Rating of the best refrigerators for the home in 2022 by price-quality (TOP 10)

I present to your attention the TOP 10 best refrigerators for 2022. I included in the rating only the best models from different price ranges and for convenience I divided them into three groups — budget up to 15 thousand rubles, models of the middle price segment costing about 25-35 thousand rubles and premium ones that cost over 40 thousand rubles. When selecting models, I paid attention to such characteristics as the volume, location and number of cameras, organization of the internal space, the presence of special cooling technologies, energy consumption class, operating modes and noise level. To better understand how efficiently refrigerators perform their main function, how convenient and reliable they are, I studied customer reviews and expert reviews.

Table of participants in the rating of refrigerators in 2022

Let’s start with budget refrigerators

NORDFROST NR 506W

In third place is NORDFROST NR 506 W. This is a small refrigerator with a volume of only 60 liters, there is no freezer. Inside there are 2 tempered glass shelves that divide the refrigerator into three compartments. The regulator for changing the degree of cooling is located on the side. It allows you to maintain the temperature in the chamber in the range from 0 to +8 ° C.

There are 2 shelves with limiters on the door. The top one occupies only half the surface in width, which allows you to install tall bottles on the bottom shelf. The door opens from above with integrated horizontal handles.. The door can be moved to the other side; any rating model has this option. Defrosting is carried out automatically by the drip system. The refrigerator consumes 0.303 kWh per day, which is why it belongs to the energy efficiency class A +. It works quietly, the noise level does not exceed 39 dB.

Price — 8,000 rubles. It should be borne in mind that this is a small-sized single-chamber refrigerator without a freezer compartment, so it is not suitable for all needs. 92% of users rated the functionality and quality of work as excellent and are ready to recommend the model for purchase, especially considering the low price.

Biryusa 108

The second place is taken by Biryusa 108. This is a narrow single-chamber refrigerator with a freezer compartment inside. Its width is only 48 cm, and its height is 86.5 cm. The volume of the refrigerator compartment is 88 l. It has two glass shelves and a box for vegetables and fruits for the entire width of the chamber. Three shelves with limiters of different heights are hung on the door, in one of which you can place an egg tray for 10 pieces. Maintained temperature in the chamber – from 0 to +8 °C.

Illumination is provided by an LED bulb located on the back of the camera.. The rotary switch for changing the cooling intensity is located on the outside of the refrigerator. The freezer with a volume of 27 liters is equipped with a plastic door with a handle. She is able to maintain temperatures down to -12 °C. The refrigerator is defrosted manually. The noise level during operation does not exceed 40 dB. The daily consumption is 0.44 kWh per day, which corresponds to energy efficiency category A.

Price — 12,000 rubles. The small refrigerator provides good refrigeration and freezing performance but, as expected given the price, requires manual defrosting. This model is optimal for a small family, for older people who are accustomed to Soviet models, or for summer cottages. 90% of users recommend the model for purchase. There are complaints about the loose cover of the freezer door, which is why a lot of ice builds up on it.

ATLANT XM 4208-000

ATLANT ХМ 4208-000 became the leader among budget refrigerators. This is a narrow two-chamber refrigerator with a width of 54.5 cm and a height of 142.5 cm. Total internal volume — 185 l. The freezer with a volume of 42 liters is located below and is represented by two large drawers. It is worth noting that the drawers have handles not only in front, but also on the sides.so it is convenient to carry them outside the refrigerator, for example, during manual defrosting of the chamber. The freezing power of the model is low — only 2 kg per day.

The temperature in the chamber can be up to -18 °C. In the event of a power outage, the camera keeps the cold for 14 hours. The kit includes a mold for ice. The refrigerator compartment has 3 safety glass shelves that can hold up to 15 kg., and a wide drawer for vegetables and fruits. Cooling power is controlled by a mechanical regulator located in the upper part of the chamber.

Bright LED-lighting is implemented using a ceiling lamp, which improves visibility and saves space. On the door there are three shelves with limiters of different sizes, one of which has an egg tray for 10 pieces. The chamber is defrosted automatically by the drip system. Integrated handles located on the top of the freezer door and on the bottom of the refrigerator compartment emphasize the laconic design and provide convenience when opening the door. In terms of noise level, the model does not exceed the first model — 39 dB. In terms of energy consumption, the model belongs to category A — 260 kW / h per year.

