Fisher & Paykel RF605QNUVX1 Freestanding 538L Series 7 Quad Door Refrigerator Freezer Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Fisher & Paykel RF605QNUVX1 fridge freezer is a feature-rich quad-door appliance built around flexible storage rather than a simple fixed fridge-freezer layout. Its 538-litre capacity includes a 99-litre compartment that can switch between refrigerator, chilling, soft-freezing and freezer modes, giving households useful control over how the available space is used.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ 538 litres of usable storage with a separate 99-litre variable-temperature compartment
- ✓ Variable compartment supports Fridge, Chill, Soft Freeze and Freezer modes
- ✓ Frost-free cooling with ActiveSmart Foodcare, humidity control and an inverter-controlled compressor
- ✓ Automatic internal ice maker, Ice Boost and filtered chilled-water dispenser
- ✓ Connected features include alerts, remote operation and software updates
Worth considering
- E energy rating with official annual consumption of 310kWh, behind more efficient refrigeration classes
- 905mm width plus specified clearance requirements demand a generous installation space
- The water dispenser and ice maker require a mains water connection and qualified installation
- Only 98 litres is fixed freezer space; the additional 99-litre compartment is shared with Fridge, Chill and Soft Freeze modes
Key Specifications
- Finish
- Stainless steel
- Format
- Quad door
- Supply
- 220-240V, 50Hz
- Ice maker
- Automatic internal ice maker
- Compressor
- Inverter controlled
- Refrigerant
- R600a
- Freezer bins
- 3 full-extension clear bins
- Noise rating
- 40dB; noise emission class C
- Energy rating
- E
- Cooling system
- ActiveSmart Foodcare
- Defrost system
- Frost free
- Water dispenser
- Ultra-slim internal dispenser
- Water filtration
- Internal replaceable filter
- Installation type
- Freestanding
- Interior lighting
- LED
- Minimum clearance
- 20mm sides and top; 30mm rear
- Connected features
- Alerts, notifications, remote operation and software updates
- Refrigerator volume
- 341 litres
- Dimensions H x W x D
- 1,790 x 905 x 688mm
- Fixed freezer volume
- 98 litres
- Refrigerator shelving
- 4 adjustable glass shelves
- Total usable capacity
- 538 litres
- Ice production feature
- Ice Boost
- Adjustable door shelves
- 6
- Fruit and vegetable bins
- 2
- Annual energy consumption
- 310kWh/year
- Manufacturer product code
- RF605QNUVX1
- Variable compartment modes
- Fridge, Chill, Soft Freeze or Freezer
- Minimum manufacturer guarantee
- 60 months
- Variable-temperature compartment
- 99 litres
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Larger households needing substantial 538-litre storage with a dedicated refrigerator section and a convertible compartment.
- ✓ Homes with a suitable cold-water connection that will make regular use of the plumbed dispenser and automatic ice maker.
- ✓ Shoppers who value flexible food storage, including Chill, Fridge, Soft Freeze and Freezer modes.
- ✓ Smart-home users wanting appliance alerts, remote operation and software updates.
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Storage and flexibility
The Fisher & Paykel fridge freezer provides 538 litres of usable storage, split between a 341-litre refrigerator compartment, a 98-litre fixed freezer compartment and a 99-litre variable-temperature compartment. That layout gives it more flexibility than a conventional fixed fridge-freezer arrangement, although the variable section is not permanently available as freezer storage.
The lower-right compartment can be set to Fridge, Chill, Soft Freeze or Freezer mode. Chill operates from -1.5 to 0°C, while Soft Freeze operates from -10 to -6°C, making the compartment useful for entertaining, short-term food storage and foods that need only a quick thaw.
Cooling, ice and connected features
ActiveSmart Foodcare adjusts temperature, airflow and humidity, while the inverter-controlled compressor, frost-free operation and humidity control system provide a strong specification for everyday food preservation. LED lighting, four adjustable glass shelves, six adjustable door shelves and three full-extension clear freezer bins also make the interior practical to organise.
The slimline water dispenser and automatic internal ice maker add convenience, with Ice Boost available when more ice is needed. The appliance also supports alerts and notifications, remote operation and software updates through its connected features.
Installation and kitchen fit
This is a freestanding quad-door appliance measuring 1,790mm high, 905mm wide and 688mm deep. Fisher & Paykel specifies minimum clearance of 20mm at each side and above, plus 30mm at the rear, so the installation space needs to be planned carefully.
The water and ice functions require a mains water connection and the manufacturer’s installation guide states that the water connection should be completed by a qualified plumber or trained service technician.
Energy use and trade-offs
The Fisher & Paykel fridge freezer has an E energy rating and an official annual energy consumption figure of 310kWh. Its 40dB noise rating carries noise emission class C, and the product information sheet does not classify it as a low-noise appliance.
The main capacity trade-off is that only 98 litres is fixed freezer space. The additional 99-litre compartment can provide more freezer storage when required, but using it in Fridge, Chill or Soft Freeze mode reduces the amount of permanently dedicated freezer capacity.
Research note: this BestBuysUK assessment is based on the manufacturer's published specifications and other reputable technical sources. Specifications and retailer availability can change, so verify critical details before purchase.