TOP 15 best two-compartment refrigerators according to customer reviews

When choosing a refrigerator, you can rely on different criteria, but the main characteristics that it should have are a long service life, economical consumption of electricity and preservation of freshness of products, if at the same time it will have a budgetary cost, then you have chosen the ideal model. In order not to become a victim of marketers and choose the thing that you really need, you should know the basic parameters that modern refrigerators have and what you really need to pay attention to. The review provides a list of these parameters, as well as a rating of the best two-compartment refrigerators in 2019 based on customer demand and reviews on them.

What to look for when choosing

Defrost / freeze system type

The vast majority of models with a cost of 15,000 rubles are equipped with an automatic defrosting system - No Frost or drip. The second one functions according to the following principle: ice builds up on the cooling element, it melts in the intervals between the compressor starts, and the liquid accumulates in a special sump, it is not necessary to pour it out of the sump, it evaporates itself from the compressor heating.

In No Frost, the essence is the same, but the cooling element in this system is located so as not to be visible to the user. Another difference is the fan, it circulates the air inside, distributes the temperature and dries the chamber.

The drip system has a lower cost, but experts advise opting for No Frost for the following reasons:

• The ventilation system distributes the cold inside the chamber well, this keeps food fresh for a long time.
• System No frost is often installed in both cameras (Full No Frost), only the main camera is equipped with a drip system.
• The fan quickly sets the required temperature in the chamber, even if the door has been open for a long time.

Noise level

Depends on the number of compressors and their type. This indicator is very important if the refrigerator is bought in a studio or a kitchen is located near living quarters. Comfortable sound of work at the level of 40 dB. ( See also:Rating of the quietest refrigerators in 2019 )

Autonomous cold storage

Indicates the amount of time the refrigerator is able to keep cold in the freezer. The indicator should be as large as possible.

Freezing power

Shows how much in kilograms the camera can freeze per day, provided that the room temperature is outside it. The higher the freezing speed, the more nutrients are stored in the products and the less impact freezing will have on the palatability.

Type and number of compressors

In modern-type models, two types of compressors are installed: linear and inverter. In the first type, the work is carried out discretely - it is turned on at maximum power, the internal temperature is brought to the required value, then the compressor is turned off. Inverter - work is not interrupted for a minute, but with a change in power, because the temperature is always at the same mark, there is no fluctuation, as is the case with linear compressors.

According to experts, inverter devices need less electricity, they make less noise, have a longer life than linear ones, such a device is considered more reliable.Minus - they are sensitive to energy drops, it is better to retrofit equipment with a voltage stabilizer.

The number of compressors is selected based on the purchase budget. The single compressor models are cheaper, but the two have a number of advantages:

• You can turn off only one compartment - the main one or the freezer, while the second one will work as usual.
• They have a long term of use.
• Shows high performance.

Climatic class

The type of environment in which it can be used without compromising the mechanisms. There are 4 main classes:

1. N - temperature from +16 to +32 degrees. A standard grade that suits almost all conditions. But if the summer temperature in the room can rise higher, then an additional air conditioning system is needed.
2. SN - from +10 to +32 degrees. Optimal for rooms with poor heating - unheated hallways, basements, etc.
3. ST - from +18 to +38 degrees. A good choice for residents of the southern regions.
4. T - from +18 to +43 degrees. Suitable for very hot climates, rooms with windows to the sunny side, or if it is impossible to install the refrigerator away from heating appliances. The cost of such a device is higher, but it will pay for itself with its long work without failures.

Energy class and energy efficiency

The right approach to this parameter will help reduce your light bills. Often the energy class is indicated by the manufacturer directly on the door, on an information sticker. It is designated by letters - A, B, C, D, E, F, G. The first letter is the most economical model, the last one is the most wasteful. Modern models also have such classes - A +, A ++, A +++, each plus takes 10% of the energy consumption. In order to calculate exactly how much the refrigerator will consume per day or per year, you need to look at the decoding of the class, where kW * h / year is indicated, this information is indicated in the data sheet.

Shelf material

The most practical are glass shelves. They are easy to remove dirt from them, they can bear a lot of weight, open the view of the entire camera from a height of full growth.

