Wine Coolers
NewAir 24-Bottle Wine Cooler
$299.99 $349.99
Best overall wine fridge — stable compressor cooling, quiet, UV-protective glass, 24 bottles.
Wine Coolers
Antarctic Star 12-Bottle Wine Cooler
$129.99
For a small collection or a tight space, the Antarctic Star 12-bottle thermoelectric cooler is quiet, affordable, and compact enough to sit on a counter or under a bar. Thermoelectric cooling runs near-silent, though it's better suited to cooler rooms than a hot kitchen.
Best for: Small collections · Tight spaces · Quiet rooms
How it scores
Ease of use5/5
Performance3/5
Durability4/5
Easy to clean4/5
Value for money5/5
Pros & cons
- Very quiet
- Compact
- Affordable
- No vibration
- Struggles in hot rooms
- Smaller temperature range
- Single zone
In depth
The Antarctic Star 12-Bottle Wine Cooler is built for repeat use rather than occasional use: it runs at 70W, a 12 bottles capacity, serving about 2-4, and ease of use lands at 5/5. Very quiet is what most reviewers single out. On cleanup, the parts are hand-wash only, so factor in a couple extra minutes after each use.
Small collections, Tight spaces, Quiet rooms get the most out of the Antarctic Star 12-Bottle Wine Cooler. If struggles in hot rooms is a dealbreaker for you (or smaller temperature range is), it's worth comparing against the related picks below before buying.
Compared to the NewAir 24-Bottle Wine Cooler, the Antarctic Star 12-Bottle Wine Cooler runs about $170 less than it and edges it out on value for money (5/5 vs 4/5). If stable compressor cooling matters more to you than very quiet, the NewAir 24-Bottle Wine Cooler is the one to check next.
Where it sits in Wine Coolers
At $129.99, the Antarctic Star 12-Bottle Wine Cooler is the cheapest of the 5 wine coolers we list — 57% below the $299.99 median for the category. The next step up we list is the Ivation 18-Bottle Wine Cooler, $70 more.
| Product | Price | Rating | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antarctic Star 12-Bottle Wine Cooler (this page) | $129.99 | 4.4★ | 12 bottles |
| Ivation 18-Bottle Wine Cooler | $199.99 | 4.4★ | 18 bottles |
| NewAir 24-Bottle Wine Cooler | $299.99 | 4.5★ | 24 bottles |
Prices are from our last catalog check and move around on Amazon; ranking is across the 5 wine coolers in the Kantan Prep catalog, not the whole market.
Full specifications
| Capacity | 12 bottles |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 70 |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Dimensions (in) | 10.0 x 20.0 x 25.5 |
| Weight (lbs) | 24 |
| Color | Black |
| Controls | touch |
| Temp range (°F) | 41–64 |
| Functions | Single zone, Thermoelectric, Quiet |
| Included | Chrome shelves |
| Dishwasher safe | No |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Noise | Very low |
| Power | Corded electric |
| Footprint | Compact |
Common questions
How much does the Antarctic Star 12-Bottle Wine Cooler cost?
As of our last check it was priced around $129.99 on Amazon. That makes it the cheapest of the 5 wine coolers in our catalog, 57% below the $299.99 category median. Amazon prices change often, so confirm the current price before buying.
Who is the Antarctic Star 12-Bottle Wine Cooler best for?
Best for: Small collections, Tight spaces, Quiet rooms.
Is the Antarctic Star 12-Bottle Wine Cooler worth the price?
It sits 57% below the $299.99 median for the 5 wine coolers we list. At a 5/5 value-for-money score in our comparison, it's one of the stronger picks in its price range — the main tradeoff to weigh is struggles in hot rooms.
📖 Want the full rundown? Read our Wine Coolers buying guide.
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