TOP 10 best inexpensive refrigerators according to customer reviews

Compiling the TOP of inexpensive refrigerators, I chose the best models among single-chamber and two-chamber refrigerators, with and without a freezer, with a drip defrost system and No Frost. I like that there are more and more models of domestic manufacturers and CIS countries in the rating, users have appreciated their advantages, and manufacturers continue to monitor the competition and crowd out cheap brands with high-quality refrigeration equipment. Based on customer reviews and expert opinion, I have compiled a rating of the best inexpensive refrigerators of 2019.

Best inexpensive single chamber refrigerators

Turquoise 108

A practical, handy fridge-freezer located at the top. Maintained minimum temperature - minus 12⁰, energy class - A. Drip defrosting system with drain prevents the formation of ice and excess water inside the refrigerator. Safety glass shelves.

Good ergonomics: doors are outweighed, integrated handle.

Pros:

• price: 9200 rubles - the main thing that makes the model popular;
• easy to transport - only 36 kg, can be transported by car;
• low noise level - up to 40 dB;
• manufacturer's warranty - 3 years;
• durable glass on the shelves.

Minuses:

• freezes food for a long time in a fully loaded freezer;
• the freezer door freezes around the perimeter, cannot be opened;
• thermostat clicks on / off.

A good inexpensive refrigerator for 1-2 people, office, boarding house, dacha. Compact in width - only 48 cm, comfortable, looks good in the interior. Spacious for its small volume of 115 liters, the 27 liter freezer is particularly impressive. Of course, not everyone likes the drip defrost system, and NoFrost is still available in two-chamber models, and the surcharge for it is at least 4 thousand rubles (this is a budget ATLANT XM 4208-000 - 13,500 rubles).

Indesit TT 85

As it is described on the official website - a refrigerator under the countertop, for offices, small apartments, boarding houses, motels for 10,900 rubles. It differs from Biryusa in its configuration: the body is wider and deeper, which immediately affects the ergonomics of the internal refrigerating chamber. The 2 shelves made of durable glass easily accommodate pots and bowls. Maintains the minimum temperature in the freezer, like Biryusa 108 - minus 12⁰, but the energy class is lower - V.

Pros:

• compact body configuration, ergonomic design;
• large volume of the refrigerating chamber - 106 l (total - 120);
• supports climatic class N;
• good ergonomics inside: the distance between the shelves is sufficient for a three-liter can or a 5-liter saucepan.

Minuses:

• durability depends on the assembly. The freon supply system can fly right away. And services take a long time to do and not everything is taken;
• uncomfortable side shelves.

According to reviews, the best option for the office. Stylish, austere design, inside there is a large refrigerator, a small freezer, but 2-3 kg of ice cream can fit. Cool drinks and food well. The plastic inside is not saturated with odors. You can use the top platform instead of the bedside table. There is no particular difference between Indesit and Biryusa 108, but Biryusa is more economical in energy consumption, it has a larger freezer (27/14 l) and a higher energy consumption class (A / B).The 1,700 rubles difference in price for equipment such as a refrigerator does not have much effect on the choice. Both models are not bad.

Stinol STD 125

Another model of a domestic manufacturer. This is no longer an "office" option, but a full-fledged refrigerator with a volume of 225 liters. Accordingly, his refrigerator is also optimal for a family - 197 liters. The volume of the freezer is also normal - 1 liter more than in Biryusa 108 (28/27 liters).

Pros:

• a full-fledged refrigerator at a low price - 12 thousand rubles;
• steel body treated with anti-corrosion compound;
• shelves made of tempered glass, withstand a large weight of products. They are dishwasher safe;
• supports two climatic classes - N, ST;
• according to reviews, everyone is happy with the build quality and the work of the equipment;
• the service life guaranteed by the manufacturer is 10 years.

Minuses:

• opaque boxes;
• no protection from children.

User reviews are only positive - both in terms of the quality of the freezing, and in terms of volume, and in terms of internal ergonomics. A spacious refrigerating chamber will allow you to store food for a family of 3-4 people, use the refrigerator for country houses, small cafes, hotel rooms, offices with a large number of employees. One drawback is the high energy consumption in class B. You can consider another model with a larger useful volume and a high energy class, pay only 1,500 rubles for the ATLANT MX 5810-62. But if you need a reliable compact refrigerator, then Stinol is a great option.

ATLANT МХ 5810-62

The model of the Belarusian manufacturer with a working volume of 285 liters does not look bulky at a height of 150 m, narrow and shallow - 60 × 60. Good dimensions for placement in the corner of a small kitchen.

