Deciding on whether to buy a product like RH8WC2 Drinks Cooler or perhaps ESSENTIALS CWC15B18 Wine Cooler? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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RH8WC2 Drinks Cooler vs ESSENTIALS CWC15B18 Wine Cooler

RH8WC2 Drinks Cooler specs

RH8WC2 Drinks Cooler
ESSENTIALS CWC15B18 Wine Cooler specs

ESSENTIALS CWC15B18 Wine Cooler
Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Energy efficiency rating: A

Energy efficiency rating: A

Annual energy consumption: 162 kWh

Annual energy consumption: 138 kWh

Type of door handle: Integrated

Type of door handle: Integrated

Storage volume: 23 litres

Storage volume: 46 litres

Suitable for outbuildings: No

Suitable for outbuildings: No

Climate class: SN / N

Climate class: N

Noise level: 38 dB

Optimum ambient temperature range: 16 – 32°C

Colour / Finish: Black with painted finish

Noise level: 41 dB(A)

INSTALLATION

Colour / Finish: Black

CONTROLS

Reversible door: No – hinged on left. Door reversal is not available on this product – please do not select door reversal service when adding the product to basket.

Integrated door fitting: Fixed hinge

Thermostat: Single

FRIDGE INTERIOR

SAFETY FEATURES

Number of shelves: 4

Temperature warning: No

Number of salad crispers: None

Open door warning: No

Interior light: LED

WINE COOLER FEATURES

Adjustable shelves: No

FRIDGE FUNCTIONS

Temperature zones: Single

Capacity: 15 bottles

Fridge auto-defrost: No

Shelves: Shelves x 2

Fast chill function: No

Adjustable shelves: No

CONTROLS

Temperature range: 5 – 20°C

Controls: Dial control

Controls: External electronic controls

Control position: External

Digital display: LED

ENVIRONMENTAL

Thermostat: Single

GENERAL

CFC free: Yes

HFC free: Yes

Flat back design: Yes

GENERAL

Box contents: – Russell Hobbs RH8WC2 Drinks Cooler
– User manual

Dimensions: 456 x 252 x 515 mm (H x W x D)

Reversible door: Yes, kit required – hinged on right. Please consult Team Knowhow or a qualified installation expert to carry out door reversal – select door reversal service when adding product to basket.

Boxed dimensions: 506 x 305 x 545 mm (H x W x D)

Rear panel material: Metal

Weight: 9.4 kg

Recommended installation space: – 50 mm to the sides
– 25 mm above
– 50 mm behind

Boxed weight: 10.8 kg

Flat back design: Yes

Box contents: Essentials CWC15B18 Wine Cooler

Dimensions: 510 x 440 x 470 mm (H x W x D)

Recess dimensions: 535 x 490 x 520 mm (H x W x D)

Boxed dimensions: 528 x 510 x 460 mm (H x W x D)

Price: £84.99

Price: £89.99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews: 37

Review Score: 8.1 / 10

Review Score: 9.1 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy RH8WC2 Drinks Cooler or ESSENTIALS CWC15B18 Wine Cooler, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 203 products in the same category as RH8WC2 Drinks Cooler, which is the Fridges category. Of these 203 products the average price was £476.42, the most expensive was £2249 and the cheapest was just £3.99. We then looked at the price of the 203 in the same as the ESSENTIALS CWC15B18 Wine Cooler, which of course the average was £476.42, top price was £2249 and cheapest £3.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Russell Hobbs and Essentials, the average was £52.09 for Russell Hobbs, £79.44 for Essentials. The max for each was £149/£280 and minimum was £14.79/£0.97

Price analysis of RH8WC2 Drinks Cooler

Price analysis of ESSENTIALS CWC15B18 Wine Cooler

  • RH8WC2 Drinks Cooler
  • Capacity: 8 bottles
  • Single temperature zone
  • Two-year manufacturer’s guarantee
  • Fancy a cool drink from the fridge? Keep them handy in Russell Hobbs RH8WC2 Drinks Cooler.Display your ice-cold beverages nicely while also creating more space in your main fridge. And there’s no need to worry about bottles rolling around thanks to contoured shelves that hold them in place.See what’s in your personal minibar at a glance thanks to the glass door and internal light. A stylish LED display gives you total temperature control. Pop this mini fridge in your flat or office space for cold drinks on the fly.
  • Product codes: 5060210925864
  • ESSENTIALS CWC15B18 Wine Cooler
  • Capacity: 15 bottles
  • Temperature range: 5-20°C
  • Single temperature zone
  • One-year manufacturer’s guarantee
  • Always have a chilled bottle to hand with the Essentials CWC15B18 Wine Cooler. With space for up to 15 bottles, you’ll always be prepared for unexpected guests.The temperature is adjustable, so you can set it cooler for white wine, or warmer for reds. The clear glass door makes it easy to pick out the perfect wine pairing.___________________________________________________________________________PLEASE NOTE:Use in outbuildings: This refrigerator is not designed to be used in an outbuilding – both your food and the appliance can be damaged. Do not use it in any unheated area.Reversible door hinges: This appliance has a reversible door. Please consult Team Knowhow or a qualified installation expert to carry out door reversal – select the door reversal service when you add this product to the basket.
  • Product codes: 5017416769280

What’s better RH8WC2 Drinks Cooler or ESSENTIALS CWC15B18 Wine Cooler?

There are obviously a number of differences between RH8WC2 Drinks Cooler and ESSENTIALS CWC15B18 Wine Cooler, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £84.99 cost of RH8WC2 Drinks Cooler is closer to the expectation you had than the £89.99 pricep point of ESSENTIALS CWC15B18 Wine Cooler.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between RH8WC2 Drinks Cooler and ESSENTIALS CWC15B18 Wine Cooler. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that RH8WC2 Drinks Cooler scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas ESSENTIALS CWC15B18 Wine Cooler scores 8.2 out of 10 from 37 reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Fridges as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



RH8WC2 Drinks Cooler



Rating:
8.43 out of
10