Best for most kitchens
87%of 253 owners rate it 4 or 5 starsLG LRFOC2606S InstaView Counter-Depth MAX
- Counter-depth, 25.5 cu. ft.
- Very steady temperatures in two lab tests
- Two ice makers
- Some owners had cooling faults and slow repairs
Best fridge freezers
For most kitchens, get the LG LRFOC2606S: counter-depth, roomy and very steady in two lab tests, though some owners had faults. Want a side-by-side? The Samsung Bespoke RS28CB7600QL. On a budget or for a garage, the LG LT18S2100W top-freezer.
Based on 761 verified owner ratings and 6 expert reviewsUpdated 31 Oct 2026
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Samsung Bespoke Side-by-Side RS28CB7600QL
- Steady 37.6°F average in lab tests
- Auto-fill water pitcher and dispenser
- Two kinds of ice
- Crispers don't hold humidity
Best for a garage
LG LT18S2100W Top-Freezer
- Garage-ready, 38–100°F
- Energy Star
- 28 inches wide
- Deeper than many older fridges
Best budget
Hotpoint HPS16BTNRWW Top-Freezer
- Steady temperatures in lab tests
- 15.6 cu. ft., 28 inches wide
- Low price
- Freezer runs warm until you adjust it
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