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Danby DBC031L1SS

Ranked #7 of 32 in Best Wine and Beverage Coolers (2026). Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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Danby DBC031L1SS

Best for: Official 36% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.1 cu ft total volume, 115 kWh/year

4.0/10

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Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 40%

Certified total volume 32%

Annual energy use 28%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	36 %
Certified total volume	3.1 cu ft
Annual energy use	115 kWh/year
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	36%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	115 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	3.1 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	37.1 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	180 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	3.1 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Compact Cooler
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	3 - Freestanding Compact Cooler
Built-in (ENERGY STAR)	No
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)	33.5 × 18.9 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	DBC031L1SS
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Danby
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How it compares

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Liebherr Wgb7470

#1 · Official 58% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 19.7 cu ft total volume, 130 kWh/year

Liebherr W5250

#2 · Official 56% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 13.1 cu ft total volume, 114 kWh/year

Miele KWTMC3821L

#3 · Official 30% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 14 cu ft total volume, 185 kWh/year

Liebherr UW3710

#4 · Official 47% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 4 cu ft total volume, 100 kWh/year

Liebherr UW3720

#5 · Official 46% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.6 cu ft total volume, 100 kWh/year

Miele KWTMC3811L

#6 · Official 31% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 9.9 cu ft total volume, 162 kWh/year

Marvel MPD24-G1A

#8 · Official 33% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 4.9 cu ft total volume, 130 kWh/year

Yeego YG-WS428

#9 · Official 14% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 15 cu ft total volume, 235 kWh/year

Yeego YG-WD428

#10 · Official 14% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 14.8 cu ft total volume, 235 kWh/year

XO XOU2470WGS

#11 · Official 12% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 14.4 cu ft total volume, 238 kWh/year

Zephyr PRW24F01CG

#12 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 14.9 cu ft total volume, 245 kWh/year

Zephyr PRW24F02CG

#13 · Official 11% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 14.5 cu ft total volume, 241 kWh/year

Insignia NS-BI1ZWC

#14 · Official 23% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 5.6 cu ft total volume, 155 kWh/year

XO XOU24WDZGOA

#15 · Official 25% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 4 cu ft total volume, 140 kWh/year

Avallon AWC242DPRSLH

#16 · Official 21% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 5.4 cu ft total volume, 157 kWh/year

Frigidaire GRWE5726AS

#17 · Official 21% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 5.4 cu ft total volume, 157 kWh/year

Midea MERV113B0A

#18 · Official 25% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 cu ft total volume, 135 kWh/year

XO XOU24WGSL

#19 · Official 21% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 5.7 cu ft total volume, 158 kWh/year

Yeego YG-WS275

#20 · Official 14% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 9.7 cu ft total volume, 200 kWh/year

Avallon AWC242FDPRG

#21 · Official 21% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 5.2 cu ft total volume, 156 kWh/year

Hisense HWS054N6SS

#22 · Official 20% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 5.4 cu ft total volume, 158 kWh/year

Insignia NS-WC14SS3

#23 · Official 28% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 1.5 cu ft total volume, 121 kWh/year

Yeego YG-WD275

#24 · Official 13% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 9.4 cu ft total volume, 200 kWh/year

Zephyr PRW24C32CG

#25 · Official 21% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 5.2 cu ft total volume, 156 kWh/year

Frigidaire FRWE4626AS

#26 · Official 21% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 4.5 cu ft total volume, 151 kWh/year

Avallon AWC152SPRGLH

#27 · Official 21% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.4 cu ft total volume, 144 kWh/year

Insignia NS-WC29SS3

#28 · Official 21% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.3 cu ft total volume, 143 kWh/year

XO XOU15WGSL

#29 · Official 21% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.3 cu ft total volume, 143 kWh/year

Zephyr PRW15C01CG

#30 · Official 21% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.4 cu ft total volume, 145 kWh/year

Avallon AWC152DPRGLH

#31 · Official 21% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.1 cu ft total volume, 143 kWh/year

Hisense HWD076N3ASD

#32 · Official 11% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 8.5 cu ft total volume, 199 kWh/year