5 Best Fridges Under $1,000 in the US - September 2021
What Fridge Under $1,000 to Buy in September 2021?
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| The top rated refrigerator under $500, with an extremely good spec and very low running costs. Customers report that this fridge is really quiet and difficult to damage or scratch. | A cheap and classic freestanding fridge, with a very good spec. Multiple reviews mentioned that this fridge is compact and a good size. | A fully featured and phenomenally economical to run integrated fridge, with a good price. | An economical to run and fully featured freestanding fridge, with a fair price. | A fully featured and bargain price freestanding fridge, with low running costs. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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5 Reasons For
36% Bigger Fridge Capacity Better Kagoo Score User Reviews Are a Bit Better Overall Reviews Are Better Better Brand |
8 Reasons For
Slightly Quieter Noise Level 40% Bigger Fridge Capacity Three More Fruit / Veg Drawers Four Shelves / Baskets Newer by 10 Months Cheaper to Run by $330 Over Five Years Better Manufacturer's Guarantee by One Year Energy Efficiency Rating is Superior 2 More Items
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Fresh Zone Compartment $59 Cheaper More Shops Are Selling It |
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5 Reasons Against
87.86L Smaller Fridge Capacity Three Less Shelves / Baskets Less Retailers Over Seven Years Older 138% Higher Running Costs Over Five Years |
9 Reasons Against
108L Smaller Fridge Capacity Three Less Fruit / Veg Drawers Only Three Shelves / Baskets Worse Kagoo Score More Expensive by $59 Less Retailers Older by Over Three Years User Review Rating is a Bit Worse Worse Brand 3 More Items
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7 Reasons Against
A Lot Smaller Fridge Capacity Does Not Have a Door Open Alarm Does Not Have a Temperature Alarm Worse Kagoo Score More Expensive by $842 Fewer Sellers Worse Brand 1 More Item
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12 Reasons Against
45% Smaller Fridge Capacity 3% Louder Noise Level Two Less Shelves / Baskets Does Not Have a Door Open Alarm Worse Kagoo Score $486 More Expensive Fewer Sellers 10 Months Older 99% Higher Running Costs Over Five Years One Month Years Shorter Manufacturer's Guarantee Energy Efficiency Rating is Worse Worse Brand 6 More Items
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6 Reasons Against
55% Smaller Fridge Capacity One Less Shelf / Basket Worse Kagoo Score Over Four Years Older 167% Higher Running Costs Over Five Years Worse Brand |
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Avanti SHP1700W
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$126.46
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The Avanti SHP1700W has a Kagoo Score of 89. With a price tag of $126.46 this fridge is good value for money. For further details check out our full review of the Avanti SHP1700W.
The top rated refrigerator under $500, with an extremely good spec and very low running costs. Customers report that this fridge is really quiet and difficult to damage or scratch.
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89
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Owners report that Avanti SHP1700W has great user reviews with an average user rating of 83%, based on 35 reviews.
5 Reasons For for Choosing the Avanti SHP1700W
The Avanti SHP1700W has a fridge net capacity of 198L. That's 65L bigger than the AEG SKB582F1AF (133L), 108L bigger than the Haier HC32SA42SW and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 (90L) and 89L bigger than the Zanussi ZEAN82FR (109L). More ...
'Fridge Net Capacity' is the total usable (net) capacity of the fridge, measured in litres.
A higher capacity means that more food can be stored in the fridge at a time.
The Avanti SHP1700W has received a Kagoo Score of 89, however the AEG SKB582F1AF scored 84, the Haier HC32SA42SW scored only 74, the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 scored 87 and the Zanussi ZEAN82FR scored only 78.
Based on 35 user reviews, the average review score of the Avanti SHP1700W is 83%, however the average rating of the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 is 80% (based on 1 review).
Based on 35 reviews, the average review score of the Avanti SHP1700W is 83%, however the average rating of the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 is 77% (based on 1 review).
Avanti fridges have an average rating of 95%, whereas AEG only has an average rating of 71.7%, Haier only has an average rating of 58.1%, Magic Chef only has an average rating of 73.4% and Zanussi only has an average rating of 69.6%.
5 Reasons Against for Choosing the Avanti SHP1700W
The Avanti SHP1700W has a fridge gross capacity of 48.14L, however the AEG SKB582F1AF is a 136L gross capacity fridge (87.86L bigger). More ...
The total capacity of the fridge, this is the sum of the capacity for food storage and the capacity of the fridge walls etc.
A higher capacity means that more food can be stored in the fridge at a time.
The Avanti SHP1700W is a one shelf / basket fridge, whereas the AEG SKB582F1AF only has four shelves / baskets, the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 only has three shelves / baskets and the Zanussi ZEAN82FR only has two shelves / baskets. More ...
'Shelf' denotes the amount of shelves and/or baskets in the fridge.
