5 Best Fridges Under $500 in the US - April 2020
What Fridge Under $500 to Buy in March 2020?
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| A classic and very economical to run 47L capacity refrigerator, with a good price and a very good spec. Our review analysis indicates that it's really quiet, compact and good-looking. | A top-rated and fully featured freestanding refrigerator, with a good price. | The highest scoring fridge under $500, with a fair price and low running costs. Purchasers report that it's very quiet and difficult to damage or scratch. | A very economical to run and fully featured 142L capacity refrigerator, with a reasonable price. | Our review analysis indicates that this fridge isreally quiet, a very good size and good-looking. It's a fully featured and classic freestanding fridge, with low running costs and a fair price. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Better Kagoo Score Cheaper by $28 A Better Size |
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Reversible Doors Newer by Eight Months |
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44% Bigger Fridge Capacity Reversible Doors User Reviews Are Moderately Better Overall Reviews Are Moderately Better |
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5% Quieter Noise Level Three More Shelves / Baskets Reversible Doors 56% Cheaper to Run Over Five Years Better Brand |
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Fresh Zone Compartment A Lot Bigger Fridge Capacity Reversible Doors User Reviews Are a Little Better Overall Reviews Are a Little Better More Carefully Designed More OK When it Came to Noise Level 1 More Item
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151L Smaller Fridge Capacity Older by Over One Year Higher Running Costs Over Five Years by $27 User Review Rating is a Bit Worse Overall Review Rating is a Bit Worse Worse Brand Less Carefully Designed 1 More Item
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108L Smaller Fridge Capacity Only Three Shelves / Baskets Worse Kagoo Score More Expensive by $76 User Review Rating is Considerably Worse Worse Brand |
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44.86L Smaller Fridge Capacity Three Less Shelves / Baskets Worse Kagoo Score $28 More Expensive Over Four Years Older 126% Higher Running Costs Over Five Years Worse Brand Has a Worse OK Noise Level 2 More Items
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29% Smaller Fridge Capacity Worse Kagoo Score Not Currently Available Eight Months Older |
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Smaller Fridge Capacity Louder Noise Level Two Less Shelves / Baskets Does Not Have a Door Open Alarm Does Not Have a Temperature Alarm Worse Kagoo Score Not Currently Available Over One Year Older More Expensive to Run Over Five Years by 72% Worse Brand A Worse Size 5 More Items
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Igenix IG3711BL
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$98.82
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Igenix IG3711BL |
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47L
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The Igenix IG3711BL has a Kagoo Score of 88. With a price tag of $98.82 this fridge is fair value for money. For further details check out our full review of the Igenix IG3711BL.
A classic and very economical to run 47L capacity refrigerator, with a good price and a very good spec. Our review analysis indicates that it's really quiet, compact and good-looking.
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Owners report that Igenix IG3711BL has very good 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, however the AEG SKB58821A scored 82, the Avanti SHP1700W scored 83, the Fridgemaster MUR4892 scored 82 and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 scored 82.
The Igenix IG3711BL costs $27.64 less than the Avanti SHP1700W and costs $76.18 less than the Magic Chef MCAR320B2.
On average reviewers thought the Igenix IG3711BL was a better size. Several people thought that the Igenix IG3711 was compact, was an outstanding size and wasn't heavy and bulky.
7 Reasons Against for Choosing the Igenix IG3711BL
The Igenix IG3711BL has a fridge net capacity of 47, however the AEG SKB58821A is a 142L capacity fridge (95L bigger), the Avanti SHP1700W is a 198L capacity fridge (151L bigger), the Fridgemaster MUR4892 is a 91L capacity fridge (44L bigger) and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 is a 90L capacity fridge (43L 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 Igenix IG3711BL is 15 months older than the AEG SKB58821A, 10 months older than the Fridgemaster MUR4892 and 23 months older than the Magic Chef MCAR320B2.
The running costs over five years of the Igenix IG3711BL are $214 which is $27 more than the AEG SKB58821A. Show assumptions.