Price — 15,000 rubles. A single-compressor model with a sufficiently large capacity and well-thought-out organization of the internal space, which is better suited for a family of 2 or as a country option. It has good characteristics for a model of its price range, low noise level, economical consumption of electricity. This model is optimal in terms of price-quality ratio from the category of budget two-chamber refrigerators. 92% of users recommend it for purchase.

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Now let’s move on to the TOP-3 refrigerators from the middle price segment

Liebherr CUel 3331

Let’s start with the Liebherr CUel 3331. A two-chamber refrigerator with a height of 181.2 cm and a width of 55 cm provides for a bottom freezer. Outside, the case is treated with a protective coating for long-term preservation of appearance. 212 l refrigerator compartment equipped with 4 tempered glass shelves with plastic frame3 of which can be adjusted in height, there is also a shelf for bottles and two drawers for vegetables. The door has 4 shelves with limiters, one of which contains an egg tray. Illumination is made by a side LED lamp.

The control unit is located inside the refrigerating chamber on the side surface. Freezing capacity — 4 kg per day. The camera can maintain the temperature for 27 hours in the absence of a network connection. It is defrosted automatically. The freezer compartment with a volume of 84 liters can accommodate three compartments. Defrost must be done manually. But thanks to the use of SmartFrost technology, frequent defrosting is not required, since a minimum of ice forms on the products and the walls. Ice tray included. 211 kWh per year is consumed per year, which is why the model belongs to the highest energy class A ++. During operation, the refrigerator does not produce more than 39 dB noise.

Price — 34,000 rubles. This is an excellent model of relatively small dimensions with a fairly roomy freezer. Owners single out the quality and reliability of the brand, but many consider the cost to be too high, given the need for manual defrosting. 92% of users recommend the model for purchase.

Indesit ITR 4160W

In second place Indesit ITR 4160 W. This is also a Full No Frost model. The refrigerator is smaller in height — 167 cm, which is why it has a smaller capacity. The 179 l refrigerator compartment is equipped with three shelves, two of which are height adjustable, one wide drawer for vegetables and fruits and three shelves on the door with limiters of different sizes. Due to dynamic cooling, the cold is distributed more evenly throughout the chamber and cooling is as efficient as possible in comparison with refrigerators without a fan.

LED lighting brightly and evenly illuminates the refrigerator compartment for even more comfortable use. The freezer with a capacity of 78 liters is represented by three compartments. Freezing capacity — 4 kg per day. The cold is able to keep for 14 hours when disconnected from the power supply. In terms of energy efficiency, it belongs to class A.

Price — 24,000 rubles. Compared to the previous model, it does not have new technology in the freshness zone, Holiday mode and audible indication of the open door. But the owners are completely satisfied with the reliability, quality of cooling and freezing, spaciousness and organization of the internal space. This model is optimal for conditions when you need a compact refrigerator, but want No Frost and at an affordable price. All users recommend the model for purchase.

Beko B1RCNK402W

The new 2021 Beko B1RCNK402W also becomes the leader of the TOP. This is a two-chamber refrigerator with a dual-circuit cooling system No Frost Dual Cooling, which prevents the formation of ice, which does not require defrosting. Cooling systems operate independently of each other in each chamber. There is a vacation mode. This allows, for example, to turn off the refrigerator compartment during an extended absence. This mode helps to save energy and preserve food in the freezer..

Refrigerator of larger dimensions: width — 59.5 cm, height — 201 cm. Accordingly, it has more internal volume — 403 l. 257 l falls on the refrigerator compartment, in which there are 4 tempered glass shelves, three of which can be installed at any height, a drawer for vegetables and 4 shelves on the door. The set includes a tray for 10 eggs. Separately, it is worth highlighting the Harvest Fresh technology. It recreates the natural light cycle in the vegetable and fruit compartment thanks to the three-color illumination, which contributes to the long-term preservation of vitamins in them.

EIf you forget to close the door, the refrigerator will remind you of this with a sound signal. The freezer with a volume of 100 liters is represented by three compartments. The set includes a mold for ice and a tray for freezing dumplings. The freezing capacity of this model is higher — 6 kg per day. It is capable of keeping cold for 21 hours in the absence of electricity. When loading a large amount of food, you can turn on the fast freezing mode, in which the temperature drops below the standard. The noise level is almost the same as the previous model — 38 dB. It belongs to the high energy efficiency class — A +.

Price — 25,000 rubles. This is a Full No Frost refrigerator with more capacity, more freezing power, door open sound, Holiday mode, and new technology that keeps freshness and vitamins in vegetables and fruits longer. Almost all owners of the model recommend it for purchase.

