LRRXC2606S
Why our experts and consumers like it:
The LG LRRXC2606S has a lot of value for the price. With Counter-Depth MAX, you’re getting standard-depth capacity in a counter-depth design. This refrigerator has a sleek appearance with premium accents and a hybrid handle design that not only looks great, but feels great.
It is also a great choice for entertaining guests, with 2 ice makers and 3 types of ice, including LG’s Craft Ice. These are 2-inch diameter spheres of ice that, because of the slow process in which they’re made, have a much higher clarity than traditional ice. That means slow-melting ice that keeps your drinks cold for long periods of time without watering them down.
This refrigerator has many other great features, such as Wi-Fi connectivity (which can send you notifications when you forget to close the door, or to remind you to empty and clean the ice maker bins from time to time to preserve freshness, for example), and Cool Guard stainless back wall in the refrigerator compartment as well as Door Cooling vents for maximum air flow and freshness throughout the entire compartment.
PROS
- Aesthetically Pleasing with built-in look
- Large capacity for a counter-depth refrigerator
- Great for entertaining with multiple ice types
- Value at the price
CONS
- Large households might need more space
- The sphere ice takes a long time to make
LF29H8330S
Why our experts and consumers like it:
The LG LF29H8330S is a 4-Door French Door refrigerator that has a lot of premium features for its price. 4-door refrigerators offer storage flexibility that other styles can’t match with a middle drawer that can fit a variety of items, such as soda cans, wine bottles, fresh meats and vegetables, snacks, or whatever else you want. And, if you need extra freezer space, this middle drawer can be converted to a 2nd freezer compartment, making it extremely versatile.
With 29 cu. ft. of interior space, it also accommodates larger families or entertainers. With dual ice makers, you can keep the drinks flowing and the party going, and if that still isn’t enough, you can activate IcePlus in the LG ThinQ App to make more in a hurry.
Overall, this refrigerator provides a great look, flexible storage, entertainment and convenience features, and enough space for the largest families.
PROS
- Full-Convert Drawer™ — The “Full-Convert” drawer offers 5 temperature settings so you can switch a drawer between fridge/freeze mode depending on what you’re storing (meats, deli, drinks, frozen etc).
- Dual ice makers + tall dispenser opening — The water and ice dispenser is designed to fit large pitchers (12.6″ height) and there are dual ice makers.
- Quality cooling system — “Linear Cooling™” and a Smart Inverter compressor help maintain more consistent temps which may improve food preservation.
- Smart features / connectivity — It’s WiFi enabled, supports the ThinQ® app, has SmartDiagnosis™, so you can monitor/diagnose and use smart controls.
CONS
- Price point / value trade-offs — With advanced features (convert drawer, smart connectivity, dual ice) the cost will be higher than more basic refrigerators. You’ll want to confirm if you’ll use those premium features.
- Depth / fit may be a bit large — While called standard-depth, the unit depth is 34.37″ (with handles) which means it will still stick out somewhat compared to “counter-depth” models that sit almost flush.
RF90F29AECR
Why our experts and consumers like it:
The Samsung RF90F29AECR Family Hub+ AI refrigerator is a smart home owners dream. The massive 32” built-in entertainment hub makes staying connected to your family and to your household easy. Leave drawings and notes, stay organized with family calendars with custom profiles, and share photos and videos directly to the hub screen.
Get enhanced food management with AI Vision Inside - the refrigerator automatically recognizes food items as you put them in or take them out, and keeps a running inventory of what food you have inside. This can then be used to curate recipes based on what you have available, or to automatically add items you’re removing to a shopping list.
With apps like Spotify and YouTube available on the massive screen, you can stay entertained while you cook, or follow along to a YouTube cooking video, and more. Plus, you can mirror your Samsung TV’s screen directly to the refrigerator screen so you don’t miss a moment. Additionally, with Samsung TV Plus built-in, you get access to up to 300 FREE channels.
With smart home integration, you can control your smart lights and appliances, video doorbells, smart locks, and anything else connected to your smart home, right from your central hub on the refrigerator.
