Top 10 Best 52-Bottle Wine Fridges (2024 Review)

Last Updated: 18 April 2024

 

In this article, we’re going to be discussing what the best 52 bottle wine coolers are, that exist on the market.

However, as always, before we display which specific wine coolers that we’ve included in this list, we want to firstly make sure that some frequently asked questions are addressed.

Answering these questions will help you determine the exact type of 52-bottle wine refrigerator that’s best suited for your needs and requirements.

With that being said, let’s get started.

 

✅What is a 52 bottle wine cooler?

Despite the answer to this seeming straightforward, AKA, it’s a wine fridge that holds 52 wine bottles, it’s not so simple, or is it?

Although this is correct, more specifically its a wine refrigerator that holds up to 5 Bordeaux style wine bottles. These Bordeaux style bottles are considered to be the standard size, holding 750m of wine.

Now, amongst the 52-bottle wine fridges that we’ve featured within the article, we have also included some similar capacity units that are close to 52-bottles, due to the positive level of customer feedback and overall satisfaction with those coolers.

Amongst the 60 bottle wine fridges that we’ve included within the list, we’ve also included some wine fridges that have bottle capacities that are close to 60 bottles, due to their customer review ratings being so good.

 

🍾What are the benefits of owning a 52-bottle unit?

Simply put, a 52-bottle wine cooler is considered quite a large wine cooler, meaning that it’s number one benefit is it’s larger capacity, so that you can store an entire collection of wine with no issues.

Now, these units could possibly be purchased to be used within a bar/restaurant as a commercial wine cooler, but we imagine that you would want a larger unit in this case such as a 100 bottle or 200 bottle wine cooler.

Another benefit of owning this bottle-size capacity of wine cooler is that it means that you’re able to save space, without need to purchase multiple wine storage units, or indeed a wine cellar cooling unit.

Additionally, the cost of storing each bottle is often much cheaper when comparing against smaller sized units.

 

🥂Are these wine refrigerators available in different sizes?

Yes, they certainly are. The physical size of each unit will vary, depending on the brand and model.

 

🍾Where can I purchase a wine cooler?

We’ve had experience dealing with several manufacturers and suppliers, and in our years of doing this, we’ve seen that both Amazon and Newair are the best suppliers. This is due to their great reputation and high-quality products.

 

🥂Top Considerations when buying a wine cooler

 

Bottle Capacity

Since you’re reading this buyers guide, we imagine that you’re looking for a 52 (or thereabouts) bottle wine cooler.

Therefore, bottle capacity is one of the most important factors here.

 

Type (Built-in, Freestanding, Single-zone, Dual-zone)

There are several types of wine fridges available, each type is suited for certain usages and placements. We’ll explain more now:

 

Freestanding vs Built in

These both refer to the placement of the wine cooler.

Freestanding wine refrigerators have ventilation that is situated towards the back of the unit, making them unusable for built-in purposes.

Built-in wine fridges have front-facing ventilation, which is often located at the bottom of the unit. Because this vent is positioned at the front, it means that the cooler can be placed in an enclosed environment without reducing its ability for collecting and exhaling air.

However, it should be mentioned that Built-in wine coolers can be placed in a freestanding position, but not vice versa.

 

Single zone vs Dual zone

Wine refrigerator zones simply refer to the number of compartments available within the unit, which are used to store wine.

Each zone has its own temperature settings, making them very useful when needing to store different types of wines.

Single-zone refers to wine coolers that have one compartment, whilst dual-zone refers to wine refrigerators that have two compartments.

Therefore, if you’re looking for a 52-bottle wine cooler that can simultaneously store multiple types of wine, such as reds, and white wine, then a dual-zone wine cooler is required.

However, if you’re just looking to store one type (whites or reds), then a single zone cooler is ideal.

 

Size & Weight

Generally, the size and weight of a specific bottle capacity wine cooler will not vary dramatically. However, they will vary slightly between different brands and models.

With that being said, we highly recommend calculating the maximum size requirements wherever you require the cooler to be placed, especially if you’re looking to purchase a built-in 52 bottle wine cooler, as this will be used within an enclosed setting.

You can rest assured that we’ve included size and weight information within the technical specs section for each product.

