5 Best Fridges Under $200 in the US - January 2021

What Fridge Under $200 to Buy in January 2021?
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A classic and very economical to run integrated fridge, with a very good spec and a good price. Purchasers report that it's very quiet, compact and good-looking. | Multiple reviews mentioned that this refrigerator is very quiet and difficult to damage or scratch. It's The best rated fridge under $500, with an affordable price and very low running costs. | A classic and fully featured freestanding fridge, with a cheap price. | A cheap and fully featured freestanding refrigerator, with moderate running costs. | A good spec but only moderate value for money freestanding fridge. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Better Kagoo Score $8 Cheaper Cheaper to Run by $290 Over Five Years |
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A Lot Bigger Fridge Capacity Reversible Doors Marginally Better User Reviews Marginally Better Overall Reviews Better Brand |
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Two More Shelves / Baskets Reversible Doors 20 Months Newer |
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Fresh Zone Compartment Three Shelves / Baskets Reversible Doors More Shops Are Selling It |
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77% Smaller Fridge Capacity Fewer Sellers Over One Year Older Moderately Lower User Review Score Moderately Lower Overall Review Score Worse Brand |
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Only One Shelf / Basket Worse Kagoo Score More Expensive by $10 Less Retailers Older by Over Four Years $230 More Expensive to Run Over Five Years |
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55% Smaller Fridge Capacity Worse Kagoo Score $68 More Expensive Less Retailers Appreciably Lower User Review Score Worse Brand |
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Vastly Smaller Fridge Capacity Worse Kagoo Score More Expensive by $8 Older by Over One Year $286 More Expensive to Run Over Five Years Worse Brand |
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50% Smaller Fridge Capacity Worse Kagoo Score $13 More Expensive Fewer Sellers Worse Brand |
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Igenix IG3711BL
$116.66
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47L
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$236
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The Igenix IG3711BL has a Kagoo Score of 88. With a price tag of $116.66 this fridge is good value for money. For further details check out our full review of the Igenix IG3711BL.
A classic and very economical to run integrated fridge, with a very good spec and a good price. Purchasers report that it's very quiet, compact and good-looking.
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Multiple reviews mentioned that Igenix IG3711BL has great user reviews with an average user rating of 85%, based on 78 reviews.
3 Reasons For for Choosing the Igenix IG3711BL
The Igenix IG3711BL has received a Kagoo Score of 88, whereas the Avanti SHP1700W scored 87, the Galanz GL35BK scored only 61, the Haier HC32SA42SW scored only 69 and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 scored 82.
The Igenix IG3711BL is $9.80 cheaper than the Avanti SHP1700W, $13.34 cheaper than the Galanz GL35BK, $8.34 cheaper than the Haier HC32SA42SW and $67.83 cheaper than the Magic Chef MCAR320B2.
The Igenix IG3711BL is $230 cheaper to run than the Avanti SHP1700W and $286 cheaper to run than the Haier HC32SA42SW over five years. More ...
6 Reasons Against for Choosing the Igenix IG3711BL
The Igenix IG3711BL is a 47L capacity fridge. That's 151L smaller than the Avanti SHP1700W (198L), 52L smaller than the Galanz GL35BK (99L) and 43L smaller 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.
Only 1 seller sell the Igenix IG3711BL, but 2 retailers sell the Haier HC32SA42SW. More ...
The Igenix IG3711BL is older than the Galanz GL35BK by 23 months, older than the Haier HC32SA42SW by three months and older than the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 by 23 months.
The average user rating of the Igenix IG3711BL is 85%, whereas the average user rating of the Avanti SHP1700W is 87% (based on 29 reviews).
The average overall rating of the Igenix IG3711BL is 85%, whereas the average overall rating of the Avanti SHP1700W is 87% (based on 29 reviews).
Igenix fridges have an average rating of only 85.3%, but Avanti has an average rating of 95%.
The cheapest price that we could find for the IG3711BL in the US is $116.66 but in total we found only 1 price for it.
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Avanti SHP1700W
$126.46
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Avanti SHP1700W |
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198L
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$466
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The Avanti SHP1700W has a Kagoo Score of 87. 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.
Multiple reviews mentioned that this refrigerator is very quiet and difficult to damage or scratch. It's The best rated fridge under $500, with an affordable price and very low running costs.
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$460 Over 10 Years |
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Purchasers report that Avanti SHP1700W has very good user reviews with an average user rating of 87%, based on 29 reviews.
