Best Overall
Frigidaire Gallery French Door Refrigerator with Ice Maker
- The four-door design allows for easy access, and the customized temperature zone allows for optimal storage.
The four-door design allows for easy access, and the customized temperature zone allows for optimal storage.
- It’s Energy Star-certified, but it does have higher kWh yearly usage.
It’s Energy Star-certified, but it does have higher kWh yearly usage.
If it looks like there’s a lot going on behind the four doors of the Frigidaire Gallery Refrigerator, that’s because there is. For starters, it features technology that allows you to convert a zone in your fridge to freezer depending which type of storage you need more of.
Those who often have fresh produce in their refrigerator will appreciate that his model’s crispers feature technology that automatically removes excess moisture and keeps dry air out, preventing your fruits and vegetables from spoiling.
The fridge features water filters that ensure that only tasty, cold water and ice cubes come out of the dispenser. Plus, its air filter acts like baking soda and keeps odors at bay.
Four doors may seem like a lot of surface area to maintain, but their fingerprint-resistant stainless steel design is rather flawless. We like that the auto-close doors engage when any of the four doors is left slightly ajar.
The interior is designed so that even if you have just one of the doors open, you can reach in and grab a majority of the fridge’s contents. This model’s organization system makes it easy to arrange all your food and beverages neatly so you can see them, and you’ll spot them even better with the LED-lit interior.
We appreciate that this option is Energy Star-certified, meaning it’s an energy-efficient option. However, keep in mind that it still does have a higher energy consumption than other options on our list.
Product Details: Dimensions: 36x29.6x70.125 inches | Capacity: 21.5 cubic feet | Energy Consumption: 671 kWh/year
Key Terms to Know
- Counter-Depth vs. Standard: Counter-depth refrigerators are sized to meet the edge of the cabinet or counter, while standard sizes are deeper and are fine for freestanding appliances.
- Dimensions vs. Capacity: Dimensions refer to the size (height, width, and depth) of the refrigerator when closed, while capacity (measured in cubic feet) refers to the storage space inside.
- Energy Star Certification: This certification ensures that the refrigerator is proven to be energy efficient.
Best Budget
LG Top-Freezer Refrigerator
- It features interior lighting, storage shelves, and temperature-regulating sensors.
It features interior lighting, storage shelves, and temperature-regulating sensors.
- It doesn’t come with an ice maker, but you can add one.
It doesn’t come with an ice maker, but you can add one.
If you’re seeking a refrigerator that’s less expensive than other picks but doesn’t skimp on design or efficiency, consider the LG Top Freezer Refrigerator. This model has a spacious, 20-cubic-foot interior lit by LED lights.
Behind the contoured doors with hidden hinges are digital sensors that keep the temperature regulated at all times. Each door features two reversible gallon-sized storage bins, so you won’t have to worry about storage. Though it doesn’t come with an ice maker, you can opt to add one if you need.
The two crisper bins feature humidity control, which keeps produce fresher for longer. There’s also a multi-air flow system to help keep everything else in the fridge fresh. Thanks to its Energy Star certification, this pick is proven to be energy efficient, so it’ll help save money on bills as well.
Product Details: Dimensions: 29.75x33.38x66.13 inches | Capacity: 20.2 cubic feet | Energy Consumption: 387 kWh/year
Best Splurge
Bosch 800 Series French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator
- It has several advanced features to protect your food.
It has several advanced features to protect your food.
- It uses more energy than some other models.
It uses more energy than some other models.
The Bosch Smart Counter Depth Refrigerator may be the most expensive model on our list, but we think its advanced features make it worth the investment.
For starters, it features technology that employs four different technologies to keep food fresh, especially produce. There’s also a temperature-and-humidity-balancing feature that keeps the refrigerator’s interior at the optimal level no matter what you store in the bins.
There’s a specific technology that keeps air circulating evenly throughout the refrigerator, so you won’t have any inconsistencies in temperature—an upgrade if you’ve ever stored something way in the back and found it frozen on removal.