Refrigerant

Freon is used - R12 (CFC), R134a (HFC), or environmentally friendly gas isobutane R600a.

Reversible doors

The parameter has no effect on the actual operation of the refrigerator, but allows you to comfortably fit it into any interior. Means that you can change the position of the door and the side in which it will open.

Additional functions

Basically, these parameters are used by marketers to profitably present a model to customers, but some of them can be really useful and necessary, although they often affect the cost of the refrigerator:

• Freshness zone - a special compartment in the main chamber where vegetables, fruits and greens keep their freshness well.
• Superfreeze - suitable for those owners who freeze a lot of food at once. Quickly cools a large weight, the temperature of previously laid products will remain at the same level.
• Sound indication - gives a signal when the door is opened or turns on if it is open longer than the operating rules allow. The function is very useful. If the door does not close tightly due to improper installation or sagging, the refrigerator will notify you. Sound indication is also often provided when the internal temperature rises.
• Cold water supply - frees you from the need to get ice or cool water yourself, the device will do everything by itself. In budget models, water is simply poured into the door by hand, from where it is supplied chilled; this function can be easily replaced with just a carafe of water installed in the chamber. More expensive models are connected directly to the water supply.
• Air filter - removes unpleasant odors that are always formed in the place where food is stored.
• Antibacterial wall coating - bacteria do not grow on it.
• Ice maker - water is poured into it manually or automatically, but if the ice is not used very often, you can get by with ordinary silicone molds.

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The best two-compartment refrigerators with a drip system

Turquoise 118

Model with a bottom freezer, automatic defrosting of the refrigerator compartment, compact and spacious, with the function of keeping the cold, mechanical control. Price - 11890 rubles.

Pros:

1. Good organization of the interior of the main and freezer compartments.
2. Tempered glass shelves with a maximum load of 30 kg.
3. Climatic class ST - allowed to operate in the southern regions from +18 to + 380.
4. One-piece containers, reinforced.
5. Reversible door, as in ATLANT XM 6025-031 and Stinol STN 200.
6. Freezing capacity - 4 kg / day, as in Indesit DS 4200 W.
7. The minimum temperature in the freezer is 18⁰C, as in ATLANT XM 6025-031.

Minuses:

1. Compressor motor with rubber grommets, not steel springs.
2. To remove the drawers for vegetables, you need to open the door more than 90⁰.

Reliable inexpensive refrigerator for a family of 2-3 people, ergonomic organization of the internal space, durable tempered glass shelves. Low noise - the level is slightly higher than in ATLANT XM 6025 and Bosch KGV36NL1AR.

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Stinol STS 200

Model with a steel case, treated against corrosion, with an antibacterial coating of the internal surfaces, an ergonomic inner compartment of the refrigerator compartment. Price - 16800 rubles.

Pros:

1. Excellent value for money according to reviews.
2. Low noise level.
3. Capacious refrigerating chamber.
4. Shelves, as in Biryusa 118, made of impact-resistant glass, can be washed in a dishwasher.
5. Keeps cold for a long time - up to 19 hours, which is longer than ATLANT XM 6025-031 or Indesit DS 4200 W.

Minuses:

1. Lower energy class than Biryusa 118.
2. According to reviews, there are not enough shelves on the door.

Users believe that for this price the model is excellent in functionality and roominess for a family of 3-4 people. The freezing speed of the refrigerator is low - 2 times less than in Biryusa 118. But on the other hand, it keeps the cold longer during a power outage.

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Indesit DS 4200 W

Model with rationally organized interior space, Low Frost system and flexible Flexi Use Box. Price - 17,700 rubles.

Pros:

1. Optimal storage of all products.
2. Sliding System - pull-out shelves.
3. Control display - twin touch.
4. Constant humidity in the refrigerator compartment. Food will not dry out.
5. The specially designed Low Frost evaporator prevents ice formation.
6. Versatile Flexi Use Box. Two temperature options are adjustable: the first is for storing fruits and vegetables, the second is for meat and fish.

