Avanti FF10B3S
#4 in Top freezerFull review
A well-equipped 10 cu ft frost-free fridge for apartments at a mid-range price.
Amazon $589.99$589.99
The Avanti FF10B3S is the better apartment-size refrigerator overall, rated 3.6 to 3.3. The Avanti FF10B3S leads on value. The Avanti FF10B3S costs $259.97 less ($589.99 vs $849.96).
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Magic Chef HMDR1000ST
#14 in Top freezerFull review
A basic frost-free 10 cu ft fridge. The listing gives little detail and the price is high for what it is.
Amazon $849.96$849.96
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Avanti FF10B3S for value ($59 per cu ft ($589.99, 10 cu ft) vs $84.15 per cu ft ($849.96, 10.1 cu ft)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every top freezer apartment-size refrigerator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Avanti FF10B3S | Magic Chef HMDR1000ST |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $59 per cu ft ($589.99, 10 cu ft) | 54 $84.15 per cu ft ($849.96, 10.1 cu ft) |
| Space per inch 20% | 48 0.42 cu ft per inch of width (10 cu ft, 23.8 in wide) | 50 0.43 cu ft per inch of width (10.1 cu ft, 23.7 in wide) |
| Efficiency 20% | 51 29.7 kWh per cu ft a year (297 kWh/yr) | 52 29.4 kWh per cu ft a year (297 kWh/yr) |
| Frost-free 15% | 100 frost-free (automatic defrost) | 100 frost-free (automatic defrost) |
| Warranty 15% | 25 1-year parts and labor, no separate sealed-system term | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Avanti FF10B3S | Magic Chef HMDR1000ST | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Layout | Top freezer | Top freezer |
| Total | 10 cu ft | 10.1 cu ft |
| Freezer | 2.7 cu ft | - |
| Capacity per inch of width | 0.42 cu ft | 0.43 cu ft |
| Price per cu ft | $59.00 | $84.15 |
| Size | ||
| Width | 23.8 in | 23.7 in |
| Height | 59.8 in | 59.6 in |
| Depth | 26.2 in | - |
| Energy | ||
| Annual energy use | 297 kWh | 297 kWh |
| Energy per cu ft | 29.7 kWh/yr | 29.4 kWh/yr |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Defrost | Frost-free | Frost-free |
| Reversible door | Yes | - |
| Warranty | ||
| Parts and labor | 1 year | - |
| Released | 2022-04-22 | 2018-01-20 |