I use to have a Danby mini fridge, so I know the convenience. This one I really like because it has the freezer part and the regular fridge part separated, sure I lose some space but I like this separation. Now I have a place where I can put frozen foods and make ice instead of just making ice like my Danby. Another plus that my Danby did have is a light inside, another convenience i really like and wanted with this new fridge. But as the statement above will say, well shall see if this new fridge holds the rest of time (why I gave a 3 on the performance score, I haven’t had it long enough to tell.)