EdgeStar CWF340DZ vs Kalamera KRC-30SZB-TGD

This cooler has an interior blue LED light that makes it easy to see what’s inside the fridge.

The doors can be locked with an included key, keeping the bottles away from children.

The doors can be reversed to accommodate the space around the unit.

Because of its large dimensions, this wine cooler can store bottles that are longer than the standard 750ml ones.

The unit can maintain temperatures between 41 °F up to 64 °F, meaning it’s suitable for storage of a wide range of wines with different needs.

This cooler’s racks can be slid out to make the bottles easier to reach. Their wooden, further completing the high-end look of this device.

The display and controls are easy to use and read, even in bright environments.

While most modern wine coolers use thermoelectric cooling that are more efficient, this one uses a more traditional compressor type cooling. This technology has proven to be more reliable in the long term and compressors can work in a wider temperature range compared to thermoelectric ones.

This wine cooler definitely looks more expensive than it is. The polished metal finish with the wooden trim slide out shelves looks and feels great. The blue LED lightning and control panel further complements the sleek appearance.

The unit has two independently controlled zones so you can store both red and white wines together. The upper zone can hold 12 standard 750ml wine bottles and its temperature range is best suited for white wines. The bottom can hold 22 bottles and is best used for red wines. The temperatures can be controlled precisely and slight fluctuations will not be a concern.

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.