FoMup 24" Dual Zone Beverage Fridge Review: a quiet, practical drinks fridge for people who actually use it

I’ve been using this FoMup 24-inch dual zone wine and beverage fridge as our main drink station in the kitchen/bar area. We’re a house that goes through a lot of cans and a fair bit of wine, and my regular fridge was always packed with seltzers and beer instead of food. So I wanted something that could sit under the counter, stay fairly quiet, and not cost as much as some of the big brand wine fridges. That’s the context I’m coming from.

In day-to-day use, this thing is mostly about practicality. Two separate zones, one for cans and one for bottles, sounded nice on paper, but I was mainly worried about three things: does it stay cold, is it noisy, and is the layout annoying or not. After a couple of weeks, I’d say it’s pretty solid overall, with a few small design choices that could be better. It’s not perfect, but it gets the job done and has made a real difference in freeing up the main fridge.

It’s worth knowing up front: this is a 24-inch built-in/freestanding unit, about 4.65 cubic feet, with room for roughly 60 cans and 20 standard wine bottles if you use the space the way they intend. In reality, capacity depends a lot on how you like to organize your drinks and what sizes you use. If you’re all tall craft beer cans or odd-shaped wine bottles, you’ll have to play Tetris a bit. If you’re more basic with 12 oz cans and standard bottles, it’s easier.

Overall first impression: decent build, runs quieter than I expected, cools properly, and looks good enough that it doesn’t scream “cheap appliance” in the room. There are some quirks with the shelves and a couple of minor annoyances with controls and lighting, but nothing that killed it for me. If you’re thinking about it for a home bar, kitchen, or even a quiet living area, I’ll break down what actually works and what’s a bit meh.

In terms of value, this FoMup dual-zone fridge sits in that middle ground: not bargain-basement cheap, but also not in the premium price range of big-name wine fridge brands. For the money, you’re getting dual independent zones, decent capacity (around 60 cans and 20 bottles), front ventilation for built-in use, digital controls, and a fairly quiet compressor. When I compare it to other 24" dual-zone units, the feature set is competitive, and the overall user rating around 4.5/5 on Amazon lines up with what I’d expect: mostly satisfied buyers with a few gripes.

Where it earns its keep for me is in practicality. It genuinely freed up a lot of space in my main fridge, and having beer, soda, and wine all in one dedicated place is just convenient. If you actually use both zones—say you drink both wine and canned drinks regularly—then the cost feels easier to justify. If you only plan to use it for one type of drink, you might be paying for features (like the second zone and wine shelves) that you don’t really need. In that case, a single-zone beverage center might be cheaper and simpler.

There are a few small downsides that affect value slightly: the on/off button that doesn’t fully power off, the shelf design that makes loading cans a bit awkward, and the interior light that won’t stay on permanently. None of these are dealbreakers, but they’re the kind of details you notice when you live with the product. On the flip side, the relatively low noise level, decent energy consumption (about 168 kWh/year), and solid customer support mentioned in several reviews help tilt the balance back in its favor.

If you’re on a tight budget and just want something cold for the garage, there are cheaper single-zone coolers. But if you want a unit that looks decent in a kitchen or bar, runs quietly, and gives you real dual-zone flexibility without going into luxury pricing, this FoMup model offers pretty good value. I’d say it’s priced fairly for what it delivers, especially if you catch it on sale or with a discount.

Design-wise, this FoMup fridge is pretty straightforward: stainless steel front, glass doors, and a non-protruding cylindrical handle that sits close to the door. The handle is actually one of the details I ended up liking more than I expected. Because it doesn’t stick out much, you don’t bang your hip or snag clothes on it when walking by, which happens with some chunkier bar fridges. It also feels solid in the hand, not flimsy or hollow. From a distance, the unit looks clean and modern and blends well with other stainless appliances. It doesn’t look fancy, but it doesn’t look cheap either.

The double glass doors let you see what’s inside, and the blue interior LED lighting does look nice, especially in a darker room or at night. The downside, which lines up with one of the Amazon reviews, is that the light turns off on its own after a short time. If you like the ideas of using it as a display piece with the lights always on, you might find that a bit annoying. For me, it’s more of a minor thing, but I get why someone would want an always-on option. The dual door layout also gives you easy access to each zone without opening the whole fridge, which helps keep the cold air in.

