The best Full No Frost Side-by-side refrigerators

The 2023 debutant from Gorenje is a large (dimensions 179x91x68 cm) refrigerator that does not need to be defrosted manually thanks to the NoFrost Plus system. It is implemented in two compartments and works in tandem with MultiFlow 360° dynamic cooling, responsible for uniform distribution of cold.

On the left door of the Gorenje NRS 9 EVX1 there is a water dispenser, which is combined with an ice maker. Without opening the device, the user can get cool liquid, ice in the form of cubes or crumbs. Touch controls are also located nearby. They will help you set the temperature in the compartments (there are two circuits for precise independent adjustment) and activate additional modes, including HolidayMode.

A total of 562 liters of usable volume makes the refrigerator a suitable choice even for large families. The 191-litre freezer has 7 main storage areas (including 5 open shelves and 2 drawers underneath) and a trio of door pockets. Here you can freeze up to 12 kg of food per day.

In the 371-liter refrigerator compartment, the layout is similar (5+2 compartments), and the lower containers are positioned as drawers for vegetables and fruits. Additionally, there is a hanging shelf for bottles and 5 pockets along the entire length of the door.

Due to the inverter compressor, the model consumes up to 323 kWh of electricity per year of operation, which corresponds to class E (new). The noise level of 42 dB can be attributed to the shortcomings, but the short time of maintaining cold during power outages - up to 6 hours - is a disadvantage of the device. If this moment is not critical for you, then the Gorenje NRS 9 EVX1 is a good Side-by-side solution representing the middle price segment.

One of the main features of the Side-by-side Samsung refrigerator is the presence of a multi-zone. It consists of the entire freezer compartment of 225 liters. If necessary, it can be used as a refrigerator.

Also for the Samsung RS67A8810S9, Smart Conversion technology has been announced, which provides several additional operating scenarios - with one of the compartments turned off during idle periods, but maintaining the temperature in it below +15 ° C. In fact, the vacation mode here is set point by point (for any camera), and not for the entire device.

The model will delight you with powerful freezing (15 kg per day), which means that even large replenishments of semi-finished products or other products will not be a problem. The overall reliability of the unit is ensured by a proprietary digital compressor, which is covered by a 20-year official manufacturer’s warranty. In addition, due to the inverter, the refrigerator is not very noisy (up to 36 dB).

Samsung RS67A8810S9 has a built-in touch control panel, so you will have to open the refrigerator compartment to adjust the temperatures. But cold water and ice are available to users with minimal effort - all thanks to the dispenser and ice maker system built into the freezer door.

The unit belongs to SpaceMax solutions, therefore, with quite standard dimensions (178x91x72 cm), it has a very large usable volume of 634 liters. Almost ⅔ of this capacity, namely 409 liters, is allocated to the refrigerator compartment. The layout of the compartments is symmetrical - 4 open shelves and 2 pull-out boxes. The only differences are in the door pockets, of which there are five in the refrigerator compartment and two in the freezer.

It is worth considering that the increased capacity of the refrigerator is likely achieved by reducing the layer of thermal insulation materials. As a result, autonomous cold storage does not exceed 5 hours. In any case, the Samsung RS67A8810S9 is a very interesting unit with a multi-zone.

The side-by-side unit manufactured by Toshiba is made in black and has large protruding handles, which are also one of the design features. Outside there is a touch control panel and a 3 in 1 ice maker. It can “dispense” cubes and crushed ice, as well as cold water (that is, it is combined with a dispenser). The refrigerator is equipped with a 4.5 liter tank and is equipped with a filter. This item is placed at the top of the freezer by default.

The Toshiba GR-RS660WE-PMJ will also delight you with its easy operation: at least you don’t need to defrost the model, because the Full No Frost system is implemented.

The refrigerator uses Dual Inverter technology, that is, a tandem of a reliable inverter compressor and two cooling circuits. The unit supports adjustment of power parameters, and does not alternately turn on and off. In turn, independent refrigerant circuits allow more precise adjustment of operating temperatures.

