A visual table will help you compare the characteristics, functions and prices Side-by-side refrigerators from the review. More Side-by-side refrigerators for independent searches are offered in the corresponding section of the general catalog.

 
Inverter compressor, ice generator, vacation mode, A++ power consumption, external touch control.
 
 
Short cold preservation time.
 

Presented in the spring of 2021, the refrigerator can be attributed to the middle class of Side-by-side models of the manufacturer Gorenje. The device is equipped with an inverter compressor, the presence of which has a positive effect on overall reliability and ensuring stable temperatures inside.

Also, due to the inverter, energy consumption is reduced: during the year of operation, the Gorenje NRS 918 EMX will "wind" less than 321 kWh on the metre, which corresponds to the A++ estimate. But the noise level is quite typical for Side-by-side — up to 42 dB.

The refrigerator is offered in two colour variations, in addition to the silver model, there is a black version of the Gorenje NRS 918 EMB on the market. There are hidden door handles that will easily fit into the minimalistic design of the kitchen.

The SensoTech touch display complements the stylish appearance of the model. Here, in addition to separate temperature control (there are 2 cooling circuits), various operating modes are set, including vacation. It will reduce energy consumption in the absence of household members for a long time.

Another Gorenje NRS 918 EMX does not need to be defrosted manually (Full No Frost), and as a bonus there is protection from children (locking controls) and an indication of the door closing.

The total useful volume of the model is 508 liters, of which 334 liters are allocated for the refrigerator located on the right. This is usually enough for families of 4-5 people and even more. In the refrigerator compartment there was a place for a hanging bottle holder, 6 open glass drawers, two sliding boxes (respectively for vegetables and fruits) and three door baskets.

One of the main features of the 174-liter freezer is an ice generator TwistIce. And the interior space itself is divided into 7 sections, including a pair of sliding boxes at the bottom. The total freezing capacity reaches 11 kg per day, but the time of autonomous cold preservation is small — up to 8 kg, which should be attributed to the disadvantages. But if you do not have long—term power outages, then Gorenje NRS 918 EMX is a very interesting refrigerator with a reliable compressor and economical operation.

 
Linear inverter compressor, freshness zone, external touch control.
 
 
Tropical climate class (T).
 

LG's side-by-side refrigerator offers a very balanced ratio of dimensions (179x91x72 cm) and a useful volume slightly exceeding 600 liters. So, the 219-liter freezer, located on the left hand, is complemented by a 394-liter refrigerator. This should be enough for large families to accommodate both all the necessary fresh (perishable) products and a variety of freezing (fruits and vegetables, semi-finished products, ice cream in reserve).

Comfortable operation of the LG GC-B247JLDV is designed to provide external touch control with a display, the front surfaces of the case that do not collect fingerprints, as well as practical hidden handles with a comfortable grip.

The refrigerator received a branded linear inverter compressor. It slightly outperforms conventional freon pumps in terms of noise level (does not exceed 39 dB). In addition, it is significantly more reliable, which is confirmed by a 10-year branded warranty on the inverter. And in terms of economy, it does not give any special advantages: the annual consumption of 438 kWh corresponds to the energy consumption class A +.

LG GC-B247JLDV provides a multi-threaded dynamic cooling system Multi Air Flow, thanks to which, according to the manufacturer, the cold will be evenly distributed, so even on distant shelves products will last longer. And the forced blowing of Total No Frost will allow you to do without "battles" with ice and frost at all.

The refrigerator and freezer are notable for the symmetrical division of the interior space. They have 5 open shelves, one pull-out box and four door pockets. Only in the freezer they are all already, and in the refrigerator the lower container is a Fresh Zone, designed for storing vegetables and fruits.

In the freezer compartment, up to 12 kg can be frozen per day, and if an emergency power outage occurs, the products should not spoil for at least 10 hours.

The disadvantages of the model include a tropical climate class, which is designed for a range of indoor temperatures from +18 °C to +43 °C. In the conditions of our winters and off-season, heaters may be required to withstand the lower limit.

In general, LG GC-B247JLDV is a good refrigerator from a trusted manufacturer, and with a good capacity and a reasonable price tag.

 
Inverter compressor, large capacity, multi-zone freezer, Smart Conversion technology, ice generator, vacation mode.
 
 
No significant drawbacks have been identified.
 

The refrigerator, which debuted in 2021, belongs to SpaceMax solutions in the Samsung branded line. Its distinctive feature is a spacious interior with relatively small dimensions (in this case 178x91x72 cm). The use of effective insulating materials to reduce the thickness of the walls of the device, as well as the use of flat pipelines, which do not hide the space as much as the usual rounded ones, helped to reach the mark of 641 liters of useful volume here.

As a result, Samsung RS66A8100S9 has a 403-liter refrigerator compartment and a 238-liter freezer. For comparison, the popular 2-chamber model with a vertical layout RB30J3200SS accommodates 2 times less in total.