There is no freezer, all the useful volume is used for storing fresh food. As in other rating models, outweighing doors, drip defrosting of the refrigerator compartment. For a full-fledged large-volume refrigerator, it consumes a minimum amount of energy - 172 kWh / year in class A.

Pros:

• high-quality assembly. According to reviews, it corresponds to the price of 13,500 rubles;
• large volume - 285 liters, specialization of technology - high-quality storage of fresh products;
• quiet operation of the motor - up to 41 dB;
• good organization of space inside;
• economical energy consumption.

Minuses:

• freon merges noisily;
• no egg holder included.

A high-quality large-volume refrigerating chamber for cafeterias, cafes, points for making fresh vegetables / fruits, an excellent option for country cottages for a large family, for boarding houses and hotels. If you need a refrigerator with a freezer, then it is better to buy Stinol STD 125.

Liebherr T 1810

Low model (80 cm) for storing fresh food in offices, hostels, boarding houses, cafeterias. Like ATLANT МХ 5810-62, without freezer. The refrigerator can be placed close to the wall or in a niche, since the front ventilation prevents the system from overheating. The smooth coating of the inner walls makes it easy to wipe and clean. The most economical in terms of power consumption is class A +. Even lower than that of Biryusa 108 (120/161 kWh / year).

Pros:

• excellent efficiency of the refrigerating chamber. According to reviews, it is enough to set the mark 4 out of 7. If you set it higher, then the products under the wall will begin to freeze;
• good internal ergonomics: the shelves are rearranged to the desired height, on the side door of the shelf, taking into account the placement of tall decanters and bottles;
• compact but roomy - 167 liters;
• automatic defrosting;
• supports energy consumption classes - SN, ST;
• quiet.

Minuses:

• if you choose the wrong position of the shelves, they fall. You need to accurately hit the grooves;
• it is difficult to remove the glass for condensation for washing. You have to unscrew the compressor legs;
• body material - plastic;
• expensive for 16,000 rubles. You can find cheaper models with a refrigerator.

An excellent device as an additional refrigerating chamber for a large family, bachelors or for installation in hostels and places of public living / recreation. Economical in energy consumption. Everything is fine if you have confidence in this particular brand. But I like ATLANT MX 5810-62 better.More volume, also economical in terms of energy class, but costs 2,500 less.

TOP 5 budget two-compartment refrigerators

ATLANT XM 4208-000

The rating of budget two-compartment refrigerators is opened by another model of the Belarusian manufacturer. The cheapest among the narrow ones (up to 600 mm) - 13,500 rubles. The design and engineering solutions in the device are modern, at the level of world brands. Good ergonomics inside the refrigerator compartment.

Pros:

• the optimal ratio of the volume of the refrigerating chamber and the freezing chamber is 131/42 liters;
• low energy consumption while maintaining the minimum temperature in the freezer -18⁰ - 261 kWh / year, class A;
• cold support during emergency shutdown up to 14 hours;
• low noise - up to 43 dB.

Minuses:

• the defrosting system is not Know Frost;
• narrow shelves.

An excellent specimen for a family of 2-3 people, neat design, lower location of the freezer, narrow, which is important for installation in small kitchens. Without NoFrost, so the price is not high. For automatic defrosting, you will have to pay extra from 5 thousand rubles - this is how much more expensive Beko RCNK 270K20W is.

Stinol STS 200

Refrigerator with 2 times larger total volume than Atlant XM 4208-000. At the same time, the models are identical in terms of the freezing rate - 2 kg / day. High - 200 cm. Metal parts of the body and elements are treated with a compound against corrosion, reinforced thermal insulation keeps the cold up to 19 hours in case of power failure. Shelves are made of tempered glass and can withstand loads of up to 40 kg.

Pros:

• large volume of refrigerating and freezing chambers (363 l);
• durable material of the body and internal shelves;
• classic modern design;
• high-quality assembly, according to user reviews, 80% are satisfied with the work of the equipment;
• great price - 17 thousand rubles - for such a freezer volume and functionality;
• amazing capacity of dishes on the shelves;
• despite the drip system, defrosting is enough once every six months (user experience);
• keeps cold 19 hours in case of power outage.

Minuses:

• low freezing speed for such a huge freezer;
• it would be possible to add a drawer on the door instead of one shelf;
• high energy consumption in class B - 496 kWh / year.

An excellent roomy refrigerator for a large family, for preparing vegetables / fruits / herbs, for those who buy food for future use. It is difficult to compare it with another model in terms of volume: here the freezer itself is like a separate unit. It saves both installation space and the cost of purchasing a separate freezer. If the minus - manual / drip defrosting - outweighs, then for No Frost you will have to pay about 8 thousand rubles - so much higher is the price of Indesit DF 5200W with almost the same volume of the freezer (235/253 l), but Indesit has 53 l less freezer (75/128 L).

