Smeg FQ60BDE Universal Quad Door Fridge Freezer Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
This Smeg FQ60BDE fridge freezer offers 572 litres of total storage, split between a 376-litre fridge and a 196-litre freezer. Frost-free cooling, fast freeze, holiday mode and an open-door alarm make it convenient for busy households, while MultiFlow cooling and a dedicated 0°C zone support everyday food storage.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Very generous combined capacity for storing fresh and frozen food
- ✓ Frost-free operation avoids the need for manual defrosting
- ✓ Fast freeze, holiday mode, ECO mode and an open-door alarm
- ✓ A stated noise level of 37dB(A) should support relatively quiet operation
- ✓ MultiFlow cooling and a dedicated 0°C zone add useful food-storage flexibility
Key Specifications
- Colour
- White
- Controls
- Electronic control panel with LED display
- Compressor
- Variable speed inverter compressor
- Defrosting
- Frost free
- Noise rating
- 37 dB(A)
- Configuration
- Quad door
- Energy rating
- E
- Cooling system
- MultiFlow cooling
- Fridge storage
- 3 drawers and adjustable shelving; the supplied information also describes two glass shelves
- Total capacity
- 572 litres
- Freezer storage
- 4 drawers, 2 shelves and 2 ice boxes
- Fridge capacity
- 376 litres
- Special storage
- Life Plus 0°C zone
- Freezer capacity
- 196 litres
- Manufacturer product code
- FQ60BDE
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A good fit for large households or frequent shoppers needing substantial fridge and freezer capacity.
- ✓ Suitable for buyers who want separate quad-door storage, frost-free convenience and dedicated zones for different food types.
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Capacity and organisation
With 572 litres of total capacity, this appliance is designed for households that need considerably more storage than a standard fridge freezer. The supplied breakdown gives 376 litres to the fridge and 196 litres to the freezer, providing a useful balance for regular fresh-food shopping and frozen reserves.
The quad-door layout separates the compartments clearly. Fridge storage includes drawers, adjustable shelving and door storage, while the freezer provides four drawers, two shelves and two ice boxes. The available product information gives conflicting details about the number of fridge shelves, so this should be checked before buying.
Cooling and convenience
MultiFlow cooling is intended to distribute cold air more evenly, while the Life Plus 0°C zone is designed for delicate foods such as meat and fish. Natural Plus Blue Light is also described as supporting fruit and vegetable storage.
Everyday usability is strengthened by frost-free operation, fast freeze, holiday mode, an open-door alarm and electronic controls with an LED display. A variable-speed inverter compressor and the stated 37dB(A) noise rating further support a quieter, more controlled appliance.
Efficiency and overall appeal
The E energy rating means efficiency is not this appliance's strongest area, particularly for a large-capacity appliance that may be running continuously. Holiday and ECO modes provide useful ways to manage operation, but they do not remove the rating's limitations.
Overall, the combination of capacity, organisation and specialist cooling features makes this a strong option for households that value storage space and convenience above maximum energy efficiency.
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.