Smeg FQ60NDE Universal Quad Door Fridge Freezer Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Smeg FQ60NDE is a large freestanding French-door fridge freezer offering 572 litres of storage, with 376 litres for fresh food and 196 litres for frozen food. Its Total No Frost system, double cooling circuits, MultiFlow ventilation and inverter compressor give it a well-equipped cooling platform for a busy household. Four freezer drawers, fast freezing, holiday mode, ECO mode and an external LED display add practical convenience. The principal compromises are the E energy rating, substantial dimensions and only two adjustable fridge shelves.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ 572 litres of total net storage, including a generous 376-litre fridge compartment
- ✓ Total No Frost and double cooling circuits reduce ice build-up and help separate fridge and freezer conditions
- ✓ Quiet 37 dB(A) operating specification with acoustic emission class C
- ✓ Four freezer drawers, fast freezing, holiday mode, ECO mode and an external LED display
- ✓ Inverter compressor, MultiFlow ventilation, Natural Plus Blue Light and a low-temperature compartment
Key Specifications
- Colour
- Black
- ECO mode
- Yes
- Noise level
- 37 dB(A)
- Control lock
- Yes
- Fast cooling
- Yes
- Holiday mode
- Yes
- Installation
- Freestanding
- Climate class
- SN, N, ST, T
- Fast freezing
- Yes
- Cooling system
- Total No Frost with double cooling system
- Compressor type
- Inverter
- Door-open alarm
- Yes
- Freezer drawers
- Four
- Freezer shelves
- Two glass shelves
- Fridge capacity
- 376 litres
- Freezer capacity
- 196 litres
- Automatic defrost
- Yes
- Electrical supply
- 220–240V, 50Hz
- Interior lighting
- LED
- Temperature alarm
- Yes
- Door configuration
- French-door, four-door design
- Total net capacity
- 572 litres
- Dimensions H x W x D
- 1,820 x 908 x 750mm
- MultiFlow ventilation
- Yes
- Number of compressors
- One
- Temperature rise time
- 10 hours
- Energy efficiency class
- E
- Natural Plus Blue Light
- Yes
- Adjustable fridge shelves
- Two adjustable glass shelves
- Annual energy consumption
- 338 kWh/year
- Manufacturer product code
- FQ60NDE
- Four-star freezing capacity
- 4.6 kg/24 hours
- Fruit-and-vegetable drawers
- Two
- Low-temperature compartment
- Yes
- Included ice-making accessories
- Two ice boxes
- Maximum width with doors fully open
- 1,634mm
- Airborne acoustic noise emission class
- C
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Large households needing substantial fresh-food and freezer capacity.
- ✓ Bulk shoppers who will benefit from 376 litres of fridge space and four freezer drawers.
- ✓ Buyers wanting a four-door French-door layout with Total No Frost and separate cooling circuits.
- ✓ Those who value an external display, inverter compressor, holiday mode and fast-freezing controls.
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Smeg's official specification lists two adjustable fridge shelves and two fruit-and-vegetable drawers; those manufacturer figures are used in this review.
Capacity and four-door layout
The provides 572 litres of total net storage, divided into 376 litres for fresh food and 196 litres for frozen food. Its French-door arrangement gives the refrigerator section a broad, accessible layout, while the lower freezer uses four drawers and two glass shelves.
The fridge compartment has two adjustable glass shelves, two fruit-and-vegetable drawers, two adjustable door shelves and two bottle shelves. The separate low-temperature compartment is useful for keeping particularly perishable foods cooler than the main fridge area.
Cooling and food preservation
Smeg specifies Total No Frost with a double cooling system, so the appliance is designed to prevent ice build-up without manual defrosting while maintaining separate cooling conditions for the fridge and freezer compartments.
MultiFlow ventilation and an internal fan distribute cold air throughout the refrigerator. Natural Plus Blue Light, humidity control and the dedicated low-temperature compartment add useful fresh-food storage features, particularly for fruit, vegetables, meat and fish.
Controls and everyday convenience
The external LED display provides electronic control of the main functions. Available settings include holiday mode, fast freezing, fast cooling, ECO mode and control lock, with both door-open and temperature alarms included.
An inverter compressor adjusts its operation according to cooling demand. The appliance also includes LED interior lighting, an antibacterial gasket, two ice boxes, an egg tray and a 4.6 kg/24-hour four-star freezing capacity.
Energy, noise and installation
At 37 dB(A), the should operate quietly in an open-plan kitchen, and its acoustic emission class is C. The inverter compressor, ECO mode and holiday setting provide useful ways to moderate operation when full cooling capacity is not required.
This is a substantial freestanding appliance measuring 1,820mm high, 908mm wide and 750mm deep. Smeg lists a maximum door-opening width of 1,634mm, so both the installation position and clearance in front of the appliance need to be checked carefully.
Overall assessment
The Smeg FQ60NDE is a capacious, feature-rich four-door fridge freezer with strong cooling flexibility, practical freezer drawers and a quiet operating specification. Its Total No Frost system, separate cooling circuits and inverter compressor are particularly well suited to busy households.
The main trade-offs are its E energy rating, large footprint and relatively limited number of adjustable fridge shelves. It is best considered by buyers who prioritise storage volume and French-door convenience over compact dimensions or the highest energy rating.
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.