Minuses:

1. Noisy.
2. There is no temperature indication, as in Bosch KGV36NL1AR.

Model for a family of 2-4 people. With a large refrigerator compartment and a small freezer. With a special compartment for which the storage temperature of certain products is selected. For a voluminous 87 l freezer, according to reviews, "slow". Freezing productivity is the same as in Biryusa 118, with a 35 liter freezer.

ATLANT XM 6025-031

Two-compressor refrigerator with electromechanical control, economical in energy consumption, with soft rounded shapes, with quick freezing function. Price - 21,100 rubles.

Pros:

1. Impact resistant glass withstands up to 20 kg.
2. Sound signaling of an open door.
3. Two compressors.
4. Fast freezing like Bosch KGV36NL1AR.
5. High freezing capacity - 15 kg / day, which is higher than in Liebherr Cef 4025.

Minuses:

1. Freezer trays are prefabricated, not cast.
2. There is no limiter on the hinges: the door opens until it hits something.
3. High height, difficult to bring into the apartment.

Two-compressor, low-noise, with a large freezer and high freezing productivity. According to reviews, it can compete with Liebherr Cef 4025 or Hotpoint-Ariston HS 4200 X in terms of functionality and ergonomics.

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Bosch KGV36NL1AR

Model from the Nature Cool range with a silver Inox-look outer coating, non-ventilated cooling system, LED lighting and a freshness zone. Price - 25,700 rubles.

Pros:

1. Low Frost cooling system without forced ventilation for long-term preservation of the natural freshness of vegetables, fruits and other products.
2. Condensation does not form, excess moisture is removed through the built-in evaporator.
3. In the event of a power outage, it stays cold for 22 hours - longer than ATLANT XM 6025-031.
4. Energy-saving TWIN LEDs.
5. Freshness zone with additional humidity control.
6. Special box for VitaFresh vegetables.

Minuses:

1. Manual defrosting of the freezer.
2. Energy efficiency class - A, not A ++, as in the Liebherr Cef 4025.

The model is excellent in build quality, components, accessories, and internal elements. According to reviews, it matches the price completely. Good ergonomics of glass shelves placement, a freshness zone and the absence of forced ventilation increase the shelf life of fresh products, prevent the mixing of odors, as in Liebherr Cef 4025.

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Hotpoint-Ariston HS 4200 X

Electronically controlled model with stainless steel housing, reinforced bottle rack, antibacterial surface treatment. Price - 26,500 rubles.

Pros:

1. Temperature display similar to Bosch KGV36NL1AR.
2. Malfunction signal.
3. Hidden handles.
4. There are 6 pockets on the door.
5. Hanging container.
6. Antibacterial sealant.

Minuses:

1. The vegetable drawer is inconveniently located: to get it, you need to open the door more than 90⁰.
2. Inconvenient casters: scratches the floor during transport.
3. Unstable coating of the case, easily scratched.

Ergonomic, well-planned interior space, practical body color, information display with temperature parameters. It is similar to Bosch KGV36NL1AR in functionality and product storage.

Liebherr Cef 4025

Model with Power Cooling circulation cooling, Comfort Glass Line shelf design, SmartFrost anti-frost system, child protection. Price - 39,900 rubles.

Pros:

• design;
• metal case;
• aluminum handle with integrated opening mechanism;
• build quality;
• SmartSteel coating;
• inverter compressor;
• large volume;
• 2 working circuits;
• voluminous freezer;
• tempered glass shelves;
• shelf for bottles;
• SuperFrost, SuperCool functions;
• open door sensor;
• temperature control of the refrigerator, freezer;
• keeps cold for a long time;
• the ability to control from a smartphone or computer;
• low noise level;
• protection from children;
• warranty - 2 years.

Minuses:

• protruding handles: they look beautiful, but not always comfortable + according to user reviews, their design often fails;
• no ice maker;
• the control panel is located inconveniently - behind the door at the very top at a height of 2 m;
• manual defrosting of the freezer;
• drip defrosting of the refrigerator compartment;
• no freshness zone.

