Smeg FAB28LWH5UK 50's Style Freestanding Fridge Left Hinge White Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Smeg FAB28LWH5UK combines a highly distinctive 50’s Style appearance with practical everyday refrigeration. Its 244-litre fridge compartment, 26-litre freezer compartment, MultiFlow cooling and adjustable glass shelving make it well suited to households that prioritise fresh-food storage. The left-hand hinge, substantial depth and required side clearance mean kitchen planning is important.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Distinctive white 50’s Style design with rounded curves and chrome detailing
- ✓ Large 244-litre refrigerator compartment for fresh-food storage
- ✓ MultiFlow and fan-assisted cooling help distribute cold air throughout the fridge
- ✓ Useful Life Plus 0°C zone, adjustable glass shelves and sliding fruit-and-vegetable drawer
Worth considering
- The 175mm clearance required on the hinged side may restrict where it can be installed
- The 728mm cabinet depth, excluding the handle, is substantial for some kitchens
Key Specifications
- Lighting
- LED internal lighting
- Dimensions
- 1530mm high x 601mm wide x 728mm deep without handle
- Energy rating
- D
- Cooling system
- MultiFlow and fan-assisted refrigeration in the fridge compartment
- Hinge position
- Left-hand hinge
- Total capacity
- 270 litres
- Fridge capacity
- 244 litres
- Freezer capacity
- 26 litres
- Freezer thaw time
- 9 hours
- Freezing capacity
- 2.6 kg per 24 hours
- Noise emission class
- B
- Annual energy consumption
- 130 kWh
- Manufacturer product code
- FAB28LWH5UK
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Choose it if you want a statement freestanding fridge with plenty of fresh-food capacity.
- ✓ It suits kitchens where a left-hand hinge and the specified side clearance can be accommodated.
- ✓ It is a good fit for shoppers needing some frozen storage without a full-width freezer compartment.
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Design and installation
The Smeg FAB28LWH5UK fridge is built around Smeg’s recognisable 50’s Style aesthetic, with a glossy white finish, rounded shaping and chrome details. The external appearance is a major part of its appeal and makes this more of a statement appliance than a purely utilitarian fridge.
Installation needs careful planning. It is a freestanding, left-hinged model, and the supplied information specifies a 175mm gap on the hinged side for the door to open properly. Its 1530mm height and 728mm depth without the handle should also be checked against the available space.
Storage and organisation
The 244-litre refrigerator section provides the majority of the appliance’s 270-litre total capacity. Two adjustable glass shelves, a sliding fruit-and-vegetable drawer, a Life Plus 0°C zone and several door shelves give the interior a useful mix of flexible and dedicated storage.
The integrated freezer compartment offers 26 litres of space and a four-star freezing capacity of 2.6kg per 24 hours. That should be useful for smaller frozen essentials, although households buying or storing large quantities of frozen food may need a separate or larger freezer.
Cooling, controls and efficiency
MultiFlow cooling and fan-assisted refrigeration are designed to distribute cold air evenly around the fridge compartment. Electronic temperature control, LED internal lighting, automatic fridge defrosting and an acoustic and visual door-open alarm add practical everyday convenience.
The appliance is listed with a D energy rating, annual energy consumption of 130kWh and noise emission class B. A variable-speed compressor is also specified, while the freezer compartment uses static cooling.
Overall assessment
This is a compelling option for buyers who want generous fresh-food storage without giving up distinctive design. The combination of a useful cooling layout, a small integrated freezer and quiet-operation credentials gives it strong everyday appeal.
Its main compromises are the installation clearance, deep cabinet and limited freezer capacity. The available product information also contains unrelated cooking-appliance text, which has been excluded from this assessment because it does not match the fridge’s primary identity.
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.