The side by side refrigerator has become a favorite in American kitchens, and they’re the appliance you’re most likely to splurge on. But they’re not all created equal. Here, we researched a number of top-rated refrigerators and picked our favorite options for every kitchen and budget.
Read on for the best side by side refrigerators currently on the market.
Our Editor’s Best Side By Side Refrigerators Reviews
SaleBestseller No. 1
THFRIONE Upgraded 18.1 Cu. Ft 36 Inch W. Side-by-Side Stainless Steel Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Water Dispenser, Inverter Compressor, Auto Defrost – for Home, Kitchen, or Office
- Ice Maker & Water Dispenser: This side-by-side refrigerator features a built-in ice maker and water dispenser, providing easy access to ice cubes and refreshing drinking water. With options for ice cubes, crushed ice, and cold water, it caters to all your cooling and hydration needs. The ice maker can be directly connected to your home's water supply for continuous access to fresh, filtered drinking water and ice cubes.
- Large Capacity & Adjustable Shelves: This refrigerator with ice maker offers 18.1 cubic feet of storage, including a 12.1 cubic feet fresh food compartment and a 6 cubic feet freezer. The adjustable Safety Glass shelves maximize space and organization, while the two-way airflow system ensures consistent cooling. LED lighting throughout the interior provides clear visibility, making it easy to find your groceries.
- 6 Modes for Every Need: This smart refrigerator features six versatile modes to meet your needs: Ice Maker Off, Quick Chill, Quick Freeze, Intelligent Mode, Holiday Mode, and Custom Mode. These modes offer flexibility, allowing you to optimize performance and energy efficiency based on your preferences and usage.
- Digital Display & Frost-Free Operation: This ull size refrigerator features a digital display control panel, conveniently located inside the door. You can quickly customize the temperature with a touch, ensuring your food stays at the optimal temperature. Additionally, the frost-free operation prevents ice build-up in both compartments, eliminating the need for manual defrosting and providing hassle-free maintenance.
- Customer Service: Our dedicated customer service team is always available to assist with any inquiries or concerns, ensuring a smooth and supportive shopping experience. You can also contact us through the contact details provided in the user manual for any further assistance.
$1,399.88
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SaleBestseller No. 2
Kenmore 46-51805 Counter-Depth Side Refrigerator/Freezer with Stainless Steel, Water Dispenser, Ice Maker, Quiet and Energy Efficient Inverter Compressor, 36 Inch
- STYLISH, MODERN REFRIGERATOR: Gain storage and style with this 20 cu. ft. capacity counter-depth refrigerator complete with side by side doors, a fingerprint resistant stainless steel finish, and filtered ice and water dispenser for convent refreshment
- MAINTAINS THE PERFECT TEMPERATURE: Enjoy accelerated cooling with Accela Chill, and a factory installed icemaker produces up to 3 lbs. of cubed or crushed ice per day; Multi Flow air system evenly cools items on every shelf
- MORE STORAGE: Store more in the door with a deep gallon-sized door bin, and keep fruits and veggies fresher, longer in clear crisper drawers
- CUSTOMIZE YOUR SPACE: Adjustable edge to edge glass shelving allows you to stay more organized by making room for taller items
- ENERGY EFFICIENT FRIDGE: ENERGY STAR Certified and features an inverter compressor that provides precise temperatures, energy efficiency and quiet operation
$1,499.99
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Bestseller No. 3
Forno Guardia 46.8" Side by Side Refrigerator with Touch Control & LED - 21.6 cu.ft Bottom Freezer Refrigerator - Swing Double Door Fridge with Adjustable Glass Shelves, Freezer and Crisper Drawers
- 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘: The Guardia 46.8" Side by Side Refrigerator offers 21.6 cu.ft., providing ample space for fresh and frozen food with adjustable glass shelves, crisper drawers, freezer drawers, and door basket bins for organized storage.
- 𝐓𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: The Forno Guardia 46.8" frost free fridge eliminates the need for manual defrosting, saving you time and effort. It also helps to maintain consistent temperatures throughout the refrigerator, which can help to extend the life of your food.
- 𝐌𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐈-𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐘𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌: The Forno Guardia fridge features multi-airflow cooling system that ensures an even temperature throughout the fridge, preserving the freshness of your food and beverages with a frost-free design. The refrigerator's finish minimizes fingerprint visibility, maintaining a clean and new appearance.
