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Which Refrigerator Brands Are Best in 2025? LG, Samsung, Whirlpool & More 

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Once you've made your choice of refrigerator for your kitchen, just remember to look at these: practical use, size, what form of energy it uses, what cooling method it has, and how long it lasts. Leading Indian brands by market share—Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Bosch, Haier and Godrej, have reliable operational performance, many similar feature sets, innovation and guaranteed service support. Both Samsung and LG have inverter technology and smart technology with efficient multi-airflow cooling.


S.No.

Top Products

Feature

Rating

01

Samsung 653 L 3-Star Side-by-Side Refrigerator

Smart Refrigerator with WiFi

4.1/5

02

Haier 596 L Side-by-Side Refrigerator

Digital control panel

4.3/5

03

LG 322 L 3-Star Frost-Free Smart Inverter Double Door Refrigerator

Twist Ice Maker

4.1/5

04

Whirlpool 184 L 2-Star Direct-Cool Single-Door Refrigerator

Silent operation

4/5

05

IFB 197L 5-Star Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator

Humidity Controller

4/5

06

Bosch MaxFlex Convert 335L Inverter Frost-Free Triple-Door Refrigerator 3 Star 

Convertible design

4.3/5

07

Godrej 436 L 2 Star Inverter Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator

AI Tech Smart features

4.2/5

08

CANDY 602 L Frost Free Side-by-Side Refrigerator

Digital Control Panel

4.9/5

09

Samsung 236 L Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator 

Toughened Glass Shelves

4.3/5

10

Haier 190 L 5-Star Direct-Cool Single-Door Refrigerator

Base Stand Drawer

4/5


1. Samsung 653 L 3 Star Side By Side Refrigerator (Model: RS76CG8003S9HL)

Enhance your kitchen by choosing the Samsung 653L Side by Side Refrigerator, which features a Refined Inox finish, 5-in-1 convertible modes, an AI-enabled inverter, Wi-Fi connectivity, and compatibility with the SmartThings app. The Samsung is suited for larger family-sized needs; it features smart cooling technology, a very low noise environment, and best of all—it's frost-free and energy efficient!


Specifications:

Energy Use: 547 kWh/year

Capacity: 653L (Freezer: 244L)

Size: 71.6D x 91.2W x 178H cm

Weight: 100 Kg
Pros: 5-in-1 convertible modes, Digital inverter, Smart LED panel
Cons: Ice tray not included




2. Haier 596 L Side-by-Side Refrigerator (Model: HES-690SS-P)

Haier’s 596L Side-by-Side Refrigerator is designed with 100% convertible space, inverter technology, and a smart digital panel for perfect temperature control. With a magical convertible zone and shiny silver finish, it is very adaptable to your family and food-eating habits.


Specifications:

Energy Use: 518 kWh/year

Capacity: 596 L (Freezer: 204 L)

Size: 69.7D x 90.5W x 177.5H cm

Weight: 94 Kg
Pros: Convertible zone, Digital control panel, bottle guard
Cons: No water/ice dispenser




3. LG 322 L 3 Star Frost-Free Double Door Refrigerator (Model: GL-S342SDSX)

The LG 322L Smart Inverter Refrigerator features intelligent cooling technology and operates with minimal noise. It features a 3-star energy efficiency rating and includes safety and hygiene features such as trimless toughened glass shelves, an anti-bacterial gasket, and Smart Diagnosis for hygienic storage. The product is stainless steel and durable and has a temperature control knob for easy operation.


Specifications:

Energy Use: 242 kWh/year

Capacity: 322 L (Fresh Food: 241 L)

Size: 71D x 60W x 164H cm

Weight: 59 Kg
Pros: Smart Diagnosis, Energy efficient, Adjustable shelves
Cons: Average build quality




4. Whirlpool 184 L 2 Star Direct-Cool Single Door Refrigerator (Model: 205 WDE PRM 2S)

The Whirlpool 184 L Direct-Cool Refrigerator is designed for small spaces and has excellent (and easily accessible) bottle storage, a pretty floral design, and reliable cooling. It has inverter technology and insulation capillaries and is able to run without stabilisers even during power cuts to ensure the freshness of your food.