The Igenix IG3711BL's average user score is 85%, however the Avanti SHP1700W's is 87% (based on 29 reviews) and the Fridgemaster MUR4892's is 87% (based on 613 reviews).
The Igenix IG3711BL's average overall score is 85%, however the Avanti SHP1700W's is 87% (based on 29 reviews) and the Fridgemaster MUR4892's is 87% (based on 613 reviews).
Igenix fridges have an average rating of only 75.2%, whereas AEG has an average rating of 95% and Avanti has an average rating of 79.7%.
Our analysis of the Igenix IG3711BL reviews indicates that more reviewers thought the Igenix IG3711BL was less carefully designed.
The cheapest price that we could find for the IG3711BL in the US is $98.82 but in total we found only 2 prices for it.
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Magic Chef MCAR320B2
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$175.00
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Magic Chef MCAR320B2 |
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The Magic Chef MCAR320B2 has a Kagoo Score of 82. However with a price tag of $175.00 this fridge is a bit expensive. For further details check out our full review of the Magic Chef MCAR320B2.
A top-rated and fully featured freestanding refrigerator, with a good price.
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Customers report that Magic Chef MCAR320B2 has ok user reviews with an average user rating of 69%.
2 Reasons For for Choosing the Magic Chef MCAR320B2
The Magic Chef MCAR320B2 has a reversible doors, and so do the AEG SKB58821A, the Avanti SHP1700W and the Fridgemaster MUR4892, whereas the Igenix IG3711BL does 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 Magic Chef MCAR320B2 was released three years ago, but the AEG SKB58821A was released three years ago, the Avanti SHP1700W was released seven years ago, the Fridgemaster MUR4892 was released four years ago and the Igenix IG3711BL was released five years ago
6 Reasons Against for Choosing the Magic Chef MCAR320B2
Magic Chef MCAR320B2 is only 90 capacity, but the AEG SKB58821A is a 142L capacity fridge (52L bigger), the Avanti SHP1700W is a 198L capacity fridge (108L bigger), the Fridgemaster MUR4892 is a 91L capacity fridge (1L bigger) and the Igenix IG3711BL is a 47L capacity fridge (43L 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 Magic Chef MCAR320B2 has three shelves / baskets, however the AEG SKB58821A only has four shelves / baskets. More ...
We do not know the number of shelves / baskets on the Igenix IG3711BL. It is possible that it does 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 received a Kagoo Score of 82, but the Avanti SHP1700W scored 83 and the Igenix IG3711BL scored 88.
The Magic Chef MCAR320B2 is $49 more expensive than the Avanti SHP1700W and $76 more expensive than the Igenix IG3711BL.
The Magic Chef MCAR320B2 only has an average user score of 69%, but the Avanti SHP1700W has an average user rating of 87% (based on 29 reviews), the Fridgemaster MUR4892 has an average user rating of 87% (based on 613 reviews) and the Igenix IG3711BL has an average user rating of 85% (based on 78 reviews).
Magic Chef fridges have an average rating of only 69.9%, however AEG has an average rating of 95%, Avanti has an average rating of 79.7% and Igenix has an average rating of 75.2%.
The cheapest price that we could find for the MCAR320B2 in the US is $175.00 but in total we found only 2 prices for it.
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Avanti SHP1700W
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$126.46
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Avanti SHP1700W |
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The Avanti SHP1700W has a Kagoo Score of 83. However with a price tag of $126.46 this fridge is a bit expensive. For further details check out our full review of the Avanti SHP1700W.
The highest scoring fridge under $500, with a fair price and low running costs. Purchasers report that it's very quiet and difficult to damage or scratch.
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Multiple reviews mentioned that Avanti SHP1700W has very good user reviews with an average user rating of 87%, based on 29 reviews.
