Smeg FAB28RBL5UK 50's Style Freestanding Fridge Right Hinge Black Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Smeg FAB28RBL5UK is a glossy black, right-hinged freestanding fridge with a 270-litre total capacity. Its 244-litre refrigerator section includes a LifePlus 0°C drawer, adjustable glass shelving, a crisper drawer and LED lighting, while the 26-litre internal freezer provides limited frozen-food storage. Automatic refrigerator defrost, electronic temperature control and a door-open alarm add convenience. The fixed hinge and required clearance should be checked carefully before installation.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Distinctive glossy black retro styling with chrome detailing and a fixed external handle
- ✓ Organised fresh-food storage
- ✓ Useful internal LED lighting, electronic temperature control and automatic refrigerator defrost
- ✓ A 26-litre freezer compartment adds limited frozen-food capacity to the main refrigerator
Worth considering
- The right-hand fixed hinge and 175 mm hinged-side clearance can restrict placement options
- The internal freezer is relatively small and requires manual defrosting, so it may not suit households needing substantial frozen-food storage
Key Specifications
- Controls
- Electronic temperature control
- Lighting
- Internal LED lighting
- Defrosting
- Automatic refrigerator defrost; manual freezer defrost
- Dimensions
- 1530 x 601 x 728 mm; 732 mm deep including handle
- Net weight
- 73.5 kg
- Product type
- Freestanding one-door fridge with internal freezer compartment
- Cooling system
- Fan-assisted refrigerator with MultiFlow cooling; static freezer
- Hinge position
- Right-hand fixed hinge
- Total capacity
- 270 litres
- Finish and colour
- Gloss black
- Noise information
- 35 dB; airborne acoustical noise emission class B
- Fresh-food storage
- LifePlus 0°C drawer, two adjustable glass shelves and one fruit and vegetable drawer
- Refrigerator capacity
- 244 litres
- Energy efficiency class
- D
- Annual energy consumption
- 130 kWh/year
- Manufacturer product code
- FAB28RBL5UK
- Frozen compartment capacity
- 26 litres
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Buyers prioritising statement styling alongside practical everyday refrigeration.
- ✓ Households wanting generous fresh-food capacity but only modest internal freezer space.
- ✓ Kitchens where the right-hand hinge and required side clearance can be accommodated.
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Design and storage
The glossy black finish, rounded 1950s-inspired shape and chrome details make this a statement appliance rather than a purely functional kitchen fitting. Its freestanding format gives the design visual prominence.
Inside, the 244-litre refrigerator area provides two adjustable glass shelves, a fruit and vegetable drawer, door storage and a LifePlus 0°C drawer. LED lighting should make contents easier to locate, while the 26-litre internal freezer is best viewed as supplementary frozen-food storage.
Cooling and everyday operation
Fan-assisted MultiFlow cooling is designed to distribute cold air more evenly around the refrigerator. Electronic temperature control gives the user direct adjustment, and automatic defrosting reduces routine maintenance in the refrigerator section.
The door-open alarm, antibacterial gasket and variable-speed compressor add practical reassurance. The freezer is static and manually defrosted, so it will need more attention than the refrigerator compartment.
Installation and suitability
The fixed right-hand hinge is an important planning consideration. The supplied dimensions show a 601 mm product width and 728 mm depth, increasing to 732 mm including the handle.
A 175 mm gap is required on the hinged side for the door to open properly. This makes the appliance a better fit for kitchens with generous side clearance than for tightly enclosed spaces.
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.