Simple, discreet modern design, high organization of the interior space, thoughtful additional accessories and holders. Modern technology that prolongs the freshness of products, as in the Hotpoint-Ariston HS 4200 X. In terms of keeping cold in the freezer, it is superior to Bosch KGV36NL1AR.

The best two-compartment refrigerators with Full No Frost

Beko RCNK 270K20 W

Model with No Frost Dual Cooling, built-in LED backlight and flat back panel. Price - 19 390 rubles.

Pros:

1. Covering the case - with protection from dust and dirt, fingerprints.
2. Energy efficient in class A + like Bosch KGN39VI21R.
3. Antibacterial seal.
4. Operates in the ambient temperature range from +16 to +43⁰.
5. Low noise.
6. Sound signal when the door is open.

Minuses:

1. The sensor only works when the door is wide open.
2. Few shelves in both sections and on the door.
3. Noisy.

Compact, with full No Frost, antibacterial protection. The volume is designed for a family of 2-3 people. Inexpensive. It makes a little noise: according to reviews, an accurate leveling is required during the first installation in place. Power consumption - class A +, as in Samsung RB-30 J3000WW.

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Stinol STN 200

Model with electromechanical control, reliable in networks with voltage surges, with increased housing insulation. Price - 19,900 rubles.

Pros:

1. The body is treated with an anti-corrosion compound.
2. Keeping cold - up to 13 hours, as in the Hotpoint-Ariston HF 9201 W RO.
3. Freezing performance is higher than Indesit DF 5200 W.
4. Deep drawers in the freezer.
5. Fresh zone for vegetables.

Minuses:

1. Large protruding handles.
2. As in the Beko RCNK 270K20 W, drawers slide out poorly, you need to open the door wider than 90⁰.

Simple, functional, normal refrigeration organization. The freezing speed is 4 times lower compared to Pozis RK FNF-172 W.

Indesit DF 5200 W

Model with electronic control, display of temperature parameters, with a function of deep freezing at -23⁰, super-cooled, fused-safe. Price - 26 thousand rubles.

Pros:

• large volume;
• design and build quality;
• tempered glass shelves;
• open door sensor;
• temperature control;
• convenient location of the freezer (bottom);
• high energy efficiency;
• touch control;
• Active temperature indication;
• defrosting No Frost;
• perfectly preserves the freshness of products;
• keeps cold for a long time.

Minuses:

• Dimensions - 600 × 640 × 2000 mm, not suitable for any kitchen, it is difficult for children and short people to reach the top shelf;
• lighting - not LED;
• no door closer;
• the door open signal does not always work;
• there is no open door sensor in the freezer;
• the sound of the unlocked door is very quiet;
• noisy work;
• short cord;
• short instruction.

Refrigerator with modern controls, functional, with thoughtful "little things". Pull-out shelves and drawers are fixed with stops when removing, there is a special clamping part for bottles. Maintained the optimal distance between shelves, sound signaling of an open door. Freezing productivity is inferior to Samsung RB-30 J3000WW.

Pozis RK FNF-172 W

A model of a domestic manufacturer with a large freezer for 124 liters, high freezing productivity and modern ergonomics of space in both chambers. Price - 26,500 rubles.

Pros:

1. Antibacterial coating as in Beko RCNK 270K20 W.
2. CFC FREE ecology.
3. Big Box drawer in the freezer.
4. LED backlighting with up to 70% energy saving compared to conventional lamps.
5. Freezing performance is higher than Hotpoint-Ariston HF 9201 W RO.
6. The maximum temperature in the freezer is -18 ⁰FROM.

Minuses:

1. According to reviews, it is very noisy, does not meet the declared characteristics.
2. The compressor runs almost continuously, it turns on every 12 minutes.

A normal refrigeration unit with a huge freezer, high freezing speed. No super cool function like Hotpoint-Ariston HF 9201 W RO and no super freeze like LG GA-B419 SYGL.

Samsung RB-30 J3000WW

Refrigerator with increased useful volume SpaceMax, multi-flow cooling All-Around Cooling, special sliding shelf system Easy Slide, inverter compressor. Price - 30 thousand rubles.