4 Reasons For for Choosing the Avanti SHP1700W
Avanti SHP1700W is 198 capacity. That's 56L bigger than the AEG SKB58821A (142L), 107L bigger than the Fridgemaster MUR4892 (91L), 151L bigger than the Igenix IG3711BL (47L) and 108L bigger than 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 Avanti SHP1700W has a reversible doors (as do the AEG SKB58821A, the Fridgemaster MUR4892 and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2), whereas the Igenix IG3711BL does 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 average user review score of the Avanti SHP1700W is 87% based on 29 reviews, but the average rating of the Igenix IG3711BL is 85% (based on 78 reviews) and the average rating of the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 is 69% (based on 7 reviews).
The average overall review score of the Avanti SHP1700W is 87% based on 29 reviews, but the average rating of the Igenix IG3711BL is 85% (based on 78 reviews) and the average rating of the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 is 69% (based on 7 reviews).
8 Reasons Against for Choosing the Avanti SHP1700W
Avanti SHP1700W is only 48.14 gross capacity, but the Fridgemaster MUR4892 is a 93L gross capacity fridge (44.86L 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 has one shelf / basket, however the AEG SKB58821A only has four shelves / baskets, the Fridgemaster MUR4892 only has two shelves / baskets and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 only has three shelves / baskets. More ...
We do not know the number of shelves / baskets on the Igenix IG3711BL. It is possible that it does 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 83, but the Igenix IG3711BL scored 88.
The Avanti SHP1700W is more expensive than the Igenix IG3711BL by $28.
The Avanti SHP1700W is older than the AEG SKB58821A by four years, older than the Fridgemaster MUR4892 by four years, older than the Igenix IG3711BL by three years and older than the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 by five years.
The Avanti SHP1700W costs $422 to run which is $235 more than the AEG SKB58821A, $101 more than the Fridgemaster MUR4892 and $208 more than the Igenix IG3711BL over five years. Show assumptions.
Avanti fridges have an average rating of only 79.7%, however AEG has an average rating of 95%.
Our analysis of the Avanti SHP1700W reviews indicates that more reviewers thought the Avanti SHP1700W has a worse OK noise level.
The cheapest price that we could find for the SHP1700W in the US is $126.46 but in total we found only 2 prices for it.
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AEG SKB58821A
AEG SKB58821A |
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The AEG SKB58821A has a Kagoo Score of 82. With a price tag of $0.00 this fridge is good value for money. For further details check out our full review of the AEG SKB58821A or read our article on whether you should buy a AEG fridge.
A very economical to run and fully featured 142L capacity refrigerator, with a reasonable price.
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5 Reasons For for Choosing the AEG SKB58821A
The AEG SKB58821A is a 38 noise level fridge. That's 2dB quieter than the Fridgemaster MUR4892 (40dB). 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 SKB58821A is a four shelf / basket fridge, whereas the Avanti SHP1700W only has one shelf / basket, the Fridgemaster MUR4892 only has two shelves / baskets and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 only has three shelves / baskets. More ...
We do not know the number of shelves / baskets on the Igenix IG3711BL. It is possible that it does 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 AEG SKB58821A has a reversible doors (as do the Avanti SHP1700W, the Fridgemaster MUR4892 and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2), but the Igenix IG3711BL does 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 AEG SKB58821A is $235 cheaper to run than the Avanti SHP1700W, $134 cheaper to run than the Fridgemaster MUR4892 and $27 cheaper to run than the Igenix IG3711BL over five years. More ...
AEG fridges have an average rating of 95%, whereas Avanti only has an average rating of 79.7%, Fridgemaster only has an average rating of 65%, Igenix only has an average rating of 75.2% and Magic Chef only has an average rating of 69.9%.
4 Reasons Against for Choosing the AEG SKB58821A
The AEG SKB58821A has a fridge net capacity of 142. That's 56L smaller than the Avanti SHP1700W (198L), 51L bigger than the Fridgemaster MUR4892 (91L), 95L bigger than the Igenix IG3711BL (47L) and 52L bigger than 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 AEG SKB58821A has received a Kagoo Score of 82, however the Avanti SHP1700W scored 83 and the Igenix IG3711BL scored 88.