5 Reasons For for Choosing the Avanti SHP1700W
The Avanti SHP1700W has a fridge net capacity of 198L, however the Galanz GL35BK is only a 99L capacity fridge (99L smaller), the Haier HC32SA42SW and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 are both only 90L capacity fridges (108L smaller) and the Igenix IG3711BL is only a 47L capacity fridge (151L 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 Avanti SHP1700W has a reversible doors, and so do the Haier HC32SA42SW and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2, but the Galanz GL35BK and the Igenix IG3711BL do not. More ...
The doors on the appliance can be moved so they can open from the right hand side (hinged on the left) or the left hand side (hinged on the right).
Reversible doors allow a greater degree of freedom for you to set up your fridge exactly as needed.
The Avanti SHP1700W has an average user review score of 87% based on 29 reviews, however the Igenix IG3711BL has an average rating of 85% (based on 78 reviews) and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 has an average rating of 69% (based on 7 reviews).
The Avanti SHP1700W has an average overall review score of 87% based on 29 reviews, however the Igenix IG3711BL has an average rating of 85% (based on 78 reviews) and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 has an average rating of 69% (based on 7 reviews).
Avanti fridges have an average rating of 95%, whereas Galanz only has an average rating of 53%, Haier only has an average rating of 57.1%, Igenix only has an average rating of 85.3% and Magic Chef only has an average rating of 70.8%.
6 Reasons Against for Choosing the Avanti SHP1700W
The Avanti SHP1700W is a one shelf / basket fridge, whereas the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 only has three shelves / baskets. More ...
We do not know the number of shelves / baskets on the Galanz GL35BK or the Igenix IG3711BL. It is possible that they do not have any shelves / baskets.
'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 Avanti SHP1700W has received a Kagoo Score of 87, however the Igenix IG3711BL scored 88.
The Avanti SHP1700W is $10 more expensive than the Igenix IG3711BL.
The Avanti SHP1700W is only stocked by 1 retailer, whereas the Haier HC32SA42SW is stocked by 2 sellers. More ...
The Avanti SHP1700W is five years older than the Galanz GL35BK, three years older than the Haier HC32SA42SW, three years older than the Igenix IG3711BL and five years older than the Magic Chef MCAR320B2.
The running costs of the Avanti SHP1700W are $466 which is $230 more than the Igenix IG3711BL over five years. 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
$184.49
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90L
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The Magic Chef MCAR320B2 has a Kagoo Score of 82. However with a price tag of $184.49 this fridge is a bit expensive. For further details check out our full review of the Magic Chef MCAR320B2.
A classic and fully featured freestanding fridge, with a cheap price.
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Multiple reviews mentioned that Magic Chef MCAR320B2 has average user reviews with an average user rating of 69%.
3 Reasons For for Choosing the Magic Chef MCAR320B2
The Magic Chef MCAR320B2 is a three shelf / basket fridge (as does the Haier HC32SA42SW), whereas the Avanti SHP1700W only has one shelf / basket. More ...
We do not know the number of shelves / baskets on the Galanz GL35BK or the Igenix IG3711BL. It is possible that they do not have any shelves / baskets.
'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 a reversible doors (as do the Avanti SHP1700W and the Haier HC32SA42SW), but the Galanz GL35BK and the Igenix IG3711BL do not have this feature. More ...
The doors on the appliance can be moved so they can open from the right hand side (hinged on the left) or the left hand side (hinged on the right).
Reversible doors allow a greater degree of freedom for you to set up your fridge exactly as needed.
The Magic Chef MCAR320B2 was released five years later than the Avanti SHP1700W, released 20 months later than the Haier HC32SA42SW and released 23 months later than the Igenix IG3711BL
6 Reasons Against for Choosing the Magic Chef MCAR320B2
The Magic Chef MCAR320B2 has a fridge net capacity of 90L. That's 108L smaller than the Avanti SHP1700W (198L), 9L smaller than the Galanz GL35BK (99L), 0.59999999999999L smaller than the Haier HC32SA42SW (90.6L) and 43L bigger than the Igenix IG3711BL (47L). 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 has received a Kagoo Score of 82, however the Avanti SHP1700W scored 87 and the Igenix IG3711BL scored 88.
The Magic Chef MCAR320B2 is more expensive than the Avanti SHP1700W by $58, more expensive than the Galanz GL35BK by $54, more expensive than the Haier HC32SA42SW by $59 and more expensive than the Igenix IG3711BL by $68.
Only 1 shop sell the Magic Chef MCAR320B2, whereas 2 stores sell the Haier HC32SA42SW. More ...
