Smeg FAB38LBL6 50's Style 70cm Freestanding 70/30 Fridge Freezer Left Hand Hinge In Black Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
This Smeg FAB38LBL6 fridge freezer combines a distinctive gloss-black 50’s Style design with a wide freestanding format and substantial food-storage capacity. Its No Frost freezer, independent temperature controls, Multiflow circulation and LifePlus drawer make it well equipped for organised family shopping. The available product information states a 481-litre total capacity, but gives conflicting freezer-capacity figures of 128 and 137 litres, so this specification should be confirmed before purchase.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Generous stated storage capacity with a large 344-litre refrigerator compartment
- ✓ Total No Frost and double cooling reduce the need for manual freezer defrosting
- ✓ A dedicated low-temperature zone for meat, fish and cheese
- ✓ Distinctive gloss-black retro design with a practical external handle
Key Specifications
- Width
- 706 mm
- Finish
- Gloss black
- Ice making
- Manual ice maker
- Configuration
- 70/30 split
- Appliance type
- Freestanding fridge freezer
- Cooling system
- Total No Frost with double cooling
- Hinge position
- Left-hand hinge
- Air circulation
- Multiflow system with integrated fan
- Fridge capacity
- 344 litres
- Freezer capacity
- 128 litres in the detailed description; 137 litres in the summary claim
- Fresh-food drawer
- LifePlus drawer with a stated temperature range of -2°C to +3°C
- Temperature controls
- Independent digital temperature control for the fridge and freezer compartments
- Total stated capacity
- 481 litres
- Manufacturer product code
- FAB38LBL6
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A strong fit for families and frequent shoppers needing substantial fresh-food storage.
- ✓ Suitable for kitchens where a freestanding appliance is intended to be a visible design feature.
- ✓ Useful for households that value separate temperature control for refrigerator and freezer compartments.
- ✓ The left-hand hinge suits kitchens where that opening direction is practical.
The available product information states a 481-litre total capacity and 344-litre fridge capacity, but gives freezer capacity as both 128 and 137 litres. The discrepancy is flagged rather than resolved.
Storage and cooling
The appliance offers a spacious 344-litre refrigerator compartment and a substantial freezer section, with the overall capacity stated as 481 litres. Multiple freezer drawers are intended to help organise frozen food, while interior lighting improves visibility in the refrigerator.
Total No Frost and double cooling are useful for reducing ice build-up and limiting the need for manual freezer defrosting. Multiflow air circulation and an integrated fan are also specified to support more even cooling throughout the refrigerator compartment.
Useful everyday features
Independent digital controls allow the refrigerator and freezer temperatures to be adjusted separately. Keeping the display inside the appliance preserves the clean appearance of the gloss-black exterior.
The LifePlus drawer is specified to operate between -2°C and +3°C, creating a dedicated zone for foods such as meat, fish and cheese. A manual ice maker adds flexibility, although it requires user involvement rather than producing ice automatically.
Design and installation considerations
The rounded 50’s Style design, chrome detailing and gloss-black finish make this a statement appliance rather than a concealed kitchen fitting. Its freestanding format and external handle suit a visible position in a suitably sized kitchen.
The stated width is 706 mm and the hinge is fixed on the left. These dimensions and the opening direction should be checked against the available space before installation. The supplied information also gives inconsistent freezer-capacity figures, so that detail merits confirmation.
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.