Smeg FAB38RWH5 50's Style Double Door Freestanding Right Hinge Fridge Freezer White Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
This Smeg FAB38RWH5 fridge freezer offers 481 litres of total storage, split between a 344-litre fridge and a 137-litre freezer. Its Total No Frost cooling, dedicated 0°C drawer, adjustable shelving and fast-freeze function make it well suited to busy households, while the gloss white finish and chrome detailing give it a strong visual presence.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Very generous 481-litre capacity for fresh and frozen food storage
- ✓ Total No Frost cooling helps reduce ice build-up and manual defrosting
- ✓ A separate chilled storage zone
- ✓ Fast-freeze, ECO and door-open alert functions add useful everyday control
- ✓ Distinctive gloss white 50s-style design with rounded lines and chrome detailing
Worth considering
- The E energy rating may be less appealing to shoppers prioritising the highest available efficiency bands
- The right-hand hinge may limit placement flexibility where the door cannot open fully
Key Specifications
- Dimensions
- H 2050 x W 706 x D 711 mm
- Door hinge
- Right hand
- Energy rating
- E
- Key functions
- Fast freeze, ECO mode, temperature alarm and acoustic and visual door-open alarms
- Cooling system
- Total No Frost with double cooling
- Fridge storage
- 3 adjustable glass shelves, 1 fruit and vegetable drawer and 1 LifePlus 0°C zone
- Total capacity
- 481 litres
- Freezer storage
- 2 drawers, 2 glass shelves and 1 flap-compartment
- Fridge capacity
- 344 litres
- Freezer capacity
- 137 litres
- Lighting and controls
- Internal LED lighting with electronic temperature control and interior LED display
- Depth including handle
- 811 mm
- Manufacturer product code
- FAB38RWH5
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Suitable for larger households that need substantially more storage than a compact fridge freezer can provide.
- ✓ A good fit for kitchens where a statement retro appliance is preferred over a discreet integrated design.
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Capacity and storage layout
The 481-litre total capacity gives this appliance a family-sized storage profile, with 344 litres dedicated to refrigerated food and 137 litres for frozen items. The fridge section combines three adjustable glass shelves with a fruit and vegetable drawer and a dedicated LifePlus 0°C zone.
The freezer provides two drawers, two glass shelves and a flap-compartment, giving several ways to organise frozen food. Three adjustable door shelves and a bottle shelf add useful space for frequently accessed items.
Cooling and everyday operation
Total No Frost and double cooling are designed to help prevent ice build-up, reducing the need for manual defrosting. The supplied information also specifies MultiFlow cooling, a fan and an ionizer to support consistent conditions within the fridge compartment.
Fast Freeze is useful when adding newly purchased food, while ECO mode offers an alternative operating setting. Electronic temperature control, an interior LED display and acoustic and visual door-open alarms make the appliance straightforward to monitor.
Design, installation and suitability
The gloss white finish, rounded lines and chrome detailing give the appliance a prominent 50s-inspired appearance. It is a freestanding model with a right-hand hinge, so door clearance and positioning should be checked carefully before purchase.
At 2050mm high and 706mm wide, this is a sizeable appliance intended for kitchens with ample space. The available product information does not provide hands-on testing evidence, so the assessment is based on the stated capacity, functions and dimensions.
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.