Haier HVTEC12DABS vs Kalamera KRC-30SZB-TGD

This is a dual-zone wine cooler, meaning there are two compartments with separate temperature controls. So for example, you can allocate one compartment for white and sparkling wines and set the other one at a lower temperature for storing red wines.

This wine chiller comes in several models: 6, 8, 12, 16, and 18-bottle capacity. You can pick one that you think is the most suited for you.

The inner temperature settings of this cooler vary from 44 to 66° F, so it's perfectly equipped to store the vast majority of red, white, rose, and sparklings wines.

There are digital controls that let you set a specific temperature inside the cooler. This is very useful for storing delicate wines, such as rose wines that are advised to be stored in a narrow 51 – 53º F range.

Some wines have harmless, yet often unpleasant sediment at the bottom of the bottle. Vibration-less thermoelectric cooler like this one makes sure that the bottle stays still and the dreg doesn't surface and get into your glass.

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.