No matter how long the shelf life is, the product will gradually deteriorate if stored under inappropriate temperature conditions. In order for food to remain high-quality and tasty for a long time, refrigerators were invented, without which it is simply impossible to imagine a modern apartment. They first appeared in homes a little over a hundred years ago and since then have gone through the evolutionary path that made these devices perfect.
Previously, such a household appliance was incredibly expensive and was very impractical, but today, even when choosing a cheap refrigerator for home, the quality and functionality pleasantly surprise customers. The budget segment is developing quite progressively, the competition is high, therefore decent household appliances do not require large material investments. And the rating of the best inexpensive refrigerators presented by our experts will help you to easily verify this.
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Rating of the best cheap refrigerators in 2020
The review presents only the best models with an ideal combination of price, quality and reliability. Numerous customer reviews and opinions of independent experts were taken into account for selection in the rating.
ATLANT МХ 2823-80
The TOP 8 popular models of budget refrigerators are opened by a small model of the Belarusian company ATLANT. Nominally, the device is single-chamber, with a volume of 200 liters, but inside it there is a freezer compartment with a volume of 30 liters, capable of effectively cooling food to a temperature of -18 ° C. Despite the fact that the refrigerator is spacious, it is quite compact. The design of the device is very laconic and conservative, so it is ideal to use it in a hostel, a small apartment or a summer cottage. Glass shelves and white plastic panels make the refrigerator stylish not only from the outside, but also from the inside.
Advantages:
- good efficiency (class A)
- build quality and materials
- autonomy up to 12 hours when disconnected from the power grid
- compactness and versatility
Disadvantages:
- drip defrost system
- the freezer compartment is not separated into a separate compartment
Indesit DF 5200 W
Popular home appliance manufacturer Indesit boasts the best inexpensive No Frost refrigerator. Modern design, two very comfortable and roomy cameras, practical dimensions - sometimes it's hard to believe that such splendor costs only 22,000 rubles. An excellent solution for the DF 5200 W is an electronic temperature control system, guided through a small display on the top door. It is curious that the device is equipped with super-cooling and super-freezing functions, which allow, if necessary, to almost instantly lower the temperature inside each of the refrigerator chambers. It should be noted the capacity of the device, because its volume reaches 328 liters, while 253 liters are occupied by the main chamber, so you can store food here immediately for a month in advance.
Advantages:
- economy (class A)
- support for the No Frost system in both cameras
- sound indication of the open door
- autonomy up to 13 hours
Disadvantages:
- average freezing capacity (up to 2 kg / day)
- no ice maker
Liebherr CUag 3311
German quality is famous all over the world. A refrigerator with a drip system from Liebherr is one of the best in the rating, largely due to its reliability, but the functionality and design deserve no less praise.First of all, it is worth noting the unusual style: the body of the device is painted in a greenish-yellow color, which favorably distinguishes it among competitors (especially if you get to know it in household appliances stores). An obvious advantage is the presence of a so-called freshness zone in the refrigerator, at which the temperature of the main chamber approaches 0 degrees, which guarantees an increase in the shelf life of products. Unfortunately, the Nou Frost function of the refrigerator is deprived, but it can boast of the Smart Frost system, which significantly reduces the formation of ice and frost and, accordingly, reduces the time and complexity of defrosting.
Advantages:
- spacious interior space (294 liters)
- large freezer (4 kg per day with a volume of 84 liters)
- excellent autonomy (up to 27 hours)
- low noise level
- low power consumption (class A ++)
- clever technology of shelf adjustment
Disadvantages:
- lack of a more modern No Frost system
- not enough extra compressor for a great freezer
ATLANT XM 6025-080
Above has already been considered a good budget refrigerator from ATLANT... Another representative of the Belarusian manufacturer is a much more powerful, stylish and roomy device. Now the modern silver metal case will suit absolutely any designer kitchen. The interior space of 384 liters is divided into freezing and refrigerating chambers, the volumes of which are in a ratio of 2: 3. One of the most significant advantages is the presence of two compressors in the refrigerator. This allows the chambers to work independently of each other (for example, you can turn off the main part and leave only the freezer). This is a roomy refrigerator and a good quality assembly, for which all the equipment of the Belarusian company is famous.
Advantages:
- large and powerful freezer (up to 15 kg of food per day)
- super freeze function
- sound indication of an open door
- low cost
- convenient and easy to operate
- insensitive to voltage surges
Disadvantages:
- requires manual defrosting
- mechanical control
- increased power consumption
Indesit DF 4180 W
Indesit refrigerators are among the best in the modern market in terms of reliability and functionality, so another model of the famous Italian company simply could not but appear in the top. A very stylish design and neat but sturdy glass shelves are a great solution for any interior. However, the device earned a place in the ranking not only by its appearance. Energy efficient, 302 liters volume, double-sided door mounts. The advantages can be listed for a very long time, but the main advantage that, perhaps, all buyers without exception appreciate, is the No Frost system. IN refrigerator for 20,000 rubles this function seems quite extraordinary, because usually at such a price one can only dream of such a system.
