Best 5 Countertop Water Cooler Models on the Market in 2022

Countertop water coolers are smaller sizes and shorter than freestanding models. So they will fit any surface and they will save you a lot of space. They are convenient to use in office, house, restaurant, schools etc.

They are mostly top-mounted so the bottle has to be installed at the top of the cooler which has a bottle seat. Seats are usually suitable for a certain type of bottle and size, mostly 3 and 5-gallon water bottles. Also, they are available in bottleless or point of use models that connect directly to the water pipes of your household. This approach is economic because it saves you a lot of money since you do not have to buy bottled waters anymore.

Bottleless countertop models will be shorter than top-mounted ones so they will fit a wider range of spaces, but for them, you have to buy filters for filtration system so they can be more expensive at the beginning, but it will pay you off after some time. On the market are more available top-mounted models, maybe because of their more affordable price. Nevertheless, both design will serve you clean water at a desirable temperature.

The real benefit from them is that you can have clean water very close to you at any time. Some models allow you to adjust the water temperature so you can make instant hot or cold beverages, but also you can have room temperature water by switching these functions off. The main shortcoming would be that most of them are not convenient to carry to outdoor activities such as camping, picnic, trips etc or to have at for example construction sites.

In this review, we will represent to you 5 models of countertop water coolers that are available on the market. We will describe their design, technical specifications and mechanisms.

REVIEW OF 5 COUNTERTOP WATER COOLER MODELS

Avalon Countertop Model

Avalon countertop water cooler serves you hot and cold water. It has a high-efficiency compressor that performs with operating voltage of 120V, without needing a lot of motor power and energy which means this product will last longer and it is saving your household energy. This tabletop water cooler is UL certified and Energy Star approved for its energy-efficiency.

Compressor operates the heating and cooling of water that can be cooled down to 47°F and heated up to 180°F. The water is preserved in cold water tank that has the 3.1L capacity or in the hot water tank that has the 1L capacity. The tanks and water tubes are made from food grade 304 stainless steel that does not corrode in water and it is anti-microbial.

The exterior is made from high dense ABS plastic that is BPA free and non-toxic to the environment. The product is 13 inches long, 12 inches wide and 19 inches high. It weighs 30 pounds. Its practical small size and countertop design allow you to always have water available to you on your working surface while saving you a lot of space. Its elegant looks make it attractive for any interior in your home or office.

Heated or cooled water is dispensed through one of two discharger spout. The dispersion is controlled with press paddles. The paddle for hot water has child-safety lock. LED lights indicate which function is on. The drip tray beneath the spouts is removable and it is recommended that you remove it and clean it regularly for the hygiene of the device.

It is suitable for both 3 and 5-gallon water bottles. The dispensing are is 9.5 inches long, 3.5 inches wide and 10 inches high with 7 inches below the spouts so you can fill cups and bottles of any size which is very user-friendly.

KUPPET Countertop Water Cooler

This top-mounted water cooler is suitable for any 3 or 5-gallon water bottle. It has bottle seat that has smart design as a funnel with a prong that prevents water spilling and dripping while you are loading the bottle on the device. This makes the process less hard and messy.

It has a practical small size and countertop design so it will perfectly fit to any worksurface of your room in the house or office. It is 11.22 inches long, 10.63 inches wide and 16.14 inches high. The top-mounted design is maybe less user-friendly because of the lifting of heavy bottles while loading them, but it is practical because you can always keep track of the water level in the bottle. The product is available in white color only and it looks very elegant so it will fit to any interior.

Heating and cooling system is operated by high-performance compressor and motor with 110V voltage and rated frequency of 60Hz. It does not need a lot of energy to cool your water to the temperature of 50.59°F or heat it to temperatzre of 185°F to 203°F. The system operates fast with the heating power of 500W and cooling power with 58W.

Water is dispensed through one of two spouts. The dispension is controlled with faucets and the one for hot water dispensing has child-resistant feature. The LED lights on the device are indicating the working status of this countertop water cooler. Each function can be turned off with the switches at the back of the cooler if you want to drink room temperature water. The green switch is for cooling and the red one is for heating function.

The inner parts and exterior are made from food grade ABS high density plastic that is BPA free and therefore non-toxic to your water or environment. The bottle seat has the design that prevents the dust for coming in the water and it is detachable so you can clean it regulary. Also, the drip tray is removable and dishwasher safe so you can keep the device hygienic.