It is stated that the inverter reduces the noise level (here it should not exceed 41 dB) and has a positive effect on the efficiency of operation - annual consumption is 317 kWh, which is rated E.

The model has a 334-liter refrigerator (located on the right) and a 182-liter freezer with a capacity of up to 14 kg per day. The total volume of 516 liters is achieved due to a slight increase in the depth (76 cm) of the body compared to competitors, but at a slightly lower height (176.5 cm).

The refrigerator compartment is divided into 3 open shelves, 5 door pockets and a pair of pull-out boxes (it is more convenient to store various vegetables, herbs and fruits here). Also worthy of mention is the hanging bottle holder for 4 containers.

The disadvantage of the model is the short period of cold retention during emergency power outages (6 hours). Otherwise, the Toshiba GR-RS660WE-PMJ is a noteworthy unit without anything extra.

Externally, the LG refrigerator resembles hinged French-door models, creating the illusion of having 4 doors. But in reality, the horizontal stripe is a recess for hidden handles. In fact, there are only two doors and a typical Side-by-side vertical layout.

On the left side of the LG GS-LV50PZXE there is a 219-liter freezer, and on the right there is a 416-liter refrigerator compartment. The total is an impressive capacity of 635 liters, and the device itself belongs to the Spaceplus solutions - for the largest families (but also spacious housing).

The freezer has 5 open shelves, one pull-out box and a pair of door pockets. Here you can freeze up to 12 kg of food per day, plus you can count on convenient access to ice and cool water, because there is an external ice maker in tandem with a dispenser.

The refrigerator compartment has a similar organization of space with 6 main compartments (but there are 4 open shelves and 2 drawers for fruits and vegetables). There are also more pockets on the doors - four, where there is room for bottles with tetra-packs, and for an oil can or other small things.

The refrigeration unit was equipped with a proprietary inverter compressor - Inverter Linear Compressor with a 10-year official warranty. It is complemented by two circuits and a dynamic cooling system designed to prolong the freshness of products. They also didn’t forget about No Frost in each of the compartments and touch controls (but here it is internal).

A nice bonus of the model is smart fault diagnosis using a mobile phone. There should be no complaints about noise (up to 36 dB) and consumption parameters (up to 350 kWh per year - rating E).

LG GS-LV50PZXE is an original-looking and spacious refrigerator. But before purchasing, you should take into account that the range of external operating temperatures here is limited by climate class T. It is not recommended to operate the model in rooms where it is colder than +18 °C.

A representative of the Serie 6 line from Bosch is a comfort class device that can be classified as an advanced market solution. The corresponding status is confirmed by the stylish design, the Full No Frost system, the presence of two cooling circuits and an external ice maker, working in tandem with a water dispenser. The latter dispenses crushed ice, cubes, and cold liquid.

Users of the Bosch KAD93VBFP will find a touch panel located on the outside. Here, in addition to convenient temperature settings in the refrigerator and freezer, the functions SuperCooling and SuperFreezing (fast cooling and freezing), and a vacation mode are offered. In addition, there is child protection with sensor blocking.

The Side-by-side refrigerator measures 177x91x72 cm and has a large total capacity of 562 liters. This should be enough to store impressive food supplies. Both the 371-litre refrigerator area and the 191-litre freezer are divided into 7 main compartments: five open shelves and two drawers. First of all, the width of the compartments differs; in addition, the freezer has 2 fewer door pockets (3 versus 5).

It is stated that the internal space corresponds to the VarioZone concept, which means the glass shelves can be removed to free up more space for large utensils or products. It is also worth highlighting that the freezing capacity is quite standard 11 kg, but the autonomous preservation of cold is frankly small - no more than 3 hours in case of force majeure with light.

The model supports options that are basic by today's standards, such as door closed indication and LED lighting. It is also worth highlighting not the quietest operation (up to 42 dB) and, at a minimum, not wasteful energy consumption (class F, that is, an analogue of A+ with an annual rate of 404 kWh).

The disadvantage of the refrigerator is the lack of an inverter, but a regular compressor should not fail here in terms of reliability and durability, because the Bosch KAD93VBFP is a high-quality unit from a reputable European manufacturer of household appliances.