Neff KI1212FE0 N 50 Built In Fridge 87cm Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Neff fridge is a compact integrated larder model offering 136 litres of fresh-food storage in an 874mm-high cabinet format. Its strongest features are the quiet 35dB operation, reversible flat-hinge door, FreshSafe produce drawer, adjustable safety-glass shelving, LED lighting and automatic Super Cooling.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Quiet 35dB operation suits open-plan kitchens
- ✓ 136-litre fresh-food compartment with two adjustable glass shelves
- ✓ FreshSafe drawer and Super Cooling add useful everyday food-storage functionality
- ✓ Reversible flat-hinge door supports more flexible integrated installation
Worth considering
- E energy rating is below the most efficient integrated refrigeration appliances
- 136 litres is a modest capacity compared with taller integrated larder fridges
- The FreshSafe drawer does not have separately specified humidity control or temperature control
- Only two of the three glass shelves are height adjustable, limiting internal reconfiguration compared with more flexible designs
Key Specifications
- Voltage
- 220-240V
- Compressor
- 1
- Door hinge
- Right-hinged, reversible
- Hinge type
- Flat hinge
- Net weight
- 30.6kg
- Noise level
- 35dB(A)
- Climate class
- SN-ST
- Fridge format
- Larder fridge with no freezer compartment
- Super Cooling
- Yes
- Fridge shelves
- 3 safety-glass shelves
- Freshness system
- 1 FreshSafe drawer
- Installation type
- Integrated
- Interior lighting
- LED
- Power-cord length
- 230cm
- Interior ventilator
- No
- Noise emission class
- B
- Country of manufacture
- Made in Germany
- Refrigerator door bins
- 2
- Energy efficiency class
- E
- Humidity-control drawer
- No
- Annual energy consumption
- 92kWh per year
- Height-adjustable shelves
- 2
- Manufacturer product code
- KI1212FE0
- Net refrigerated capacity
- 136 litres
- Independent cooling circuit
- 1
- Temperature-controlled drawer
- No
- Appliance dimensions H x W x D
- 874 x 541 x 548mm
- Integrated freezer compartment
- No
- Required niche dimensions H x W x D
- 880 x 560 x 550mm
- Automatic defrost in fridge compartment
- Yes
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Best for households needing a dedicated fresh-food fridge for an approximately 88cm integrated kitchen opening.
- ✓ A strong fit for kitchens where low operating noise matters, with a verified 35dB noise rating.
- ✓ Suitable for shoppers wanting flexible shelving, a FreshSafe produce drawer, Super Cooling and a reversible door hinge.
- ✓ Well suited to everyday rather than bulk food storage, with 136 litres of usable refrigerated space.
Fridges to compare with the NEFF KI1212FE0 fridge
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|---|---|---|---|
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The retailer description refers to fixed-hinge installation, whereas the manufacturer specifies a flat hinge and a reversible door hinge.
Design and installation
The Neff fridge is designed for fully integrated installation in an 880 x 560 x 550mm niche. Its 874mm height and 541mm width suit the compact built-in format, while the flat-hinge design gives a clean cabinet-front installation.
The door is right-hinged but reversible, giving installers more flexibility when planning the kitchen layout. A door panel is required for the integrated finish and is listed by the manufacturer as an accessory option.
Storage and freshness
The Neff fridge provides 136 litres of fresh-food storage, with three safety-glass shelves, two of which are height adjustable. That gives useful flexibility for tall containers, dishes and larger bottles, although the capacity is more suited to regular household shopping than substantial bulk storage.
A FreshSafe drawer provides a dedicated area for fruit and vegetables, while Flex Door Storage and a bottle support help organise drinks and smaller items. Super Cooling can lower the temperature temporarily to chill newly added food before returning automatically to normal operation.
Noise and running costs
At 35dB, the Neff fridge should be unobtrusive in an open-plan kitchen or kitchen-diner. The manufacturer assigns it noise emission class B and lists one compressor with one cooling circuit.
The E energy label and 92kWh annual consumption are reasonable for this compact integrated format, but the rating is below the most efficient A- and B-rated refrigeration appliances. Automatic defrost in the fridge compartment also reduces routine maintenance.
What to consider before buying
This is a larder fridge rather than a fridge freezer, so it offers no freezer compartment. Its 136-litre capacity is practical for fresh ingredients but modest beside taller integrated larder fridges.
The FreshSafe drawer is useful for separating produce, but the manufacturer does not list separate humidity control or a temperature-controlled drawer. The appliance also has only two height-adjustable shelves, so buyers wanting maximum internal reconfiguration may prefer a larger or more advanced model.
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.