5 Best Fridges Under $500 in the US - July 2020
What Fridge Under $500 to Buy in June 2020?
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| A classic and very economical to run integrated refrigerator, with a fair price and a very good spec. Our review analysis indicates that it's really quiet, compact and good-looking. | A good value for money and fully featured freestanding refrigerator, with very low running costs. | A positively reviewed and fully featured freestanding fridge, with a good price. | A very economical to run and fully featured freestanding refrigerator, with a good price. | A very economical to run and fully featured integrated fridge. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Better Kagoo Score Cheaper by $16 52% Cheaper to Run Over Five Years Much Better User Reviews Much Better Overall Reviews |
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Reversible Doors More Shops Are Selling It |
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Reversible Doors |
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99L Bigger Fridge Capacity 1dB Quieter Noise Level Fresh Zone Compartment Four Shelves / Baskets Reversible Doors Energy Efficiency Rating is Superior |
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Four Shelves / Baskets Reversible Doors Better Brand |
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Vastly Smaller Fridge Capacity Less Retailers Older by Over Two Years Worse Brand |
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Smaller Fridge Capacity Two Less Shelves / Baskets Worse Kagoo Score $16 More Expensive Over One Year Older More Expensive to Run Over Five Years by 107% Worse Brand 1 More Item
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A Lot Smaller Fridge Capacity Only Three Shelves / Baskets Worse Kagoo Score More Expensive by $52 Not As Many Stockists User Review Rating is Much Worse Worse Brand 1 More Item
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Does Not Have a Door Open Alarm Does Not Have a Temperature Alarm Worse Kagoo Score More Expensive by $320 Fewer Sellers Older by One Year Higher Running Costs Over Five Years by $16 Worse Brand 2 More Items
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4L Smaller Fridge Capacity 1dB Louder Noise Level Worse Kagoo Score Not Currently Available Older by Nine Months Higher Running Costs Over Five Years by $24 Worse Energy Efficiency Rating 1 More Item
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Igenix IG3711
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$132.45
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The Igenix IG3711 has a Kagoo Score of 88. With a price tag of $132.45 this fridge is good value for money. For further details check out our full review of the Igenix IG3711.
A classic and very economical to run integrated refrigerator, with a fair 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 IG3711 has great user reviews with an average user rating of 85%, based on 78 reviews.
5 Reasons For for Choosing the Igenix IG3711
The Igenix IG3711 has received a Kagoo Score of 88, however the AEG SKB48811AS scored only 78, the Avanti AR17T1B scored 87, the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 scored 82 and the Whirlpool ARG146ALA scored 82.
The Igenix IG3711 costs $15.60 less than the Avanti AR17T1B, costs $52.04 less than the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 and costs $320.38 less than the Whirlpool ARG146ALA.
Over five years the Igenix IG3711 only costs $218 to run but the AEG SKB48811AS costs $242 to run (11% more), the Avanti AR17T1B costs $452 to run (107% more) and the Whirlpool ARG146ALA costs $234 to run (7% more). More ...
The Igenix IG3711 has an average user review score of 85% based on 78 reviews, however the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 has an average rating of 69% (based on 7 reviews).
The Igenix IG3711 has an average overall review score of 85% based on 78 reviews, however the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 has an average rating of 69% (based on 7 reviews).
4 Reasons Against for Choosing the Igenix IG3711
The Igenix IG3711 has a fridge net capacity of 47, however the AEG SKB48811AS is a 142L capacity fridge (95L bigger), the Avanti AR17T1B is a 48.13L capacity fridge (1.13L bigger), the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 is a 90L capacity fridge (43L bigger) and the Whirlpool ARG146ALA is a 146L capacity fridge (99L 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 IG3711 is only stocked by 1 store, whereas the Avanti AR17T1B is stocked by 5 sellers. More ...
The Igenix IG3711 is 15 months older than the AEG SKB48811AS, 11 months older than the Avanti AR17T1B, two years older than the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 and one year older than the Whirlpool ARG146ALA.
Igenix fridges have an average rating of only 75.4%, whereas AEG has an average rating of 95%, Avanti has an average rating of 90.8%, Magic Chef has an average rating of 84.5% and Whirlpool has an average rating of 88.8%.
The cheapest price that we could find for the IG3711 in the US is $132.45 but in total we found only 1 price for it.
