It’s funny how much information you can gain about a person with a single glimpse of their kitchen or cooking space. There’s a reason why people believe that the kitchen is the heart of every home. Try looking at yours through the eyes of a stranger — what would you see? If you’re not a fan of the view, it’s never too late to redecorate!
If the kitchen is the heart of the home, we believe that the refrigerator is the heart of every kitchen. This piece of technology used to keep your food items cool and fresh sets the tone for your entire cooking space, so it’s important to choose a great one. By great, we don’t just mean beautiful, but also highly functional with top-notch quality. Here’s our list of the best refrigerators in Singapore for you to choose from for your kitchen’s heart.
The Best Refrigerators in Singapore
1. Samsung RT50K6257B1/SS
This sleek two-door Samsung fridge utilises Twin Cooling Plus technology which maintains separate cooling systems for the fridge and freezer. This comes in handy as it prevents odours from mingling between compartments, preserving the original flavour of frozen ingredients. This fridge also has five conversion modes, so you can effortlessly transform the freezer into an extra fridge space or deactivate the fridge section during extended absences to save energy. Did someone say versatility?
Why we love it:
- Twin Cooling Plus technology
- Five conversion modes
- 20 year warranty on the Digital Inverter Compressor
Cons:
- Only has a 500L capacity
Price: $1,449.00
Where to buy: Lazada
2. Midea MRM584S Side by Side Refrigerator
Need more storage space in your fridge? How about a refrigerator with doors that open up like a butterfly, complete with inner spill-proof shelves? This silver beauty from Midea can hold all your ketchup and two-litre soda bottles within its wings with no risk of leakage. For high-tech convenience, the left door of this fridge has an electronic control with an LED display where you can monitor its temperature and other important settings. You can control your fridge with just a single tap of your fingers.
Why we love it:
- Side by side doors with shelves
- Electronic control with LED display
- Large vegetable box
Cons:
- Might be a little unstable if the shelves on the doors are full
Price: $1,049.00
Where to buy: Lazada
3. Panasonic 405L NR-BX471CPSS Premium Bottom Freezer
If you prefer your freezers to be located at the bottom of your fridge instead of at the top, this Panasonic refrigerator comes with a bottom freezer. You’ll be able to store your meat and fish for longer periods of time as its Prime Fresh+ freezing technology retains freshness for about seven days without the need to defrost. This fridge is also equipped with four different ECONAVI sensors (light, door, room temperature, and internal temperature) to help save energy.
Why we love it:
- Bottom freezer
- Prime Fresh+ technology
- Has four different ECONAVI sensors
Cons:
- You’ll have to squat to access the freezer
Price: $1,349.00
Where to buy: Shopee
4. Sharp SJ-FX660W-BK Inverter Refrigerator
You know what they say, the more the merrier! According to that phrase, you’d have to throw a party for this gorgeous five-door refrigerator from Sharp. Some of its features include a touch control door panel, an automatic ice maker, and a water dispenser. This Sharp refrigerator uses ActiFresh Hybrid Cooling Technology which releases plasmacluster ions to deactivate impurities and eliminate odours, resulting in an optimal storage environment. With a 650L capacity, this fridge is your ultimate food storage space.
Why we love it:
- Built-in automatic ice maker and water dispenser
- ActiFresh Hybrid Cooling Technology
- Has a 650L capacity
Cons:
- Higher price point
Price: $4,616.00
Where to buy: Lazada
5. Toshiba 411L 2 Door Fridge GR-RT559WE-PMX(37)
This best energy saving fridge in Singapore hails from everyone’s favourite tech brand, Toshiba. Your electricity bill will thank you once you have this refrigerator in your life, as its inverter fan and compressor save energy up to 17%. This Toshiba fridge also simulates natural encircling airflow to create an ecological environment for food which helps maintain its original freshness. The Pure BIO technology also helps keep everything sterilised and deodorised, so you’ll no longer be plagued with wafting smells.
Why we love it:
- Comes with an inverter fan and compressor
- Simulates natural encircling airflow
- Pure BIO technology
Cons:
- Only has a 441L capacity
Price: $819.00
Where to buy: Courts
6. SMEG FAB28 Refrigerator
Who hasn’t heard of the aesthetic home appliance brand, SMEG? If you haven’t, you’ve most likely seen their retro-style products in the kitchens of celebrities and influencers. You should follow in their footsteps and cop your very own stunning SMEG refrigerator that comes in seven different colours! More than just a pretty face, this single-door SMEG fridge also has a multiflow cooling system for ideal food storage temperature and humidity levels. The fruit and vegetable drawer also has a humidity regulator to extend the shelf life of the produce.
Why we love it:
- Comes in seven different colours (white, black, red, cream, pastel blue, ruby red, taupe)
- Multiflow cooling system
- Fruit and vegetable drawer humidity regulator
Cons:
- Only has a 281L capacity
- Higher price point
- Has a single door
Price: $3,080.00
Where to buy: Shopee
7. LG GB-B4452PZ
This trim fridge from LG comes equipped with cutting-edge technology like NatureFRESH, LINEARCooling, DoorCooling+, and FRESHBalancer. In other words, this fridge keeps your food and produce fresh for longer periods of time through intelligent humidity and temperature settings. Not to be overshadowed, its SmartThinQ technology also allows remote temperature adjustments via the LG app for effortless fridge management. The compressor comes with a 10-year warranty, so you can let your hair down.
Why we love it:
- Has NatureFRESH, LINEARCooling, DoorCooling+, and FRESHBalancer
- Can be controlled via the LG app
- 10 year warranty for the compressor
Cons:
- Only has a 451L capacity
Price: $1,449.00
Where to buy: Shopee
8. Hitachi 4 Door Fridge 510l Rw635p4ms-gbk
Another best fridge brand in Singapore is the Japanese company Hitachi and their four-door fridge depicted above is a thing of beauty. It has a built-in tank-type water dispenser and a touch screen controller for convenient handling. Each compartment inside the fridge has its own fan for Improved Dual Fan Cooling that also ensures energy savings with the Eco Thermo-Sensor. If you live somewhere with plenty of power cuts, don’t stress, as this fridge is designed to keep food fresh for up to twelve hours, even in the event of a power cut.
Why we love it:
- Gorgeous yet simple design
- Improved Dual Fan Cooling and Eco Thermo-Sensor
- Twelve-hour cooling retention
Cons:
- Takes up a lot of space in the kitchen
Price: $1,619.00
Where to buy: Courts
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