Smeg FAB28RDRB6 50's Style 60cm Freestanding Fridge With Ice Box Right Hand Hinge In Ruby Red Matt Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Smeg FAB28RDRB6 is a 60cm freestanding fridge with a 244-litre refrigerator compartment and a 26-litre four-star ice box. Multiflow cooling, electronic temperature control and a LifePlus drawer provide useful everyday food-storage flexibility, while the Ruby Red Matt finish makes it a prominent kitchen feature.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Large 244-litre fridge compartment with a separate 26-litre four-star ice box
- ✓ LifePlus drawer provides a dedicated -2°C to +3°C zone for foods such as meat, fish and cheese
- ✓ Multiflow cooling and electronic temperature control support consistent storage conditions
- ✓ Quiet 35 dB(A) operation should suit open-plan kitchens and living spaces
- ✓ Distinctive retro styling with chrome detailing and a Ruby Red Matt finish
Key Specifications
- Finish
- Ruby Red Matt
- Dimensions
- 1530 x 601 x 728 mm
- Noise level
- 35 dB(A)
- Product type
- Freestanding fridge with internal ice box
- Climate class
- SN-T
- Energy rating
- C
- Hinge position
- Right-hand hinge
- Ice box rating
- Four-star
- Total capacity
- 270 litres
- Fridge capacity
- 244 litres
- Ice box capacity
- 26 litres
- Annual energy consumption
- 104 kWh
- Manufacturer product code
- FAB28RDRB6
- LifePlus drawer temperature range
- -2°C to +3°C
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A strong fit for households that prioritise fresh-food storage over a large freezer compartment.
- ✓ Suitable for buyers seeking a statement appliance rather than an understated built-in design.
- ✓ Useful for kitchens where quiet operation and clear LED illumination are important.
- ✓ The right-hand hinge suits layouts where the door needs to open from the left side of the appliance.
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Cooling performance and storage
The 244-litre refrigerator compartment provides substantial fresh-food capacity, supported by Multiflow air circulation and an internal fan. Electronic temperature control allows the storage temperature to be adjusted and monitored.
The LifePlus drawer adds a useful controlled zone between -2°C and +3°C for perishable foods including meat, fish and cheese. A dedicated fruit and vegetable drawer with adjustable ventilation and humidity control further improves the organisation of fresh produce.
Design, usability and everyday operation
The 1950s-inspired freestanding design, Ruby Red Matt finish and chrome details make this fridge a visual focal point. LED light strips on both sides of the refrigerator compartment should make contents easier to see.
A 35 dB(A) noise level and inverter compressor indicate quiet operation, which is particularly beneficial in open-plan spaces. The right-hand hinge and fixed external chrome handle should be checked against the intended kitchen layout before purchase.
Capacity and efficiency
The appliance offers 270 litres of total storage, divided between a large fridge section and a compact four-star ice box. This arrangement is well suited to fresh-food-led shopping habits but gives less frozen storage than a full-size freezer compartment.
The C energy rating and stated annual consumption support relatively efficient operation for a full-size freestanding fridge, while the SN-T climate class indicates suitability across a broad range of room temperatures.
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.