The ATHELON® drinks crate rack with space for up to 6 crates impresses with its excellent space-saving and practical features. Quick and easy assembly makes it a shelf for everyone. The extraordinarily stable construction, which can easily withstand a load of 120 kg per level, leaves nothing to be desired in terms of safety and load-bearing capacity.
For the price of €69.99, you get a very high quality product that is expected to have a long service life.
All in all, the ATHELON® drinks crate rack is a successful solution for the space-saving and safe storage of drinks crates, ideal for the modern household.
Advantages
✅ Exceptional stability
✅ Very easy assembly
✅ Can be used flexibly
✅ Bottle opener directly attached
Disadvantages
❌ Screws for side bottle opener somewhat stiff.
The first impression
Packaging and contents
ℹ️ Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be guaranteed. Are the contents of the packaging complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Product protection | Box is very sturdy, product sufficiently protected | 100 points |
| Sustainability Packaging | Compact product packaging, no unnecessary packaging waste, unfortunately polystyrene and plastic packaging | 90 points |
| Package contents & scope | All necessary parts available | 100 points |
| Instructions for use | In German, clearly written, not really necessary | 100 points |
| Total | 98 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The ATHELON® drinks crate rack is supplied in a flat package measuring 100 cm x 40 cm x 8 cm. The robust cardboard box is well protected against pressure and impact damage thanks to additional cardboard corner protectors, foil wrapping of the individual elements and reinforcing polystyrene blocks. Although the delivery is very compact, the foil and polystyrene could also be replaced by more sustainable materials.
The box contains 2 side elements, 4 connecting rods and a bottle opener, each with matching screws. In addition, clear illustrated assembly instructions in German and an Allen key are included, although the product is basically self-explanatory to use and assemble.
The first time in your hand
Product processing and appearance
ℹ️ Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the workmanship of the products. How high quality are the materials used? Are the look and feel satisfactory?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Visual appearance | Minimalist and elegant design | 100 points |
| Processing | High-quality workmanship, no defects | 100 points |
| Stability | Robust elements & rods, solid screws | 100 points |
| Sustainability of the product | No information on sustainability, but high-quality materials | 70 points |
| Total | 93 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The shelf is made of solid, high-quality metal. It measures 104 cm x 32 cm x 82 cm and is relatively heavy at just under 10 kg, ensuring a high level of stability. This is underlined by the robust and large screws, which, according to the manufacturer, enable the shelf to easily withstand loads of up to 120 kg on each of the two levels. For comparison: a crate of beer usually weighs 15-20 kg.
The minimalist, modern and elegant design is visually appealing. All components are free from scratches or manufacturing defects and have a subtle, matt black color.
The manufacturer does not provide any information regarding the sustainability of the product, but a long service life can be assumed due to the high-quality materials. Overall, the ATHELON® drinks shelf makes a very good impression and will now be put to the test in practice.
This is what our practical test showed
Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?
ℹ️ Our practical test has the highest relevance and therefore weighting. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Minimalist and elegant, flexible in any room | 100 points |
| Assembly and installation | quick & easy assembly, screws for bottle opener a little stiff | 90 points |
| Stability and load-bearing capacity | Extremely stable and resilient | 100 points |
| Space utilization | Efficient use of space for up to 6 crates | 100 points |
| Material quality and durability | High quality and solid design | 100 points |
| Total | 98 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The ATHELON® drinks crate shelf shows its full potential in practical tests. The elegant design fits into any room – whether garage, hallway, kitchen or living room – which also makes it flexible to use thanks to the rubber floor protection pads supplied.
Assembly was child’s play thanks to the assembly instructions provided and was completed by one person in just a few minutes. Even people with little manual skill can do almost nothing wrong here. The only criticism that can be made is when screwing on the bottle opener on the right-hand side of the shelf: The screws were a little sluggish and are not to be tightened with the supplied Allen key but with a standard screwdriver. A note on the packaging might be desirable.
In terms of stability and load-bearing capacity, however, the drinks crate rack is completely convincing. The solid metal construction can easily withstand any load from a person weighing 80 kg – an impressive result.
The test indicates that the materials are of high quality, which means that the product is likely to have a long service life.
The shelf offers space for up to 6 crates in a vertical arrangement or 4 crates in a horizontal arrangement. This guarantees space-saving storage even for unusually shaped crates, as long as they have a minimum length of approx. 30 cm on at least one side.
Price/performance ratio
and ratings from consumers
ℹ️ Finally, we examine how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it? We also look at the consumer reviews and check whether the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Price / performance ratio | Very good performance in the mid-price segment | 80 points |
| Rating cut | Not rated, as there are still too few customer reviews | – |
| Total | 80 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
On the Amazon platform, consumers all rate the product with 5 stars.
However, only 12 customer reviews had been submitted at the time of the test, so this aspect is not included in the test result. The existing customer reviews are consistently positive and praise the stability and ease of assembly in particular. No points of criticism are mentioned.
Prices of up to €134.99 are charged on the Internet for equivalent products. Very inexpensive products are available from as little as €31.99. The ATHELON® drinks crate rack is therefore currently in the mid-price segment with a price of €69.95. The price-performance ratio is reasonable for the quality and performance received.
Overall result
| Weighting | Score achieved* | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. packaging & contents | 20% | 98 points |
| 2. product processing & appearance | 20% | 93 points |
| 3. in the practical test | 45% | 98 points |
| 4. price/performance & consumer ratings | 15% | 80 points |
| Total | 94 points |