More shelves means more space to store and organise food in your fridge, which is helpful.
Only 1 seller sell the Avanti SHP1700W, whereas 2 shops sell the Haier HC32SA42SW. More ...
The Avanti SHP1700W is older than the AEG SKB582F1AF by eight years, older than the Haier HC32SA42SW by three years, older than the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 by five years and older than the Zanussi ZEAN82FR by seven years.
The running costs over five years of the Avanti SHP1700W are $468 which is $272 more than the AEG SKB582F1AF and $78 more than the Zanussi ZEAN82FR. Show assumptions.
The cheapest price that we could find for the SHP1700W in the US is $126.46 but in total we found only 1 price for it.
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Magic Chef MCAR320B2
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$184.49
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Magic Chef MCAR320B2 |
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90L
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The Magic Chef MCAR320B2 has a Kagoo Score of 87. With a price tag of $184.49 this fridge is good value for money. For further details check out our full review of the Magic Chef MCAR320B2.
A cheap and classic freestanding fridge, with a very good spec. Multiple reviews mentioned that this fridge is compact and a good size.
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89
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89
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87
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Our review analysis indicates that Magic Chef MCAR320B2 has good user reviews with an average user rating of 77%, based on 15 reviews.
9 Reasons Against for Choosing the Magic Chef MCAR320B2
The Magic Chef MCAR320B2 has a fridge net capacity of 90L, however the AEG SKB582F1AF is a 133L capacity fridge (43L bigger), the Avanti SHP1700W is a 198L capacity fridge (108L bigger), the Haier HC32SA42SW is a 90.6L capacity fridge (0.59999999999999L bigger) and the Zanussi ZEAN82FR is a 109L capacity fridge (19L bigger). More ...
'Fridge Net Capacity' is the total usable (net) capacity of the fridge, measured in litres.
A higher capacity means that more food can be stored in the fridge at a time.
The Magic Chef MCAR320B2 is a one fruit / veg drawer fridge, whereas the AEG SKB582F1AF only has four fruit / veg drawers. More ...
We do not know the number of fruit / veg drawers on the Avanti SHP1700W, the Haier HC32SA42SW or the Zanussi ZEAN82FR. It is possible that they do not have any fruit / veg drawers.
These are are special sections of the fridge especially designed for fresh fruit or vegetables.
More vegetable drawers means that there is more space in the fridge dedicated to holding fresh fruit or vegetables.
The Magic Chef MCAR320B2 is a three shelf / basket fridge, and so does the Haier HC32SA42SW, whereas the AEG SKB582F1AF only has four shelves / baskets. More ...
'Shelf' denotes the amount of shelves and/or baskets in the fridge.
More shelves means more space to store and organise food in your fridge, which is helpful.
The Magic Chef MCAR320B2 has received a Kagoo Score of 87, however the Avanti SHP1700W scored 89.
The Magic Chef MCAR320B2 is $58 more expensive than the Avanti SHP1700W and $59 more expensive than the Haier HC32SA42SW.
The Magic Chef MCAR320B2 is only stocked by 1 store, whereas the Haier HC32SA42SW is stocked by 2 sellers. More ...
The Magic Chef MCAR320B2 is three years older than the AEG SKB582F1AF and two years older than the Zanussi ZEAN82FR.
The Magic Chef MCAR320B2's average user score is 80%, however the Avanti SHP1700W's is 83% (based on 35 reviews).
Magic Chef fridges have an average rating of only 73.4%, whereas Avanti has an average rating of 95%.
The cheapest price that we could find for the MCAR320B2 in the US is $184.49 but in total we found only 1 price for it.
AEG SKB582F1AF
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$967.06
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133L
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37dB
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A++
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The AEG SKB582F1AF has a Kagoo Score of 84. However with a price tag of $967.06 this fridge is a bit expensive. For further details check out our full review of the AEG SKB582F1AF or read our article on whether you should buy a AEG fridge.
A fully featured and phenomenally economical to run integrated fridge, with a good price.
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8 Reasons For for Choosing the AEG SKB582F1AF
The AEG SKB582F1AF has a noise level of 37dB, but the Zanussi ZEAN82FR is a 38dB noise level fridge (1dB louder). More ...
The noise level of the fridge, measured in decibels (dB).
Fewer dB means a quieter fridge, which means it is less likely to be distracting or annoying as it hums along in the background.
The AEG SKB582F1AF is a 136L gross capacity fridge. That's 87.86L bigger than the Avanti SHP1700W (48.14L). More ...
The total capacity of the fridge, this is the sum of the capacity for food storage and the capacity of the fridge walls etc.
A higher capacity means that more food can be stored in the fridge at a time.
The number of fruit / veg drawers on the AEG SKB582F1AF is four, but the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 only has one fruit / veg drawer. More ...
