I present to your attention a rating of the best refrigerators in 2020. When buying a refrigerator, everyone has their own selection criteria. For some, dimensions are important because of the limited space of the kitchen, for some, the noise level is due to the need to place it in a studio or living room. And some pay attention to energy efficiency, power, ergonomics of the interior space and the way of defrosting. I took all these criteria into account and compiled the TOP 10 best refrigerators for 2020, which included both budget and premium models with unique technologies that ensure uniformity and quality of cooling.
LG DoorCooling + GA-B509CLWL
In the first place in the rating is the model with an inverter compressor and special cooling technology. It provides for the intake of cold air from a panel located at the top of the chamber. Due to this, its distribution occurs most evenly. And most importantly, the products located in the refrigerator door receive the same cooling as those located closer to the wall. According to research data, the model equipped with DoorCooling + cools 32% faster and more evenly than similar refrigerators from the manufacturer without this technology. The height of the two-compartment refrigerator is just over 2 meters, it is equipped with a display on the front, which displays the parameters of its operation. Thanks to the No Frost system, it does not require defrosting. The refrigerator compartment with a volume of 277 liters contains 4 shelves and 1 wide drawer. There are 3 drawers in the freezer with a capacity of 107 liters. The freezer is capable of freezing up to 12 kg of food per day. And in the event of a power outage, it will maintain the temperature for 16 hours. With the Super Freeze and Super Cool modes, you can quickly chill and freeze a large amount of food (for example, after loading a switched off refrigerator). An important advantage of the model is its quiet operation. The manufacturer has managed to reduce the noise figure by 25% in comparison with earlier models. It is only 36 dB. Another innovation of the developers was a design change in order to achieve a minimum gap when opening the door. This means that the refrigerator can be safely placed in a corner. The door will then open 90 ° and the drawers can be pulled out without problems. The refrigerator beeps when the door is not closed.
Benefits:
- Possibility to choose a color (white, beige, graphite).
- Convenient hidden handles.
- Spacious.
- Keeps food fresh well.
- On first loading, food is frozen in 3 hours.
- No Frost.
- Quiet.
Disadvantages:
- The lower shelves in the refrigerator compartment are not height adjustable.
- Common box for vegetables (no partitions inside).
The model costing 40,000 rubles has a lot of advantages: roomy cameras, No Frost, quiet operation. But the main difference from other models included in the TOP is the absence of a gap when opening the door and a special cooling technology, thanks to which all products are cooled faster and more evenly.According to customer reviews on Yandex Mareta, 96% of users are completely satisfied with its work.
Samsung RB-34 K6220S4
The second place in the TOP is taken by Samsung with its unique SpaceMax technology, which allows the internal volume of cameras to be larger than that of analogues of the same size. This is done through thinner walls with thermal insulation. Moreover, this does not affect energy efficiency and cold maintenance. The total capacity of the chambers of the almost two-meter refrigerator is 344 liters, of which 246 are refrigerator and 98 are freezers. This model has super-cooling and super-freezing functions, like the leader of the rating. She also has a unique vacation mode. When enabled, the cameras maintain the maximum possible values. Thanks to this, the engine is started less often, and electricity is saved. And upon returning from a trip, the refrigerator will be fresh as usual. No musty smell. Uniform cooling of food on each shelf is achieved through the All-around Cooling technology. At the same time, cooled air is circulated and supplied through the holes to each shelf. In terms of noise and energy efficiency, Samsung is practically the same as its higher competitor (306 kWh / year). If we compare the internal equipment of the two models, it is worth noting that Samsung has an additional freshness zone for fish and meat products. Another distinctive feature is the presence of a transforming shelf. It can be removed, folded or lifted. This allows tall items to be placed on the lower shelf. Additional lighting for the freezer is also considered a unique feature of the model.
Benefits:
- The quality of materials and workmanship.
- Spacious.
- Convenient interior fittings.
- Freezer compartment light.
- Simple controls. Touchscreen.
- No Frost.
- Quiet.