We like the metal cooling locks and the stainless steel paneling in the back of the refrigerator that help to maintain a consistently cool environment throughout the refrigerator.
If you’re concerned about storage, note that this model has a capacity of 21 cubic feet. Plus, the slide-in shelves are adjustable and span only half of the refrigerator, allowing for the utmost in flexible storage.
While its energy consumption isn’t the highest on your list, it’s worth noting that it’s higher than other models, so it may be more expensive to run.
Product Details: Dimensions: 35.625x28.75x72 inches | Capacity: 21 cubic feet | Energy Consumption: 568 kWh/year
Best Counter-Depth
Frigidaire Gallery Gallery French Door Refrigerator
- You can choose from three finishes and two handle styles.
You can choose from three finishes and two handle styles.
- It’s not returnable, depending on the retailer.
It’s not returnable, depending on the retailer.
We recommend the Frigidaire Gallery French Door Refrigerator for those who prefer a counter-depth style. This refrigerator has four doors that open to a spacious interior.
This model features an organization system that includes flexible shelving, like in-door storage for condiments and a slide-under shelf. There’s also a temperature-regulating drawer that keeps frequently reached-for items at the ready. Plus, there’s a water filter that dispenses ice cubes and crushed ice.
We like that you can choose from three finishes as well two handle styles. It’s also offered in several capacities, going up to 28.8 cubic feet. Just keep in mind that depending on the retailer, this option may not be returnable.
Product Details: Dimensions: 35.9x32x70.2 inches | Capacity: Up to 28.8 cubic feet | Energy Consumption: Up to 652 kWh/year
Best French Door
GE French Door Refrigerator
- The stainless steel exterior is fingerprint-resistant, making it easy to maintain.
The stainless steel exterior is fingerprint-resistant, making it easy to maintain.
- The additional ice maker takes up space in the freezer.
The additional ice maker takes up space in the freezer.
It might seem odd to call a kitchen appliance elegant, but that’s exactly what the French doors do for this model from GE. The French door refrigerator features a stainless steel fingerprint-resistant exterior, making it easy to maintain its look over time.
This model has 27 cubic feet of storage and the spacious interior features LED lighting as well. There’s a space-saving filtered water and ice dispenser in the door, but there’s also a secondary ice maker in the pull-out freezer at the bottom, too. Just note that the ice maker in the freezer takes up a bit of storage space.
Food is kept fresh by evaporators that provide distinct climates for the fresh food and frozen sections. Specific settings expel a burst of cold air inside to adjust the temperature as needed. Inside are two drawers with humidity control, along with an illuminated full-width drawer.
Product Details: Dimensions: 35.75x35.875x69.875 inches | Capacity: 27 cubic feet | Energy Consumption: 633 kWh/year
Best Side-by-Side
Frigidaire Side-by-Side Refrigerator with Ice Maker
- There’s an alarm that alerts you when a door is left open.
There’s an alarm that alerts you when a door is left open.
- You might prefer a wider freezer portion.
You might prefer a wider freezer portion.
A side-by-side refrigerator, like this Frigidaire model, is a great option if you’re tight on kitchen space.
We like that in this model, the cooling system maintains an ideal internal environment for both sides, so your food is kept cold/frozen just as it needs to be.
Each compartment is spacious—a combined 25.6 cubic feet—with the ability to adjust the shelves as you need. Spacious shelves on the door can hold condiments and other bottles. There’s even one shelf that can even hold two gallon containers.
Crisper drawers help keep produce fresher for longer. A PurePour water filter dispenses both cold water and ice (both cubed and crushed). Since this refrigerator is more compact than others, we appreciate that there’s LED lighting that brightens the interior so you can see everything easily.
An alarm alerts you when the door is ajar, and another will alert you when there’s a power failure, so the Frigidaire works even harder to keep your food fresh.
Product Details: Dimensions: 36.125x35x69.875 inches | Capacity: 25.6 cubic feet | Energy Consumption: 647 kWh/year
Best for Garages
GE Top Freezer Stainless Steel Refrigerator
- It has a sleek design and is offered in several colors.