- 𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐑-𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐋𝐘 𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐂𝐇 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐒: The digital touch control system allows you to set precise temperatures in the refrigerator compartments. It provides real-time temperature data and alerts, ensuring optimal conditions for maintaining the freshness and safety of your stored food.
- 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐇 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒: The kitchen fridge features like 6 Adjustable glass shelves, 4 crisper drawers and 6 freezer drawers with silver trim, 6 transparent door bin. This allows you for easy organization and you can keep everything in its place, making it easier to find what you need.
Bestseller No. 4
Frigidaire EFR376 Retro Bar Fridge Refrigerator with Side Bottle Opener, 3.2 cu. Ft, Pink/Coral
- RETRO CHARM: Elevate your space with this sleek and stylish small retro fridge. The eye-catching design infuses retro charm into any room. Its compact size and stylish design make it a great addition to your bedroom, office, or dorm room.
- SPACIOUS DESIGN: Featuring a 3.2 cu. ft. capacity, this compact fridge offers plenty of storage for bottles, cans, snacks, and more. The space-saving flush back design allows for seamless placement against walls, making it perfect for smaller spaces.
- ORGANIZED STORAGE: Equipped with 2 glass shelves and a handy 2L door basket for large bottles, this small fridge provides organized storage for your drinks and snacks, along with a built-in can dispenser.
- CHILLER COMPARTMENT: This mini fridge includes a spacious chiller compartment complete with an ice cube tray, so you have everything you need, all in one space.
- PRACTICAL STYLE: Perfect for entertaining, this small retro refrigerator comes with a built-in bottle opener for quick access to your favorite beverages. The easy-open pull handle adds to the retro vibe, reminiscent of classic designs from the past.
$369.99
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Bestseller No. 5
Frigidaire EFR840-Cream EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge with Freezer & Side Bottle Opener-Small 2 Door Refrigerator for Office Bar or College Dorm Room-3.1 Cu Ft (Cream)
- RETRO CHARM: Elevate your space with this sleek and stylish small retro fridge. The eye-catching design infuses retro charm into any room. The compact size and stylish design make it a great addition to your bedroom, office, or dorm room.
- AMPLE STORAGE CAPACITY: The Frigidaire small upright fridge offers a spacious 3.2 cu. ft. capacity, ensuring you have everything you need at your fingertips. Keep all your drinks and snacks conveniently stored and easily accessible.
- ORGANIZED STORAGE: The fridge compartment is equipped with two durable glass shelves, a can dispenser, a 2L door basket for large bottles, and a clear crisper bin for fresh produce, providing organized and easily accessible storage for all your items.
- CONVENIENT FREEZER COMPARTMENT: Enjoy the convenience of having a dedicated freezer compartment with ample storage space for your frozen items with this bar fridge with freezer.
- USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN: The compact fridge is constructed with two pull handles for easy opening and closing, along with a reversible door and flush back design for added flexibility to suit your space.
$249.00
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SaleBestseller No. 6
DA97-12650A Door Shelf Bin Right Side for Samsung Refrigerator Door Shelf Replacement for Samsung RF263BEAESR RF261BEAESR RF260BEAESR Door Bin for Samsung Fridge Door Shelves With 5 Fridge Magnets
- ONLY for DA97-12650A Samsung Fridge Right Side Upper Slot Door Shelf: Right side refrigerator replacement shelves for Samsung refrigerator parts ONLY compatible with DA97-12650A, AP5620330, 2692337, PS4176653, DA63-07104A, DA63-06963A Samsung fridge door shelves. Notice: the replacement for Samsung french door refrigerator is NOT universal fridge door bin for Samsung, it ONLY for the part numbers we listed and ONLY fit for the upper slot on the refrigerator-side door. It will Not fit for the bottom slots or the freezer-side door. Please check your part number, fridge models and slot location before purchase.
- How to Confirm Compatibility Before Purchasing: Step 1: Confirm Model Number: Find your fridge's model and serial number on the bottom left exterior or inside the top compartment. Ensure it matches the listed compatible models. Step 2: Correct Placement: Only for upper shelves of right side (Note: It will NOT fit the bottom slots or the freezer-side door). Step3: Check Dimensions: Please refer to the detailed size in our 3rd image to measure your refrigerator bin in all directions. Important: If any side differs by more than 1/8" (0.125"), this bin will not fit. Double-check your measurements to ensure compatibility before purchasing.
