TOP 10 best refrigerators in the ranking

You need to choose reliable equipment for storing food. This will avoid damage during operation. Also, the unit should be functional, convenient, economical. For this reason, before buying, they study the TOP-10 models of the best refrigerators.

How to make the right choice?

Pay attention to the main criteria:

• in order to conveniently place the refrigerator in the room, you need to find out what dimensions the model you like is characterized by;
• pay attention to the way the door is opened: on the left or right side;
• energy consumption level: if it is important to reduce energy costs, you need to consider models with energy efficiency class A +, A ++, A +++, but most units belong to class A;
• installation method: freestanding, built-in units, the second option is installed behind the facade of the kitchen unit;
• working (useful) volume of chambers: this criterion allows you to determine how much free space inside the refrigerator;
• freezer location: top, bottom;
• number of doors: 1 or 2, if the first option is considered, then the freezer in such devices is always located at the top;
• freezing technology: Know Frost, drip system, manual type, the most common is the second of the ways;
• noise level: it is recommended to consider models that are quieter (according to the norms, an indicator of 40 dB is considered permissible).

In addition to the technical characteristics, they pay attention to the manufacturer and the country where the assembly was carried out. They study consumer reviews, since on the basis of this information, one can conclude about the effectiveness of the most common units when used in everyday life.

Rating of the best refrigerators

No. 10. SARATOV 451

The refrigerator belongs to the group of one-door appliances. The total useful volume is 165 liters. The unit produces a fairly strong noise (45 dB), so it is recommended to place it further from the bedroom, nursery. The design provides for a manual system for defrosting the refrigerating chamber. The latter is spacious enough (150 l). An incandescent lamp is installed in the luminaire, it is recommended to replace it with an LED one to reduce energy costs.

The refrigerator has 3 shelves. They are made of plastic. The freezer is located at the top of the unit. The refrigerator is controlled by an electromechanical system. Energy class - B. The door can be carried to either side. Unit height - 114.5 cm.

Advantages:

• compact dimensions;
• the ability to move the door;
• the shelves are made of plastic, which means they will not break;
• spacious refrigerating chamber;
• ease of use, due to the upper location of the freezer.

Disadvantages:

• manual defrosting;
• low level of productivity;
• lack of a display on the door (electromechanical control type);
• high energy consumption;
• significant noise during the operation of the device.

No. 9. Atlant XM 4021-000

This model is distinguished by its compact dimensions (HxWxD): 186x60x63 cm. This affects the usable volume of the chambers: refrigerating chamber - 225 liters, freezers - 101 liters. The control method is a mechanical system. The design provides only 1 compressor. Climate class - N, which means that the unit can be operated at temperatures within + 16 ... + 32 ° С. It should be noted that it is not always possible to provide the required conditions for the operation of equipment in hot regions.

Energy class - A. There are 4 shelves in the refrigerator compartment. The freezer can keep the temperature up to 17 hours. Freezing capacity is 4.5 kg / day. The set includes a shelf for bottles, an ice mold. A drip defrost system is provided.

The advantages of this model:

• moderate noise level (within normal limits) - 40 dB;
• significant roominess with relatively small dimensions;
• doors can be hung on the right and left;
• a long period during which the temperature remains low during a power outage;
• long warranty - 3 years;
• a large number of shelves inside the refrigerator.

This model has a lot of drawbacks, which caused it to move to the last position in the rating:

• lack of a freshness zone;
• mechanical control type;
• low productivity;
• the compressor is non-inverter, which increases the risk of equipment failure;
• insufficiently wide range of ambient temperatures during unit operation;
• small egg tray;
• low reliability of the lighting device, the light bulb quickly fails, it is recommended to replace it with an LED one.

No. 8. Indesit EF 18

This is a full size model. Available in white only. The device consumes a moderate amount of electricity (class A). The productivity is 3.5 kg / day. An automatic defrosting system (Know Frost) is provided in two chambers. The noise level is quite low - 40 dB.

The unit can keep cold in chambers for up to 13 hours. Useful volume - 228 liters (refrigerator), 75 liters (freezer). The shelves are made of glass. For ease of use, temperature indication is provided.

