Ivation is one of the go-to brands for consumer appliances that make everyday life better and worth living. The Ivation 24-Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler, for instance, is one wine cooler that makes it easy for wine coolers to store different wines at two different temperatures in the same unit.
The brand has been marking its place in the market for a while as it continues to put reliability, affordability, quality, and functionality in its trail.
Because it constantly seeks to improve on the product it manufactures, Ivation also deliberately gets feedback from its users’ experiences with its products.
Its line of products includes dehumidifiers, air conditioners, wine coolers, heaters, and other consumer appliances that almost everyone needs.
In this review of its 24-bottle dual zone wine cooler, we will give you all the information you need before you decide on whether or not this wine cooler is suitable for you.
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Who Needs the Ivation 24-Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler?
If you are a wine lover, collector, or hobbyist and your (intended or current) collection is comprised of different wine types including red and white wines, then you definitely need this wine cooler.
Here’s why:
First, because this wine cooler is a dual-zone wine cooler, you get to enjoy the benefits of cooling white wines and red wines simultaneously in it without hassles.
Let’s put some numbers to that fact by saying that this wine cooler allows you to store up to 8 white wines in its top section and up to 16 red wines in its bottom section.
So, if this is what you’ve been looking for then you should totally consider this wine cooler.
What’s more? Because this wine cooler has an attractive and elegant design, you can bank on it to add some spice to your space without looking out of place.
And in terms of operation, you are assured of efficient and quiet cooling that you can rely on any day. This means that if you are getting this for an event or so that you can easily get a chilled glass of wine for a guest or loved one, you won’t need to sweat it to make it happen.
More so, if you know someone who loves wines and is celebrating a major event like a birthday, wedding, retirement, or just about anything, then you may want to consider this as a gift for that person.
Features of the Ivation 24-Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler
Efficiency and Noise Level
The Ivation 24-Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler has a reliable and efficient dual cooling feature. And you can also always tell the difference between wines stored at different temperatures in this wine cooler.
So, it works.
The top section, for instance, has a temperature range of 46 to 64 degrees Fahrenheit so that if you need some exclusivity for your white wines, you can take advantage of the range.
This section also has one scalloped shelf that divides the section into two with the possibility of storing up to 4 wine bottles on the shelf and 4 more in the space under the shelf.
The bottom section, on the other hand, has a range of 54 to 64 degrees Fahrenheit; which makes the section suitable for the red wines. With 2 shelves in this section, 4 bottles each can be stored on each shelf while 4 more can be placed right under the last shelf in the section.
So, you can have up to 24 of your favorite wines in this wine cooler without hassles.
What’s more? The shelves are scalloped to protect your wine bottles from rolling against each other.
This dual zone wine cooler is also fairly constant and accurate when it comes to the temperature consistency in each zone.
That said, this wine cooler is a low-noise level model. So, even though it is not a silent one but gives off a low hum, we can tell you that it is not a noisy lot and won’t be a nuisance in your space.
In fact, oftentimes, the hum ends as soon as a set temperature has been reached in the cooler.
Installation
One of the perks of having the Ivation 24-Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler is that installation is really easy and doesn’t require any technical knowledge. There are also no extra parts that need to be fixed for the wine cooler to run efficiently.
All you need is a good space where you can make room for clearance and a power source is within reach. The unit kicks to life as soon as you plug it to a power source.
Of course, the reason you need clearance around the wine cooler is for adequate ventilation and to avoid damage to the unit from overheating.
Ease of Use
This wine cooler also boasts user-friendly controls. So, whether it is how to control the temperature in each zone or how to turn the light on or any other featured control, everything is pretty easy.
And speaking of controlling the temperature in each zone, all you need to know is that the temperature control on the left is for the top section and the control on the right is for the bottom section.
That’s all!
And monitoring whatever is going on in the unit doesn’t even require you to open the unit. The display screens make that easy.
Design
The design of this thermoelectric wine cooler is another plus.
This all-black wine cooler is definitely the type of wine cooler that you want in your space. Remember we said there are no extra things to fit in place before it starts, right? Yeah. That’s true. And that includes the handles because the handles on this wine cooler are recessed.
The doors are also heavy-duty with black trim all around. The glass section of the doors also has that smoky but nice look to it.
So, irrespective of where you decide to place this wine cooler, you can rest assured that it will add a touch of elegance to that space.
Pros of the Ivation 24-Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler
i. Quiet and efficient dual cooling.
ii. Removable wooden shelves make it possible to store large wine bottles in the cooler.
iii. Sleek, modern, and attractive design makes it suitable in any location.
iv. User-friendly controls make it easy to use.
v. Installation is pretty easy and quick.
vi. The temperature in each zone is fairly constant and accurate.
Cons of the Ivation 24-Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler
i. The LED lights are quite dim.
ii. It takes a while for the cooler to recover after opening the unit’s door.