Disadvantages:
- There are no partitions in the drawers of the refrigerator compartment. Not very convenient to use. I would like 2 small boxes instead of one big one.
- The motor makes a noise when first turned on. Rattling sounds disappear after 2–3 days.
Samsung costs 47,000 rubles. In terms of characteristics and technical equipment, the model is practically not inferior to the leader of the rating. The second place was awarded only because of the higher cost and results of comparison of cooling technologies. For both brands of refrigerators, it is uniform, but LG's directional top cooling provides better cooling of food in the door. On the other hand, Samsung surpasses LG in several features that are important for a number of buyers: "vacation" mode, a transforming shelf, two freshness zones, backlighting of the freezer. Unsurprisingly, 93% of Samsung refrigerator owners recommend it.
Haier C2F536CMSG
The three leaders are closed by a model of the same price range, but differing in many characteristics from those described above. Capacious chambers - 256 and 108 liters. And this is with standard dimensions and a height of 191 cm. Convenience in operation is added by the well-thought-out ergonomics of the internal space: more shelves (5 pieces), the presence of a folding shelf, a drawer for vegetables (freshness zone). The freezer has 4 drawers and lighting. It has all the extra features that Samsung has, including a vacation mode. Haier is noisier compared to the two leaders - 42 dB. And it consumes more electricity - 417 kWh / year.
Benefits:
- Spacious.
- Thoughtful organization of the internal space.
- No defrosting required.
- It freezes perfectly.
- There is a light in the freezer.
Disadvantages:
- The temperature on the displays is shown with sticks, not numbers (not informative).
- Noisy.
The cost of Haier is 45,000 rubles. This is a reliable quality refrigerator from one of the market leaders. But, despite the more thoughtful ergonomics and arrangement of the interior space, Haier was unable to rise above the third position in my rating due to the noisier operation, less energy efficiency and the lack of special technologies to ensure uniform cooling of products. However, customers value the brand's reliability and the quality of its post-warranty service.Therefore, almost all owners of this model are ready to recommend it for purchase.
Samsung RB-30 J3000WW
In fourth place is another Samsung. It has the same technological equipment as Samsung RB-34 K6220S4: All-Around Cooling technology for uniform cooling, Space Max for increasing the internal space, No Frost system, which eliminates the need for manual defrosting. It differs from the more expensive model in its high noise level during operation (up to 40 dB), dimensions (height 178 cm) and volume of chambers: refrigerating 213 liters, freezing - 98 liters. Has no additional freshness zone. He has only one - for vegetables and fruits. There are 4 shelves, one of which is foldable. Another difference is the lack of an external display for monitoring temperatures in the chambers. But it belongs to more energy efficient equipment with a level of electricity consumption of about 272 kWh / year.
Benefits:
- Compact dimensions.
- Large capacity.
- Thoughtful organization of the internal space. The presence of a folding shelf.
- Quiet work.
- Cools well. Cooling is the same on all shelves.
- Keeps cold for a long time during a power outage.
- Bright pleasant backlighting.
Disadvantages:
- According to reviews, for some buyers the refrigerator makes a lot of noise, buzzes (for most, this goes away with time).
- Small egg holder.
The price is about 32,000 rubles. In comparison with the leaders of the rating, this is a much more affordable model. And although the model is inferior to them in size, noise, lack of a display, nevertheless, it quickly and evenly cools food, maintains the temperature in the chambers and does not require defrosting. If there is no need for a display, an additional freshness zone and other "chips" of expensive models, this refrigerator will be an excellent choice. 84% of the owners of this model agree with this.
