Smeg FAB30RWH5UK 50's Style Freestanding Right Hinge Fridge Freezer White Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Smeg FAB30RWH5UK combines a 222-litre fridge with a 72-litre freezer for 294 litres of total storage. Its Life Plus 0°C zone, MultiFlow fridge cooling, LED lighting and electronic temperature control support convenient everyday food storage. The gloss white finish, rounded styling and chrome handle give it a strong visual presence, while the fixed right-hand hinge limits installation flexibility.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Distinctive gloss white retro styling with rounded detailing and a chrome handle
- ✓ Large 222-litre fridge section with a dedicated Life Plus 0°C zone
- ✓ Convenient everyday use
- ✓ Door-open alerts and a variable-speed compressor add useful practical features
Worth considering
- The fixed right-hand hinge limits placement flexibility
- The appliance is relatively deep, particularly when the handle and open door are taken into account
- The freezer capacity is considerably smaller than the fresh-food compartment
Key Specifications
- Hinge
- Fixed right-hand standard hinge
- Net weight
- 78.6 kg
- Energy rating
- D
- Nominal power
- 100 W
- Cooling system
- MultiFlow fan-assisted fridge cooling with static freezer cooling
- Total capacity
- 294 litres
- Fridge capacity
- 222 litres
- Freezer capacity
- 72 litres
- Depth with handle
- 768 mm
- Electrical supply
- 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz
- Freezing capacity
- 4 kg/24 hours
- Fresh-food storage
- Life Plus 0°C zone and fruit and vegetable drawer
- Appliance dimensions
- 1720 x 600 x 728 mm
- Noise emission class
- C
- Annual energy consumption
- 168 kWh/year
- Manufacturer product code
- FAB30RWH5UK
- Depth with door open at 90°
- 1197 mm
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A good fit for households that prioritise chilled and fresh-food storage over a large freezer.
- ✓ Suitable for freestanding kitchen layouts with enough clearance for its depth and right-side door opening.
- ✓ Worth considering for buyers who want a statement appliance rather than a visually understated design.
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Design and installation
The Smeg FAB30RWH5UK fridge freezer is designed to be a visual feature, with a gloss white finish, rounded 1950s-inspired form and external chrome handle. Its freestanding format makes it straightforward to plan into a suitable kitchen layout, provided the surrounding space can accommodate its dimensions.
The fixed right-hand hinge is an important installation constraint. Buyers should also allow for the listed 768 mm depth including the handle, up to 1197 mm clearance with the door open at 90 degrees and 926 mm width at maximum door opening.
Storage and cooling
With 222 litres of fridge space and 72 litres of freezer space, this model is weighted towards fresh-food storage. The fridge includes two adjustable glass shelves, a fruit and vegetable drawer, a covered door shelf, two adjustable door shelves and a bottle shelf with wire supports.
The Life Plus 0°C zone provides a dedicated low-temperature area for fresh food, while MultiFlow fan-assisted cooling is intended to support consistent conditions in the fridge. The freezer uses static cooling and includes a wire shelf, with a stated freezing capacity of 4 kg in 24 hours.
Controls, efficiency and everyday use
Electronic temperature control, LED internal lighting and a variable-speed compressor provide a useful set of everyday features. An acoustic and visual door-open alarm can help reduce the risk of inadvertently leaving the appliance open.
The appliance has a D energy rating under the current A to G scale and stated annual energy consumption of 168 kWh. Its noise emission class is C. These figures provide a useful basis for comparison, although the available product information does not provide a detailed noise figure in decibels.
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.