Smeg FAB10RPG6 50's Style Freestanding 55cm Fridge With Ice Box Right Hand Hinge In Pastel Green Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Smeg FAB10RPG6 combines 1950s-inspired styling with practical everyday refrigeration. Its compact footprint, pastel green finish, interior lighting, adjustable shelving and integrated ice box make it well suited to smaller spaces, although the limited refrigerator capacity is better matched to light or supplementary use than a large family shop.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Distinctive pastel green retro styling with a freestanding design
- ✓ Flexible organisation
- ✓ LED interior lighting and automatic fridge defrost make everyday use more convenient
Key Specifications
- Width
- 55cm
- Colour
- Pastel green
- Height
- 97cm
- Shelving
- Two adjustable shelves plus a shelf covering the fruit and vegetable drawer
- Defrosting
- Automatic fridge defrost
- Door hinge
- Right-hand hinge
- Refrigerant
- R600a
- Cooling type
- Static cooling
- Door storage
- Additional storage for bottles and cans
- Climate class
- SN-T; suitable for ambient temperatures from 10°C to 43°C
- Appliance type
- Freestanding fridge with integrated ice box
- Ice box rating
- 4 star
- Ice box capacity
- 17 litres
- Interior lighting
- LED
- Refrigerator capacity
- 105 litres
- Total stated capacity
- 122 litres
- Installation clearance
- 175mm required on the hinged side when positioned next to a wall or kitchen unit
- Manufacturer product code
- FAB10RPG6
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A good fit for smaller kitchens, offices, guest rooms or supplementary drinks and food storage.
- ✓ Suitable for buyers who prioritise distinctive design alongside compact dimensions.
- ✓ Useful for households needing a modest amount of frozen storage without choosing a separate freezer.
- ✓ The right-hand hinge and required side clearance should suit spaces where the door can open fully on that side.
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Compact retro design
The Smeg FAB10RPG6 fridge is designed to be noticed, with a pastel green 1950s-inspired finish, rounded styling and a chrome handle. Its 55cm width and 97cm height make it easier to accommodate than a full-height fridge, while the freestanding format gives more flexibility over placement.
The right-hand hinge is a fixed consideration rather than a minor detail. When placed beside a wall or kitchen unit, the supplied information specifies a 175mm gap on the hinged side so the door can open correctly.
Storage and everyday usability
Inside, the fridge provides 105 litres of refrigerator storage and a separate 17-litre ice box. Two adjustable shelves, door storage for bottles and cans, and a fruit and vegetable compartment give the main compartment useful organisation for everyday essentials.
LED interior lighting should make it easier to see the contents, while automatic fridge defrost reduces routine maintenance. The four-star ice box is a useful addition, but its compact capacity means this appliance is better suited to light frozen-food storage than substantial freezer use.
Cooling and suitability
Static cooling and R600a refrigerant are specified, with an SN-T climate class covering ambient temperatures from 10°C to 43°C. That broad stated operating range offers flexibility for typical indoor locations, including warmer room conditions.
Overall, this is a style-led compact fridge whose strongest qualities are its appearance, manageable dimensions and integrated ice box. Its capacity profile makes it most compelling for smaller households, occasional use or as an additional fridge rather than as the sole appliance for a busy family kitchen.
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.