The Magic Chef MCAR320B2's average user rating is only 69%, however the Avanti SHP1700W's is 87% (based on 29 reviews) and the Igenix IG3711BL's is 85% (based on 78 reviews).
Magic Chef fridges have an average rating of only 70.8%, whereas Avanti has an average rating of 95% and Igenix has an average rating of 85.3%.
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.
Haier HC32SA42SW
$125.00
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90.6L
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$522
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The Haier HC32SA42SW has a Kagoo Score of 69. 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 cheap and fully featured freestanding refrigerator, with moderate running costs.
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Fully-Featured |
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Quite Popular |
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Good |
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$520 Over 10 Years |
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4 Reasons For for Choosing the Haier HC32SA42SW
The Haier HC32SA42SW has a fresh zone compartment, whereas the Avanti SHP1700W, the Galanz GL35BK, the Igenix IG3711BL and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 do not have this feature. 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 is a three shelf / basket fridge, and so does the Magic Chef MCAR320B2, whereas the Avanti SHP1700W only has one shelf / basket. More ...
We do not know the number of shelves / baskets on the Galanz GL35BK or the Igenix IG3711BL. It is possible that they do not have any shelves / baskets.
'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 a reversible doors, and so do the Avanti SHP1700W and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2, but the Galanz GL35BK and the Igenix IG3711BL do not. More ...
The doors on the appliance can be moved so they can open from the right hand side (hinged on the left) or the left hand side (hinged on the right).
Reversible doors allow a greater degree of freedom for you to set up your fridge exactly as needed.
A greater number of sellers increases the chances of the product remaining in stock and also increases the price competition amongst retailers for this fridge.
6 Reasons Against for Choosing the Haier HC32SA42SW
The Haier HC32SA42SW has a fridge net capacity of 90.6L, however the Avanti SHP1700W is a 198L capacity fridge (107.4L bigger), the Galanz GL35BK is a 99L capacity fridge (8.4L bigger), the Igenix IG3711BL is a 47L capacity fridge (43.6L smaller) and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 is a 90L capacity fridge (0.59999999999999L 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 Haier HC32SA42SW has only received a Kagoo Score of 69, however the Avanti SHP1700W scored 87, the Igenix IG3711BL scored 88 and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 scored 82.
The Haier HC32SA42SW is $8 more expensive than the Igenix IG3711BL.
The Haier HC32SA42SW is 20 months older than the Galanz GL35BK and 20 months older than the Magic Chef MCAR320B2.
The Haier HC32SA42SW costs $522 to run which is $56 more than the Avanti SHP1700W and $286 more than the Igenix IG3711BL over five years. Show assumptions.
Haier fridges have an average rating of only 57.1%, whereas Avanti has an average rating of 95%, Igenix has an average rating of 85.3% and Magic Chef has an average rating of 70.8%.
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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Galanz GL35BK
$130.00
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99L
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The Galanz GL35BK has a Kagoo Score of 61. With a price tag of $130.00 this fridge is good value for money. For further details check out our full review of the Galanz GL35BK.
A good spec but only moderate value for money freestanding fridge.
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1 Reason For for Choosing the Galanz GL35BK
The Galanz GL35BK is five years newer than the Avanti SHP1700W, 20 months newer than the Haier HC32SA42SW and 23 months newer than the Igenix IG3711BL
5 Reasons Against for Choosing the Galanz GL35BK
The Galanz GL35BK is a 99L capacity fridge. That's 99L smaller than the Avanti SHP1700W (198L), 9L bigger than the Haier HC32SA42SW and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 (90L) and 52L bigger than the Igenix IG3711BL (47L). 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 Galanz GL35BK has only received a Kagoo Score of 61, whereas the Avanti SHP1700W scored 87, the Haier HC32SA42SW scored 69, the Igenix IG3711BL scored 88 and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 scored 82.
The Galanz GL35BK is more expensive than the Avanti SHP1700W by $4, more expensive than the Haier HC32SA42SW by $5 and more expensive than the Igenix IG3711BL by $13.
Only 1 shop sell the Galanz GL35BK, but 2 shops sell the Haier HC32SA42SW. More ...
Galanz fridges have an average rating of only 53%, but Avanti has an average rating of 95%, Haier has an average rating of 57.1%, Igenix has an average rating of 85.3% and Magic Chef has an average rating of 70.8%.
The cheapest price that we could find for the GL35BK in the US is $130.00 but in total we found only 1 price for it.
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