One target temperature, and how evenly it holds it · review
A 15-bottle, 46-liter compressor cooler with automatic defrost and a stated 43 dB noise level. The same ASIN and EAN are confirmed live on Amazon.fr, .de, .it and .es, though energy class G and 147 kWh/year running cost are worth weighing against the price.
Where the Cecotec and Klarstein coolers in this family rely on thermoelectric modules, the KS 9889 uses a compressor — the same technology found in larger fridges — which holds its temperature target regardless of how warm the surrounding room gets. That stability is the main reason to pay more for a compressor unit over a thermoelectric one at a similar bottle count.
Severin states an EU energy class of G and 147 kWh per year for this model. That is a genuine ongoing cost that a thermoelectric cooler of similar capacity would not carry to the same degree, and it is worth adding to the purchase price when comparing this cooler against cheaper alternatives in the same family.
Severin’s listing states a 43 dB noise figure and automatic defrost — both details that several competing coolers in this family leave unstated. The 4–18 °C (39 to 64 °F) range is also wider at the cold end than most thermoelectric rivals, useful for whites and sparkling wine stored closer to serving temperature.
The KS 9889 suits a buyer who has already decided that compressor stability matters more than upfront price, and who is comfortable with the running-cost trade-off that comes with an energy class G rating.
| Capacity | 15 bottles (0.75 L), 46 L net |
|---|---|
| Zones | 1 |
| Temperature range | 4–18 °C (39 to 64 °F) |
| Cooling technology | Compressor, with automatic defrost |
| Noise | 43 dB, per the listing |
| Power | 128 W |
| Energy class | G — 147 kWh/year stated running cost |
| Amazon reference | B00D1V4UE2 (identical ASIN and EAN 4008146004162 on DE/FR/IT/ES) |
Compressor coolers with automatic defrost typically draw more power than thermoelectric units of similar size, and the EU energy label for this model states 147 kWh per year — worth factoring into the total cost of ownership alongside the purchase price.
Severin's listing does not detail the defrost cycle's effect on internal temperature during the process. Automatic defrost mainly protects the cooling coil from ice buildup, which is a maintenance benefit rather than a change to how the wine itself is stored.
7.8/ 10
Someone who wants a compressor cooler's temperature stability and a genuinely cold lower range, and is willing to pay more upfront and in running costs than a thermoelectric model.
A reference exists on these Amazon stores: France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, United States. Listed is not the same as in stock — availability changes daily.
Details checked on August 25, 2026.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for bar and wine appliances and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
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