A photo: Vitaliy Nefedov We decided to do this with the help of an improvised test for "roominess". For what they tried to simulate the situation, when guests come to you, and in anticipation of their arrival, you make large-scale "culinary preparations." For the test, we took a wide pan with a non-removable handle (total length 51 cm), a voluminous five-liter pan with a convex lid and three plastic bottles with drinks (tried to choose bottles of the most non-standard form). A nail program was a watermelon weighing 15 kg. The objects of "watermelon expansion" were six models of refrigerators of well-known brands with the declared total capacity of refrigerating and freezing chambers in 320-340 liters. Also we traditionally evaluated ergonomics, multifunctionality and design of devices. That's what we got ...
GA-449USPA (LG)
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Specifications.Energy consumption - 360 kW ∙ h / year, energy consumption class "A". Fridge compartment volume (net) 243 l, freezer compartment volume (net) 99 l, noise level 39 dB (A). The time for maintaining the temperature during a power outage is not indicated, the climatic class is N. Dimensions (h × D × W): 185 × 68.3 × 59.5 cm. One compressor. Color - stainless steel. Refrigerator with bottom freezer compartment. Equipped with electronic control system, Multi-Flow air filtration system, Bio Shield antibacterial door seal. There is a "" - fast cooling compartment (OptiFresh zone). The model is equipped with a quick freezing function and a Vitamin Plus function, which allows you to keep fresh vegetables and fruits for longer. The refrigerator compartment turned out to be surprisingly roomy: the products entered it quite freely. The width of the side compartment made it possible to fit all bottles in the door. Summary. The refrigerator is very practical and easy to use. At the same time, it is distinguished by an attractive price.
- design - 4
- functionality - 4
- ergonomics - 5
- test - 5
- 27 000 rub.
ENB 35405 S Brita (Electrolux)
Specifications. Energy consumption - 375 kWh / year, energy consumption class "A". The volume of the refrigerator compartment (net) is 240 liters, the volume of the freezer compartment (net) is 78 liters, the noise level is 42 dB (A). The time of maintaining the temperature in the event of a power outage is not indicated, the climatic class is N, SN, ST. Dimensions (in × H × W): 185 × 63.2 × 59.5 cm. One compressor. Color - silver. Description. Refrigerator with the bottom location of the freezer. Equipped with an electronic control with an LCD screen, which displays information about the temperature inside the refrigerator and freezer. Intensive cooling and "superfreezing" modes are provided, there is a bottle retainer on the door, the shelves are made of impact-resistant glass. A special feature of the model is the presence of an integrated water dispenser with a Brita filter. Test. This model was in our review of one of the most compact: the capacity of the refrigerating chamber is "only" 240 liters. When trying to put watermelon in it, there were some difficulties that after the permutation of the shelves were resolved. Summary. The main advantage of the model is the availability of a water dispenser with a filter. Due to this, the refrigerator acquires an additional function of a source of drinking water.
- design - 4
- functionality - 5
- ergonomics - 4
- test - 4
- 29 700 rub.
ARC 7698 / IX (Whirlpool)
Specifications. Energy consumption is 387 kWh / year, energy consumption class "A". The volume of the refrigerating compartment (net) is 267 liters, the volume of the freezer compartment (net) is 79 liters, the noise level is 44 dB (A). The time to maintain the temperature when the power is cut off is 12 hours, the climatic class is N, ST. Dimensions (in × H × W): 204 × 65 × 60 cm, weight - 81 kg. One compressor. Color - stainless steel. Description. As well as it is necessary to coolers of a premium-class, model ARC 7698 / IX differs interesting design and spaciousness. Among other features - the presence of an electronic control system with LCD display and technology "6 feeling." In the refrigerator there is an antibacterial filter, compartments with humidity and freshness control, Total No Frost system, shelves made of impact resistant glass. A distinctive feature is a well-designed system of shelves on the doors with many compartments. There are shelves on the doors in the freezer compartment (for pizza). Test. Despite the convenient and spacious refrigerator, it was not possible to place the watermelon and the pan far from the first attempt. But there were no problems with bottles on the door shelf. Summary. Externally a very interesting model with an attractive price. The design of the shelves on the doors is probably the most successful.
- design - 5
- functionality - 4
- ergonomics - 5
- test - 4+
- 33 500 rubles.
KGF 39P90 (Bosch)
Specifications. Energy consumption - 321 kWh / year, energy class "A +". The volume of the refrigerator compartment (net) is 234 liters, the freezer (net) is 72 liters, the noise level is 42 dB (A). The time to maintain the temperature when power is cut off is 24 hours, the climatic class is SN-T. Dimensions (in × H × W): 200 × 62 × 60 cm. One compressor. Color - stainless steel. Description. Model KGF 39P90 belongs to the devices of the premium class. Differences - the "freshness preservation zone VitaFresh", consisting of "dry" and "wet" offices with a capacity of 57 and 35 liters respectively. Low energy consumption, Antibacteria antibacterial coating, electronic control, shelves made of impact-resistant glass, cold storage batteries, No Frost system (in the freezer), super-cooling and rapid freezing are characteristic. Test. Shelves in the refrigerator chamber could not be fitted quite conveniently - a pan and a watermelon were close. At the same time, it was felt that the refrigerator has a "power reserve" in the form of a "freshness zone" - the watermelon only slightly fell into its "wet" compartment. Summary. The refrigerator justifies its class. Its dignity is large sections of the "freshness zone". But the groove for the shelves could be bigger.