- Fits These Models We Listed: Please Double-Check Compatibility! RF26HFPNBSR/AA, RF260BEAEBC/AA, RF260BEAESG/AA, RF260BEAESL/EM, RF260BEAESP/AA, RF260BEAESR/AA, RF260BEAEWW/AA; RF261BEAEBC/AA, RF261BEAESG/AA, RF261BEAESP/AA, RF261BEAESR/AA, RF261BEAEWW/AA, RF261BIAESR/AA; RF263BEAEBC/AA, RF263BEAEBC/CL, RF263BEAEBC/PE, RF263BEAESP/AA, RF263BEAESR/AA, RF263BEAEWW/AA, RF263TEAEBC/AA, RF263BEAESG/AA, RF263TEAESG/AA, RF263TEAESP/AA, RF263TEAESR/AA, RF263TEAEWW/AA. Notice: NOT for RF265/RF262 series.
- Come with 5 PCS Fridge Magnets: The bin for Samsung fridge shelf replacement with 5 PCS cute fridge magnets. The refrigerator magnets for Samsung rf260beaesr parts are print with varied exquisite fruit patterns, which can decorate your kitchen or office and makes your life more interesting.
- Premium Quality: DA97-12650A door shelf for Samsung refrigerator door bin is manufactured with premium materials, for durability, pollution-free, safe, hygienic and exact fit. Easy to install and clean, save your time and money.
$29.87
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Bestseller No. 7
240323002 Refrigerator Door Bin Shelf Compatible with Frigidaire or Electrolux, Bottom 2 Shelves on Refrigerator Side, Clear, Double Unit, Replaces PS429725, AP2115742
- ❤PACKAGE INCLUDE : 2 PC 240323002 door bin. Maximum Length: 15.77 in, Front Height: 3.98 in, Depth: 3.96 in. This is for the bottom 2 shelves on refrigerator side of side by side refrigerator models.This 240323002 gallon bin only fits in the two bottom slots on the refrigerator-side door. ❤❤❤If the length of your bin is less than 15.75 in, this will NOT fit your model, then you will need 240363702 or 242126602 instead
- ❤PART NUMBER : The clear refrigerator Bottom door bin replaces part numbers 240323002, PS429725, AH429725, AP2115742, EA429725, 240323005, 240323006, 240323009, 240323010, 890955.❤❤❤It will NOT fit in the top slots or on the freezer-side door. If your model begins with "ffss", "lfss" or "fgss" then you will need 242126602 and this won't fit
- ❤EASY TO INSTALL : You should Google your Refrigerator model number and search for "door bin." The search will bring up an exploded diagram of the refrigerator door. ❶ Easily install the part by yourself ; ❷ Simply snap the mounting tabs into place ; ❸ No tools or additional parts are needed to install this door bin.
- ❤HIGH QUALITY : The replacement part is made from durable high quality material, not OEM, but meet OEM standards. 240323002 door bin shelf compatible with Frigidaire or Electrolux refrigerator.
- ❤AFTER SALE GUARANTEE: We provide One-Year After-Sales Guarantee for the 240323002 door bin.Risk-free shopping. If you have any questions during use this frigidaire 240323002, you can contact us via amazon customer service or Q&A, We will reply within 12 hours. Customer satisfaction is our tireless pursuit.
$36.99
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Bestseller No. 8
FRIGIDAIRE Black Retro Mini Refrigerator-Energy Saving-Adjustable Thermostat Control-Side Mounted Bottle Opener-Ideal for Dorm, Office, RV, Garage, Apartment 1.6 Cubic Feet
- RETRO DESIGN - Our refrigerator has a stylish retro appearance with a traditional handle and current technologies such as an R600a energy-efficient compressor that cools food quicker while using less electricity.
- ENERGY SAVING AND QUIET - Thanks to its low-noise construction, this tiny refrigerator has a noise level of less than 37dB, offering a comfortable and quiet indoor atmosphere for your living and working circumstances.
- ADJUSTABLE TEMPERATURE - Our mini refrigerator's thermostat control offers several temperature settings for better adaptation to external temperature and lower energy bills. This tiny refrigerator also has a light-degree freezing storage compartment for ice cubes.cubes.
- REMOVABLE SHELVES - It comes with 2 removable shelves that make it easy to clean and make space for additional storage. The shelves are spill-proof and slide out to make cleanup easier while preventing liquids from seeping onto objects below.
