Arctic King AU83ETWBR1RCM 8 cu. ft. Compact
Quick verdict
A 8.3 cu. ft. compact refrigerator from Arctic King, positioned as a mainstream option around $500. ENERGY STAR Most Efficient. A good fit for households that want this layout without overpaying for features they won't use.
Best for
- Apartments and dorms
- Offices and bars
Key specs
- Capacity
- 8.3 cu. ft.
- Dimensions
- 24.0" × 66.9" × 22.0"
- Annual energy
- 167 kWh/year
- Ice / Water
- No ice · No water
- Wi-Fi
- No
Our Review
The Arctic King AU83ETWBR1RCM 8 cu. ft. Compact is a 8.3 cu. ft. compact refrigerator from Arctic King, sitting in the sub-$1,000 range. With a 7.1 cu. ft. fresh-food compartment and 1.2 cu. ft. of freezer space, it's positioned for apartments and dorms.
What stands out
This is squarely a mainstream model — Arctic King optimizes for value, parts availability, and a feature set that covers what most households actually use. You won't find exotic materials, but everything that ships works as advertised.
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient certification means it sits in the top ~10% of the category for energy use. At ~167 kWh/year, expect roughly $26 in annual running cost at the U.S. average electricity rate — meaningfully less than older models from a decade ago.
Layout and capacity
Exterior dimensions are 24.0" W × 66.9" H × 22.0" D — check your opening, especially the depth with handles extended. Total useable capacity is 8.3 cu. ft., split 7.1 fresh / 1.2 freezer.
Bottom line
The Arctic King AU83ETWBR1RCM 8 cu. ft. Compact is a strong mainstream choice — most of what people actually use a fridge for, at a price that makes sense. Service parts are widely available.
Full Specs
Capacity Total capacity | 8.3 cu. ft. |
|---|---|
| Fresh-food | 7.1 cu. ft. |
| Freezer | 1.2 cu. ft. |
Dimensions Width | 24.0" |
| Height | 66.9" |
| Depth | 22.0" |
| Depth (with handles) | 24.5" |
Energy ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| Annual energy use | 167 kWh/year |
| Est. annual cost | $27 |
Features Ice maker | No |
| Water dispenser | No |
| Wi-Fi connected | No |
| Smart features | No |
| Door style | Single Door |
| Finishes available | Stainless Steel, Black Stainless Steel, Fingerprint-Resistant Stainless, White, Black |
| Noise level | — |
Pros & Cons
+Pros
- ✓Compact footprint fits dorms, bars, and offices
- ✓ENERGY STAR Most Efficient — lowest-in-class energy use
–Cons
- ✕No built-in ice maker on this configuration
Rating Breakdown
Where to Buy
| Retailer | Current Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Home Depot | See retailer | Shop at Home Depot |
| Best Buy | See retailer | Shop at Best Buy |
| Lowe's | See retailer | Shop at Lowe's |
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