BLACK+DECKER BR1000XB
#9 in Top freezerFull review
A frost-free 10.5 cu ft fridge with electronic controls. At this price it only makes sense on a deep discount.
Amazon $916.47$916.47
The BLACK+DECKER BR1000XB is the better apartment-size refrigerator overall, rated 3.5 to 3.3. The Magic Chef HMDR1000ST costs $66.51 less ($849.96 vs $916.47).
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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
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 BR1000XB | Magic Chef HMDR1000ST |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 52 $87.28 per cu ft ($916.47, 10.5 cu ft) | 54 $84.15 per cu ft ($849.96, 10.1 cu ft) |
| Space per inch 20% | 58 0.44 cu ft per inch of width (10.5 cu ft, 23.6 in wide) | 50 0.43 cu ft per inch of width (10.1 cu ft, 23.7 in wide) |
| Efficiency 20% | 55 28.6 kWh per cu ft a year (300 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
| BLACK+DECKER BR1000XB | Magic Chef HMDR1000ST | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Layout | Top freezer | Top freezer |
| Total | 10.5 cu ft | 10.1 cu ft |
| Capacity per inch of width | 0.45 cu ft | 0.43 cu ft |
| Price per cu ft | $87.28 | $84.15 |
| Size | ||
| Width | 23.6 in | 23.7 in |
| Height | 60.8 in | 59.6 in |
| Depth | 26 in | - |
| Energy | ||
| Annual energy use | 300 kWh | 297 kWh |
| Energy per cu ft | 28.6 kWh/yr | 29.4 kWh/yr |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Defrost | Frost-free | Frost-free |
| Warranty | ||
| Parts and labor | 1 year | - |
| Released | 2025-12-11 | 2018-01-20 |