Smeg FAB28LBL6UK 50's Style Freestanding 60cm Fridge With Ice Box Left Hand Hinge In Black Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
This Smeg FAB28LBL6UK fridge is a freestanding black fridge with a 244-litre fresh-food compartment and a separate 26-litre ice box. Its Multiflow cooling, electronic temperature control and LifePlus 0°C drawer give it useful everyday storage flexibility, while the inverter compressor and 35dB noise level should suit open-plan kitchens. The left-hand hinge is an important layout consideration.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Distinctive black 50s-style design with rounded curves and chrome detailing
- ✓ Generous 244-litre fridge compartment alongside a 26-litre ice box
- ✓ Multiflow cooling and a LifePlus 0°C drawer add useful food-storage flexibility
- ✓ 35dB inverter-compressor operation should be unobtrusive in open-plan kitchens
Key Specifications
- Type
- Freestanding fridge with ice box
- Width
- 601 mm
- Finish
- Gloss black
- Lighting
- LED light strips on both sides of the fridge
- Compressor
- Inverter compressor
- Door hinge
- Left-hand hinge
- Noise level
- 35dB
- Refrigerant
- R600a
- Climate class
- SN-T, suitable for ambient temperatures from 10°C to 43°C
- Cooling system
- Multiflow cooling
- Ice-box capacity
- 26 litres
- Fresh-food drawer
- LifePlus 0°C drawer, controlled from -2°C to +3°C
- Fresh-food capacity
- 244 litres
- Temperature control
- Electronic temperature control with side thermostat
- Manufacturer product code
- FAB28LBL6UK
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A strong fit for households prioritising distinctive retro styling without giving up substantial fresh-food storage.
- ✓ Suitable for kitchens where a left-hand hinge and a freestanding 601mm-wide appliance work with the available layout.
- ✓ Useful for people who regularly store meat, fish or cheese and want a dedicated controlled-temperature drawer.
- ✓ Well suited to open-plan living spaces where quieter appliance operation is desirable.
Storage and cooling
The appliance provides 244 litres of fresh-food storage, giving it useful capacity for everyday groceries. The additional 26-litre ice box is suitable for frozen essentials, although it does not replace the storage of a dedicated full-size freezer.
Multiflow cooling uses a fan to distribute cold air throughout the refrigerator compartment. Electronic temperature control and the side thermostat provide adjustment, while the LifePlus drawer offers a controlled zone between -2°C and +3°C for foods such as meat, fish and cheese.
Design, usability and noise
The black 50s-inspired exterior, rounded curves and chrome details make this a design-led choice rather than a conventional refrigerator. The external handle and illuminated interior are practical touches, with LED strips on both sides intended to improve visibility across the compartment.
At 35dB, the stated noise level is relatively unobtrusive for a kitchen appliance, and the inverter compressor is described as reducing noise and vibration. The left-hand hinge should be checked carefully against the kitchen layout before purchase, particularly where the door needs to open towards the right.
Who should buy it
This fridge is best suited to buyers who want a prominent style statement alongside substantial fresh-food capacity and a small amount of frozen storage. Its climate class of SN-T also indicates suitability for ambient temperatures between 10°C and 43°C.
The main compromise is format: the ice box is convenient but limited compared with a dedicated freezer, and the 601mm width and left-hand hinge may not suit every installation.
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.