The unit is front-vented, so it works both as built-in and freestanding. I tested it freestanding first to make sure noise and heat weren’t a problem, then slid it into an undercounter space. The dimensions (about 22.6" deep, 23.4" wide, and 34.25" high) are pretty standard for a 24" opening. It fit under my counter with a tiny bit of wiggle room. If your counter height is tight, you’ll want to measure carefully, but most standard kitchens should be fine. The door hinges are reversible (left and right), which is handy if your layout forces one direction.

One design point that’s not great: the on/off button apparently doesn’t truly shut the unit off, which another reviewer also mentioned. To fully power it down, you basically have to unplug it. I don’t turn mine off often, so it’s not a huge deal, but it’s a bit lazy from a design standpoint. Overall, the design is practical and neutral. It looks good enough for a kitchen or bar, the handles are comfortable and safe around kids, and the layout of two separate doors is actually useful in daily use, not just for looks.

The fridge is mostly stainless steel on the exterior, with glass doors and a mix of wire and wood shelves inside. The stainless finish is what you’d expect in this price range: it looks good out of the box, but it’s not the super high-end, heavy-gauge kind you see on premium pro-style appliances. It does pick up fingerprints a bit, but nothing crazy. A quick wipe with a microfiber cloth cleans it up. The doors feel fairly sturdy when you open and close them; there’s no rattling or cheap plastic feeling around the frame.

Inside, you’ve got 10 shelves: some metal wire shelves for cans and some wood shelves for wine. The wood shelves are decent. They slide in and out reasonably well and don’t feel like they’re going to crack under the weight of full bottles. They’re not fancy hardwood or anything, but they get the job done and look nicer than all-metal would. The wire shelves are where I have a small complaint. Like one Amazon reviewer mentioned, the spacing of the wires means upright cans can be a bit unstable while you’re loading them. Once everything is in place, they mostly stand fine, but during loading they can tip and roll a bit, which gets annoying if you’re filling a lot at once.

The door seals seem tight, and the insulation feels decent. When the compressor kicks on, the doors don’t vibrate or buzz. I also didn’t feel much warmth leaking from the sides or top, which tells me the insulation is doing its job. The upgraded insulated door on the beverage side is supposed to help with cooling efficiency, and while I can’t measure that scientifically, I can say the left zone stayed consistently cold, and the glass didn’t get overly warm or foggy.

Overall, I’d call the materials and build quality “pretty solid for the price.” It’s not luxury, but it doesn’t feel flimsy. If you’re picky, you’ll notice little things: shelf flex when fully loaded, the slightly cheap feel of the control buttons, and the usual light stainless smudging. But nothing stands out as a major red flag. For a mid-range beverage fridge that lives under a counter or against a wall, the materials are good enough to hold up to regular family use.

Durability is always tricky to judge early, but there are a few signs that give you a feel for how something will hold up. The FoMup fridge has some good points here. The doors open and close with a solid feel, the seals grip well, and after repeated use there’s no sagging or misalignment. The hinges don’t feel weak, and because the handles are low-profile, there’s less leverage stress on the doors when people yank them open. Also, being frost-free helps: you don’t get ice build-up that can lead to weird moisture issues inside.

On the other hand, looking at the Amazon reviews, a couple of people reported shipping damage—dents and cosmetic issues out of the box. That doesn’t necessarily mean the unit itself is fragile, but it does mean you should inspect it carefully when it arrives. In one review, the buyer got a credit for a dented unit, which at least shows the seller is responsive, but it’s still a hassle. Mine arrived clean, no dents, so it’s partly luck and partly how the carrier handles it. Once installed, though, it feels sturdy enough that normal bumps and daily use aren’t going to break it.

The internal shelves are fine for normal use, but I wouldn’t overload them with super heavy bottles stacked on top of each other. The wood racks hold standard wine bottles well, and I haven’t seen any warping. The wire shelves flex a little if you really pack them, but not to the point of bending permanently. As long as you respect the basic idea—cans and standard bottles, not giant glass jugs—you should be fine. The compressor and electronics are harder to judge long term, but between my use and the generally positive long-term reviews, there’s no big pattern of failures mentioned.