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Avanti AR17T1B
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$148.05
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The Avanti AR17T1B has a Kagoo Score of 87. With a price tag of $148.05 this fridge is good value for money. For further details check out our full review of the Avanti AR17T1B.
A good value for money and fully featured freestanding refrigerator, with very low running costs.
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87
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87
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2 Reasons For for Choosing the Avanti AR17T1B
The Avanti AR17T1B has a reversible doors (as do the AEG SKB48811AS, the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 and the Whirlpool ARG146ALA), however the Igenix IG3711 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.
A greater number of stores increases the price competition amongst retailers for this fridge and also increases the chances of the product remaining in stock.
7 Reasons Against for Choosing the Avanti AR17T1B
The Avanti AR17T1B is a 48.13 capacity fridge. That's 93.87L smaller than the AEG SKB48811AS (142L), 1.13L bigger than the Igenix IG3711 (47L), 41.87L smaller than the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 (90L) and 97.87L smaller than the Whirlpool ARG146ALA (146L). 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 number of shelves / baskets on the Avanti AR17T1B is two, but the Whirlpool ARG146ALA 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 IG3711. 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 AR17T1B has received a Kagoo Score of 87, whereas the Igenix IG3711 scored 88.
The Avanti AR17T1B is more expensive than the Igenix IG3711 by $16.
The Avanti AR17T1B is older than the AEG SKB48811AS by four months, older than the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 by 13 months and older than the Whirlpool ARG146ALA by one month.
The Avanti AR17T1B costs $452 to run which is $210 more than the AEG SKB48811AS, $234 more than the Igenix IG3711 and $218 more than the Whirlpool ARG146ALA over five years. Show assumptions.
Avanti fridges have an average rating of only 90.8%, but AEG has an average rating of 95%.
The cheapest price that we could find for the AR17T1B in the US is $148.05 and in total we found 5 prices for it.
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Magic Chef MCAR320B2
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$184.49
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The Magic Chef MCAR320B2 has a Kagoo Score of 82. With a price tag of $184.49 this fridge is fair value for money. For further details check out our full review of the Magic Chef MCAR320B2.
A positively reviewed and fully featured freestanding fridge, with a good price.
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84
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82
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Purchasers report that Magic Chef MCAR320B2 has average user reviews with an average user rating of 69%.
1 Reason For for Choosing the Magic Chef MCAR320B2
The Magic Chef MCAR320B2 has a reversible doors, and so do the AEG SKB48811AS, the Avanti AR17T1B and the Whirlpool ARG146ALA, whereas the Igenix IG3711 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.
7 Reasons Against for Choosing the Magic Chef MCAR320B2
Magic Chef MCAR320B2 is only 90 capacity, but the AEG SKB48811AS is a 142L capacity fridge (52L bigger), the Avanti AR17T1B is a 48.13L capacity fridge (41.87L smaller), the Igenix IG3711 is a 47L capacity fridge (43L smaller) and the Whirlpool ARG146ALA is a 146L capacity fridge (56L 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 has three shelves / baskets, however the Whirlpool ARG146ALA only has four shelves / baskets. More ...
We do not know the number of shelves / baskets on the Igenix IG3711. 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 AR17T1B scored 87 and the Igenix IG3711 scored 88.
The Magic Chef MCAR320B2 is $36 more expensive than the Avanti AR17T1B and $52 more expensive than the Igenix IG3711.
The Magic Chef MCAR320B2 is only stocked by 1 retailer, however the Avanti AR17T1B is stocked by 5 stores. More ...
The Magic Chef MCAR320B2 only has an average user score of 69%, but the Igenix IG3711 has an average user rating of 85% (based on 78 reviews).
Magic Chef fridges have an average rating of only 84.5%, however AEG has an average rating of 95%, Avanti has an average rating of 90.8% and Whirlpool has an average rating of 88.8%.
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.
Whirlpool ARG146ALA
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$452.83
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The Whirlpool ARG146ALA has a Kagoo Score of 82. However with a price tag of $452.83 this fridge is a bit expensive. For further details check out our full review of the Whirlpool ARG146ALA or read our article on whether you should buy a Whirlpool fridge.
A very economical to run and fully featured freestanding refrigerator, with a good price.
