These two take different routes to a single keg on tap. The EdgeStar BR3002BL is a black kegerator conversion refrigerator built to hold a full-size keg at the lowest price here, with a Deep Chill mode for fast cool-down. The Kegco K309X-1 is a finished single-faucet keg dispenser in a black stainless finish with the highest owner rating of our Kegco picks. One is about value and fridge flexibility; the other is about a polished, ready-to-pour single tap.
The EdgeStar BR3002BL wins on price and flexibility as a conversion fridge; pick the Kegco K309X-1 if you want a finished, top-rated single-tap dispenser in black stainless.
| Spec | EdgeStar BR3002BL Kegerator | Kegco K309X-1 Kegerator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $539.00 | $879.00 |
| Rating | ||
| Configuration | Compact | Single Faucet, Digital |
| Installation | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Doors | 1 | 1 |
| Defrost | Automatic | Manual |
| Cooling | Compressor | Compressor |
| Shelves | 2 | 2 |
| Temp control | Yes | Digital, 32-75F |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Finish | Black | Black Stainless Steel Door |
| Dimensions | 25.25 X 23.81 X 35.25 In | 36.75 X 27.25 X 25.75 In |
| Weight | 140.0 lb | 109.8 lb |
| Voltage | 120 Volts | 115V/60Hz |
The EdgeStar BR3002BL is a 24-inch-wide kegerator conversion refrigerator sized for a full-size keg, finished in black and fitted with a Deep Chill mode to pull the cabinet down quickly. At 539 dollars it's the lowest-priced unit in our lineup, and it holds a 4.4-star rating across 131 reviews. As a conversion fridge it keeps the option to run as cold storage later.
Buy this if: Budget-minded buyers who want a full-size keg cold for the least money and value the flexibility of a conversion refrigerator they can repurpose as a fridge.
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The Kegco K309X-1 is a single-faucet keg dispenser in a black stainless steel finish, priced at 879 dollars. It earns a 4.5-star rating across 247 reviews, the highest of any Kegco unit we cover, so its clean look comes with strong owner satisfaction. With one tap it focuses on pouring a single beer well.
Buy this if: Buyers who want a finished, ready-to-pour single-tap dispenser with a premium black stainless look and the highest owner rating among our Kegco picks.
Check price on AmazonIt's a conversion refrigerator sized to hold a full-size keg, so it pours like a kegerator once the draft hardware is set up, and it can return to shelf storage later. The Kegco K309X-1, by contrast, is a finished single-faucet dispenser.
The EdgeStar BR3002BL is much cheaper at 539 dollars versus 879 for the Kegco K309X-1, which reflects its conversion-fridge design versus the Kegco's finished dispenser.
The Kegco K309X-1 rates higher at 4.5 stars across 247 reviews, compared with 4.4 stars across 131 reviews for the EdgeStar BR3002BL.