This fridge does not seem to be currently available. More ...
The AEG SKB58821A is older than the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 by eight months.
Fridgemaster MUR4892
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The Fridgemaster MUR4892 has a Kagoo Score of 82. With a price tag of $0.00 this fridge is good value for money. For further details check out our full review of the Fridgemaster MUR4892.
Our review analysis indicates that this fridge isreally quiet, a very good size and good-looking. It's a fully featured and classic freestanding fridge, with low running costs and a fair price.
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Multiple reviews mentioned that Fridgemaster MUR4892 has great user reviews with an average user rating of 87%, based on 613 reviews.
7 Reasons For for Choosing the Fridgemaster MUR4892
The Fridgemaster MUR4892 has a fresh zone compartment, whereas the AEG SKB58821A, the Avanti SHP1700W, the Igenix IG3711BL and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 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 Fridgemaster MUR4892 has a fridge gross capacity of 93, however the Avanti SHP1700W is only a 48.14L gross capacity fridge (44.86L smaller). 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 Fridgemaster MUR4892 has a reversible doors (as do the AEG SKB58821A, the Avanti SHP1700W and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2), but the Igenix IG3711BL does 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.
Based on 613 user reviews, the average review score of the Fridgemaster MUR4892 is 87%, however the average rating of the Igenix IG3711BL is 85% (based on 78 reviews) and the average rating of the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 is 69% (based on 7 reviews).
Based on 613 reviews, the average review score of the Fridgemaster MUR4892 is 87%, however the average rating of the Igenix IG3711BL is 85% (based on 78 reviews) and the average rating of the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 is 69% (based on 7 reviews).
On average reviewers thought the Fridgemaster MUR4892 was more carefully designed. More than 10 people thought that it was good-looking and several people thought that it was also really neat and was well designed.
The Fridgemaster MUR4892 reviewers thought the Fridgemaster MUR4892 was more OK when it came to noise level. More than 60 people thought that it was very quiet and four people thought that it also wasn't noisy.
11 Reasons Against for Choosing the Fridgemaster MUR4892
The Fridgemaster MUR4892 has a fridge net capacity of 91. That's 51L smaller than the AEG SKB58821A (142L), 107L smaller than the Avanti SHP1700W (198L), 44L bigger than the Igenix IG3711BL (47L) and 1L bigger than 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 Fridgemaster MUR4892 is a 40 noise level fridge. That's 2dB louder than the AEG SKB58821A (38dB). 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 Fridgemaster MUR4892 is a two shelf / basket fridge, whereas the AEG SKB58821A only has four shelves / baskets and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 only has three shelves / baskets. More ...
We do not know the number of shelves / baskets on the Igenix IG3711BL. It is possible that it does 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 Fridgemaster MUR4892 does not have a door open alarm, whereas the AEG SKB58821A, the Avanti SHP1700W, the Igenix IG3711BL 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 Fridgemaster MUR4892 does not have a temperature alarm, whereas the AEG SKB58821A, the Avanti SHP1700W, the Igenix IG3711BL and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 have this feature. 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 Fridgemaster MUR4892 has received a Kagoo Score of 82, however the Avanti SHP1700W scored 83 and the Igenix IG3711BL scored 88.
This fridge does not seem to be currently available. More ...
The Fridgemaster MUR4892 is older than the AEG SKB58821A by five months and older than the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 by 13 months.
Over five years the running costs of the Fridgemaster MUR4892 are $321 which is $134 more than the AEG SKB58821A and $107 more than the Igenix IG3711BL. Show assumptions.
Fridgemaster fridges have an average rating of only 65%, whereas AEG has an average rating of 95%, Avanti has an average rating of 79.7%, Igenix has an average rating of 75.2% and Magic Chef has an average rating of 69.9%.
The Fridgemaster MUR4892 reviewers thought the Fridgemaster MUR4892 was a worse size.
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