Smeg FAB38RPB6 50's Style 70cm 70/30 Freestanding Fridge Freezer Right Hand Hinge In Pastel Blue Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Smeg FAB38RPB6 combines a 344-litre refrigerator with a 137-litre freezer for 481 litres of total storage. Its 70/30 layout, Total No Frost freezer, MultiFlow cooling and LifePlus 0°C drawer make it well suited to busy households. The pastel blue 1950s-inspired design is a major attraction, while the 706 mm width and right-hand hinge should be checked against the available kitchen space and layout.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Very generous 481-litre combined capacity for family food storage
- ✓ Total No Frost reduces the need for manual freezer defrosting
- ✓ A dedicated controlled-temperature zone for foods such as meat, fish and cheese
- ✓ Distinctive pastel blue retro styling with chrome details and an external handle
- ✓ 37 dB(A) noise level and an inverter compressor are well suited to everyday kitchen use
Key Specifications
- Style
- Smeg 50's Style
- Width
- 706 mm
- Finish
- Gloss pastel blue
- Door hinge
- Right-hand hinge
- Noise level
- 37 dB(A)
- Energy rating
- D
- Appliance type
- Freestanding fridge freezer
- Cooling system
- MultiFlow cooling with fan-assisted air circulation
- Total capacity
- 481 litres
- Freezer capacity
- 137 litres
- Fresh-food drawer
- LifePlus 0°C drawer with a stated temperature range of -2°C to +3°C
- Freezer defrosting
- Total No Frost
- Ice-making feature
- Manual ice maker
- Temperature control
- Independent internal LED digital display for refrigerator and freezer
- Fridge/freezer split
- 70/30
- Refrigerator capacity
- 344 litres
- Manufacturer product code
- FAB38RPB6
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Large households needing substantial fresh and frozen food capacity.
- ✓ Buyers who want a freestanding appliance that acts as a visual feature in the kitchen.
- ✓ Kitchens with room for a 706 mm-wide appliance and a right-hand door hinge.
- ✓ Households that value frost-free freezer operation and organised storage.
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Storage and cooling
With 344 litres of refrigerator space and 137 litres of freezer capacity, this appliance is designed around substantial household storage. The 70/30 arrangement gives priority to fresh food while retaining a sizeable multi-drawer freezer section.
MultiFlow cooling is intended to circulate air evenly through the refrigerator, while the independent internal digital display provides separate temperature control for the refrigerator and freezer compartments. The available product information also specifies interior lighting for easier visibility.
Frost-free convenience and food preservation
Total No Frost is a useful low-maintenance feature because it prevents ice build-up in the freezer and removes the need for routine manual defrosting. The manual ice maker adds flexibility when ice is needed without making it a permanently active feature.
The LifePlus drawer is a notable fresh-food feature, with a stated range between -2°C and +3°C. This gives meat, fish and cheese a dedicated lower-temperature storage area, although the supplied information does not provide independent testing of preservation performance.
Design, installation and running profile
The pastel blue 50's Style finish, rounded lines, chrome details and external handle give this fridge freezer a highly distinctive appearance. Its freestanding format makes it simpler to position than an integrated appliance, but the 706 mm width still needs to be considered carefully during installation planning.
A stated noise level of 37 dB(A) and an inverter compressor support a comparatively quiet, steady operating profile. The D energy rating is adequate for the specification, but efficiency-focused buyers may wish to compare the appliance's energy performance with newer higher-rated alternatives.
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.