Smeg FAB28RDBB6 50's Style 60cm Freestanding Fridge With Ice Box Right Hand Hinge In Blackboard Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Smeg FAB28RDBB6 combines a blackboard-effect 50’s Style exterior with 270 litres of total storage, including a 244-litre fridge and 26-litre four-star ice box. Its LifePlus 0°C drawer, fan-assisted Multiflow cooling, LED lighting and electronic temperature control add useful everyday functionality. The right-hand hinge and 60cm width should suit many kitchens, although the styling is likely to be the main attraction.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Distinctive blackboard-effect 50’s Style design with chrome detailing
- ✓ Generous 244-litre fridge compartment supported by a 26-litre four-star ice box
- ✓ LifePlus 0°C drawer is suited to storing meat, fish and cheese
- ✓ 35 dB inverter compressor and C energy rating support quieter, more efficient operation
Key Specifications
- Defrosting
- Automatic fridge defrost
- Door hinge
- Right-hand
- Noise level
- 35 dB
- Climate class
- SN-T
- Energy rating
- C
- Appliance type
- Freestanding fridge with internal ice box
- Cooling system
- Fan-assisted Multiflow cooling
- Ice box rating
- 4-star
- Total capacity
- 270 litres
- Fridge capacity
- 244 litres
- Ice box capacity
- 26 litres
- Fresh-food drawer
- LifePlus 0°C drawer, operating between -2°C and +3°C
- Interior lighting
- LED lighting
- Dimensions (H x W x D)
- 1530 x 601 x 728 mm
- Annual energy consumption
- 104 kWh
- Manufacturer product code
- FAB28RDBB6
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A strong fit for buyers who want a statement appliance rather than a conventional-looking fridge.
- ✓ Suitable for households needing substantial fresh-food storage alongside a compact frozen-food compartment.
- ✓ Useful for people who value a dedicated low-temperature drawer for perishable foods.
- ✓ The right-hand hinge and 60cm width may suit kitchens with a standard freestanding appliance space.
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Distinctive design and practical storage
The blackboard-effect glossy finish, rounded 50’s Style profile and chrome details make this fridge a prominent feature in the kitchen. The writable door surface adds a practical note-taking function without changing the appliance’s primary role as a refrigerator.
Inside, the 244-litre fridge compartment provides the majority of the appliance’s 270-litre capacity. The 26-litre four-star ice box is useful for frozen essentials, but it is not a substitute for a separate full-size freezer.
Fresh-food preservation features
The LifePlus drawer provides a controlled zone between -2°C and +3°C, giving meat, fish and cheese a dedicated low-temperature storage area. The fruit and vegetable compartment also includes adjustable ventilation and humidity control to help support fresh produce storage.
Fan-assisted Multiflow cooling is designed to distribute cold air evenly throughout the refrigerator. Electronic temperature control and automatic fridge defrost add convenience for everyday use.
Lighting, noise and efficiency
LED lighting on both sides of the interior should make it easier to see stored food across the compartment. The listed 35 dB noise level and inverter compressor indicate a quieter operating profile for open-plan or frequently used kitchens.
A C energy rating and stated annual consumption of 104 kWh give the appliance a useful efficiency profile within its specification set. The SN-T climate class indicates suitability for ambient temperatures from 10°C to 43°C, according to the supplied product information.
Who should consider it
This is best suited to buyers who prioritise distinctive styling but still want modern refrigeration features and a substantial fresh-food compartment. The combination of an ice box, 0°C drawer and adjustable produce storage makes it more functional than its retro appearance may initially suggest.
Check the door swing, available depth and the limited ice-box capacity carefully before choosing it. Its appeal is strongest where the design is valued as highly as the refrigeration specification.
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.