Question 1

does it make ice? and is it cold enough for frozen dinners in the freezer?

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Immediate answers:
"Does it make ice?" The freezer section of all listed models is cold enough to freeze ice. I think they even include a tiny ice cube tray!
"Is it cold enough for frozen dinners?" It should be. Scroll down for the technical explanation.

You asked your question against the single-door refrigerator, so I'll explain that one first.
These units have an "evaporator chiller" - a classic design that's been used for decades.
The "freezer" is formed by the evaporator coil (the part responsible for actually making the refrigerator cold) being curled into a U-shape, with a little plastic door on the front to keep cold air in.
When running, this chamber can reach temperatures as low as -11C/12F - the boiling point of the isobutane refrigerant used in these modern units.
This is cold enough to freeze most things that you'd want frozen.
The problem, however, is that this is not a "real" freezer, and the temperature will slowly rise as long as the fridge is not running - that door is nowhere near insulated.
If your fridge is running occasionally, as it should, you should be able to store any reasonably frozen goods in there that'll fit - your frozen dinners, for example, or an ice tray. My aging Kenmore was able to keep a gel ice pack frozen in there.
Just remember that there's no temperature control for this area - it's just going to be as cold as it's going to be, and you get what you get.

Now if you actually intended to ask your question against the DOUBLE door unit, then the entire situation changes.
These units are designed such that the refrigerant must be able to travel through the freezer's evaporator coil before it can cool the refrigerator (where the thermostat lives).
This happens at the above mentioned boiling point of 12F/-11C. Which means the freezer always chills to this temperature (no you cannot change it) - more than cold enough for ice, frozen dinners, novelty bars, and ice cream (if you don't mind the 'cream' part being optional - HARD AS A ROCK!).
I hope this is useful to both you, and shoppers looking at any of the fridges listed on this page.

Question 2

Is it loud?

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No, this product is not loud.

Question 3

How large (cu ft) is the freezer compartment?

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11" wide, 12" deep, 5" high.

Question 4

Can you adjust the thermostat so it is only a freezer?

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No. In fact the freezer feature does not work well.

ASIN	B00MVVI1FC
Additional Features	Adjustable Shelves
Adjustable Temperature Control	Yes
Annual Energy Consumption	207 Kilowatt Hours Per Year
BEE Star Rating	ENERGY STAR certified
Best Sellers Rank	#6,145 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #21 in Compact Refrigerators
Brand Name	Midea
Capacity	1.6 Cubic Feet
Color	Black
Compressor Type	reciprocating
Configuration	Internal Freezer
Cooling Method	Compressor
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (6,787)
Defrost System Type	Automatic
Door Material Type	Stainless Steel
Door Orientation	Reversible
Door Shelf Count	1
Finish Types	Glossy
Form Factor	Stand Alone
Fresh Food Capacity	1.6 Cubic Feet
Global Trade Identification Number	00814982019277
Has Convertible Freezer	Yes
Included Components	NO
Installation Type	Freestanding
Inverter Type	No Inverter
Is Customizable?	No
Is Electric	Yes
Is Product Cordless	No
Item Dimensions D x W x H	17.7"D x 18.6"W x 19.4"H
Item Type Name	Compact Refrigerator
Item Weight	32.6 Pounds
Lock Type	Electronic
Manufacturer	Midea America Corporation
Manufacturer Part Number	WHS-65LB1
Model Name	Compact Refrigerator
Model Number	WHS-65LB1
Number Of Shelves	1
Number of Doors	1
Number of Sections	2
Pattern	Refrigerator
Refrigerator Net Capacity	1.6 Cubic Feet
Shelf Type	Wire
Size	1.6 cubic feet
Specification Met	Energy Star, UL, CSA
UPC	814982019277
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Voltage	115 Volts
Warranty Description	Full 1-Year / Compressor 2-Year Warranty

Midea WHS-65LB1 Mini Fridge, 1.6 Cu.ft Energy Star Certified Mini Refrigerator, Adjustable Thermostat, Reversible Door, Low Noise for Dorm, Office, Bedroom, Black

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