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Alternatives to the Ivation 24-Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler
Smaller Capacity
Koldfront 18-Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler
Just in case you think a smaller wine cooler will be a better option for you especially if you don’t have enough space to accommodate the featured product, this wine cooler by Koldfront may be a better option.
Its 18-bottle capacity is suitable for the Bordeaux style bottles. However, the shelves are removable. So, you can also fit larger wine bottles into the unit.
What’s more? This wine cooler has a good cooling efficiency and its dual cooling feature is quite effective. You can always tell the difference between two bottles kept in each of the zones at different temperatures.
That’s not all.
The Koldfront 18-Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler is also quite compact and runs quietly without disturbing your peace.
Interested in this wine cooler? Read our full extensive review of this product here.
Single Zone Option
NewAir 28-Bottle Wine Cooler
The NewAir 28-Bottle Wine Cooler is a good option if you are looking for something that will be exclusive to a certain wine type. Its temperature range makes it ideal for cooling red wines.
The reason we chose this wine cooler is that we consider it budget-friendly and efficient.
It has a temperature range that is considered suitable for both red and white wines. So, if you have an assorted wine collection, then you may like it.
You can also monitor the temperature of the wine cooler in real-time with its digital display and set it to your preference with its controls.
The racks are also well-spaced so that a rack is able to hold Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Bordeaux bottles easily.
Prefer this? You can learn more about this wine cooler in this review.
More High-End Option
NewAir 46-Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler
The NewAir 46-Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler is a high-end option that you may want to check out.
This wine cooler has a larger storage capacity than the featured product and is equally a dual-zone wine cooler. This means you get to cool a good number of wines in it irrespective of the type of wine.
What’s more? This wine cooler has a powerful compressor that makes it really efficient at cooling the wines and bringing wines to two different temperatures at the same time. More so, when it comes to temperature control, this wine cooler is really good.
You may also be glad to learn that this wine cooler has an elegant design and it can be installed as a freestanding unit or a built-in model.
You can learn more about this wine cooler in our in-depth review of it here.
Quick Comparison
| Featured Product | Smaller Capacity | Single Zone | Larger Capacity | |
| Product |
Ivation 24-Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler
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Koldfront 18-Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler
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NewAir 28-Bottle Wine Cooler
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NewAir 46-Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler
|
| Dimensions | 16.9 inches deep x 20.5 inches wide x 29.1 inches high | 19.2 inches x 13.6 inches x 26.2 inches | 18.1 inches x 20.9 inches x 29.2 inches | 23.5 inches x 32.2 inches x 22.4 inches |
| Capacity | 24 bottles | 18 Bottles | 28 bottles | 46 Bottles |
| Cooling System | Thermoelectric | Thermoelectric | Thermoelectric | Dual Zone |
| Zoning | Dual Zone | Dual Zone | Single Zone | Built-in or Freestanding |
| Installation Type | Freestanding | Freestanding | Freestanding | Compressor |
| Available Sizes | 24-Bottle | 18-Bottle | 12-Bottle
18-Bottle 28-Bottle |
46-Bottle |
| Available Colors | Black | Stainless Steel | Black | 5 Beech Wood Shelves |
| Shelves | 3 Chrome Scalloped Shelves | 4 Chrome Shelves | 6 Chrome-plated Shelves | Black/Stainless Steel |
What Users Are Saying About The Ivation 24-Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler
Most users love the Ivation 24-Bottle Wine Cooler because it is easy to install and use, stylish, functional, efficient, and space-efficient.
Some users particularly love that its dual cooling feature is quite efficient and the difference between bottles cooled in each of its two zones is noticeable and clear.
Some also loved the all-black color and design of this wine cooler as well as design details like the recessed handles and the smoky glass doors.
What’s more? Some users also like that installation and usage were pretty easy. They didn’t have to read any technical literature or fix anything in place before they got the unit running.
However, a good number didn’t like the fact that the LED lights were dim. It would have been a lot better to have brighter lights.
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Our Verdict
In our opinion, the Ivation 24-Bottle Wine Cooler is a pretty good wine cooler to have. However, we are also of the opinion that the delay in temperature recovery after the unit door has been opened is rather long. We don’t think it should be that way.
Nonetheless, this happens to be the only downer that got our attention. Otherwise, this wine cooler is a good one.
We particularly love the fact that this wine cooler is not just efficient as a dual cooling wine cooler but that it also comes in a stylish and elegant design.
What’s more, installing this wine cooler and setting it up for use is also quite easy and quick.
We also like that the temperature is fairly consistent and accurate in both zones; which is another reason that this dual-zone wine cooler will be worth having.
Lastly, it also helps to know that one can have efficiency and low noise level all in one cooling appliance.
So, now that you’ve read up all about this wine cooler, think this is what you need? Yes? Then go for it already.
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