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And now I will talk about the best models from the premium segment.

Liebherr CN 4335

I’ll start with Liebherr CN 4335. The No Frost two-chamber refrigerator with a width of 60 cm and a height of 185 cm has a large capacity. Refrigerator 220 l equipped with 4 shelves, one of which has a folding design, a wine shelf, one wide drawer for vegetables. The fruit and vegetable container can be used to adjust the humidity to keep food fresh longer. The regulator is located directly above the freshness zone. There are three shelves on the door. Freezer with a volume of 101 l holds three drawers. In the event of a power outage, it retains the temperature for up to 24 hours.. It is worth noting that the chamber has a huge freezing capacity — up to 16 kg per day. Overhead handles are installed on both doors.

This model with Duo Cooling technology provides independent temperature control in the refrigerator and freezer compartments and the possibility of their independent shutdown. And due to the equipment with a carbon filter during air circulation through the chambers, the smells of the products do not mix. She also has There are super-cooling and super-freezing time modes, which allow you to quickly cool the products with a large load, which protects the products inside from temperature fluctuations. The refrigerator has a Vacation mode that allows you to turn off only the refrigerator compartment at the time of departure.

The control unit is represented by a touch panel with a display that displays the set temperature values ​​and the current temperature in the chambers. It is located on the case behind the closed door. The refrigerator beeps when any of the doors are left open. An important feature of the model is the presence of sound indication in case of malfunctions in operation. The indication also works when the power is turned off and when the temperature inside the chambers rises above the set values. And it is also worth highlighting the large length of the wire, which is rare for refrigerators in any price segment — 2.2 m. The kit includes an egg tray and an ice mold. The refrigerator is classified as A++. This is a model with the possibility of remote control via smartphone.

Price — 63,000 rubles. Model of standard sizes, but large capacity with a well-organized interior space. It is equipped with many technologies, including separate cooling of chambers and humidity control in the vegetable container. Equipped with a display, smooth temperature control, operation indicators. All owners of the model recommend it for purchase.

LG DoorCooling+ GA-B509CMQM

In third place is the new 2021 LG DoorCooling + GA-B509CMQM. This is a No Frost refrigerator, like all models in this price segment. Height — 203 cm, width — 59.5 cm, a display is placed on the front panel, which allows you to adjust the settings and monitor the status of the refrigerator without opening the door. It shows the temperature indicators in both chambers and indicators corresponding to the selected mode of operation — Super Freeze, Super Cool, Eco, Wi-Fi Connect, Lock. Like all refrigerators of the manufacturer from this series, due to DoorCooling+ technology provides fast and uniform cooling of products on all shelvessince the cold air supply panel is located on the top closer to the door.

The Multi Air Flow technology also contributes to the uniform distribution of air flows between the shelves. The 277 l refrigerator compartment has 4 shelves and two large drawers for vegetables, fruits and products requiring special storage conditions (fish, meat), located one above the other. One of the shelves has a folding design. Moreover, it can only be folded halfway to install tall objects from below, such as bottles, or folded completely to install large pots and containers. On the door there are 4 shelves with limiters of different sizes. 127L freezer with 3 large drawers. The freezing capacity of this model is almost as high as that of the previous one — 12 kg per day. It is capable of keeping cold in the chamber for 16 hours in the absence of electricity. The set includes a tray for eggs for 10 pieces and an ice mold.

Thanks to Wi-Fi, LG ThinQ app allows you to control the temperature in the camerax and control the operation of the refrigerator remotely. The presence of the Smart Diagnosis option has also become unique for the user.. In the event of a problem, it is enough to call the service hotline, point the smartphone to the refrigerator, and after connecting, the computer itself will determine where the problems arose. It is worth highlighting the Smart Inverter compressor — reliable, durable, with quiet and economical operation. In terms of energy efficiency, it belongs to the highest class A ++. And I would also like to highlight the Bio Shield antibacterial door seal.

Price — 47,000 rubles. Compared with the previous model, it has a significantly larger capacity, equipped with special technologies that contribute to better cooling and temperature maintenance, the presence of an external display, a larger freshness zone and even quieter operation, although it is slightly inferior to it in freezing power. 95% of users highly appreciated the quality and reliability of the refrigerator and are ready to recommend it for purchase.

