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TZS First Austria 40L vs Klarstein Audrey 32
Prices in euros from Amazon.de, as of 11 June 2026. Prices and availability may differ on Amazon.co.uk.
By Seydhan Cakmak · Editor-in-chief · Last checked: · AI-translated from the German original
Two mini fridges with opposing technology: the TZS cools thermoelectrically and quietly, the Klarstein Audrey with a real compressor and ice compartment. We compare cooling principle, capacity, noise level, freezer compartment, security and price.
Editorial rating based on manufacturer specs and Amazon catalogue data. We do not trial products ourselves. How we rate
Who wins in which category?
| Category | Winner | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | TZS First Austria 40L | 40 L vs. 32 L fridge space (+ 5 L ice compartment): the TZS holds noticeably more in the fridge section |
| Noise level | TZS First Austria 40L | 22 dB silent (thermoelectric) vs. 39 dB(A) compressor: the TZS runs without vibration |
| Cooling principle | Klarstein Audrey 32 | real compressor with 0 to 10 °C vs. thermoelectric, which only cools relative to room temperature |
| Freezer compartment | Klarstein Audrey 32 | 5 L ice compartment (2-star) vs. no freezer compartment on the TZS |
| Security | TZS First Austria 40L | lockable incl. 2 keys vs. no lock on the Audrey |
| Price | Klarstein Audrey 32 | from €68 vs. from €210 |
Which one is right for you?
If you need a quiet, silent device for a bedroom, office or hotel with plenty of cooling capacity and a lock → TZS First Austria 40L. If you want properly cold compressor cooling with a small ice compartment at a low price and accept the noise → Klarstein Audrey 32. Thermoelectric cooling only cools relative to room temperature.
TZS First Austria 40L or Klarstein Audrey 32? Short answer.
Which is better: TZS First Austria 40L or Klarstein Audrey 32?
It depends on your priority. Capacity: TZS First Austria 40L (40 L vs. 32 L fridge space (+ 5 L ice compartment): the TZS holds noticeably more in the fridge section); noise level: TZS First Austria 40L (22 dB silent (thermoelectric) vs. 39 dB(A) compressor: the TZS runs without vibration); cooling principle: Klarstein Audrey 32 (real compressor with 0 to 10 °C vs. thermoelectric, which only cools relative to room temperature). The verdict of this comparison explains which model suits which type of user.
How do the TZS Mini and the Klarstein Audrey differ?
The TZS Mini and the Klarstein Audrey differ mainly in these points: capacity (advantage TZS First Austria 40L), noise level (advantage TZS First Austria 40L), cooling principle (advantage Klarstein Audrey 32), freezer compartment (advantage Klarstein Audrey 32), security (advantage TZS First Austria 40L), price (advantage Klarstein Audrey 32).
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