 

Temperature Range

Temperature ranges vary between wine coolers, and your personal requirements will depend on which type of wine you’re trying to store, and your personal preferences.

Each of the wine coolers that we’ve included below are capable of housing both white and red wines.

We’ve also included important temperature information within the technical specs section.

 

Cost

We’re fully aware that each reader will have their own budget. Therefore, we’ve done our best to provide the best range of 52 bottle wine fridges across a range of prices.

We’ve included price information for each product, which is represented by a $ symbol, with $ indicating an item being the lowest cost, through to $$$$$ indicating the highest cost.

 

Warranty

As with most large purchases, it’s important to have some reassurance, and this can come in the form of a customer warranty.

This is the reason why we refer our readers to Amazon and Newair, because they provide high-quality products and offer great customer service, which comes with a warranty.

Rest assured, that all of the products that we’ve identified below come with a 1-year manufacturer warranty as standard.

 

Customer Reviews

Customer reviews and testimonials are a great way to gain insight into the good and bad aspects of a  particular customer’s buying experience.

Overall, it allows you to see if a company is able to consistently provide a good level of customer service.

You can rest assured that we’ve only included wine fridges that have great customer reviews, as we’ve spent hours researching and refining the list.

 

Ok, so now that we’ve discussed all of the top considerations. Let’s dive into the specific units!

As we explained before, we have also included some wine coolers that have slightly less and slightly more capacity, due to their good feedback.

We’ve arranged them in order from the smallest capacity (being at the top) to the largest capacity (being at the bottom).

 

 

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🍾Best 52 Bottle Wine Coolers – Top 10

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EdgeStar CWF440SZ – Freestanding, Single Zone – 44 Bottle – $

Technical Specs

• Dimensions: 19.4″ W x 32.9″ H x 24.9″D inches
• Weight: 88 lbs.
• Temperature range: 40°F – 68°F
• Warranty: 1-year warranty

General Specs

• 44-bottle capacity
• Stainless steel frame
• Suitable for Freestanding usage only
• Single-zone capacity
• Compressor-based cooling system
• Blue interior LED lighting
• Adjustable temperature control
• 6 metal shelves with wooden faces
• Lockable, reversible door

Description

The EdgeStar CWF440SZ is a 20-inch wide, 44 bottle capacity wine cooler, ideal for those who are looking for an affordable unit that is slightly below the ideal bottle capacity.

The unit has a wide temperature range, spanning from 40°F – 65°F which means that it can store both red and white wines.

It is a single-zone unit, and therefore is ideal for storing one type of wine at any one time.

It has a reversible door, and a security lock to make sure that your wine collection is safe.

EdgeStar does not mention how the effectiveness of the glass that is used, to prevent UV light from entering, so we can assume that UV protection is minimal.

However, it’s safe to say that overall, this unit has decent customer reviews.

Pros:

• Very affordable
• Reversible door with lock
• Good customer reviews
• 1-year manufacturers warranty

Cons:

• Not Dual-zone
• Doesn’t mention about UV light protection
• Less than desired 52 bottle capacity

 

 

 

 

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Antarctic Star – Built In, Dual Zone – 46 Bottle – $$$

Technical Specs

• Dimensions: 23.4″ W x 34.3″ H x 22.8″D inches
• Weight: 115 lbs.
• Temperature range:
  • Upper zone: 41°F – 54°F
  • Lower zone: 54°F – 68°F
• Warranty: 1-year warranty

General Specs

• 46-bottle capacity
• Stainless steel frame
• Suitable for both Built-in & Freestanding usage
• Dual-zone capacity
• Compressor-based cooling system
• Blue interior LED lighting
• Adjustable temperature control
• Double-layered glass door for UV protection
• Sliding beech wood racks

Description

The Antarctic star refrigerator is a 46-bottle capacity unit, perfect for anyone looking for a 24-inch, built-in wine cooler.

Due to the vent being placed at the front, this cooler can be installed within an enclosed environment, as well as a freestanding position, making it incredibly versatile.

The fridge has dual-zone capability, with the upper zone being more suited for cooling white and rose wines. The lower zone is more capable for chilling red wines.

It has a stainless steel front aesthetic, and its front door features double-layered glass for extra UV protection.

Overall, this is a mid-priced wine cooler and has great customer reviews.