Samsung RS61R5001M9

The second place in the premium segment ranking is occupied by the Side by Side Samsung RS61R5001M9 model. It provides for the location of the freezer on the side of the refrigerator, which is why the refrigerator has a large width — 91.2 cm. The model also stands out with a non-standard depth — 71.6 cm. The height is small — 178 cm. The model is equipped with SpaceMax technology, which allows you to maximize the interior space without sacrificing cooling quality or power consumption. For this, a thin, but high-quality insulation is used.

The manufacturer used All-around Cooling technology for uniform and comprehensive cooling. It constantly monitors the temperature inside and adds cold air if necessary to maintain the set settings and keep food fresh. The refrigerator has a digital inverter compressor., which independently changes the speed of operation, taking into account the need for cooling. This allows you to save electricity. The manufacturer paid special attention to the design, making it stylish and concise — flat doors, seamless construction, hidden handles.

Unpleasant odors do not accumulate in the chambers due to the equipment with a deodorizing charcoal filter. The refrigerator compartment with a volume of 418 liters is equipped with 4 shelves, two large drawers for vegetables and fruits.. There are 5 shelves on the door. The 229L freezer has the same number and arrangement of shelves, drawers and trays on the door. The freezer has a backlight, which is not observed in other models. The freezing capacity is higher than that of the previous model — 14 kg per day. Maintaining the temperature is possible for 10 hours in the absence of power.

The refrigerator has special operating modes. Power Cool allows you to direct a powerful stream of cold air into the refrigerator compartment to quickly cool drinks or food, Power Freeze provides additional cold supply to the freezer to quickly freeze food or make ice, and Holiday mode. The selected modes and temperature indicators are shown on the displayintegrated on the inside surface of the side of the refrigerator. Egg tray and ice cube tray included. Class A+ in terms of energy efficiency. The noise level is slightly higher than previous models — 41 dB.

Price — 82,000 rubles. The model stands out for its huge capacity due to the lateral location of the cameras, but also, accordingly, for its dimensions. The refrigerator is equipped with special technologies for even distribution of cold in the chambers, has a high freezing power, but is not as energy efficient as the previous models of the rating, and does not provide control via a smartphone, although it is worth noting that this feature is not very important for owners. 97% of users recommend the model for purchase.

Bosch KGN39AI32R

The new 2021 Bosch KGN39AI32R became the leader of the TOP. The standard width model is 60 cm, but rather high — 203 cm. It has a large capacity — the total volume of the chambers is 388 liters. The case is treated with an EasyClean coating, which does not leave fingerprints on the surface. An important feature of the model, which no refrigerator in the rating has, is the ability to install close to walls or furniture. Drawers and shelves can be removed freely with the doors open at 90° thanks to PerfectFit technology. The refrigerator is equipped with Multi Airflow technology, which ensures even distribution of air due to its circulation with the help of a fan. Because of this, temperature fluctuations inside the chamber are minimized. And thanks to the carbon filter, unpleasant odors are not observed in the chambers.

The refrigerator compartment with a volume of 280 l is represented by 5 shelves made of impact-resistant glass, one of which is folding, and one shelf for wine. The freshness zone with a total volume of 21 liters is represented by three VitaFresh Plus drawers — two small and one large with a delimiter, the position of which can be changed. A temperature of 0 ° is maintained in this zone, which will allow you to keep the freshness of vegetables, fruits, fish and meat for a long time. There are 4 shelves on the door. The 108 l freezer is represented by 3 drawers. Freezing capacity — 15 kg per day. When the power is turned off, the temperature is maintained in it for 17 hours. The set includes an egg tray and an ice tray with a lid.

The model and lighting stand out. A long backlight is installed on the side of the shelves, which results in the most even lighting at all levels. Adjustment and control of temperature are convenient due to the display placed on the outer part of the door. The refrigerator has special modes — Super Cool, Super Freeze, Vacation, Eco. You can make settings and select modes through the Home Connect app. It receives a notification if you forget to close the door. The refrigerator itself notifies you of this by sound and light indication. The Bosch VarioInverter compressor provides low noise level — 38 dB, low power consumption — A ++.

Price — 65,000 rubles. It is possible to install this model in a corner or close to furniture to save kitchen space. It is distinguished by special technologies for high-quality and uniform cooling, the ability to control via the application, the presence of a freshness zone, a display and a control panel outside, well-organized lighting and economical electricity consumption. In other characteristics and technologies, the model does not surpass LG, which I talked about earlier. Therefore, how justified such a high price is a moot point. But 88% of users trust the reliability of the brand and recommend it for purchase.

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