Compare the 10 Best Fridge FreezersSeptember 2017
Every week we analyse the technical specs, reviews and prices of every fridge freezer on the market in the US to determine our top 10 list. In total we compared over 10,400 fridge freezers, 2,180 reviews and 157 prices. Last updated 19 September 2017.
LEC T50084
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96
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10 Reviews |
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98
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Excellent |
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85
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Fully-Featured |
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96
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$321 / 10 Years |
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90
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Excellent |
Frigidaire FFTR2131QS
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96
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Excellent |
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71
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Good Features |
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70
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$503 / 10 Years |
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73
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Very Good |
Gorenje NRK6192MW
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91
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Excellent |
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71
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Good Features |
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78
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$447 / 10 Years |
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72
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Very Good |
AEG SDB51221AS
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85
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Excellent |
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70
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Good Features |
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90
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$346 / 10 Years |
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72
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Very Good |
Gorenje NRK 6193 TX
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84
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Excellent |
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70
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Good Features |
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93
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$314 / 10 Years |
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72
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Very Good |
GE GTE16GSHSS
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69
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1 Review |
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96
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Excellent |
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69
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Good Features |
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57
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$585 / 10 Years |
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70
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Very Good |
Haier HNDE03VS
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97
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Excellent |
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69
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Good Features |
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51
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$652 / 10 Years |
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70
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Very Good |
Siemens KG39VUL31
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86
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Excellent |
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69
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Good Features |
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76
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$453 / 10 Years |
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69
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Good |
Samsung RF23HTEDBSR
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77
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1 Award |
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91
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Excellent |
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69
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Good Features |
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47
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$788 / 10 Years |
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69
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Good |
| Appliances Connection | $2,595.20 |
| Overstock | $3,760.99 |
Samsung RT18M6213
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96
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Excellent |
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68
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Good Features |
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45
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$857 / 10 Years |
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68
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Good |
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Fridge Freezer Brands
Find out how fridge freezer brands compare. The average rating for each brand is based on the rating of all of their fridge freezers. Click on a link to compare all fridge freezers made by your favourite brand.
| Logo | Brand | Number of Fridge Freezers | Price Range | Average Rating |
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Gorenje Fridge Freezers | 30 | $345 - $834 | |
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AEG Fridge Freezers | 24 | $403 - $1,670 | |
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Siemens Fridge Freezers | 22 | $552 - $1,342 | 64% |
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Other Fridge Freezer Brands | 30 | $187 - $7,500 |
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Fridge-freezer Buying Guide
Capacity
Innovations in insulation technology have allowed manufacturers to use thinner walls and doors in their , giving them much bigger internal capacity. The biggest have a total internal capacity of over 600 litres. That's enough to fit three supermarket trolleys full of food! Typical have around 200 to 300 litres of internal storage.
Humidity Control
Many have compartments with humidity control. These work by letting you adjust the humidity of the compartment to keep the food inside in the best possible condition. This means creating dry conditions for meat and fish and humid conditions for fruit and vegetables.
Some of the large American style have a third compartment, separate to the fridge and the freezer, which can be set to a 'chill' mode of -1°C. This temperature is perfect for preserving the natural moisture in fresh fish and meat.
Active Oxygen
The latest Hotpoint come with Active Oxygen technology. This unique system releases oxygen molecules into the fridge which purifies the air circulating inside and inhibits bacterial growth by up to 90%. The system can preserve the first day freshness of your food for up to 9 days without affecting the smell, taste or colour of your food.
Ice Makers and Water Dispensers
Many of the premium come with built in ice makers and chilled water dispensers. These are great for quick cold drinks and some of the latest models include ice crushers which are great for making cocktails. Some models also include sparkling water on tap, with a built in Sodastream machine.
Look out for models with built in water filters, which gives you cleaner tasting water and clearer ice. If the doesn't have a water filter you can always add a water filter to the water pipe which supplies the appliance. Also look for tall ice dispenser openings in the door which makes it easier to fill large glasses.
Often the ice make is located inside one of the freezer compartments. This allows a large amount of ice to be stored, however it reduces the available freezer space for food. Some models contain the entire ice maker within the door which leaves greater room for food in the freezer.
Most models can be connected directly to the water supply, although normally you need a water outlet within 1.5m of the appliance (always make sure you use a connection hose designed for drinking water). Some have a water tank that you fill manually which supplies the ice maker.
Frost Free
Many modern are frost free which means that they do not require defrosting. They achieve this by controlling the moisture content of the air in the freezer. This has the added benefit of reducing freezer burn to food that is stored in the freezer.
LED Lighting
LED internal lighting creates a bright, well lit interior making it easier to find your food as well as saving energy.
Multi Function Compartments
Some of the top end have a third compartment which can be set to either be a fridge or a freezer at the push of a button. They can also be set to an intermediate 'Chill' mode, which maintains a temperature of -1°C, ideal for keeping fresh meat and fish in great condition.
Shelving
Cheaper come with wire shelves. Glass shelves found on mid range models upwards have the advantage of catching spills so that they do not drop onto food below. Some shelves fold away to allow storage of tall items and other types slide forwards to make it easy to access items at the back. Look for models with metal shelf brackets for durability.
Rapid Cooling
with Rapid Cooling can quickly chill or freeze your food, which is ideal when you bring home a large quantity of new food.
Fridge Freezer Retailers, Prices and Features
Fridge Freezer Prices
In total we found 46 fridge freezers ranging from $187 to $7,500. The average price of a new fridge freezer is $1,217 and the 80% of fridge freezers are priced between $665 and $1,664. The most expensive fridge freezer that we found is the Liebherr ECBN 5066 at $7,500, and the cheapest is the Curtis FR832 at only $187.