It has a sleek design and is offered in several colors.
- You can’t reverse the doors.
You can’t reverse the doors.
Garage-ready refrigerators, like this top-freezer model from GE, are great options if you’re looking to add more food storage space to your home. Picks like these are primed for optimal performance in outdoor temperatures between 38°F and 110°F.
The interior of this model is fairly spacious, with 15.25 cubic feet for the fridge part and 6.68 cubic feet for the freezer. The fridge has spillproof glass shelves, two crisper drawers, and an LED-lit interior. Just keep in mind that you can’t reverse the doors on this pick, so you’ll need to be mindful about where you place it.
You might not care as much about the aesthetics of a garage refrigerator, but it’s worth noting that the sleek design looks good enough to keep it in a high-traffic area. You can choose from several color choices as well.
Product Details: Dimensions: 32.75x34.5x66.375 inches | Capacity: 21.9 cubic feet | Energy Consumption: 422 kWh/year
Best Smart
Samsung Side-by-Side Refrigerator with Family Hub
- The smart refrigerator allows you to “see” the inside of it from your smartphone while shopping, and it also tracks expiration dates.
The smart refrigerator allows you to “see” the inside of it from your smartphone while shopping, and it also tracks expiration dates.
- You might prefer a different storage format than the side-by-side.
You might prefer a different storage format than the side-by-side.
This Samsung Smart Refrigerator is a great way to upgrade your kitchen. The side-by-side design is great for smaller kitchens and it features several features that’ll come in handy.
We like that there’s a 21.5-inch flat-screen on the refrigerator that can connect to your phone. The screen allows you to “see” inside your fridge and freezer so you know what it contains at all times—very helpful for those of us who are always forgetting our shopping lists at home. It even allows you to track expiration dates, so you’ll cut down on food waste.
The Family Hub allows you to play music and leave memos for other members of your household. For smartphone or voice control, it connects to digital assistants like Bixby and Amazon Alexa.
Aside from the impressive high-tech elements, this 26.7 cubic-foot fridge has plenty of room to keep food fresh. The interior is illuminated by LED lights and the produce drawers are clear, so you can actually see all the food you’ve organized there.
The shelves are adjustable to accommodate taller bottles and items, while the slimline in-door ice maker allows for more shelf space in the freezer portion. The fingerprint-resistant stainless steel exterior also adds a smart look to any kitchen design.
The smart display is also ADA-compliant, which means the controls are easy to reach for all. Even though this smart refrigerator is an upgrade from the others on our list, it’s still Energy Star-certified as an energy-efficient, eco-friendly appliance.
Product Details: Dimensions: 35.88x33.5x70.07 inches | Capacity: 26.7 cubic feet | Energy Consumption: 691 kWh/year
Best Compact
Insignia Bottom Mount Refrigerator
- The sleek silhouette won’t take up much room, so it’s great for smaller kitchens.
The sleek silhouette won’t take up much room, so it’s great for smaller kitchens.
- It has the smallest storage capacity on our list.
It has the smallest storage capacity on our list.
If you’ve got a small kitchen, it helps to have streamlined appliances that won’t get in the way of food prep. That’s why this compact fridge from Insignia is ideal. It has the sleek stainless steel finish of larger appliances on the market, but the doors are unencumbered by clunky water dispensers and protruding handles.
The LED-lit interior has three shelves tall enough for all your fresh foods. There’s also a crisper drawer for fruits and vegetables and a deli drawer for sliced meats. Note that with a more compact option comes a smaller capacity—this one’s capacity is 11.5 cubic feet.
The bottom freezer compartment has three roomy shelves to keep your frozen goods icy until you’re ready for them. The doors feature a recessed handle that can be reversed to achieve the configuration that’s best for your small space.
Product Details: Dimensions: 67.875x23.4375x27.375 inches | Capacity: 11.5 cubic feet | Energy Consumption: 350 kWh/year