Pros:

• Mid-priced
• Built-in or freestanding placement
• Dual-zone capability
• Double-layered glass for UV protection
• Great customer reviews
• 1-year manufacturers warranty

Cons:

• Less than desired 52 bottle capacity

 

 

 

 

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Newair AWR-460DB – Built In, Dual Zone – 46 Bottle – $$$$$

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Technical Specs

• Dimensions: 24″ W x 33″ H x 22.5″D inches
• Weight: 104 lbs.
• Temperature range:
  • Upper zone: 40°F – 50°F
  • Lower zone: 50°F – 66°F
• Warranty: 1-year warranty

General Specs

• 46-bottle capacity
• Stainless steel frame
• Suitable for both Built-in & Freestanding usage
• Dual-zone capacity
• Compressor-based cooling system
• Blue interior LED lighting
• Adjustable temperature control
• Double-layered glass door for UV protection
• Sliding beech wood racks

Description

The NewAir AWR-460DB, 24-inch, 46-bottle capacity unit is a great match for anyone who’s looking for an incredibly reliable, premium-quality unit, from a highly reputable wine cooler manufactuer.

This is a built-in wine cooler, and therefore it’s vent is located at the front, meaning that the fridge can either be placed in an enclosed (built-in) or freestanding position.

Additionally, this wine cooler has dual-zone capabilities, with it’s upper zone being suitable for cooling white and rose wines, whilst the lower zone is more ideal for chilling red wines.

It has a stainless steel front aesthetic, and it’s front door has triple-layered glass for the best UV protection we’ve seen.

Overall, this is a particularly impressive wine cooler, and taking into account the customer reviews in addition to the unit’s technical specs, we highly recommend this cooler.

Pros:

• Premium-Quality
• Built-in or freestanding placement
• Dual-zone capability
• Triple-layered glass for the best UV protection
• Great customer reviews
• 1-year manufacturers warranty

Cons:

• Less than desired 52 bottle capacity

 

 

 

 

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Kalamera KRC-52ASS – Freestanding, Single Zone – 50 Bottle – $$

Technical Specs

• Dimensions: 19.5″ W x 33″ H x 22.8″D inches
• Weight: 104 lbs.
• Temperature range: 40°F – 66°F
• Warranty: Not specified

General Specs

• 50-bottle capacity
• Stainless steel front
• Suitable for freestanding use only
• Single-zone capacity
• Compressor-based cooling system
• Blue interior LED lighting
• Adjustable temperature control
• Dual-pane, tempered glass door
• 7 beech wood racks

Description

The Kalamera KRC-52ASS is a single-zone wine cooler suited to be used in a freestanding position.

It has a 50-bottle capacity, and therefore is just slightly under the desired bottle capacity.

With this unit only have one compartment, it’s more ideal for someone who’s only looking to store one type of wine at one time.

Additionally, it has a dual-paned, tempered glass door, to help prevent UV damage from occurring.

Overall, it’s an affordable single-zone wine cooler.

Pros:

• Affordably priced
• Decent customer reviews

Cons:

• Less than desired 52 bottle capacity
• Single-zone
• Freestanding use only
• Doesn’t mention about a warranty

 

 

 

 

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Newair AWR-520AB – Built in, Single Zone – 52 Bottle – $$$

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Technical Specs

• Dimensions: 23.5″ W x 33″ H x 24.35″D inches
• Weight: 104 lbs.
• Temperature range: 40°F – 65°F
• Warranty: 1-year warranty

General Specs

• 52-bottle capacity
• Stainless steel front
• Suitable for both built-in & freestanding usage
• Single-zone capacity
• Compressor-based cooling system
• Blue interior LED lighting
• Adjustable temperature control
• Triple-paned glass door for UV protection
• Adjustable beechwood shelving

Description

The Newair AWR-520AB is a single-zone, 52-bottle capacity wine refrigerator. It is ideal for someone who’s looking for a single-zone cooler that is made from premium-quality materials, and is manufactured by a highly reputable company, NewAir.

The unit has triple-paned glass, which means that it provides an elite level of UV protection for your wine collection.

Additionally, because it features a front-facing vent, it can be placed in either a built-in or freestanding position.

It comes with a 1-year manufacturer warranty, similarly to every product that NewAir provides.