- design - 4
- functionality - 5
- ergonomics - 5
- test - 4+
- 49 000 rub.
Santo 86378 KG (AEG-Electrolux)
Specifications. Energy consumption - 315 kWh / year, energy consumption class "A +". The volume of the refrigerating compartment (net) is 242 liters, the volume of the freezer compartment (net) is 87 liters, the noise level is 40 dB (A). The time to maintain the temperature in the event of a power outage is not indicated, the climatic class is N, SN, ST, T. Dimensions (in × D × W): 200 × 62.3 × 59.5 cm, weight - 94 kg. Two compressors. Color - stainless steel. Description. Refrigerator from the Santo series with the bottom of the freezer. It differs from traditional for AEG-Electrolux low energy consumption. Equipped with a spacious enough (82 l) "fresh zone" ("zero zone Longfresh"), electronic control, air filter Taste Quard. There are functions No Frost, intensive cooling, quick freezing, "Holiday". Test. The 86378 KG refrigerating chamber proved to be an ideal place for storing "oversized cargo". All the shelves can be moved up and down at intervals of 4 cm. Watermelon, a pan and a frying pan were placed in a record short time (and we had options to choose how best to arrange them). The width of the side compartment allowed to install all the bottles in the door. Summary. Very practical, economical, roomy refrigerator. But also expensive.
- design - 4
- functionality - 5
- ergonomics - 5
- test - 5+
- 55 300 rub.
RK2000P2 (Gorenje)
Specifications. Energy consumption - 350 kWh / year, energy consumption class "A". The volume of the refrigerator compartment (net) is 245 liters, the volume of the freezer compartment (net) is 86 liters, the noise level is 40 dB (A). The time to maintain the temperature when power is cut off is 18 hours, the climatic class is N, SN, ST, T. Dimensions (in × D × W): 200 × 64.5 × 60 cm, weight: 109 kg. Two compressors. Color - aluminum. Description. This model belongs to the design line Gorenje from Pininfarina II. With the help of the Quick View window, the owners can look into the interior of the refrigerating chamber without opening the door. The device is equipped with electronic control, touch screen, two compressors, a "freshness zone" of 33 liters, a filter-deodorant, an antibacterial coating on the inner surface of the chambers, a multi-flow air circulation system. Intensive cooling, quick freezing and other programs are provided. Test. We had to work hard to put all the products in the refrigerator. Some of the shelves had to be pulled out. The width of the side compartment on the door was not sufficient to arrange all non-standard bottles. Summary. The refrigerator looks very impressive - the design is just wonderful. Pleased with the presence of a window Quick View. But the design of fastening for shelves could be more successful.
- design - 5+
- functionality - 4
- ergonomics - 5
- test - 4
- 60 000 rub.
Let's sum up the results
The results of the "rapid analysis" turned out to be for usquite unexpected. Perhaps, the only winner we could identify only in the category of "design" - they became the model RK2000P2 (Gorenje). A favorable impression is also produced by the design of the ARC 7698 / IX model from Whirlpool. In all other cases, the victory was awarded "on points". "Five" for the functionality received models Electrolux, AEG-Electrolux and Bosch; the first for a dispenser with a filter, the last two for a roomy "freshness zone". The most severe struggle erupted "for ergonomics" - it is difficult to determine the leader. Most of all, I remember the successful design of the door in the ARC 7698 / IX. Finally, the test brought out two winners - model GA-449USPA from LG and Santo 86378 KG from AEG-Electrolux, in which we managed to place "experimental items" with minimal effort. The results of our test can be seen in the presented photos.
- Picture 1. GA-449USPA (LG). The GA-449USPA refrigeration chamber is perceived to be more spacious due to the compactness of the OptiFresh compartment.
- A photo 2. Santo 86378 KG (AEG-Electrolux). A large number of rails for shelves greatly simplifies their placement - even in spite of the spacious "freshness zone".
- Photo 3. ARC 7698 / IX (Whirlpool). The location of the illuminating lamp from above in the center ensures good lighting of the refrigerating chamber.
- Photo 1. KGF 39P90 (Bosch). A large "zone of freshness" and the presence of a lower illumination are characteristic differences of the new model KGF 39P90.
- Photo 2. ENB 35405 s Brita (Electrolux). The shelf for storing bottles can be very useful during pre-holiday preparation.
- Picture 3. RK2000P2 (GORENJE). Watermelon and a bottle of mineral water are comfortably placed on a removable shelf-tray.
