One of the most affordable personal coolers on the market with an enormous review base. At $24.38, it is a disposable-tier investment for light cooling duty at a desk or bedside.
Desks, dorm rooms, or anywhere someone needs a tiny, cheap, cheerful personal cooler for a few drinks or snacks. The lime green color makes it a fun gift item.
Skip if
You want actual refrigerator-level cooling, consistent temperatures, or anything resembling food-safe cold storage. This is a novelty-adjacent personal cooler at best.
Configuration Compact
Installation Freestanding
Doors 1
Defrost Automatic
Cooling Thermoelectric
Shelves 1
Priced 92% below the category median ($289.69 across 86 tracked models)
Shelves of 1 - lower than 75% of the 86 models we track
Weight of 3.0 lb - lighter than 92% of the 86 models we track
Pros
Extremely affordable at $24.38
Nearly 4,900 reviews at 4.2 stars is strong validation for a budget cooler
Near-silent thermoelectric operation
Lightweight at 3 pounds
Temperature control gives some basic adjustment capability
Lime green finish is fun and distinctive
Cons
Thermoelectric cooling can not maintain food-safe temperatures in warm rooms
Very small interior with only 1 shelf
No capacity listed
Right-opening door only, no reversible hinge
Our scorecard
4.2/5overall
Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 4,900 owner ratings
Popularity4.8/5
4,900 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other refrigerators and freezers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Curtis MIS134MD is a lime-colored thermoelectric personal cooler measuring 7 by 10 by 10 inches and weighing 3 pounds. At $24.38 it is one of the most aggressively priced compact coolers available, and with nearly 4,900 reviews at a 4.2-star average, it has clearly found a loyal audience.
Thermoelectric cooling at 110 volts means this unit draws very little power and makes almost no noise. It cools relative to ambient room temperature rather than to an absolute setpoint. One shelf organizes the interior, and a single right-opening door keeps access simple. Temperature control is included, which is a mild advantage over truly basic thermoelectric units with no adjustment at all.
The enormous review count is the story here. At this price and with this many ratings, buyers clearly see it as an impulse buy or gift item rather than a primary cooling solution. The 4.2-star average is genuinely solid given expectations at this price tier. Keep expectations matched to what a $24 cooler can realistically deliver.
Specifications
Configuration
Compact
Installation
Freestanding
Doors
1
Defrost
Automatic
Cooling
Thermoelectric
Shelves
1
Temp control
Yes
Door
Right
Color
Lime
Finish
Matte
Dimensions
7 X 10 X 10 In
Weight
3.0 lb
Voltage
110 Volts
Performance notes
At 110 volts and thermoelectric cooling, this unit is optimized for low energy draw and silent operation rather than powerful refrigeration. In a typical air-conditioned room, it will keep drinks pleasantly cool. In summer heat or an unconditioned room, the interior-to-ambient temperature differential narrows quickly. Think of it as a slightly-better-than-room-temp cooler when conditions are warm rather than a true refrigerator.
What buyers say
The 4,900-review base at 4.2 stars is the most telling data point. This many buyers at this price point, rating positively, indicates consistent delivery against modest expectations. Negative reviews likely come from buyers who expected full refrigerator performance. The volume of positive reviews at this price is genuinely impressive.
Thermoelectric coolers cool approximately 20 to 40 degrees below the room temperature. In a 70-degree room, expect interior temps around 35 to 50 degrees. In hotter conditions, the gap narrows.
Is the lime color the only option?
The model reviewed here (MIS134MD) is listed in lime. Curtis makes similar personal coolers in other colors under related model numbers. Check listings to find other color options if preferred.
Is this good as a gift?
At $24.38 with a bold lime color and a near-4.2-star rating from thousands of buyers, it works well as a novelty gift for a student, coworker, or teenager. Just match expectations: it is a personal cooler, not a mini refrigerator.
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