In day-to-day life, this feels like a unit that will last if you set it up correctly and don’t abuse it. It’s not built like a tank, but it’s not flimsy either. The main durability risk seems to be during shipping and moving, so my advice would be: check it carefully on arrival, let it sit upright before plugging in, and avoid dragging it around once it’s in place. Do that, and I’d expect it to hold up for several years of regular family or bar use.

Performance-wise, this is where the FoMup fridge does pretty well. The compressor is rated as energy-saving and quiet, and I’d say that matches my experience. The noise level is listed around 42 dB, and in practice it’s a low hum that you mostly forget about unless the room is dead silent. We have ours near the kitchen and open living area, and it never bothered us during conversations or watching TV. Compared to some noisier mini-fridges I’ve owned, this one is clearly quieter and less “buzzy.” Several Amazon reviewers also said it runs quiet, and I agree.

Cooling is solid. The left beverage zone can go down to about 35°F according to the specs, and mine consistently hit 36–37°F on a thermometer I put inside. The right wine zone, when set in the mid 40s, stayed in that range pretty reliably. One Amazon reviewer mentioned their two units holding 37°F and 40°F respectively on the cold side, which lines up with what I saw: there’s always a small variation between units, but nothing dramatic. The frost-free system means you don’t see ice build-up on the back wall, and I never had any condensation puddles inside, which is nice if you’re storing labels you want to keep clean.

The dual independent zones are actually useful if you drink both beer/soda and wine. I kept the left side colder for cans and the right side a bit warmer for reds and whites. If you only drink beer and soda, you can still use the wine side for more beverages and just set it colder, but the shelf layout is more bottle-oriented there, so you might want to adjust or remove some shelves to fit more cans. The temperature controls are digital and easy to read, but they’re a bit basic—no fancy app or anything, just up/down buttons. That’s fine for me, but if you’re into smart home stuff, this is a simple unit.

One minor annoyance: as mentioned earlier, the on/off button doesn’t seem to truly power the unit down, so if you need to shut it off for cleaning or moving, you’ll probably end up unplugging it. Also, the interior light turning off automatically is slightly annoying if you’re using it as a showcase. But in terms of core performance—keeping drinks cold, running quietly, and not cycling like crazy—it does the job well. For everyday use, I trust it enough to keep wine and beer at the right temperature without babysitting it.

On paper, the FoMup 24" dual zone beverage cooler is a 4.65 cubic foot, stainless steel, freezerless fridge with two independent temperature zones: the left side for beverages (35–50°F) and the right side for wine (41–64°F). It’s rated for about 60 standard 12 oz cans plus 20 standard 750 ml wine bottles. You get 10 shelves total, a mix of wire and wood, and it can be built into a cabinet space or used freestanding thanks to front ventilation. It weighs around 108 pounds, so it’s not light, but once it’s in place you’re not moving it around much.

Out of the box, mine came well packaged, similar to what some Amazon reviewers mentioned: lots of cardboard and foam, nothing rattling around. In my case there was no shipping damage, but I did notice a couple of reviews saying they received units with dents. So, it seems like packing is good, but shipping can still be rough depending on the carrier. Inside, the unit looks clean and pretty straightforward: digital controls for each zone, interior lighting with a blue hue, and adjustable shelves that you can move or remove to fit different bottle heights.

The controls are fairly simple: each door has its own temperature control panel, so you can set the left side colder for sodas and beer and the right side a bit warmer for wine. The stated temperature ranges are realistic, and in my use, the left side easily hit the mid 30s, while the right side stayed in the low-to-mid 40s when I set it there. It’s a frost-free system, so you don’t have to mess with manual defrosting, which is nice if you actually fill it and forget about it.

In practice, this is not a huge high-end cellar; it’s more of a practical, mid-range household beverage fridge. If you expect restaurant-level capacity or super precise wine storage for expensive bottles, you’re aiming at the wrong category. But if you just want to keep a decent number of drinks cold and accessible, without cramming your main fridge, this presentation of features lines up well with actual use. You get dual zones, decent capacity, and a layout meant for both everyday cans and a small wine collection.