Smeg FAB28RRD5UK 50's Style Freestanding Fridge Right Hinge Red Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Smeg FAB28RRD5UK combines a gloss red 50s-inspired design with 270 litres of total storage. It provides 244 litres for fresh food and a 26-litre freezer compartment, alongside a LifePlus 0°C drawer, fan-assisted MultiFlow cooling and electronic temperature control. The automatic fridge defrosting and door-open alarm add everyday convenience, although the freezer requires manual defrosting and the fixed hinge limits installation flexibility.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Distinctive gloss red 50s-style design with chrome detailing
- ✓ Generous 244-litre fresh-food compartment for a one-door refrigerator
- ✓ LifePlus 0°C drawer is designed for storing meat and fish
- ✓ MultiFlow cooling, LED lighting and an acoustic and visual door-open alarm add useful everyday functionality
Worth considering
- The freezer compartment is relatively small at 26 litres and requires manual defrosting
- The fixed right-hand hinge limits installation flexibility, with 175 mm clearance required on the hinged side
Key Specifications
- Thaw time
- 9 hours
- Installation
- Freestanding
- Total volume
- 270 litres
- Cooling system
- Fan-assisted MultiFlow cooling
- Hinge position
- Fixed right-hand hinge
- Fridge shelving
- 3 adjustable glass shelves
- Freezing capacity
- 2.6 kg/24 hours
- Fresh-food drawer
- LifePlus 0°C drawer
- Fresh-food volume
- 244 litres
- Fridge defrosting
- Automatic
- Freezer defrosting
- Manual
- Noise emission class
- B
- Dimensions (H x W x D)
- 1530 x 601 x 728 mm
- Energy-efficiency class
- D
- Annual energy consumption
- 130 kWh/year
- Frozen-compartment volume
- 26 litres
- Manufacturer product code
- FAB28RRD5UK
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A good fit for kitchens where retro styling is a major priority.
- ✓ Suitable for households that need substantial fresh-food storage but only a modest freezer compartment.
- ✓ Worth considering where a freestanding appliance and right-hand door opening work with the available layout.
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Design and storage
The Smeg FAB28RRD5UK fridge is built around Smeg’s recognisable 50s-style look, with a gloss red finish, rounded form and chrome accents. It is designed to be a visual focal point rather than a discreet appliance.
Inside, the 244-litre fresh-food area includes three adjustable glass shelves, a fruit and vegetable drawer on sliding rails, and several door-storage options. The separate 26-litre freezer compartment adds flexibility for frozen essentials, although it is not a substitute for a large freezer.
Cooling and everyday operation
Fan-assisted MultiFlow cooling is intended to distribute cold air evenly through the refrigerator, while electronic temperature control allows the internal temperature to be adjusted. The LifePlus 0°C drawer provides a dedicated area for fresh meat and fish.
LED interior lighting should make the contents easy to see, and the acoustic and visual door-open alarm offers a useful reminder if the door is left ajar. The fridge defrosts automatically, but the freezer compartment requires manual defrosting.
Installation and efficiency
This is a freestanding appliance with a fixed right-hand hinge. The supplied dimensions are 1530 x 601 x 728 mm, and 175 mm of clearance is required on the hinged side when positioned next to a wall or unit. Those requirements should be checked before purchase.
The appliance has energy-efficiency class D and stated annual energy consumption of 130 kWh. Its noise emission class is B, while the four-star freezer has a stated freezing capacity of 2.6 kg over 24 hours.
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.