Klarstein Mini-réfrigérateur 17L
(16 reviews)
Compact and near-silent (26 dB), this 17-litre Klarstein thermoelectric mini fridge fits neatly into a bedroom, an office or a studio.
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Key features
- Type: Thermoelectric mini fridge, 2 cooling levels
- Volume: 17 litres
- Energy class: G
- Ultra-quiet thermoelectric operation (26 dB), ideal for a bedroom
In detail: Klarstein Mini-réfrigérateur 17L
The Klarstein 17-litre mini fridge answers a backup need rather than a main-kitchen use: keeping a few drinks, a snack or cosmetics cool in a space where a standard fridge wouldn't fit. Its small size (41.5 x 38.5 x 34.1 cm, about 7.3 kg) lets it slide under a desk, sit on a shelf or fit into a corner of a room without eating into living space.
It runs on thermoelectric technology rather than compression: with no compressor or moving parts, it stays remarkably quiet, around 26 dB in operation, a real advantage for bedroom use where the hum of a standard compressor could disturb sleep. The temperature is continuously adjustable from 4.5°C to 15°C, enough to keep everyday drinks and snacks cool, with interior lighting that shows off the contents once the door is open.
Its compact format makes it especially popular with students in university residences, employees who want to keep their lunch cool at the office, or studio owners with limited kitchen space. Two storage levels and door racks make it easy to organise drinks, snacks and small containers without wasting space.
The trade-off of thermoelectric technology, worth knowing before buying, shows up in its energy class G: the achievable temperature difference stays more limited than with a compressor fridge, and power consumption per litre stored is less favourable. This trade-off is consistent with the intended use, a backup cooling spot rather than a main fridge, but it's worth acknowledging rather than ignoring.
With a rating of 4/5 from close to 700 reviews, this Klarstein mini fridge wins people over mainly through its quietness and its size, two criteria that are often decisive for a purchase intended for a bedroom. Power comes from a standard mains supply (220-240V), with no 12V option for a car, something worth checking if nomadic use is also planned.
Technical data
Detailed characteristics
Performance
| Type?General technical category the unit belongs to (refrigerator, freezer, mini fridge, combo...). | Thermoelectric mini fridge, 2 cooling levels |
|---|---|
| Energy class?European energy efficiency class, from A (most efficient) to G. | G |
| Temperature?Temperature range the unit can be set to. | Continuously adjustable from 4.5°C to 15°C |
| Noise level?Noise emitted by the unit, in decibels (dB(A)). | 26 dB (thermoelectric operation, no compressor) |
Dimensions and power supply
| Volume?Usable storage volume of the unit, in litres. | 17 litres |
|---|---|
| Weight?The unit's empty weight. | About 7.3 kg |
| Dimensions?Width, depth and height of the unit (W x D x H). | 41.5 x 38.5 x 34.1 cm (W x D x H) |
| Power supply?Electrical voltage required to run the unit. | 220-240V |
Comparison
In the €100 to €140 range, the Klarstein 17L thermoelectric mini fridge regularly comes up against the Cecotec Bolero MiniCooling 20L Bahamas, the other well-known name in small-format fridges for a bedroom, office or car. Here's how the two compare, based on both manufacturers' published specifications.
| Criterion | Klarstein 17L | Cecotec Bolero MiniCooling 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 17 litres | 20 litres |
| Technology | Thermoelectric, cooling only | Reversible thermoelectric, hot/cold |
| Temperature range | 4.5°C to 15°C | 7°C to 65°C (heating mode included) |
| Power supply | 220-240V mains only | 12V (car) and 220V (mains) |
| Noise level | 26 dB | Quiet, not rated by the manufacturer |
| Street price | ≈€117 | ≈€99 to €119 |
In short, the Cecotec Bolero focuses on versatility: a little larger, able to run on 12V in a car, and capable of keeping food warm as well as cool. The Klarstein 17L, meanwhile, stays more specialised for bedroom use, with a stated and verifiable noise level (26 dB) that makes it the safer choice for anyone looking above all for quiet.
Our tester's verdict: Pierre Freysinger
On paper, a 17-litre thermoelectric mini fridge isn't going to blow anyone away on performance, and that's exactly the point: keep a few cans and a snack cool without any background noise audible from the bed. That's exactly what the feedback confirms, ours included: the quiet operation (a rated 26 dB) is genuinely real, easy to forget once it's tucked into a corner of the room or under a desk. The temperature drops properly down to 4.5°C, plenty for cold drinks. One thing to know before buying: its energy class G and the lack of a 12V option for use in a car, unlike some more versatile competitors. But for the intended use, a student room, an office or a studio, with close to 700 reviews at 4/5, this little Klarstein more than earns its place.
Frequently asked questions: Klarstein Mini-réfrigérateur 17L
No, that's actually its main strength: its thermoelectric technology, with no compressor, makes it especially quiet, around 26 dB, which makes it suitable for a bedroom without disturbing sleep.
The temperature is continuously adjustable from 4.5°C to 15°C. As with any thermoelectric technology, the gap from room temperature stays more limited than with a compressor fridge, though it's still enough to keep drinks and snacks cool.
No, this model runs only on 220-240V mains power, with no 12V socket. For nomadic use in a car or camper van, you'll need a model that explicitly offers a 12V power supply.
A thermoelectric model, like this Klarstein, has no moving parts and stays very quiet, but its achievable temperature gap is more limited. A compressor cools further but generates more noise and vibration.
Its energy class G points to power consumption per litre stored that's less favourable than a standard fridge, a trade-off accepted in exchange for thermoelectric quiet, which makes sense for a backup use rather than a main fridge.
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Page published on 1 July 2026, updated on 31 July 2026