Specifications:

Energy Use: 190 kWh/year

Capacity: 184 L (Fresh Food: 169.2 L)

Size: 66.5D x 59.5W x 127.5H cm

Weight: 37 Kg
Pros: Long cooling retention, Inverter-ready, silent operation
Cons: Only 2-star energy rating

5. IFB 197L 5-Star Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator (Model: IFBDC-2235DBSE)

The IFB 197L single-door refrigerator is perfectly built for a family of 3-4 people, with a level of performance that will be aided by the 5-star energy-efficient refrigerator. It has a durable and stylish stainless steel body, 10-hour cooling features during power cuts, rapid ice making in the freezer, a Quadra adjustable crisper drawer, an extra-large bottle bin, and glass shelves with a revision to assist with maintaining order in storage with a humidity feature that can be controlled.

Specifications:

Capacity: 197 L (Fresh Food: 184 L, Freezer: 13 L)

Annual Energy Consumption: 128 kWh/year

Energy Rating: 5 Star

Dimensions: 66.5D x 53.9W x 127.8H cm

Weight: 36 Kg

Pros:
✔ Metal-infused ice tray for quick ice
✔ Humidity-controlled Quadra crisper
✔ XL bottle bin and adjustable shelves

Cons:
✘ Moderate build quality


6. Bosch 335 L Frost Free Triple Door Refrigerator (Model: CMC36S03NI)

The Bosch MaxFlex 335L Triple Door Refrigerator is a very flexible storage option and is constructed with premium glossy materials and very durable components. This smart fridge is a 6-in-1 convertible product and provides quick freeze and dry storage modes that expand your cooling performance options. The Bosch MaxFlex also provides a door ajar alarm and frost-free operation for added convenience.


Specifications:


Energy Use: 380 kWh/year

Capacity: 335L (Fresh Food: 213L)

Size: 68D x 67W x 187H cm

Weight: 75.8 Kg
Pros: 6-in-1 modes, Triple compartments, No-frost technology
Cons: Outer may heat up during hot weather




7. Godrej 436 L 2 Star Inverter Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator (Model: RF EON 438B RCI MT BK)

The Godrej 436L Double Door Refrigerator features dependable cooling technology with AI-based sensors and Cool Balance Technology. Its smart ambient sensing and nano-shield disinfection provide strict hygiene and cooling efficiency. Perfect for big households, the refrigerator has a touch-enabled control panel as well as an inverter compressor that uses energy efficiently.


Specifications:

Energy Use: 280 kWh/year

Capacity: 436L (Fresh Food: 340L, Freezer: 96L)

Size: 73.9D x 73.8W x 173.3H cm

Weight: 67 Kg
Pros: AI cooling, Nano Shield for hygiene, Smart control panel
Cons: 2-star rating limits energy efficiency




8. Candy 602 L Frost Free Side-by-Side Refrigerator (Model: CSS6600TS)

The Candy 602L Frost Free Refrigerator offers a side-by-side design complete with the latest inverter technology, providing high-performance cooling. The added features include multi-airflow, digital controls, toughened glass shelves, and organisational features that make accessing your food easy from virtually anywhere. The twist ice tray and numerous compartments will prepare you well for your family get-togethers.

Specifications:

Energy Use: Not specified

Capacity: 602L

Size: 69.7D x 90.5W x 177H cm

Weight: 94 Kg
Pros: Multi-airflow, Twist ice tray, digital controls
Cons: No specific freezer size provided

9. Samsung 236 L Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator (Model: RT28C3053S8/HL)

The Samsung 236L Double Door Refrigerator has a basic design that has many features and a very effective frost-free cooling system, plus it achieves a 3-star energy rating. Samsung’s 236L Double Door Refrigerator has a digital inverter compressor, with quieter operation and better energy savings than the previous model. Easy slide shelves and toughened glass trays, plus the vegetable drawer—quite excellent for every day.

Specifications:

Energy Use: 229 kWh/year

Capacity: 236L (Fresh Food: 183L, Freezer: 53L)

Size: 63.7D x 55.5W x 154.5H cm

Weight: 46 Kg
Pros: All-round cooling, Toughened shelves, Silent inverter operation
Cons: Limited fresh food space due to larger freezer




10. Haier 190 L 5 Star Direct-Cool Single Door Refrigerator (Model: HED-205MFB-P)

The Haier 190 L 5-star single-door refrigerator, adorned with an attractive floral design, is all about beauty and function. It has inverter technology, one-hour icing technology and PUF insulation. The compact, ergonomic design is perfect for smaller families that want to have fresh food without running up the energy bill.


Specifications:

Energy Use: 136 kWh/year

Capacity: 190L (Freezer: 14L)

Size: 62.8D x 54.1W x 131.3H cm

Weight: 38 Kg
Pros: 1-hour icing, 5-star efficiency, Clean back for easy maintenance
Cons: Moderate noise levels


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