whynter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BWR-208SB-User-Manual.pdf), Whynter. Accessed November 6, 2026. - [BWR-208SB product page](https://whynter.com/product/bwr-208sb/), Whynter. Accessed November 6, 2026.