We do not know the number of fruit / veg drawers on the Avanti SHP1700W, the Haier HC32SA42SW or the Zanussi ZEAN82FR. It is possible that they do not have any fruit / veg drawers.
These are are special sections of the fridge especially designed for fresh fruit or vegetables.
More vegetable drawers means that there is more space in the fridge dedicated to holding fresh fruit or vegetables.
The number of shelves / baskets on the AEG SKB582F1AF is four, but the Avanti SHP1700W only has one shelf / basket, the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 only has three shelves / baskets and the Zanussi ZEAN82FR only has two shelves / baskets. More ...
'Shelf' denotes the amount of shelves and/or baskets in the fridge.
More shelves means more space to store and organise food in your fridge, which is helpful.
The AEG SKB582F1AF is eight years newer than the Avanti SHP1700W, five years newer than the Haier HC32SA42SW, three years newer than the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 and 10 months newer than the Zanussi ZEAN82FR
Over five years the AEG SKB582F1AF only costs $196 to run however the Avanti SHP1700W costs $468 to run (138% more), the Haier HC32SA42SW costs $524 to run (167% more) and the Zanussi ZEAN82FR costs $391 to run (99% more). More ...
The AEG SKB582F1AF comes with a two year guarantee from the manufacturer, whereas the Zanussi ZEAN82FR has a one year guarantee.
The AEG SKB582F1AF has a European Union Energy Efficiency Rating of "A++", whereas the Zanussi ZEAN82FR has a rating of "A+".
7 Reasons Against for Choosing the AEG SKB582F1AF
The AEG SKB582F1AF is a 133L capacity fridge, whereas the Avanti SHP1700W is a 198L capacity fridge (65L bigger), the Haier HC32SA42SW and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 are both 90L capacity fridges (43L smaller) and the Zanussi ZEAN82FR is a 109L capacity fridge (24L smaller). More ...
'Fridge Net Capacity' is the total usable (net) capacity of the fridge, measured in litres.
A higher capacity means that more food can be stored in the fridge at a time.
The AEG SKB582F1AF does not have a door open alarm (As does the the Zanussi ZEAN82FR), but the Avanti SHP1700W, the Haier HC32SA42SW and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 have this feature. More ...
'Door Open Alarm' denotes whether the fridge has an alarm triggered by the door being left open.
Alarms help warn you when something goes wrong with your fridge, and can help prevent problems or accidents.
The AEG SKB582F1AF does not have a temperature alarm, but the Avanti SHP1700W, the Haier HC32SA42SW, the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 and the Zanussi ZEAN82FR do. More ...
'Temperature Alarm' denotes whether the fridge has an alarm triggered by the inside compartments losing temperature.
Alarms help warn you when something goes wrong with your fridge, and can help prevent problems or accidents.
The AEG SKB582F1AF has received a Kagoo Score of 84, whereas the Avanti SHP1700W scored 89 and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 scored 87.
The AEG SKB582F1AF is $841 more expensive than the Avanti SHP1700W, $842 more expensive than the Haier HC32SA42SW, $783 more expensive than the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 and $356 more expensive than the Zanussi ZEAN82FR.
The AEG SKB582F1AF is only stocked by 1 seller, but the Haier HC32SA42SW is stocked by 2 retailers. More ...
AEG fridges have an average rating of only 71.7%, but Avanti has an average rating of 95% and Magic Chef has an average rating of 73.4%.
The cheapest price that we could find for the SKB582F1AF in the US is $967.06 but in total we found only 1 price for it.
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$967.06
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Zanussi ZEAN82FR
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$611.35
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Zanussi ZEAN82FR |
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109L
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38dB
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The Zanussi ZEAN82FR has a Kagoo Score of 78. With a price tag of $611.35 this fridge is fair value for money. For further details check out our full review of the Zanussi ZEAN82FR or read our article on whether you should buy a Zanussi fridge.
An economical to run and fully featured freestanding fridge, with a fair price.
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12 Reasons Against for Choosing the Zanussi ZEAN82FR
The Zanussi ZEAN82FR is a 109L capacity fridge. That's 24L smaller than the AEG SKB582F1AF (133L), 89L smaller than the Avanti SHP1700W (198L) and 19L bigger than the Haier HC32SA42SW and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 (90L). More ...
'Fridge Net Capacity' is the total usable (net) capacity of the fridge, measured in litres.
A higher capacity means that more food can be stored in the fridge at a time.
The Zanussi ZEAN82FR is a 38dB noise level fridge. That's 1dB louder than the AEG SKB582F1AF (37dB). More ...
The noise level of the fridge, measured in decibels (dB).
Fewer dB means a quieter fridge, which means it is less likely to be distracting or annoying as it hums along in the background.
The number of shelves / baskets on the Zanussi ZEAN82FR is two, but the AEG SKB582F1AF only has four shelves / baskets and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 only has three shelves / baskets. More ...