While we could go on and on about the capabilities of the Family Hub display, the “refrigerator” features are nothing to overlook. With a Beverage Center, you’re getting a clean exterior while still having access to fresh filtered water (either via a dispenser or an AutoFill Pitcher). The middle drawer is a flexible compartment that can be used as refrigerator or freezer space, depending on which one you currently need extra space for. And with 2 icemakers, you’re getting cubed and the super popular Ice Bites, which are tiny, chewable, crunch ice nuggets. Lastly, you can customize the look of your refrigerator with changeable panels with multiple colors available to choose from.
PROS
- Smart features: includes WiFi connectivity, internal cameras (“AI Vision Inside”), a big touchscreen via the “Family Hub+” system for streaming, messaging, managing food.
- Beverage Center: Offers two ways to get chilled filtered water (internal dispenser + auto-fill water pitcher) which is convenient.
- Dual ice maker (cubed & “Ice Bites”) in the freezer, giving more ice flexibility.
- Flexible temperature drawer / FlexZone: One of the drawers can be set through several temperature modes (wine, deli, soft-freeze etc) for extra versatility.
CONS
- Many of the high-end features (e.g., changeable panels, smart hub) may require you to buy extra accessories or replacement panels if customizing — cost may add up.
- Smart features add complexity: More tech means more to possibly go wrong (smart hub screen, cameras, sensors). If you prefer simplicity or minimal connectivity, some features may be overkill.
PVD28BYNFS
Why our experts and consumers like it:
The GE Profile PVD28BYNFS smart 4-Door French Door refrigerator is designed to elevate your kitchen’s functionality and style. Not only does it look great, but the fingerprint resistant finish ensures it stays that way.
One of the standout features, and certainly the most noticeable, is the LED Light Wall inside the refrigerator compartment. As the name suggests, the entire back wall is a panel of bright LED lights, making every item clearly visible and easy to find. The Door-in-Door feature on the right refrigerator door, including a convenient rotating bin, makes getting to frequently used items quick and easy while also minimizing cold air loss.
If you’re a multi-tasker, you’ll really appreciate the Hands-Free AutoFill feature, which uses a sensor to fill any container with filtered water and then stops automatically when it’s full, allowing you to multitask without worry. The 4-Door design not only provides enhances storage flexibility, but the middle drawer has four precise temperature settings providing versatile space for storing snacks, drinks, meats, wine and more – and you can change it whenever you need to.
And lastly, but certainly not least, the built-in Wi-Fi sends instant alerts to a smart device, allows for the customization of the LED light wall brightness, enables Turbo Cool and Turbo Freeze settings and more.
PROS
- Door-in-Door design gives quick access to frequently used items without fully opening the door each time.
- Adjustable temperature drawer (4-setting “Meats / Beverages / Snacks / Wine”) adds storage flexibility.
- Hands-free autofill water dispenser: you can set the sensor to fill a bottle automatically.
- TwinChill™ (dual-evaporator) cooling helps maintain separate climates for fridge and freezer, aiding freshness of produce and frozen items.
CONS
- Premium pricing: Given the feature set, likely more expensive than more basic refrigerators.
- The overall depth is listed as 36.75″ (with door) which means it will stick out more than many “flush” installations.
GRFS287DAF
Why our experts and consumers like it:
This Frigidaire Gallery GRFS287DAF French door refrigerator offers a freshness system packed with technologies that keep food fresh and reduce food waste, such as the EvenTemp Cooling System, advanced CrispSeal Crispers, and air and water filtration.
We really appreciate the SpaceWise Organization System, with adjustable/sliding shelves, large gallon-sized door bins, and the included Beverage Rack and Marinade/Oven Pan accessories.
Having flexible storage is important if you like to entertain often, and so is having plenty of ice which you would have thanks to the Dual Ice Makers, ensuring you can keep the drinks flowing.
PROS
- CrispSeal® Plus crispers with auto-humidity management and ethylene absorber to help keep produce fresh longer.
- Smudge-Proof® stainless steel finish resists fingerprints, which is nice for everyday use.
- Dual ice maker, exterior ice & water dispenser with a built-in filter.
- SpaceWise® Organization & “ReadyStore” wine/beverage rack help with usability and storage efficiency.
CONS
- If you want smart integration, remote monitoring, etc., this model doesn’t deliver that.
- Although 9 cu ft sounds reasonable, for bulk frozen storage it may be limiting compared to some high-end models.