Kegco K309B-1NK Kegerator
Kegco K309B-1NK Kegerator
Coldest, quietest pour in our test group, and dual-tap ready out of the box.
$849
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We buy the gear, run it for weeks, and tell you which one actually wins: kegerators, projectors, and the recliner that survives four guys and a playoff run.
Bar
Kegerators, ice, glassware
Screen
Projectors, TVs, audio
Seating
Recliners, sectionals
Games
Pool, darts, arcade
Decor
Lighting, signage, bar tops
This Month's Picks
Updated August 2026
Kegco K309B-1NK Kegerator
EdgeStar KC2000 Kegerator
EdgeStar KC2000 Kegerator
Nearly the same cooling performance for less, if you can skip the digital readout.
$679
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Summit SBC696 Built-In
Summit SBC696 Built-In
The only unit here that installs flush under a bar top without a ventilation hack.
$1,299
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Kegerators, Compared
Six specs that actually change how a unit behaves in a basement. Replace the placeholder values below with your own measurements before this page goes live.
| Spec | Best Overall Kegco K309B-1NK $849 |
Best Value EdgeStar KC2000 $679 |
Budget Nostalgia KRS2100 $429 |
Best Splurge Summit SBC696 $1,299 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1/2 barrel | 1/2 barrel | 1/6 barrel | 1/2 barrel + tower |
| Temp range | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Dual tap ready | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Digital thermostat | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Noise (measured) | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Warranty | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Verdict | Our pick | Details | Details | Details |
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