- HELPFUL FEATURES - The reversible door provides a place for your favorite canned beverages, and you may open the door from either the left or right by adjusting the reversible door hinge. The leveling Leg aids in stable placement on uneven terrain. Equipped with a side-mounted bottle opener, which is quite useful when you need to open a bottle but can't find the bottle opener.a side-mounted bottle opener, which is quite useful when you need to open a bottle but can't find the bottle opener.
SaleBestseller No. 9
Frigidaire, 3.1 Cu. Ft. 2 Door Retro Series Compact Refrigerator, Built-In Side Bottle Opener, Blue
- RETRO CHARM: Elevate your space with this sleek and stylish small retro fridge. The eye-catching design infuses retro charm into any room. The compact size and stylish design make it a great addition to your bedroom, office, or dorm room.
- AMPLE STORAGE CAPACITY: The Frigidaire small upright fridge offers a spacious 3.2 cu. ft. capacity, ensuring you have everything you need at your fingertips. Keep all your drinks and snacks conveniently stored and easily accessible.
- ORGANIZED STORAGE: The fridge compartment is equipped with two durable glass shelves, a can dispenser, a 2L door basket for large bottles, and a clear crisper bin for fresh produce, providing organized and easily accessible storage for all your items.
- CONVENIENT FREEZER COMPARTMENT: Enjoy the convenience of having a dedicated freezer compartment with ample storage space for your frozen items with this bar fridge with freezer.
- USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN: The compact fridge is constructed with two pull handles for easy opening and closing, along with a reversible door and flush back design for added flexibility to suit your space.
$229.00
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Bestseller No. 10
Leisure Coachworks RV 20" Refrigerator Upper/Lower Side Wall Vent with Mesh Insect Screens for Campers Trailers (Black)
- Overall Dimensions: 20.94"(L) x 10.97"(W) x 1.5"(D)
- Cutout Dimensions: 19.31"(L) x 9.38"(W) x 0.94"(H)
- Outer Trim Depth: 0.94” (D), Trim Width: 0.78” (W), Overall Depth (with panel): 0.94” / 15/16" (D)
- RV Refrigerator Screen & Insect Screen- 8" (L) X 1.5" (W) (Comes in pack of 6)
- Color: Black
$39.99
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Best Side By Side Refrigerators Buying Guide
Before choosing the best side by side refrigerator you should consider following options:
1. Energy Star Rating: All new refrigerators are required to have energy labels that indicate energy consumption, so there is no excuse for not buying the least energy-consuming model.
The higher the energy rating, the more money you will save on electricity bills. Look for an energy star rating of at least four.
2. Capacity: Make sure that you buy a refrigerator that has enough capacity for your needs.
This means adequate space for storing your existing food items as well as enough space for future growth of your family.
3. Temperature Control: Look for a refrigerator with separate compartments for fresh and frozen food. The best models also have a third zone where you can keep drinks and snacks.
In addition, look for a model with easy-to-operate touch-pad controls and alarm features that let you know if the door is left open.
4. Space-saving Features: Look for a refrigerator with special shelves and dividers that will make the most of the available space.
You can also purchase special adapters that can be attached to the bottom of the refrigerator to make it slide under the kitchen cabinet.
5. Noise Level: If you are planning to keep the refrigerator in a room where you will sleep, make sure that it is as noiseless as possible.
It is best to check the noise level before buying the refrigerator by opening and closing the doors and switching on the ice maker.
What else you should know about side by side refrigerators
1. What are the dimensions of a side by side refrigerator?
The dimensions of a side by side refrigerator depend on the model, but they are typically about 70 inches tall, 30 inches wide, and 30 inches deep.
2. How much does a side by side refrigerator weigh?
A side by side refrigerator typically weighs between 250 and 350 pounds.
3. What is the capacity of a side by side refrigerator?
Most side by side refrigerators have a capacity between 15 and 25 cubic feet.
4. What are the features of a side by side refrigerator?
Some features of a side by side refrigerator are that they are usually wider than a traditional top and bottom fridge, so they can fit more food. They also have two doors so you can access both the fridge and freezer at the same time. Side by side refrigerators usually have ice and water dispensers on the door as well.
5. How much does a side by side refrigerator cost?
A side by side refrigerator typically costs between $1,000 and $3,000.
Conclusion
On the market, there are numerous best side by side refrigerators. Hopefully, the list of the top ten best side by side refrigerators will save you time researching and deciding on the best one for you.