Advantages:
- spacious refrigerating chamber
- super freeze function
- system No Frost
- autonomy without connecting to the network up to 13 hours
- affordable cost
Disadvantages:
- small freezer volume (75 liters)
- average freezing capacity (up to 2 kg / day)
- a little noisy
Hotpoint-Ariston HF 5200 W
Household appliances from this manufacturer in the price-quality ratio are always pleasantly surprised. The modern two-compartment refrigerator HF 5200 W is a perfect example. In a device with a price tag of 24,000-25,000 rubles, the No Frost function, antibacterial coating and electronic control with a display are extremely rare, so it is probably unnecessary to think about buying this device. Practical supercooling and superfreezing options, as well as convenient light and sound indication, will not leave you indifferent. And, of course, the low noise level (up to 40 dB) cannot fail to attract attention, which allows you to enjoy silence without worrying about the operation of the device. After all, it is not without reason that buyers consider refrigerators of this brand one of the most reliable and functional.
Advantages:
- economical energy consumption (class A)
- No Frost technology
- autonomy up to 13 hours
- spacious chambers with a total volume of 324 liters
- electronic control
Disadvantages:
- it is inconvenient to take out the boxes during washing
- no ice maker
LG GA-B379 UMDA
Good and inexpensive LG refrigerators are rare, as the company focuses more on mid- to high-end appliances. Nevertheless, the GA-B379 UMDA model very successfully imposes competition on budget devices. Modern design is one of the most characteristic features of the appliance, which shows up very well in a visual comparison in a store with many other refrigerators. Surprisingly, the freezer turned out to be quite roomy and powerful: with a total volume of 265 liters, it takes 87 liters of internal space, while guaranteeing high-quality cooling up to 7 kg of food per day. And, judging by customer reviews, the main advantage of the device is that at a price of 21,000-22,000 rubles, the refrigerator is equipped with No Frost technology.
Advantages:
- powerful freezer
- super freeze function
- electronic control
- fastenings for hanging the door
- nice design
- good quality plastic and rubber bands
Disadvantages:
- no additional compressor for the freezer
- average energy efficiency with a relatively small volume
Samsung RB-30 J3200SS
Quite expectedly, the best refrigerator in the top is a model from the South Korean company Samsung. It is incredibly difficult to fit all the advantages of the device in one paragraph, because it is equipped with everything that every customer needs, and at the same time its cost does not exceed 30,000 rubles. To start with, the RB-30 J3200SS is the only refrigerator with an inverter compressor that provides several functions at once: extending the shelf life of food, increasing power and reducing energy consumption. In addition, of the listed refrigerators, Samsung RB-30 J3200SS is the quietest: its noise level does not exceed 39 dB (with an average of 40-42 dB). Most competitors can only envy the spaciousness of this device: with 311 liters of total volume, 98 of them are occupied by the freezer. By the way, the last compartment is quite powerful, since it is able to effectively and efficiently freeze up to 12 kg of food per day.
Advantages:
- No Frost technology
- autonomy up to 20 hours
- super freeze function
- electronic control via display
- the quietest on the list
- good efficiency - (272 kWh / year)
- economical inverter compressor
Disadvantages:
- no ice maker
- no additional compressor
Conclusion
Summing up the review of the best models of inexpensive refrigerators for the home, it is worth noting a steady trend towards lower prices and higher quality of the offered models. Their number is growing, so the buyer has an excellent opportunity for a wide choice. Do not be afraid that a relatively low cost is a sign of insufficient reliability and functionality. Today, buying an inexpensive, but powerful refrigerator will not be a problem, because within almost any amount that a person is ready to spend on the purchase of this element of household appliances, there will always be an excellent high-quality device.
At the time we bought Indesit DF 5200W for the dacha. a good solution, because the refrigerator is reliable and quiet, albeit a budget one.
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Hotpoint is a solid device, even a budget model has everything you need. Works quietly and flawlessly.
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we just bought a Whirlpool refrigerator in 18. affordable, reliable unit
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Indesite, in principle, attracts many with its pricing policy, while this does not affect the quality. And outwardly, it also looks at the level, the difference with more expensive "brothers" is not particularly visible.
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We still have an old Hotpoint, but it serves faithfully. Now we are doing the repairs, it will be necessary to change to something modern, but we will remain faithful to the brand)
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