Best compact mini freezers for home use

Top pick: Whynter CUF-110B upright mini freezer. It's the one I'd buy for a home: a lockable door, a wide temperature range down to about -11°F, and a slim footprint that tucks under a counter or into a closet. It's the most complete small freezer here, and it's the only one with a markdown worth noting.

Who the others suit:

• Whynter CUF-110 (white) — same size and lock, for anyone who wants the plainer finish.
• Euhomy 1.1 cu ft — the budget choice for a dorm room, office or garage corner.
• HOMCOM countertop — best-reviewed of the tiny ones; good for ice, frozen meals and a few bags of veg.
• Midea 3 cu ft upright — when you want real shelf space in a narrow footprint.
• Igloo 3.5 cu ft chest — most capacity for the money, but you'll be digging down for things.
• Bangson 2.1 cu ft — a middle ground if a chest is too deep for your space.

Skip the Cookology table-top model unless you're in the UK: it ships from there with heavy shipping and possible duties.