Avanti OR1533U3S Outdoor
#1 in RefrigeratorsFull review
The lowest-priced outdoor undercounter fridge here, for a 15 in opening in a patio kitchen.
Amazon $499$499
The Avanti OR1533U3S Outdoor is the better undercounter refrigerator overall, rated 3.6 to 3.6. The Avanti OR1533U3S Outdoor leads on value, warranty and installation. The Summit AL54 wins on capacity. The Avanti OR1533U3S Outdoor costs $668.48 less ($499 vs $1,167.48).
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Summit AL54
#3 in RefrigeratorsFull review
A quiet 24 in built-in fridge with a lock and frost-free cooling, for a kitchen, office or bar that needs a flush fit.
Amazon $1,167.48$1,167.48
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Avanti OR1533U3S Outdoor for value ($172.07 per cu ft ($499, 2.9 cu ft) vs $243.23 per cu ft ($1,167.48, 4.8 cu ft)), warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty, 5 years on the compressor) and installation (front venting for built-in use, rated for outdoor use vs front venting for built-in use, indoor use).
- Choose the Summit AL54 for capacity (4.8 cu ft vs 2.9 cu ft).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every refrigerators undercounter refrigerator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Avanti OR1533U3S Outdoor | Summit AL54 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 70 $172.07 per cu ft ($499, 2.9 cu ft) | 50 $243.23 per cu ft ($1,167.48, 4.8 cu ft) |
| Capacity 15% | 13 2.9 cu ft | 77 4.8 cu ft |
| Installation 20% | 90 front venting for built-in use, rated for outdoor use | 70 front venting for built-in use, indoor use |
| Energy use 15% | 50 energy use not published (neutral score used) | 53 270 kWh a year |
| Noise 5% | 50 noise level not published (neutral score used) | 90 33.3 dB |
| Warranty 15% | 70 2-year warranty | 40 1-year warranty, 5 years on the compressor |
Specifications
| Avanti OR1533U3S Outdoor | Summit AL54 | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 2.9 cu ft | 4.8 cu ft |
| Temperature range | - | 36 to 43 F |
| Defrost | - | Frost-free |
| Installation | ||
| Width | 14.6 in | 23.6 in |
| Height | 32.5 in | 32 in |
| Depth | 24.5 in | 22.6 in |
| Built-in (front venting) | Built-in | Built-in |
| Outdoor use | Rated for outdoor | Indoor |
| Safety listing | - | ETL-S, NSF-7 |
| Max ambient | 100 F | - |
| Reversible door | Yes | Yes |
| Lock | - | Yes |
| Running | ||
| Energy use | - | 270 kWh/yr |
| Noise | - | 33.3 dB |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 69 lb | 95 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Compressor warranty | - | 5 years |