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6 Reasons For for Choosing the Whirlpool ARG146ALA
The Whirlpool ARG146ALA is a 146 capacity fridge, whereas the AEG SKB48811AS is only a 142L capacity fridge (4L smaller), the Avanti AR17T1B is only a 48.13L capacity fridge (97.87L smaller), the Igenix IG3711 is only a 47L capacity fridge (99L smaller) and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 is only a 90L capacity fridge (56L 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 Whirlpool ARG146ALA has a noise level of 37, but the AEG SKB48811AS 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 Whirlpool ARG146ALA has a fresh zone compartment, but the AEG SKB48811AS, the Avanti AR17T1B, the Igenix IG3711 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 number of shelves / baskets on the Whirlpool ARG146ALA is four, and so does the AEG SKB48811AS, but the Avanti AR17T1B 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 IG3711. 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 Whirlpool ARG146ALA has a reversible doors, and so do the AEG SKB48811AS, the Avanti AR17T1B and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2, however the Igenix IG3711 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 Whirlpool ARG146ALA has a European Union Energy Efficiency Rating of "A++", whereas the AEG SKB48811AS has a rating of "A+".
8 Reasons Against for Choosing the Whirlpool ARG146ALA
The Whirlpool ARG146ALA does not have a door open alarm, but the AEG SKB48811AS, the Avanti AR17T1B, the Igenix IG3711 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 Whirlpool ARG146ALA does not have a temperature alarm, but the AEG SKB48811AS, the Avanti AR17T1B, the Igenix IG3711 and the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 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 Whirlpool ARG146ALA has received a Kagoo Score of 82, whereas the Avanti AR17T1B scored 87 and the Igenix IG3711 scored 88.
The Whirlpool ARG146ALA is $305 more expensive than the Avanti AR17T1B, $320 more expensive than the Igenix IG3711 and $268 more expensive than the Magic Chef MCAR320B2.
The Whirlpool ARG146ALA is only stocked by 1 store, but the Avanti AR17T1B is stocked by 5 shops. More ...
The Whirlpool ARG146ALA is three months older than the AEG SKB48811AS and one year older than the Magic Chef MCAR320B2.
The running costs over five years of the Whirlpool ARG146ALA are $234 which is $16 more than the Igenix IG3711. Show assumptions.
Whirlpool fridges have an average rating of only 88.8%, but AEG has an average rating of 95% and Avanti has an average rating of 90.8%.
The cheapest price that we could find for the ARG146ALA in the US is $452.83 but in total we found only 1 price for it.
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AEG SKB48811AS
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142L
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The AEG SKB48811AS has a Kagoo Score of 78. 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 SKB48811AS or read our article on whether you should buy a AEG fridge.
A very economical to run and fully featured integrated fridge.
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3 Reasons For for Choosing the AEG SKB48811AS
The number of shelves / baskets on the AEG SKB48811AS is four, and so does the Whirlpool ARG146ALA, but the Avanti AR17T1B 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 IG3711. 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 SKB48811AS has a reversible doors, and so do the Avanti AR17T1B, the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 and the Whirlpool ARG146ALA, however the Igenix IG3711 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.
AEG fridges have an average rating of 95%, but Avanti only has an average rating of 90.8%, Igenix only has an average rating of 75.4%, Magic Chef only has an average rating of 84.5% and Whirlpool only has an average rating of 88.8%.
7 Reasons Against for Choosing the AEG SKB48811AS
The AEG SKB48811AS is a 142 capacity fridge, whereas the Avanti AR17T1B is a 48.13L capacity fridge (93.87L smaller), the Igenix IG3711 is a 47L capacity fridge (95L smaller), the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 is a 90L capacity fridge (52L smaller) and the Whirlpool ARG146ALA is a 146L capacity fridge (4L 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 AEG SKB48811AS has a noise level of 38, but the Whirlpool ARG146ALA is a 37dB noise level fridge (1dB quieter). 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 SKB48811AS has only received a Kagoo Score of 78, whereas the Avanti AR17T1B scored 87, the Igenix IG3711 scored 88, the Magic Chef MCAR320B2 scored 82 and the Whirlpool ARG146ALA scored 82.
We couldn't find any retailers that are currently selling the product. More ...
The AEG SKB48811AS is nine months older than the Magic Chef MCAR320B2.
Over five years the AEG SKB48811AS costs $242 to run which is $24 more than the Igenix IG3711 and $8 more than the Whirlpool ARG146ALA. Show assumptions.
The energy efficiency rating of the AEG SKB48811AS is "A+", whereas the rating of the Whirlpool ARG146ALA is "A++".
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