'Shelf' denotes the amount of shelves and/or baskets in the fridge.
More shelves means more space to store and organise food in your fridge, which is helpful.
The Zanussi ZEAN82FR does not have a door open alarm (As does the the AEG SKB582F1AF), but the Avanti SHP1700W, the Haier HC32SA42SW and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 do. More ...
'Door Open Alarm' denotes whether the fridge has an alarm triggered by the door being left open.
Alarms help warn you when something goes wrong with your fridge, and can help prevent problems or accidents.
The Zanussi ZEAN82FR has only received a Kagoo Score of 78, whereas the AEG SKB582F1AF scored 84, the Avanti SHP1700W scored 89 and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 scored 87.
The Zanussi ZEAN82FR is more expensive than the Avanti SHP1700W by $485, more expensive than the Haier HC32SA42SW by $486 and more expensive than the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 by $427.
Only 1 store sell the Zanussi ZEAN82FR, but 2 sellers sell the Haier HC32SA42SW. More ...
The Zanussi ZEAN82FR is older than the AEG SKB582F1AF by 10 months.
Over five years the running costs of the Zanussi ZEAN82FR are $391 which is $194 more than the AEG SKB582F1AF. Show assumptions.
The Zanussi ZEAN82FR comes with a manufacturer's guarantee of one year, whereas the AEG SKB582F1AF has a one year guarantee.
The Zanussi ZEAN82FR has a European Union Energy Efficiency Rating of "A+", whereas the AEG SKB582F1AF has a rating of "A++".
Zanussi fridges have an average rating of only 69.6%, but AEG has an average rating of 71.7%, Avanti has an average rating of 95% and Magic Chef has an average rating of 73.4%.
The cheapest price that we could find for the ZEAN82FR in the US is $611.35 but in total we found only 1 price for it.
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$611.35
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Haier HC32SA42SW
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$125.00
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Haier HC32SA42SW |
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90.6L
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$524
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The Haier HC32SA42SW has a Kagoo Score of 74. With a price tag of $125.00 this fridge is good value for money. For further details check out our full review of the Haier HC32SA42SW.
A fully featured and bargain price freestanding fridge, with low running costs.
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80
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70
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74
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3 Reasons For for Choosing the Haier HC32SA42SW
The Haier HC32SA42SW has a fresh zone compartment, whereas the AEG SKB582F1AF, the Avanti SHP1700W, the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 and the Zanussi ZEAN82FR do not. More ...
Fresh zone compartments are special sections of the fridge especially designed for fresh fruit or vegetables.
By compartmentalising the fresh fruit and veg away from the rest of the food in your fridge, this makes sure it keeps as fresh as possible for the longest time possible.
The Haier HC32SA42SW costs $842.06 less than the AEG SKB582F1AF, costs $59.49 less than the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 and costs $486.35 less than the Zanussi ZEAN82FR.
A greater number of retailers increases the price competition amongst retailers for this fridge and also increases the chances of the product remaining in stock.
6 Reasons Against for Choosing the Haier HC32SA42SW
The Haier HC32SA42SW has a fridge net capacity of 90.6L. That's 42.4L smaller than the AEG SKB582F1AF (133L), 107.4L smaller than the Avanti SHP1700W (198L), 0.59999999999999L bigger than the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 (90L) and 18.4L smaller than the Zanussi ZEAN82FR (109L). More ...
'Fridge Net Capacity' is the total usable (net) capacity of the fridge, measured in litres.
A higher capacity means that more food can be stored in the fridge at a time.
The Haier HC32SA42SW is a three shelf / basket fridge (as does the Magic Chef MCAR320B2), whereas the AEG SKB582F1AF only has four shelves / baskets. More ...
'Shelf' denotes the amount of shelves and/or baskets in the fridge.
More shelves means more space to store and organise food in your fridge, which is helpful.
The Haier HC32SA42SW has only received a Kagoo Score of 74, however the AEG SKB582F1AF scored 84, the Avanti SHP1700W scored 89, the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 scored 87 and the Zanussi ZEAN82FR scored 78.
The Haier HC32SA42SW is older than the AEG SKB582F1AF by five years, older than the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 by 20 months and older than the Zanussi ZEAN82FR by four years.
Over five years the running costs of the Haier HC32SA42SW are $524 which is $328 more than the AEG SKB582F1AF, $56 more than the Avanti SHP1700W and $134 more than the Zanussi ZEAN82FR. Show assumptions.
Haier fridges have an average rating of only 58.1%, whereas AEG has an average rating of 71.7%, Avanti has an average rating of 95%, Magic Chef has an average rating of 73.4% and Zanussi has an average rating of 69.6%.
The cheapest price that we could find for the HC32SA42SW in the US is $125.00 but in total we found only 2 prices for it.
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