Additional advantages of the Side-by-side refrigerator include that the freezer compartment can operate in an extended temperature range from +3 to -24 °C. Accordingly, it is a multi-zone that adapts to the needs of the user and turns from a freezer into a zero chamber or an additional refrigerator compartment.

And even more flexibility is provided by Smart Conversion technology. With it, you can set one of the five operating modes of the Samsung RS66A8100S9, not only by varying the temperature in the multi-zone, but also by turning off one of the two cameras to choose from to save electricity.

The refrigerator is equipped with a reliable inverter compressor that reduces noise during operation (up to 38 dB). It is covered by a 10-year manufacturer's warranty. There is also a Full No Frost system implemented here, there are vacation, fast cooling and freezing modes (capacity reaches 12 kg per day). And for their activation and temperature adjustment, an internal touch panel on the side wall is proposed.

An ice maker that solves the problem of fast cooling of summer drinks deserves special mention.

Samsung RS66A8100S9 is a solid refrigerator, where, in addition to impressive spaciousness, the user has the right to count on maximum flexibility (thanks to the multizone).

 
Water dispenser and ice generator, mini-bar, vacation mode, power consumption E (analogue A++), external touch control.
 
 
Short cold preservation time.
 

The Side-by-side refrigerator in 2021 joined the iQ500 line, which combines advanced-level units of the Siemens trademark. It does not have to be defrosted manually, it provides two cooling circuits and a touch panel with a display on the front side of the door. Sensors will help you quickly activate the desired mode, including vacation mode, or lock the controls (to protect against children).

Siemens KA93GAIEP stands out against the background of the younger KA93NVIFP model with advanced functionality. So, on one door there is a square opening compartment that acts as a mini-bar. It simplifies access to bottles and other containers, and also has a positive effect on energy consumption (cold is better preserved inside than when the refrigerator is fully opened).

On the other door there is a built-in dispenser with an ice generation system. Again, without opening the unit, you can get cool water and/or ice (crushed or in cubes).

Of the 560-liter useful volume of the model, most of it — 369 liters — fell on the refrigerator compartment. At the bottom there are two sliding boxes in which it is recommended to store fresh fruits and vegetables. Above, 5 glass shelves are offered, as well as a metal hanging bottle holder. There are also 4 wide door baskets.

During operation, the Siemens KA93GAIEP generates moderate noise (up to 42 dB) and is characterized by sufficiently economical energy consumption (up to 323 kWh per year), which corresponds to Class E according to the new marking (at the A++ level according to the old one).

The 191-liter freezer has 7 storage areas, including 5 open shelves and 2 pull-out boxes. And there are three more baskets on the door at the bottom. The freezer is capable of freezing up to 12 kg of added products per day. But if the electricity is turned off, the cold will last less than 7 hours, which is not enough.

If this is not a critical moment, then the Siemens KA93GAIEP is really a noteworthy unit. The refrigerator should be especially interesting to those who often meet guests and arrange house parties.

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2 compressors + 3 cooling circuits, large capacity, BioFresh freshness zone, powerful freezing, ice generator, auto door guide, vacation mode, A++ energy consumption.
 
 
Price.
 

The representative of the Premium series of the manufacturer Liebherr is the flagship of the model range. It is a combination of the SGNbs 4385 freezer and the SKBbs 4370 refrigerator. Moreover, the purchase of such a tandem in the form of a Side-by-side solution will cost less than two devices separately.

Since Liebherr SBSbs 8683 is 2 devices, there are two compressors here, which increases overall reliability, adds accuracy when adjusting temperatures, and allows you to operate only a refrigerator or freezer at the same time.

The refrigerator, even among the Side-by-side models, is quite roomy (629 liters). Of these, 262 liters is the useful volume of the freezer, which is divided into as many as 9 sections, and all of them are transparent, drawers. One of these boxes is an IceMaker ice generator with the possibility of stationary water connection. The freezer compartment is very performant (freezes up to 18 kg of food per day) and keeps cold well in case of problems with electricity (up to 20 hours).

The Liebherr SBSbs 8683 refrigeration compartment is actually divided into two chambers with independent cooling circuits — standard (low-temperature) for 234 liters and zero for 133 liters. The latter provides three BioFresh compartments on telescopic guides. The DrySafe box available here is suitable for storing fish and meat, and two HydroSafe containers for vegetables and fruits

The premium status of the refrigerator is confirmed by various details of equipment. So, for smooth closing, auto guides are built into the doors. The controls are touch-sensitive displays with a child protection function and an abundance of modes (including vacation). However, they are inside, not outside. It will reduce the complexity of care that the No Frost system works in the freezer, and the drip thawing technology is implemented in the refrigerator. And also at the height of efficiency (class A ++).

Liebherr SBSbs 8683 is an expensive unit even by company standards. But competitors with similar technical parameters and functions can be counted on the fingers, and most of them will also be from the Liebherr family.