Bosch KGE39XK2AR
The fifth place in the rating is deservedly taken by Bosch. Considering its equipment and a lot of unique technologies, it could have been awarded a higher position in the TOP. But it is not equipped with No Frost and requires manual defrosting of the freezer, which is inferior to all previous models. Of the technologies, NatureCool is worth noting, which is responsible for maintaining the freshness of products by regulating humidity. SuperCooling - quickly lowers the temperature in the refrigerator compartment after opening the door. You will need to enable the function manually. But it will turn off automatically. SuperFreezing turns on automatically after food is added to the freezer. Thanks to this, new products are quickly frozen, and frozen ones do not spoil. FreshSense sensors regulate the temperature in the chambers by constantly checking the readings. If the door is open for a long time, an audible signal sounds. Just like some of the more expensive models, Bosch has a holiday mode. It provides for maintaining the temperature at +14 ° C in the refrigerator and -18 ° C in the freezer. The two-meter refrigerator is equipped with three drawers in the freezer compartment, the volume of which is 94 liters. The refrigerator compartment for 257 liters is equipped with 4 shelves and two zones of freshness. The VitaFresh compartment stores fish and meat and provides isolation to prevent mixing of odors. The second large drawer is for vegetables and fruits. There you can set one of two moisture parameters, depending on the types of products. This model works almost as quietly as the leaders of the rating (38 dB). And the longest is able to keep the cold during a power outage (up to 22 hours).
Benefits:
- Large and roomy.
- Convenient arrangement of shelves.
- Quiet.
- Hinged shelf for bottles.
- Deep baskets in the freezer.
Disadvantages:
- There is an isolated case of breakage of the freezer.
- To hang the door, you need a key that is not included in the kit.
The price is about 35,000 rubles. It has excellent equipment that can compete with more expensive models. The manufacturer has provided for the possibility of not only maintaining the temperature, but also the optimum humidity, which allows the products to remain fresh longer.Bosch outperforms Samsung RB-30 J3000WW in terms of quiet operation, organization of internal space, automatic shutdown of supercooling mode and a display. But it is inferior to him with the need for manual defrosting and a little more electricity consumption.
LG GA-B379 SQUL
The sixth place in the ranking is the LG refrigerator. Provides uniform cooling in the chamber thanks to the Multi Air Flow technology, which creates multiple air flows. In the freezer, a cold airflow is created using the Total No Frost technology, which eliminates the need for manual defrosting. The 174 cm high refrigerator is equipped with a spacious 182-liter refrigerator with three shelves and a vegetable drawer and a 79-liter freezer with four drawers. It differs from Bosch in a lower level of energy consumption.
Benefits:
- Beautiful view.
- Large cameras.
- Cools well.
- Convenient electronic control with indication.
- No Frost.
Disadvantages:
- There is a convex structure on the upper part (you cannot put anything on top of the refrigerator).
- Many buyers complain about the noise (for most, it goes away after several days or weeks of operation).
LG worth 29,500 rubles is inferior to Bosch in technological equipment and work automation. However, the manufacturer used a special cooling technology that ensures an even distribution of cold on all shelves. Unlike Bosch, LG does not require defrosting, consumes less energy, but is inferior to it in the internal equipment and lack of a fresh zone. 90% of the owners of this refrigerator are completely satisfied with the quality of its work.
Pozis RK-139 W
The seventh place in the rating is occupied by a refrigerator of a domestic manufacturer. Height 185 cm, equipped with two chambers: a freezer with a volume of 130 liters has 3 drawers, a refrigerator with a volume of 205 liters is equipped with 4 shelves and 2 small drawers for vegetables and fruits. SQUL differs from LG GA-B379 in electromechanical control method and lack of display. Refrigerators in this price range are not equipped with a No Frost system. Therefore, you will need to manually defrost the freezer. In terms of noise level, it practically does not differ from the competitors described above. But it consumes less electricity than they - 255 kWh / year.
The price is 20,000 rubles. A model with well-thought-out interior equipment and large capacity, it is able to keep cold for a very long time in the absence of power - up to 21 hours. And although the model is not equipped with special technologies, like LG and Bosch, 88% of users were satisfied with the purchase.
Benefits:
- Large selection of colors.
- Good build quality.
- Very roomy.
- Two drawers for vegetables and fruits, not one as in most modern refrigerators.
- It freezes well.
- Quiet work.
Disadvantages:
- Inferior to more expensive models in temperature tracking technology. Unstable temperature in the refrigerator compartment.
- It is not very convenient to pull out the drawers in the freezer, especially the lower one.
