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 3.4. The BLACK+DECKER BR1000XB leads on value. The BLACK+DECKER BR1000XB costs $382.03 less ($916.47 vs $1,298.50).
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Unique Classic Retro UNQ-310L
#12 in Top freezerFull review
A retro showpiece for a small kitchen. You pay for the look, not the space.
Amazon $1,298.50$1,298.50
Which should you buy?
- Choose the BLACK+DECKER BR1000XB for value ($87.28 per cu ft ($916.47, 10.5 cu ft) vs $118.05 per cu ft ($1,298.50, 11 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 | BLACK+DECKER BR1000XB | Unique Classic Retro UNQ-310L |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 52 $87.28 per cu ft ($916.47, 10.5 cu ft) | 33 $118.05 per cu ft ($1,298.50, 11 cu ft) |
| Space per inch 20% | 58 0.44 cu ft per inch of width (10.5 cu ft, 23.6 in wide) | 65 0.46 cu ft per inch of width (11 cu ft, 23.8 in wide) |
| Efficiency 20% | 55 28.6 kWh per cu ft a year (300 kWh/yr) | 58 27.5 kWh per cu ft a year (302 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 | 25 1-year parts and labor, no separate sealed-system term |
Specifications
| BLACK+DECKER BR1000XB | Unique Classic Retro UNQ-310L | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Layout | Top freezer | Top freezer |
| Total | 10.5 cu ft | 11 cu ft |
| Capacity per inch of width | 0.45 cu ft | 0.46 cu ft |
| Price per cu ft | $87.28 | $118.05 |
| Size | ||
| Width | 23.6 in | 23.8 in |
| Height | 60.8 in | 69 in |
| Depth | 26 in | 26.8 in |
| Energy | ||
| Annual energy use | 300 kWh | 302 kWh |
| Energy per cu ft | 28.6 kWh/yr | 27.5 kWh/yr |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Defrost | Frost-free | Frost-free |
| Warranty | ||
| Parts and labor | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2025-12-11 | 2025-05-21 |