BEKO RCNK 270K20W

The domestic manufacturer has improved the No Frost system for the model. This is a dual-circuit cooling system with Dual Cooling auto defrost. There is no ice “track” on the back wall, the food is not covered with frost, and there are no pieces of ice in ice cream or frozen vegetables. Very narrow model - only 54 cm at a height of 154 cm. You will need to contrive when placing pots in the refrigerator.

Pros:

• energy efficiency - A +. Caring for the environment plus saving family budget expenses;
• 70% of buyers believe that VEKO RCNK 270K20W corresponds to the price of 18.5 thousand rubles in terms of functionality, work efficiency and automatic defrosting;
• a narrow model by 54 cm - this parameter became decisive in 20 cases out of 100 when choosing an unit for a small kitchen, especially when a volumetric unit of more than 200 liters is needed;
• supports 4 climatic classes - N, SN, ST, T, wider range of normal operation;
• the inner surfaces are covered with an antibacterial compound;
• as with all rating models, outweighed doors.

Minuses:

• the open door sensor is triggered only with a wide opening, if there is a narrow gap, then it does not squeak;
• I would like more shelves on the door and inside;
• conventional design;
• if not set according to the level, very noisy

After reading the reviews and those. manufacturer's specifications on the site, I realized that this is a refrigerator for my tiny kitchen in Khrushchev. It is roomy for 3-4 people. Economical.No need to be fooled about general defrosting on the site, NouFrost will do everything. Antibacterial treatment will prevent the pathogenic colony from eating into the plastic and creating an unpleasant odor. Quiet powerful model, according to reviews, cucumbers and greens can freeze even on the "four". What would I replace this model with? Perhaps only on the ATLANT XM 4208-000: it is 4 mm wider in width.

Pozis RK-139 W

A model in the same price segment as BEKO RCNK 270K20W (18 500/18600). The manufacturer is Russian. Manual and drip defrosting according to the manufacturer's assurance will not cause trouble for the owner. It is enough to defrost the freezer once every 6 months, and the drip system prevents the formation of ice on the walls.

Pros:

• antibacterial coating, as in the century. Products are stored longer without spoilage;
• a productive freezer will freeze 11 kg of food per day, which is important for a volumetric compartment of 130 liters;
• the case and internal compartments are additionally insulated from heat, keep cold up to 21 hours when disconnected from the network;
• low noise - up to 40 dB;
• super freeze mode will allow you to pre-cool the chamber to place a large mass of food in it and quickly freeze them to -18⁰... Ice does not form in food, more vitamins are retained;
• energy consumption - class A +, as in CENTURY.

Minuses:

• manual mode for defrosting the freezer;
• the bottom drawer slides out inconveniently;
• poor ergonomics of the shelves. In Stinol, the distance is better thought out;
• the food in the freezer is covered with frost;
• unstable temperature in the refrigerator: ice forms, then water flows along the wall. It's all about the antediluvian electromechanical thermostat. Electronic quickly normalizes everything. But these are unnecessary expenses.

If you choose by the volume of the freezer, then I advise you to consider in detail the Stinol STS 200 model: it is cheaper by 1600 rubles, and the functionality is similar. If you need an economical unit, high freezing speed, modern functions like super freezing, then Pozis RK-139 W is your refrigerator.

Indesit DF 5200 W

A large refrigerator in terms of volume is in second place in the rating - 328 liters, more only in Stinol STS 200 - 363 liters. High, deep, with a convenient arrangement of shelves inside.

Pros:

• defrosting system Total No Frost +;
• temperature control - touch, from the display;
• cold air is not directed to the food, the temperature is uniform throughout the volume;
• no mixing of odors - Multiflow system.
• 7 cm retractable shelves, increased visibility for product search;
• Super freezing and super cooling functions reduce the freezing time of large quantities of food;
• keeps cold for 13 hours, which is less than in other rating models;
• loud sound signaling of an open door;
• functionality corresponds to the price (25 thousand rubles).

Minuses:

• low productivity of freezing - 2 kg / day - for a freezer volume of 75 liters;
• poor-quality assembly, the motor may start to rumble due to the tightening of the screws;
• emits a plastic smell when unpacked.

Excellent value for money. Stylish appearance, strict and laconic. Dry cooling system - no frost inside, excellent height - 2 meters. You don't have to bend over to find products on the bottom shelf. And the 7 cm extension system makes the search much easier. The inner handles are neat. The well-thought-out design of the rails for the shelves, like them themselves - everything is streamlined, easy to remove, insert. There is nothing to replace this model, except in order to save the budget 7 thousand cheaper to choose Stinol or Pozis RK-139 W.