Whynter WC-201TD vs Kalamera KRC-30SZB-TGD

If you have a big family, or if you often throw parties, the large 20-bottle capacity can prove really useful.

The all-black chiller has a modern look; the heavily-tinted glass door also serves to protect the wine from UV rays.

The thermoelectric cooling system will refrigerate your wine without any vibration. This is great because it doesn't shake up the dreg at the bottom of the bottle, which, while harmless, doesn't taste very well.

You can set the temperature inside to a degree with the digital control panel. This is very useful for storing delicate wines. For an example, rose wines require to be stored in 51 – 53º F range.

There's a soft LED illumination that can help pick your wine without having to turn on the lights.

With the temperature range as wide as 46 - 65°F, you can trust this chiller with nearly any kind of red, white, and rose wine.

Based on customer reviews, Kalamera has a responsive customer service that will sort any problems with the cooler quickly and efficiently.

The doors can be locked with the included hexagonal key to keep children away from your wine.

The tempered glass blocks UV rays that can potentially affect the quality of the wines.

The blue LED lighting makes it easier to see what’s inside the cooler. Unfortunately the light needs to be turned on and off manually.

In case of a power outage, the cooler will restore the set temperature once the power is back.

Thanks to the vibration reduction system and sound insulation, this is a very quiet compressor-based unit. You will hear it only if you stand next to it.

The unit has beech wood shelves instead of metal ones. Aside from looking pretty, it’s also less likely to scratch the bottles than with metal shelves.

The unit has very basic and easy to understand controls. There are only 4 buttons that are clearly labeled.

The stainless steel and double layered tempered glass creates a premium look of the device. The glass also doesn’t fog up, making it more presentable.

This cooler has a compressor based cooling system that works in tandem with the double-layered tempered glass doors to offer keep the temperature stable. Its range of 40-66 degrees Fahrenheit means you can easily store either sparkling wines that require low temperatures, or red wines that need higher temperatures.

Thanks to the clever ventilation system, the unit doesn’t need space in the back or on the sides to prevent overheating. This means that it can be built in a countertop without any worries. Though even if you use it as a freestanding unit, it won’t look out of place.