Liebherr Wine Coolers: Built-In, Undercounter and Freestanding Models
How Liebherr wine coolers differ by install type and temperature zones, with six models compared from 18 to 155 bottles.
Liebherr is a German refrigeration maker with a wide range of wine storage: small undercounter coolers, built-in units that sit flush in cabinetry, panel-ready columns, and tall freestanding cabinets that hold well over a hundred bottles.
This guide sorts Liebherr wine coolers by how they install and how many temperature zones they have, and compares six models we carry using the specs listed on each product page.
- Undercounter: the WU4500 holds 46 bottles in a single zone and fits under a counter.
- Built-in: the HWGB1803 (18 bottles), HW4800 (48 bottles, dual zone) and MW2400 (96 bottles, triple zone) install in cabinetry.
- Freestanding: the W5250 holds 155 bottles in two zones; the WGB7470 holds 149 bottles in three zones.
- The HW4800 and MW2400 are panel ready, so they can take a cabinet front that matches your kitchen.
Our top picks at a glance
Compare them side by sideUndercounter Pick: Liebherr WU4500 Undercounter Wine Cooler
The WU4500 is a single-zone undercounter wine cooler that holds 46 bottles on four wood racks. It has a glass door with UV protection, LED lighting, a digital temperature display and Liebherr's PowerCooling system. Door and temperature alarms, a door lock and Sabbath mode are included, and it is ENERGY STAR certified and ADA compliant.
- Fits under a counter
- UV-protected glass door
- Door lock
- ENERGY STAR certified
- Single zone
- 46-bottle capacity
Small Built-In Pick: Liebherr HWGB1803 Built-In Wine Cooler
Liebherr HWGB1803 24 Inch Built-in Wine Cooler with 1.6 cu. ft. Capacity, Push-to-Open, Drop-Down Door, Single Zone Cooling, 18 Bottle Capacity, in Black Glass
The HWGB1803 is a small built-in wine cooler with a black glass drop-down door that opens with a push. It holds 18 bottles in a single zone on three wood racks. It has door and temperature alarms, a child lock and Sabbath mode, and it is ENERGY STAR certified and ADA compliant. At 17 11/16 inches tall it fits a cabinet niche.
- Push-to-open drop-down door
- Fits a cabinet niche
- Child lock
- ENERGY STAR certified
- 18 bottles only
- Single zone
Panel Ready Pick: Liebherr HW4800 Built-In Dual Zone Wine Cooler
Liebherr HW4800 22 inch Dual Zone Wine Coolers with 5.6 cu. ft. Capacity, Soft System, Telescopic Rails, Reversible Door Hinges, in Panel Ready
The HW4800 is a panel-ready built-in wine cooler with two temperature zones and room for 48 bottles on six wood racks. Telescopic rails make bottles easy to reach, and the soft system closes the door gently. It has a reversible door, door and temperature alarms and a child lock, and it is ADA compliant and Star-K certified.
- Two temperature zones
- Accepts a custom panel
- Telescopic rails
- Reversible door
- Panel sold separately
- Not ENERGY STAR certified
Monolith Pick: Liebherr MW2400 Monolith Built-In Wine Column
The MW2400 is a Monolith series built-in wine column with three temperature zones and 96 bottles on nine metal racks. It is panel ready and has Wi-Fi, InfinityLight lighting and a FreshAir activated charcoal filter. Its warranty includes 2 years, 5 years on the sealed system and a limited 12 years on sealed system parts.
- Three temperature zones
- Wi-Fi
- Panel ready
- Charcoal air filter
- Tall 84-inch cutout
- Door is not reversible
Freestanding Pick: Liebherr W5250 Freestanding Dual Zone Wine Cooler
The W5250 is a freestanding stainless steel wine cooler with two zones and room for 155 bottles on eight wood racks. It has UVProtect Plus glass, TempProtect Plus and HumiditySelect, which lets you raise humidity to help protect corks. It is listed as counter-depth and has a 2-year parts and labor warranty.