Overall, this is such a fantastic cooler, and is ideal for someone who is potentially concerned about UV damage.

Pros:

• Affordably priced
• Versatile placement
• Fantastic customer reviews
• 1-year manufacturers warranty

Cons:

• Single-zone

 

 

 

 

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Bodega Built-in Wine Refrigerator – 52 Bottle – $$$$

Technical Specs

• Dimensions: 23.9″ W x 34.6″ H x 23.1″D inches
• Weight: 123 lbs.
• Temperature range: 41°F – 68°F
• Package includes: 1 x Single Zone Wine Cooler, 1 x instruction
• Warranty: 1-year warranty

General Specs

• 52-bottle capacity
• Stainless steel frame
• Suitable for Built-in & Freestanding usage
• Single-zone capacity
• Compressor-based cooling system
• Blue interior LED lighting
• Adjustable temperature control
• Double-layered, tempered glass door
• Wooden shelves
• Security lock

Description

The Bodega 24-inch Built-in wine refrigerator is a 52-bottle capacity wine cooler, ideal for those who want to get a very affordable single-zone wine cooler.

The unit has a wide temperature range, from 41°F – 68°F, meaning that it can store reds or white wine with ease.

Its wide temperature range can be attributed to its powerful compressor system, which runs very quietly, with low noise and vibration-free running.

Not to mention, the unit has double-layered, tempered glass, meaning that it’s protected from UV light from damaging your collection.

Overall, the unit is very affordable and has great customer reviews.

Pros:

• Very affordable
• Built-in or freestanding functionality
• Fantastic customer reviews & ratings
• 1-year manufacturers warranty

Cons:

• Not Dual-zone
• Doesn’t have a safety lock
• Less than desired 60 bottle capacity

 

 

 

 

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Lambo Built-in Wine Cooler – 52 Bottle – $$$$

Technical Specs

• Dimensions: 23.4″ W x 34.4″ H x 23.6″D inches
• Weight: 108 lbs.
• Temperature range: 41°F – 64°F
• Package includes: 1 x Single Zone Wine Cooler, 1 x instruction
• Warranty: 1-year warranty (wine fridge), 3-year for compressor

General Specs

• 52-bottle capacity
• Stainless steel frame
• Suitable for Built-in & Freestanding usage
• Single-zone capacity
• Compressor-based cooling system
• Blue interior LED lighting
• Adjustable temperature control
• Double-paned, tempered glass door
• Slide-out wooden shelving
• Reversible door
• Safety lock

Description

The Built-in Compressor wine cooler by Lambo is a 52-bottle capacity unit, capable of cooling both reds and white wines with it’s wide temperature capability (41°F – 64°F).

It is a single-zone wine cooler, and therefore you’ll not be able to store different types of wine, simultaneously, at different temperatures… However, it’s ideal for those wanting to just store one type, aka white wine.

This unit has a stylish design, with a black case, steel frame, and brown outer glass which is double-paned and tempered, to help protect your collection from UV exposure.

Additionally, the unit has a security lock, to help prevent unwanted visitors from being able to access your collection, and it also has a reversible door.

Overall, this unit is another affordable choice for those looking to purchase a single-zone wine fridge, which has great reviews and a fantastic warranty.

Pros:

• Very affordable
• Built-in or freestanding functionality
• Fantastic customer reviews & ratings
• 1-year manufacturers warranty (3-year for the compressor)
• Has a security lock

Cons:

• Not Dual-zone
• Less than desired 60 bottle capacity

 

 

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EdgeStar CWR532SZ Built-in, Single Zone – 53 Bottle – $$

Technical Specs

• Dimensions: 23.5″ W x 33.5″ H x 22.5″D inches
• Weight: 100 lbs.
• Temperature range: 40°F – 65°F
• Package includes: 1 x Single Zone Wine Cooler, 1 x instruction
• Warranty: 1-year warranty

General Specs

• 53-bottle capacity
• Stainless steel frame
• Suitable for Built-in & Freestanding usage
• Single-zone capacity
• Compressor-based cooling system
• Blue interior LED lighting
• Adjustable temperature control
• Double-paned, tinted glass door
• Wooden trimmed shelving

Description

The EdgeStar CWR532SZ is another very affordable wine cooler, manufactured by one of the largest, most well-known and trusted wine fridge manufacturers.

