The Best Water Coolers
We compared eight water coolers on owner ratings, expert reviews, and specs. The Brio Bottom Loading Water Cooler Dispenser (B07T6C64BX) is our top pick for its balance of price and features.
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The bottom line
The Brio Bottom Loading Water Cooler Dispenser (B07T6C64BX) is our top pick for a water cooler, balancing price and features. It provides hot, cold, and room-temperature water, a bottom-loading design, and a child safety lock for $140.36. Owners rate it 8/10 from 11,342 ratings, highlighting its functionality and design. The tradeoff is the lack of a self-cleaning feature. The Avalon A4BLWTRCLR (B01AKTFK6Y) is a close runner-up with a stainless steel design and three temperature settings but has mixed reviews on reliability. For a budget option, the Igloo Top Loading Water Cooler (B08B26XND4) provides basic functionality at a lower price.
Brio Bottom Loading Water Cooler Dispenser $140.36
Best balance of price and features
The Brio Bottom Loading Water Cooler Dispenser provides hot, cold, and room-temperature water, a bottom-loading design, and a child safety lock for $140.36. Owners rate it 8/10 from 11,342 ratings, highlighting its functionality and design. The tradeoff is the lack of a self-cleaning feature.
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Avalon A4BLWTRCLR Bottom Loading Water Cooler Dispenser $179.99
Stainless steel design with mixed reliability
The Avalon A4BLWTRCLR has a stainless steel design and three temperature settings for $179.99. Owners rate it 8.4/10 from 20,797 ratings, but some report issues with reliability, such as circuit tripping and thermostat failure.
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Igloo Top Loading Water Cooler $109.99
Affordable with basic functionality
The Igloo Top Loading Water Cooler provides hot and cold water dispensing for $109.99. Owners rate it 8.4/10 from 2,075 ratings, praising its safety features and ease of use. The tradeoff is the top-loading design, which may be less convenient for some users.
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- Brio Bottom Loading Water Cooler Dispenser Best balance of price and features 9.0/10 $140.36 Amazon
- Avalon A4BLWTRCLR Bottom Loading Water Cooler Dispenser Stainless steel design with mixed reliability 8.0/10 $179.99 Amazon
- Igloo Top Loading Water Cooler Affordable with basic functionality 7.0/10 $109.99 Amazon
- Brio Self Cleaning Water Dispenser Bottom Loading Water Cooler Self-cleaning feature with mixed reviews 6.0/10 $247.56 Amazon
- Brio Self Cleaning Bottom Loading Water Cooler Water Dispenser Convenient bottom load with temperature control issues 6.0/10 $329.99 Amazon
- Tehanld Bottom Loading Water Cooler Dispenser Limited owner ratings with positive feedback 5.0/10 $124.99 Amazon
- Manastin Bottom Loading Water Cooler Dispenser Limited owner ratings with high satisfaction 5.0/10 $139.99 Amazon
- Manastin Bottom Loading Water Cooler Dispenser Limited owner ratings with high satisfaction 5.0/10 $199.99 Amazon
What owners say
Owners of the Brio Bottom Loading Water Cooler Dispenser (B07T6C64BX) rate it 8/10 from 11,342 ratings, highlighting its functionality and design. The Avalon A4BLWTRCLR (B01AKTFK6Y) has mixed reviews on reliability, with some users reporting circuit tripping and thermostat failure. The Igloo Top Loading Water Cooler (B08B26XND4) has positive feedback for its safety features and ease of use, with owners rating it 8.4/10 from 2,075 ratings.
Also-rans
The Brio Self Cleaning Water Dispenser Bottom Loading Water Cooler (B07P6FS6HW) and the Brio Self Cleaning Bottom Loading Water Cooler Water Dispenser (B08FM1LV2W) both have self-cleaning features but receive mixed reviews on build quality and temperature control. The Tehanld Bottom Loading Water Cooler Dispenser (B0HGF7D6D4) and the Manastin Bottom Loading Water Cooler Dispenser (B0HJVXWJXX) have limited owner ratings but positive feedback. The Manastin Bottom Loading Water Cooler Dispenser (B0HJT8J56J) also has limited owner ratings but high satisfaction.