• quiet operation of the refrigerator;
• spaciousness;
• ease of use;
• automatic defrosting of refrigerating and freezing chambers;
• low energy consumption;
• high efficiency.

The refrigerator has more disadvantages:

• shorter period of auto-saving cold when disconnected from the network;
• low productivity;
• there is no freshness zone in the refrigerator;
• the set does not include accessories (stand for eggs, bottles, ice mold, that is, you need to purchase them separately).

No. 7. Stinol STN 200

This model is inferior to the analogs discussed above in some parameters (small usable volume), but it implements the Know Frost function, which simplifies operation. The noise level is 43 dB, which can affect the comfort of the refrigerator. The shelves are made of glass, plastic. An incandescent lamp is installed in the refrigerator compartment. It quickly breaks down, so you can immediately install an LED analog.

Energy class - A. The unit is controlled by an electromechanical system. This model keeps the cold inside the freezer for 13 hours. A super freeze function is provided. The door can be re-hung if necessary.

Advantages:

• the presence of the Know Frost system, and in two chambers;
• ease of use due to the large number of shelves and drawers;
• the capacity of the refrigerating chamber;
• there is no need for regular maintenance, since defrosting is carried out automatically;
• there is a super freeze function;
• the door is re-hung.

Disadvantages:

• high noise level;
• compact freezer;
• low freezing capacity - 2.5 kg / day;
• short-term operation when disconnected from the network - 13 hours;
• insufficiently low level of energy consumption;
• human participation is necessary for management.

No. 6. Gorenije RC 4180 AW

This model takes the middle position in the ranking of the best, since it is characterized by a fairly high productivity - 9 kg / day. The width of the refrigerator is relatively small - 54 cm. Height - 180 cm, standard depth - 60 cm. The useful volume of the refrigerating chamber is 203 liters, freezers - 69 liters. Noise level - 40 dB. The refrigerator compartment defrosts automatically.

Advantages:

• low energy consumption (A);
• the unit works quietly;
• high performance;
• compactness;
• the capacity of the refrigerating chamber;
• temperature autosave time when disconnected from the network - 15 hours.

Disadvantages:

• no freshness zone;
• the freezer is defrosting manually;
• control type - mechanical;
• non-inverter compressor;
• narrow range of ambient temperatures during operation: + 16 ... + 38 ° С.

No. 5. Hotpoint-Ariston HF 5201X R

This model belongs to the category of large-sized equipment. Height - 2 m. Width and depth are standard (60 and 64 cm, respectively). The useful volume of the refrigerating chamber is 249 liters. Freezer capacity - 75 liters. It is located at the bottom. The design provides 2 doors. The noise level is moderate (40 dB). The compressor is standard, which can cause premature failure of the equipment.

In the freezer and refrigerator chambers, defrosting is carried out automatically - Nou Frost. Energy class - A +. Control type - electronic, LED lighting in the refrigerating chamber. The duration of the cold storage inside the unit is 13 hours.

Advantages:

• functionality;
• the door is re-hung;
• there is a super freeze function;
• low energy consumption;
• the unit is quiet;
• complete set: all accessories are available;
• 6 shelves on the door;
• the capacity of the refrigerating chamber.

Disadvantages:

• low productivity;
• large dimensions, while the capacity of the freezer is small.

No. 4. Samsung RB 30 J 3000 WW

Dimensions (HxWxD): 178x59.5x66.8 cm. Average working volume - 213 liters (refrigerator), 98 liters (freezer). Energy consumption level - A +. The control type is electronic. Both chambers are defrosting using the Know Frost technology. The freezing power is higher than that of the previously considered analogs, which makes the device more efficient (13 hours / day).

Advantages:

• low energy consumption;
• compact dimensions, despite this, the refrigerator is quite roomy;
• high performance;
• the set includes an egg tray, ice mold;
• electronic control;
• the design includes an inverter compressor;
• automatic defrosting in two chambers.

Disadvantages:

• no freshness zone;
• small volume of the freezer;
• narrow range of ambient temperatures recommended for the operation of the refrigerator.

