BLACK+DECKER BR1000HS
#8 in Top freezerFull review
A frost-free 10 cu ft top-freezer fridge for apartments. Similar models cost less, so buy it on a sale.
Amazon $725.99$725.99
The BLACK+DECKER BR1000HS is the better apartment-size refrigerator overall, rated 3.5 to 3.4. The Frigidaire EFR0105 Retro wins on space per inch. The Frigidaire EFR0105 Retro costs $49.82 less ($676.17 vs $725.99).
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Frigidaire EFR0105 Retro
#11 in Top freezerFull review
A tall, narrow retro fridge that fits 10 cu ft into a 21.5 in gap. Pick it for a tight alcove where style matters.
Amazon $676.17$676.17
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Frigidaire EFR0105 Retro for space per inch (0.47 cu ft per inch of width (10.1 cu ft, 21.5 in wide) vs 0.42 cu ft per inch of width (10 cu ft, 23.6 in wide)).
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 | BLACK+DECKER BR1000HS | Frigidaire EFR0105 Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 63 $72.60 per cu ft ($725.99, 10 cu ft) | 68 $67.28 per cu ft ($676.17, 10.1 cu ft) |
| Space per inch 20% | 49 0.42 cu ft per inch of width (10 cu ft, 23.6 in wide) | 67 0.47 cu ft per inch of width (10.1 cu ft, 21.5 in wide) |
| Efficiency 20% | 51 29.7 kWh per cu ft a year (297 kWh/yr) | 50 annual energy use not published (neutral score used) |
| Frost-free 15% | 100 frost-free (automatic defrost) | 50 defrost type not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 25 1-year parts and labor, no separate sealed-system term | 25 1-year parts and labor, no separate sealed-system term |
Specifications
| BLACK+DECKER BR1000HS | Frigidaire EFR0105 Retro | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Layout | Top freezer | Top freezer |
| Total | 10 cu ft | 10.1 cu ft |
| Capacity per inch of width | 0.42 cu ft | 0.47 cu ft |
| Price per cu ft | $72.60 | $67.28 |
| Size | ||
| Width | 23.6 in | 21.5 in |
| Height | 59.9 in | 66.5 in |
| Depth | 26.2 in | 22.8 in |
| Energy | ||
| Annual energy use | 297 kWh | - |
| Energy per cu ft | 29.7 kWh/yr | - |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | - |
| Features | ||
| Defrost | Frost-free | - |
| Warranty | ||
| Parts and labor | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2025-02-10 | - |