Best Refrigerators of 2023
CR's experts round up the top performers from our tests, including models from Dacor, LG, Samsung, and more
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Shopping for a new refrigerator? You’ve come to the right place.
The refrigerator lab at Consumer Reports is a busy place. Our testers are constantly evaluating new models and adding them to our refrigerator ratings, which include over 250 models of all configurations: bottom-freezer, built-in, French-door, side-by-side, and top-freezer.
The lines between these categories, though, are blurring. Today’s refrigerators have more doors, and once-exclusive features have trickled down to more affordable styles, such as top-freezers and side-by-sides. “We’ve even seen models that give you the capability to convert some compartments from freezer to fridge and vice versa,” says Larry Ciufo, who oversees CR’s refrigerator testing.
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Best French-Door Refrigerators
For more highly rated options, see our roundup of the best French-door refrigerators from CR’s tests.
Best Side-by-Side Refrigerators
Want to see more side-by-sides? Head over to our report on the best side-by-side refrigerators from our tests.
Best Top-Freezer Refrigerators
If you’re in need of a simpler or even smaller top-freezer, consult our list of the best top-freezer refrigerators from our tests.
Best Bottom-Freezer Refrigerators
For more brands and sizes, see the best bottom-freezer refrigerators from our ratings.
Best Built-In Refrigerators
If you have less space to play with or prefer another brand, check out our deeper dive into the best built-in refrigerators.
How We Test Refrigerators
Below, you can take a peek into our refrigerator labs to see how we evaluate these essential appliances. For more information on CR’s refrigerator tests, see our refrigerator buying guide.
Correction: On May 31, 2022, this article was updated to reflect the correct Overall Score for the products listed. A prior version included Overall Scores that inadvertently drew on older predicted reliability and owner satisfaction data.