Smeg FAB28LPK6 50's Style Freestanding 60cm Fridge With Ice Box Left Hand Hinge In Pink Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Smeg FAB28LPK6 combines a glossy pink 1950s-inspired design with practical everyday refrigeration. Its 270-litre fridge compartment includes a humidity-adjustable crisper and a LifePlus drawer for sensitive foods, while the 26-litre 4-star ice box provides limited frozen-food storage. MultiFlow cooling, LED lighting, electronic temperature control and a 35 dB inverter compressor make it a well-equipped choice for fresh-food-led households.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Distinctive glossy pink retro design with chrome detailing
- ✓ Large 270-litre fresh-food compartment with useful specialist storage zones
- ✓ Quiet 35 dB inverter compressor and MultiFlow cooling
- ✓ Different types of fresh food
Key Specifications
- Finish
- Glossy pink with retro chrome details
- Crisper
- Humidity-adjustable fruit and vegetable drawer
- Lighting
- LED light strips on both sides
- Compressor
- Inverter compressor
- Dimensions
- 1530 x 601 x 728 mm
- Door hinge
- Left-hand hinge
- Noise level
- 35 dB
- Climate class
- SN-T; suitable for ambient temperatures from 10°C to 43°C
- Appliance type
- Freestanding fridge with internal ice box
- Cooling system
- MultiFlow fan-assisted air circulation
- Ice-box rating
- 4-star
- Ice-box capacity
- 26 litres
- Fresh-food drawer
- LifePlus controlled-temperature drawer from -2°C to +3°C
- Fresh-food capacity
- 270 litres
- Temperature control
- Electronic control with side thermostat
- Manufacturer product code
- FAB28LPK6
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A strong fit for fresh-food-focused households that need more chilled storage than frozen storage.
- ✓ Suitable for statement kitchens or living spaces where distinctive appliance styling matters.
- ✓ Useful for buyers who want a dedicated low-temperature drawer for meat, fish and cheese.
- ✓ The left-hand hinge suits kitchens where that door orientation is practical.
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Fresh-food storage and cooling
The 270-litre fridge compartment gives fresh-food storage priority, making this appliance particularly suitable for households that buy more chilled than frozen food. MultiFlow air circulation is designed to distribute cool air evenly, while the LifePlus drawer provides a controlled zone from -2°C to +3°C for foods such as meat, fish and cheese.
The humidity-adjustable crisper adds useful flexibility for fruit and vegetables. Its adjustable ventilation helps tailor the compartment to different produce, potentially supporting better freshness and reducing avoidable waste.
Ice box and everyday practicality
The 26-litre 4-star ice box is convenient for essentials and smaller frozen items, but its limited capacity means it should not be treated as a substitute for a full-size freezer. The internal arrangement therefore suits fresh-food-led shopping patterns best.
Electronic temperature control, a side thermostat, an internal door alarm and bright LED lighting all contribute to straightforward daily use. The left-hand hinge is a key installation consideration, so the surrounding kitchen layout should be checked before purchase.
Design, noise and installation
Smeg’s glossy pink finish, rounded curves and chrome accents give the appliance a strong visual identity. It is designed to be a statement piece rather than an understated cooling appliance, making it particularly appealing where appearance is part of the buying decision.
The 35 dB inverter compressor is specified for quiet operation with reduced vibration. The stated SN-T climate class supports operation across a broad ambient temperature range, while the freestanding 60 cm format should suit many standard kitchen layouts provided the full dimensions and door clearance are suitable.
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.