- There are isolated cases of rapid failure of the gum of the seal, which is why warm air began to get inside.
- The backlight is centered. If you put food on the top shelf, they block the light.
- Small distance between shelves.
Liebherr CUel 2831
The eighth place in the rating is occupied by a small refrigerator (55x63x161 cm), which differs from the above-described models in the distribution between cameras. The freezer is made small, only 53 liters, which allowed only two drawers to be placed inside. But the refrigerating chamber is quite spacious - 212 liters. It is equipped with 4 shelves, a bottle shelf and two side-by-side drawers for vegetables and fruits. This is the most economical model of all the above in terms of energy consumption - 175 kWh / year. And it keeps the cold for the longest time in the absence of electricity - up to 25 hours. But it has the lowest power, which is why it is capable of freezing up to 4 kg of food per day. Liebherr requires manual defrosting. But thanks to SmartFrost technology, an even distribution of cold is ensured and the likelihood of frost formation is reduced. Therefore, defrosting should be performed no more than once every 6–8 months.
Benefits:
- Beautiful design.
- Reliable build.
- Compact dimensions.
- Capacious refrigerating chamber.
- Quiet work.
Disadvantages:
- Drops and frost form on the inner rear wall, which is typical for drip defrost refrigerators.
The price is 26,000 rubles. Compact model with large refrigerator compartment and small freezer. The refrigerator compares favorably with Pozis RK-139 W in noise level and energy consumption. But it has less power. Almost all owners of this refrigerator recommend it for purchase for high-quality assembly, use of environmentally friendly materials and effective cooling.
Beko RCNK 270K20 W
In the penultimate place in the Beko rating with the No Frost system, which is not typical for refrigerators in this price segment. It differs from Liebherr in the redistribution of volumes between chambers with practically the same dimensions. This allowed the manufacturer to equip a larger freezer compartment with three drawers and 4 shelves and 1 refrigerator compartment. The model is almost identical to Liebherr in terms of freezing power and noise level. It has a high energy consumption (267 kWh / year) and a shorter temperature maintenance time (18 hours).
Benefits:
- Inexpensive, but with No Frost.
- The quality of the materials.
- Compact. With a large freezer.
- It freezes well.
- Large shelves on the door.
- Quiet.
Disadvantages:
- The door open indicator does not work if the door is not closed tightly (the inside light is off).
- For some customers, the number of shelves seems insufficient.
Beko worth 24,000 rubles will be an excellent choice for those looking for an inexpensive but reliable refrigerator with No Frost. Unlike Liebherr, it does not have a shelf for bottles, but a large drawer for vegetables and fruits without division into sections, which some find uncomfortable. 93% of buyers recommend it for purchase.
Indesit EF 18
The last place in the rating is occupied by the most budgetary model in my TOP with the No Frost system. It differs from Beko by its large dimensions: 60x64x185 cm. And more spacious: a freezer with three drawers with a total volume of 75 liters and a refrigerator with 4 shelves and 2 drawers with a volume of 223 liters. The shelves have a pull-out design. Each can be pulled out 7 cm for easy viewing. The refrigerator took the last place in the ranking due to the lowest power rating. It is capable of freezing up to 2.5 kg per day. The energy consumption indicator is also not happy - 363.5 kWh / year (one of the highest).
Benefits:
- Quality materials.
- There is a door closer (there is no need to tilt the refrigerator so that the door always slams).
- Spacious refrigeration compartment.
- It freezes well.
- No defrosting required.
Disadvantages:
- Noisy.
- When water flows into the tray fixed above the compressor, it starts to rattle.
- If the door is open 90 °, the freezer drawers cannot be pulled out.
Indesit EF 18 costs 23,000 rubles. The refrigerator is inferior to the models described above in a number of indicators (energy efficiency, power). But on the other hand, this is one of the cheapest models that does not require manual defrosting. In addition, it has a well-organized interior space, pull-out shelves and a spacious freezer. 88% of buyers note the reliability of the assembly, spaciousness and high-quality cooling.
