Smeg FAB28RRD6UK 50's Style Freestanding 60cm Fridge With Ice Box Right Hand Hinge In Red Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Smeg FAB28RRD6UK brings bold gloss-red 1950s styling to a freestanding fridge with 244 litres of refrigerator space and a 26-litre four-star ice box. Multiflow cooling, fan-assisted circulation and a LifePlus 0°C drawer add useful everyday functionality, while the inverter compressor is specified at a quiet 35 dB.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Distinctive gloss-red 1950s styling with chrome detailing
- ✓ Generous 244-litre fridge compartment supported by a 26-litre four-star ice box
- ✓ Multiflow cooling and fan-assisted circulation are designed to distribute cold air evenly
- ✓ LifePlus 0°C storage provides a dedicated zone for meat, fish and cheese
- ✓ Specified 35 dB inverter-compressor operation should suit open-plan kitchens
Key Specifications
- Width
- 601 mm
- Lighting
- LED lighting strips on both sides of the fridge compartment
- Door hinge
- Right-hand hinge
- Refrigerant
- R600a
- Climate class
- SN-T; suitable for room temperatures from 10°C to 43°C
- Cooling system
- Multiflow cooling with fan-assisted air circulation
- Ice box rating
- Four-star
- Total capacity
- 270 litres
- Fridge capacity
- 244 litres
- Operating noise
- 35 dB
- Ice box capacity
- 26 litres
- Fresh-food drawer
- LifePlus 0°C drawer, controlled between -2°C and +3°C
- Manufacturer product code
- FAB28RRD6UK
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A strong fit for households that prioritise fresh-food storage but still want a small frozen-food compartment.
- ✓ Suitable for buyers seeking a statement appliance with freestanding installation and a right-hand hinge.
- ✓ Useful for kitchens where quieter refrigeration and clear LED interior visibility are important.
- ✓ The controlled low-temperature drawer will appeal to shoppers who regularly store meat, fish or cheese.
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Cooling and storage
The appliance provides 244 litres of refrigerator storage alongside a 26-litre four-star ice box, giving fresh-food households useful everyday capacity without the footprint of a separate full-height freezer.
Multiflow cooling and fan-assisted airflow are intended to distribute cold air consistently throughout the fridge. The LifePlus 0°C drawer adds a dedicated controlled-temperature area for foods such as meat, fish and cheese.
Design, operation and practicality
The gloss-red finish, rounded 1950s-inspired styling, chrome accents and external handle make this a statement appliance rather than a purely utilitarian refrigerator. LED strips on both sides of the compartment should make contents easier to see.
Electronic temperature control, a right-hand hinge and a freestanding format keep the core operation straightforward. The specified 35 dB inverter compressor should help limit disruption in kitchens connected to living areas.
Who it suits
This fridge is best suited to buyers who want substantial fresh-food storage, a compact ice box and strong visual character in one appliance. Its SN-T climate class also supports use across a broad stated room-temperature range of 10°C to 43°C.
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.