Smeg FAB30RBL6UK 50's Style 60cm Freestanding Fridge Freezer Right Hand Hinge In Black Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
This Smeg FAB30RBL6UK fridge freezer is a 60cm freestanding fridge freezer with a glossy black finish, chrome detailing and a right-hand hinged double-door layout. Its 294-litre total net capacity is split between a 222-litre refrigerator and a 72-litre four-star freezer. MultiFlow cooling, a Life Plus 0°C drawer, LED lighting and electronic controls provide useful everyday features, while the inverter compressor keeps stated noise to 34dB(A).
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Distinctive glossy black 1950s-inspired styling with coordinated chrome detailing
- ✓ Generous 222-litre fridge compartment and 294-litre total net capacity
- ✓ Quiet stated 34dB(A) operation supported by an inverter compressor
- ✓ MultiFlow cooling, a 0°C drawer and LED lighting add useful everyday practicality
Key Specifications
- Width
- 600mm
- Finish
- Glossy black with chrome detailing
- Controls
- Electronic temperature controls
- Lighting
- LED interior lighting
- Dimensions
- 1720 x 600 x 728mm
- Noise level
- 34dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R600a
- Climate class
- SN, N, ST and T
- Appliance type
- Freestanding fridge freezer
- Cooling system
- Fan-assisted MultiFlow cooling in the refrigerator
- Freezer rating
- Four-star
- Hinge position
- Right-hand
- Fridge capacity
- 222 litres
- Freezer capacity
- 72 litres
- Freezing capacity
- 4kg per 24 hours
- Freezer defrosting
- Manual
- Total net capacity
- 294 litres
- Energy efficiency class
- C
- Annual energy consumption
- 135kWh
- Manufacturer product code
- FAB30RBL6UK
- Freezer temperature rise time
- 20 hours
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A good fit for households that prioritise fresh-food storage and want a statement appliance rather than a purely understated design.
- ✓ Suitable for kitchens with room for a 600mm-wide freestanding appliance and a right-hand hinged door.
- ✓ Well suited to open-plan or quieter kitchens where the stated 34dB(A) noise level is valuable.
- ✓ The broad SN, N, ST and T climate classification supports use across a wide range of room temperatures.
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Design and storage
The Smeg FAB30RBL6UK fridge freezer makes its retro styling central to the ownership experience, with rounded shaping, a glossy black exterior and chrome details. The fixed external handle and coordinated internal trim give the appliance a cohesive appearance.
Inside, the 222-litre refrigerator provides two adjustable glass shelves, a covered fruit and vegetable drawer, a low-temperature compartment and several door-storage areas. The 72-litre four-star freezer is smaller than the fridge section but offers useful frozen-food storage for households that favour fresh ingredients.
Cooling performance and usability
Fan-assisted MultiFlow cooling is designed to distribute cold air evenly around the refrigerator compartment. The Life Plus 0°C drawer provides a dedicated low-temperature area for fresh foods such as meat and fish, while LED lighting should make the interior easy to view.
Electronic temperature controls and an acoustic and visual door-open alarm support straightforward daily use. The freezer has a stated freezing capacity of 4kg per 24 hours and a 20-hour temperature rise time, although its static cooling system requires manual defrosting.
Noise, efficiency and suitability
The inverter compressor is specified to operate at 34dB(A), giving this model a strong noise profile for kitchens where conversation and general living take place nearby. Its energy efficiency class is C, with stated annual consumption of 135kWh.
The 600mm width makes it a practical fit for many standard kitchen layouts, but the 1720mm height and 728mm depth still need to be checked against the available space. The right-hand hinge should also be considered before installation.
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.