Smeg FAB10RWH6 50's Style Freestanding 55cm Fridge With Ice Box Right Hand Hinge In White Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Smeg FAB10RWH6 combines a freestanding 55cm format with Smeg’s recognisable 1950s-inspired styling. It provides 105L of refrigerator space alongside a 17L ice box, with adjustable glass shelving, door storage and a fruit and vegetable drawer. LED interior lighting and automatic fridge defrost add everyday convenience, while the stated 35dB operating noise should suit living spaces and offices.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Distinctive retro styling with a compact freestanding footprint
- ✓ Useful combination of 105L refrigerator storage and a 17L ice box
- ✓ Flexible organisation
- ✓ The stated 35dB operating noise is suitable for many living spaces and offices
Key Specifications
- Width
- 545mm
- Height
- Approximately 1 metre
- Lighting
- LED interior lighting
- Shelving
- Two adjustable glass shelves, including one shelf covering the fruit and vegetable drawer
- Defrosting
- Automatic fridge defrost
- Door hinge
- Right-hand hinge
- Noise level
- 35dB
- Refrigerant
- R600a
- Climate class
- SN-T
- Appliance type
- Freestanding fridge with ice box
- Total capacity
- 122L
- Ice box capacity
- 17L
- Refrigerator capacity
- 105L
- Manufacturer product code
- FAB10RWH6
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A good fit for individuals, couples and compact homes that need a smaller main fridge.
- ✓ Suitable for home offices, hospitality settings or drinks-and-snacks storage.
- ✓ Worth considering for buyers who prioritise design as well as core cooling functions.
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Compact storage with a useful ice box
The Smeg FAB10RWH6 fridge offers 122L of total storage, split between a 105L refrigerator compartment and a 17L ice box. That balance is practical for everyday essentials, chilled drinks and a modest amount of frozen storage, but it is naturally better suited to smaller households than to demanding family use.
Two adjustable glass shelves, a fruit and vegetable drawer and door storage for bottles and cans make good use of the compact interior. The adjustable layout should also make it easier to accommodate taller items.
Convenience and everyday operation
LED interior lighting helps visibility across the refrigerator compartment, while automatic fridge defrost reduces routine maintenance. The stated 35dB operating level is relatively quiet on the available product information, which is helpful when the appliance is positioned in an open-plan kitchen, office or living area.
The right-hand hinge and external chrome handle are clearly specified, so placement should be planned around that door configuration. Its SN-T climate class is stated as suitable for ambient temperatures from 10°C to 43°C.
Design and suitability
The 1950s-inspired styling is the main visual draw, giving this compact appliance a stronger design identity than a plain white fridge. Its approximately 545mm width and one-metre height make it suitable for spaces where a full-height appliance would be impractical.
Overall, this is a specialised compact fridge rather than a high-capacity all-purpose model. It makes most sense for smaller kitchens, offices, hospitality spaces or buyers who value Smeg’s retro presentation alongside straightforward refrigeration.
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.