No. 3. Liebherr CUef 4015-20

This model surpasses analogues in height - 201.1 cm. In width it does not differ from the considered devices - 60 cm. The depth is somewhat less - 62.5 cm. The type of compressor is inverter, which makes the refrigerator more reliable. The noise level is average - 40 dB. A drip defrosting system is provided in the refrigerating chamber, a manual method is used in the freezer. Energy class - A ++. Control type - touch, lighting system - LED. Defrosting capacity - 7 kg / day.

Positive traits:

• profitability;
• spaciousness;
• the unit is quiet;
• ease of control due to the presence of a touch screen;
• in terms of performance, this model surpasses the considered analogs;
• LED lightening;
• in the refrigerator compartment - 5 shelves;
• storage at power outage - 28 hours.

Disadvantages:

• small volume of the freezer;
• during installation, accurate adjustment of the unit is important;
• the front panel is easily damaged.

No. 2. LG GA-B 429 SMQZ

The height of the refrigerator is 190 cm. The width and depth are standard (60 and 64 cm, respectively). The working volume of the refrigerating chamber is 223 liters, the freezers are 79 liters. The unit is controlled by an electronic system. Energy consumption level - A ++. One of the shelves in the refrigerating chamber is foldable, cooling is multi-stream. Both chambers are defrosting automatically. LED backlighting is provided.

The set includes all the necessary accessories: a stand and a basket for bottles, an ice mold. A display is provided on the door. The noise level is low - 39 dB. The unit can be controlled remotely via Wi-Fi.

Positive traits:

• remote control
• profitability due to low energy consumption;
• multi-stream cooling;
• the noise level is lower than that of many analogs and amounts to 39 dB;
• many auxiliary functions;
• the kit includes all the necessary accessories;
• the doors are outweighed.

Disadvantages of this model:

• there is no freshness zone;
• insufficiently large working volume of the refrigerating chamber;
• narrow range of temperature values ​​at which the unit can be operated: + 10 ... + 38 ° С.

No. 1. Bosch KGN39SB10

Specifications:

• dimensions (HxWxD): 200x60x65 cm;
• useful volume of refrigerating and freezing chambers, respectively: 221 and 94 liters;
• two-chamber unit, 2 doors are provided;
• the freezer is located at the bottom of the body;
• the design contains 1 compressor of a standard type;
• the noise level of the unit is moderate - 42 dB;
• the possibility of automatic defrosting using the Know Frost technology is provided;
• energy consumption class - A, according to this parameter, the refrigerator is inferior to its counterparts, because today devices are often preferred to devices that represent class A + and higher;
• the freezing capacity is 14 kg / day, this is an indicator of productivity, it allows you to determine how quickly the temperature in the chambers will drop to the required level at which the cooling / freezing of products begins;
• the unit is controlled by an electronic system, which simplifies the operation of the refrigerator;
• the design provides for an LED lighting system, due to this, the level of energy consumption is somewhat reduced, and a long lamp life is also noted;
• there is a freshness zone, and in it the humidity level can be adjusted;
• duration of operation when disconnected from the power source - 18 hours;
• there are 3 shelves in the refrigerator compartment and on the door;
• there are 3 drawers in the freezer.

This model is the best in the rating, because it has many advantages:

• spaciousness;
• high performance;
• manufacturability (the Nou Frost system is used in two chambers);
• the design provides for a charcoal filter, due to which the air inside the device is purified;
• attractive design: metal door, glass outside;
• there is an internal antibacterial coating;
• the unit can be installed close to the wall, this will not affect its functionality, duration of operation;
• it is possible to change the position of the doors;
• complete set: ice containers, bottle holder, egg holder are provided.

There are also disadvantages:

• the unit is noisy;
• the front panel is difficult to care for, since any dirt is visible on the black glass;
• only 1 compressor is provided, for comparison, many two-chamber analogs operating according to the No Frost system are equipped with 2 compressors;
• insufficiently low level of energy consumption.

If you need to choose a refrigerator, it is recommended, first of all, to correlate the technical characteristics of the model you like with personal preferences and the dimensions of the room. It is also important to study the rating of popular and most functional devices, since this makes it possible to learn about the hidden disadvantages of the unit, or, conversely, make the final choice by examining the advantages. Before buying, you need to watch video reviews of the equipment you like. At the same time, you can see how it is used in practice. The recommendations of specialists are also important.