Fridge Freezer Brands - Price Range
Liebherr fridge freezers start at $7,500 and the most expensive Liebherr fridge freezer costs $7,500. The average price of Liebherr fridge freezers is $7,500 which is the highest average price of all fridge freezer brands.
Samsung fridge freezers range in price from $645 to $3,095, and the second highest average fridge freezer price out of all brands is Samsung fridge freezers with an average price of $1,907.
Bosch fridge freezers range in price from $945 to $2,316, and the average price of Bosch fridge freezers is $1,387 which is the third highest average price of all fridge freezer brands.
Fridge Freezer Brands - Average Ratings
We have evaluated 24 expert reviews and 1,256 user reviews for fridge freezers from across the internet and used this information to evaluate the average rating for each brand of fridge freezer. The top three fridge freezer brands are LG, Hisense and Britannia. LG has an average rating of 90%, Hisense has an average rating of 89% and Britannia has an average rating of 89%.
Biggest Fridge Freezer Retailers
We found 30 current offers for fridge freezers from eBay making it the biggest fridge freezer retailer. That is over 4 times bigger than the second biggest retailer, Appliances Connection for whom we found 7 current offers for fridge freezers. The third biggest retailer is Best Buy with 4 current fridge freezer offers.
When Are Most New Fridge Freezers Released?
The most common period for new fridge freezers to be released in is between September and November. That means that most of the latest fridge freezer technology was released in within the last 3 months, and now is good time to buy. 162 new fridge freezers were released in November 2016 making it the biggest month that year for new fridge freezer releases. April was the biggest month in 2015 for new fridge freezers, with 170 new fridge freezers released that month. In 2014 most new fridge freezers were released in September, with 434 new fridge freezers released that month.
How Fast Do Fridge Freezer Prices Drop After Release?
On average fridge freezers drop in price by 23% in the first 6 months after release. That means that on a typical fridge freezer costing $1,217 you could save on average $277 by waiting 6 months before buying.
Colours
We found 1,199 fridge freezers that are White fridge freezers, which makes White the most common colour amongst new fridge freezers. The second most frequently found colour amongst new fridge freezers is Stainless steel. We found 680 fridge freezers that are Stainless steel fridge freezers.
Fridge Net Capacities
This is the total usable (net) capacity of the fridge, measured in litres.
The fridge net capacities of fridge freezers range from 16L to 1,121L. The fridge net capacities of the majority of fridge freezers range from 220L to 260L. The BoschKGE58BI40, which can be purchased for $1,164.82, has the largest fridge net capacity and is a 496L net fridge capacity fridge freezer. The BoschKGE58BI40 has the smallest fridge net capacity. This fridge freezer is a 61L net fridge capacity fridge freezer and is available at $239.55.
A higher capacity means that more food can be stored in the fridge at a time.
Freezer Net Capacitioes
This is the total usable (net) capacity of the freezer, measured in litres.
Comparing all fridge freezers, the freezer net capacitioes range from 8L to 520L. The freezer net capacitioes of most fridge freezers range from 81L to 96L. The SamsungRF28M9580, which currently retails for $3,094.70, has the largest freezer net capacity and is a 325L net freezer capacity fridge freezer. The fridge freezer with the smallest freezer net capacity is the SamsungRF28M9580, which is an 11L net freezer capacity fridge freezer and can be purchased for $187.32.
A higher capacity means that more food can be stored in the freezer at a time.
Widths
Comparing all fridge freezers, the widths range from 205mm to 1,788mm. The SamsungRF23HTEDBSR has the widest width. This fridge freezer is a 908mm wide fridge freezer and is on sale for $2,194.70. The fridge freezer with the narrowest width is the SamsungRF23HTEDBSR, which is a 205mm wide fridge freezer and is priced at $187.32.
Heights
Across the range of fridge freezers, the heights range from 200mm to 2,134mm. The GorenjeNRK6203TR has the tallest height. This fridge freezer is a 2,060mm tall fridge freezer and sells for $831.57. The fridge freezer with the shortest height is the GorenjeNRK6203TR, which is a 335mm tall fridge freezer and is priced at $187.32.
Energy Efficiency of Fridge Freezers
The Energy Efficiency Class of a fridge-freezer shows how well it uses energy, and how much is unnecessarily wasted. Products are ranked from G to A++ in terms of how little energy they use compared to the norm.
The most popular energy efficiency rating amongst new fridge freezers is a+++. We found 5,280 fridge freezers that have an energy efficiency rating of a+++. The second most popular energy efficiency rating amongst new fridge freezers is a++. We found 5,280 fridge freezers that have an energy efficiency rating of a++.
A fridge-freezer with a better energy efficiency rating will consume less energy whenever they are used, saving you money and making them better for the environment.
Biggest Fridge Freezer Retailers
The biggest fridge freezer retailer by number of products currently for sale is eBay. We found 30 current fridge freezer offers from eBay. The second biggest fridge freezer retailer is Appliances Connection with 7 offers. That means eBay is over 4 times bigger than Appliances Connection when it comes to fridge freezers. Best Buy is the third biggest retailer with 4 current offers.
Which Are the Cheapest Retailers for Fridge Freezers?
With the cheapest price on 29 fridge freezers, eBay is most frequently the cheapest fridge freezer retailer.
Proportion of Fridge Freezers for Which Each Retailer is Cheapest?
eBay most frequently has the cheapest fridge freezer prices (found to be cheapest for 96.7% of its fridge freezers).