If your commercial refrigeration setup needs new cold storage, the first question isn't just refrigerator or freezer - it's how you use the space day to day. Do you need to keep bottled drinks visible and within reach, or do you need frozen ingredients stored below a sturdy work surface? The choice comes down to two fairly different units: the KOOLOTS 22-Inch Commercial Beverage Refrigerator and the Commercial Undercounter Freezer, WESTLAKE 1 Door 28-Inch Worktop Freezer.
Quick verdict
If you run a café, juice bar, or small store and want to display cold beverages, the KOOLOTS is the clearer pick. It's listed at $1,050. If your kitchen needs frozen storage, the WESTLAKE is the more functional choice. It's listed at $1,296. Use the rest of this comparison to see which features matter for your workflow.
At-a-glance comparison
| Factor | KOOLOTS 22-Inch Beverage Refrigerator | WESTLAKE 28-Inch Worktop Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | $1,050.00 | $1,296.00 |
| Unit type | Reach-in glass-door cooler | Undercounter worktop freezer |
| Door count | 1 door | 1 door |
| Cooling | 34°F-50°F range | Fan cooling with auto defrost |
| Warranty | 3-year compressor, 1-year parts/labor | 6-year compressor, 2-year parts |
Where each unit wins
The KOOLOTS is the stronger match when your priority is showing off cold drinks in a customer-facing spot. The WESTLAKE is the better fit when you're setting up a work station around frozen storage. Neither replaces the other, so think about the temperature needs of the items you store most often.
Product notes
KOOLOTS 22-Inch Commercial Beverage Refrigerator
If your goal is to merchandise drinks, the KOOLOTS gets the fundamentals right. The glass door and LED lighting turn the unit into a display case, and the temperature range of 34°F to 50°F is practical for beverages and bottled items. It uses a space-saving upright layout, so it can fit into tighter floor plans while still offering 10.8 cu ft of interior space. On the downside, the visible glass door means you'll want to keep the interior tidy, and it's a refrigerator, not a freezer, so it won't handle ingredients that need below-freezing storage. The 3-year compressor warranty is solid, but the parts-and-labor coverage is shorter.
WESTLAKE 28-Inch Worktop Freezer
The WESTLAKE is aimed at kitchens that need frozen storage without sacrificing prep space. Its stainless steel exterior and interior give it a kitchen-friendly look, and the worktop creates an extra surface for prep or plating. The fan cooling system is designed to reduce frost, and the automatic defrost runs every four hours, which can save you from manual scraping. It comes with a 6-year compressor warranty and a 2-year parts warranty, which is a strong commitment if you're running it in a busy operation. The trade-off is that this is a freezer, so it won't do double duty as a beverage cooler, and it doesn't have a glass door for displaying products. Match it to frozen prep items, not customer-facing chilling.
Final choice by use case
If you serve grab-and-go drinks and want customers to see the bottles before they reach for the door, go with the KOOLOTS beverage refrigerator. It gives you a large, upright storage footprint. If you run a restaurant or prep-heavy kitchen and need frozen ingredients stored below the counter, choose the WESTLAKE undercounter freezer. The decision comes down to whether you need visible refrigerated drinks or below-counter frozen storage.