Avanti WD31EC Thermoelectric Model

Avanti brand has manufactured cooler that is has silent thermoelectric technology. That means this tablertop water cooler does not operate with the compressor. The product is energy efficient and it has the energy to save working mode that you can turn on if you want to. It also has a normal working mode.

The heating and cooling function can be turned off with switches that are at the back of the device which can additionally save you energy. The motor is operating with 110V and rated frequency of 60Hz.

LED lights on the device are indicating if the water temperature is hot, warm or cold. The water is dispensing through one discharger spout. The dispension is controlled with two faucets. Blue one is for cold water dispensing and the red one is for hot or warm water dispensing and it has a child safety lock. Beneath the spout is a drip tray that is removable and you can clean it in the dishwasher to keep the device clean and safe for your water.

Water is drawn from the bottle that is loaded at the top of the desktop water cooler. The top-mounted design makes the bottle visible for you to track when is emptyed and when is time to replace it. On the other hand, loading the bottles can be messy and heavy. The bottle seat is suitable for 3 and 5 gallon water bottles.

The additional feature is buil-in cup storage compartment so you can always have desposable cups available to quickly make cold or hot beverage. The product is available in black and white in color. The external and inner parts are made from food grade high density ABS plastic that is non-toxic to the water. Its length is 12.8 inches, width is 12.2 inches and height is 15.8 inches. It weighs 9 pounds. In case of damage, you have a 1 year warranty.

Comfee Botlleless Model

Unlike previous models, this one is bottleless with integrated filtration system. This offers many benefits for the costumer. The first one is that this is very economical because you do not have to buy bottled water, but your water from the pipelines is drawn into the device and it is filtered before dispensing. Another benefit is that you do not accumulate unnecessary plastic waste in your household.

It has the multi-layer composite filter that includes refining sediment filter and coconut carbon filter. The filter removes rust, chlorine, heavy metals and the bacteria from the water so it is clean and its taste is kept the same. The smart filter reminder is integrated and it will show you when is time to change the filter. The filters are usually longlasting, but the replacements for the filter are not included so you will have to buy it seperately.

This countertop water cooler is 14.5 inches long and high and 9.7 inches wide. It weighs 17.45 pounds. It has easy DIY installation design and its size is very practical and it will fit to any tabletop in your room in the house or in office and it is saving you a lot of working space.

The dispensing area is high enough so you can easily fill all cups from 8 ounces to 24 ounces in size which is very user-friendly. Unique feature is that, considering the size of the cup, it has 3 dispensing volumes.

The tabletop water cooler serves room temperature water and cold water below 51°F. The function can be set with two smart touch buttons, each for one function. The water is dispensed through one spout. Dispension is controlled with one touch button at the middle of the control panel. The system has a compressor that does not need a lot of energy so the device is UL certified and Energy Star approved.

Water-Stream Model With Filter

Luxury cooler has unique design considering previous models. It has a top-mounted design, but the bottle is integrated with it. The bottle has a filtration system that is installed with it in the cooler. Before the water is drawn into the cooler it is purified from heavy metals, bacteria, chlorine and other chemicals. The filter are tested and certified by NSF and SGS laboratories.

This is bottleless type of desktop water cooler, even if it is not connected to your water line. You just have to refill the device’s bottle which is then filtered and dispensed to your cup. This is very economic because you do not have to spend money on bottled water anymore. The device uses approximately 35% of the energy used by traditional full size water coolers so it will be efficient for your household.

It serves water at a constant temperature of 111.2°F or 44°C, regardless of ambient temperature. It is dispensed throug discharger spout and dispension is controled with the faucet. The device has spill-free mechanis

Water capacity is 2.15 gallons. The shortcoming of this countertop water cooler could be that it does not have the system that would cool or heat the water, so you can not make instant hot or ice beverages and meals.

Length is 10.6 inches, width is 7.9 inches and height is 24 inches. It wieghs 7.6 pounds. The size and weight are very practical and user-friendly. It fits any worksurface so it is suitable for kitchen, bedroom, office or other. But, it is not convenient for outdoor activities such as camping, trips etc. It is made form food grade high density ABS plastic that is BPA free so is not toxic for water. The material makes it durable and long lasting.