- 155-bottle capacity
- Two zones
- HumiditySelect
- Counter-depth
- Not ENERGY STAR certified
- Needs a 74-inch tall space
Smart Pick: Liebherr WGB7470 Smart Triple Zone Wine Cooler
Liebherr WGB7470 28 inch Smart Triple Zone Wine Cooler with 149 Bottle Capacity, TempProtect Plus and HumiditySelect in Black Steel
The WGB7470 is a freestanding black steel wine cooler with three zones, 149 bottles and 19.8 cu. ft. of space on 12 wood racks. It has Wi-Fi, UV protection, TempProtect Plus, HumiditySelect, a door alarm and a door lock. It is the widest model here and needs about 80 inches of height.
- Three zones
- Wi-Fi
- HumiditySelect
- Door lock
- Widest and deepest model here
- Not ENERGY STAR certified
Liebherr Wine Coolers Compared
WU4500 | HWGB1803 | HW4800 | MW2400 | W5250 | WGB7470 | |
| Model | WU4500 | HWGB1803 | HW4800 | MW2400 | W5250 | WGB7470 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,849 | $3,299 | $3,799 | $7,199 | $3,499 | $8,299 |
| Type | Built-In | Built-In | Built-In | Built-In | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Bottles | 46 | 18 | 48 | 96 | 155 | 149 |
| Zones | Single | Single | Dual | Triple | Dual | Triple |
| Capacity | 3.9 cu. ft. | 1.6 cu. ft. | 5.6 cu. ft. | 11.3 cu. ft. | 13 cu. ft. | 19.8 cu. ft. |
| Height | 32 1/4" | 17 11/16" | 48" | 83 3/4" | 73 1/16" | 79 5/16" |
| Front | Stainless Steel | Black Glass | Panel Ready | Panel Ready | Stainless Steel | Black Steel |
| Wi-Fi | Not included | Not included | Not included |  | Not included | |
| View | View | View | View | View | View |
Undercounter, Built-In or Freestanding?
Undercounter coolers like the WU4500 sit under a counter, in an island or a bar. Built-in units like the HWGB1803, HW4800 and MW2400 go into cabinetry, and the panel-ready ones take a cabinet front so they blend in.
Freestanding cabinets like the W5250 and WGB7470 stand on their own and hold the most bottles. They suit a dining room, basement or wine corner where you have the floor space.
- Undercounter: small collections in islands and bars
- Built-in: flush with cabinets, often panel ready
- Freestanding: large collections, more floor space
How Many Temperature Zones Do You Need?
A single zone keeps every bottle at one temperature. That is ideal for long-term storage or if you mostly drink one type of wine. Dual zones let you keep reds and whites at different serving temperatures. Triple zones, like the MW2400 and WGB7470, add a third area for sparkling wine or long-term storage.
Wine is happiest with steady temperature, low vibration, darkness and some humidity. UV-protected glass and HumiditySelect help with those last two. For more on storage temperatures, see our wine storage temperature guide and wine storage myths.
How to Choose a Liebherr Wine Cooler
- 01
Count your bottlesBuy more space than you have today; collections grow.
- 02
Pick the install typeUndercounter, built-in or freestanding decides the shortlist.
- 03
Choose zonesOne zone for storage, two or three for serving different wines.
- 04
Measure the openingCheck cutout width, depth and height on the product page.
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Compare every wine cooler we carry, from undercounter to full-size.
Shop Wine CoolersFrequently Asked Questions
Are Liebherr wine coolers built in or freestanding?
Both. In this guide the WU4500, HWGB1803, HW4800 and MW2400 are built-in models, and the W5250 and WGB7470 are freestanding.
Which Liebherr wine coolers are panel ready?
The HW4800 and the Monolith MW2400 accept custom panels, so they can match your cabinets.
What is HumiditySelect?
HumiditySelect lets you raise the humidity inside the cooler, which helps keep corks from drying out. It is listed on the W5250 and WGB7470.
Do Liebherr wine coolers have Wi-Fi?
Some do. The MW2400 and WGB7470 in this guide have Wi-Fi.
How many bottles do Liebherr wine coolers hold?
The models here hold from 18 bottles (HWGB1803) up to 155 bottles (W5250).