The unit is a 53-bottle capacity wine cooler, and is suitable for both built-in and freestanding usage, given that it has a front-facing vent.

It is a single-zone wine cooler, but has a wide temperature range, ranging from 40°F – 65°F, making it ideal for those wanting a versatile wine cooler to store either white/rose or red wine.

Overall, the CWR532SZ is a solid choice for those wanting to pick a reliable wine cooler. 

Pros:

• Very Affordable
• Good customer reviews
• Suitable for Built-in & Freestanding placement
• Double-paned glass for UV protection
• 1-year manufacturers warranty

Cons:

• Single-zone

 

 

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Karcassin SKB-2454SS – Built in, Single Zone – 54 Bottle – $$$

Technical Specs

• Dimensions: 23.4″ W x 32.9″ H x 22.6″D inches
• Weight: 104 lbs.
• Temperature range: 41°F – 64°F
• Package includes: 1 x Single Zone Wine Cooler, 1 x instruction
• Warranty: 1-year warranty

General Specs

• 54-bottle capacity
• Stainless steel frame & black cabinet
• Suitable for Built-in & Freestanding usage
• Single-zone capacity
• Compressor-based cooling system
• Dual-pane glass door with an anti UV layer
• Blue interior LED lighting
• Adjustable temperature control
• 6 Sliding beech wooden racks

Description

The Karcassin, 24″ inch wide wine refrigerator is a 54-bottle capacity unit, with a compressor-based cooling system, offering a cooling range between 41°F – 64°F.

Given that this wine cooler has a front-facing vent, it’s capable of being used in built-in or freestanding placement, making it very versatile.

It comes with 6 sliding beech wooden shelves, and has blue LEDs for interior lighting.

Additionally, the unit has a dual-pane glass door with an anti-UV layer, to help prevent UV exposure from damaging your wine collection,

Overall, this is a mid-range priced single-zone wine refrigerator, which has great customer reviews.

Pros:

• Affordable
• Great customer reviews
• Suitable for Built-in & Freestanding placement
• 1-year manufacturers warranty

Cons:

• Single-zone

 

 

 

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Danby Designer – Freestanding, Single Zone – 75 Bottle – $$$$$

Technical Specs

• Dimensions: 30.5″ W x 33.9″ H x 24.2″D inches
• Weight: 156 lbs.
• Temperature range: 43°F – 57°F
• Package includes: 1 x Single Zone Wine Cooler, 1 x instruction
• Warranty: 18-months warranty

General Specs

• 75-bottle capacity
• Platinum-trimmed door with black cabinet
• French-style door
• Suitable for Freestanding usage only
• Single-zone capacity
• Compressor cooling system
• Tempered glass door to prevent UV rays
• Blue interior LED lighting
• Adjustable temperature control
• Beachwood shelving
• Reversible door

Description

The Danby 75-bottle wine cooler is a freestanding unit, designed to showcase your wine collection in a stunning way.

It is a single-zone unit, and therefore is ideal for storing one type of wine. However, given that it has a temperature range from 43°F – 57°F, it means that it’s perfect and versatile enough for storing either reds, whites & roses.

The unit has a tinted, tempered glass door to help prevent any harmful UV rays from damaging your wine collection.

Additionally, it comes with Beachwood shelving, and a reversible door, so you can decide whether you want left or right-handed opening.

Danby provides an 18-month part and labor warranty with this wine refrigerator, which is more than most manufacturers.

Pros:

• Fantastic customer reviews
• Large bottle capacity
• 18-month manufacturers warranty
• Reversible door

Cons:

• Single-zone unit
• Only suited for freestanding placement

 

 

 

 

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Conclusion

In conclusion, all of these wine coolers are fantastic choices, and remain to be the creme-de-la-creme of the 52-bottle wine cooler capacity range.

We, therefore, recommend taking other factors into account, such as your personal budget,  and whether or not you’re looking for a single or dual zone unit, have a preference for using it as a built-in or freestanding unit, and if UV protection is vital.

Everyone will have unique requirements, and this will ultimately lead them to the ideal unit for them.

We hope that this has been a useful buyers guide.

If you have any questions, please leave comments below or visit our contact us page, to send us an email.