Pros:

• inverter compressor;
• low noise level;
• spacious freezer;
• shock freezing function;
• tempered glass shelves;
• pull-out shelf;
• LED lighting;
• All-around Cooling system;
• defrosting No Frost;
• touch control;
• regulation of temperatures in the refrigerator and freezer;
• open door sensor;
• keeps food fresh well;
• keeps cold for a long time.

Minuses:

• inconvenient location of the control panel. To change the operating mode, you need to open the refrigerator; if you hesitate, the door open alarm will go off;
• the shelves are not adjustable in height;
• in a fruit drawer near the walls it freezes even at +5 degrees;
• tray for 6 eggs.

Quiet, more powerful in terms of freezing performance than Indesit DF 5200 W or LG GA-B419 SYGL. Roomy, designed to accommodate food for a large family. Energy efficiency class - A +, as in Bosch KGN39VI21R.

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Hotpoint-Ariston HF 9201 W RO

Refrigerator with advanced Total No Frost system, Active Oxygen 2.0 air purification system, dry freshness zone, isolated compartment for storing fruits and vegetables and modern Air Ventilation ventilation system. Price - 37,500 rubles.

Pros:

1. Modern improved Total No Frost technology with constant temperature control support, temperature recovery function.
2. Proper storage with Active Oxygen 2.0 technology. Simulation of ozone formation is in progress, food spoilage slows down.
3. High humidity (up to 80%) in the fruit / vegetable compartment due to the built-in Active Fresh Filter, which absorbs ethylene.
4. The ventilation system in the Air Ventilation refrigerator maintains a stable temperature and optimal humidity between the shelves.

Minuses:

1. Noisy.
2. For such a large volume, the productivity of freezing is slow - lower than in Samsung RB-30 J3000WW or Pozis RK FNF-172 W.

A functional model with innovative technologies for prolonging the freshness of products, with energy saving, as in Bosch KGN39VI21R and LG GA-B419 SYGL.

LG GA-B419 SYGL

Model with a smart inverter compressor, Multi Air Flow multi-flow cooling system, with a delicate beige body, touch control display, express freezing function. Price - 34,200 rubles.

Pros:

• design, the color is beautiful;
• inverter compressor;
• large volume;
• low noise level;
• shock freeze option;
• defrosting No Frost;
• air distribution system Multi Air Flow - the temperature is the same on all shelves;
• tempered glass shelves;
• LED lighting;
• open door sensor;
• temperature control of the refrigerator and freezer;
• LED display;
• perfectly preserves the freshness of products;
• keeps cold for a long time.

Minuses:

• protruding hatch on top of the cover. You won't be able to put anything on the refrigerator;
• condensation forms on the inner walls at the junction of the door;
• freezer capacity for a large family may not be enough;
• egg tray for 8 pieces.

Very quiet refrigerator: according to reviews, you can put it in studio rooms and sleep next to it peacefully. With an advanced Total No Frost system like the Hotpoint-Ariston HF 9201 W RO. Energy consumption - class A +, as in Hotpoint-Ariston HF 9201 W RO and Bosch KGN39VI21R.

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Bosch KGN39VI21R

Model with a beautiful silver chrome body, super freezing and super cooling functions, Multi Airflow cold air distribution system, evaporator and antibacterial charcoal filter. Price - 38,500 rubles.

Pros:

1. The surface of the case is treated with an anti-fingerprint compound.
2. Uniform distribution of cold flow to all corners of the refrigerating chamber using Multi Airflow technology, as in LG GA-B419 SYGL.
3. Eliminate odors with an antibacterial charcoal filter.
4. Freshness zone Vita Fresh, maintaining optimal humidity.
5. Each compartment is electronically controlled.
6. Correction of the microclimate inside with a sharp change in ambient temperature - the Fresh Sense function.

Minuses:

1. Radiators hidden in the side walls of the refrigerator get very hot.
2. The information board is just for beauty, the loop is quickly frayed and the “brains” boards are on fire.

Stylish design, large refrigerating chamber volume, high freezing productivity, higher than in Samsung RB-30 J3000WW, longer than Hotpoint-Ariston HF 9201 W RO, keeps cold during power outages.

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