Danby DBMF100B1WDB
A low-cost, shallow bottom-freezer fridge for a narrow kitchen. The best price for this layout.
AJ Madison $729$729
The Danby DBMF100B1WDB is the better apartment-size refrigerator overall, rated 3.3 to 3.1. The Danby DBMF100B1WDB leads on value. The Danby DBMF100B1WDB costs $362.96 less ($729 vs $1,091.96).
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Summit FFBF1031PL
A counter-depth 24 in bottom-freezer fridge that sits flush in a small kitchen, at a premium price.
Amazon $1,091.96$1,091.96
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Danby DBMF100B1WDB for value ($70.78 per cu ft ($729, 10.3 cu ft) vs $104 per cu ft ($1,091.96, 10.5 cu ft)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every bottom freezer apartment-size refrigerator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Danby DBMF100B1WDB | Summit FFBF1031PL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 65 $70.78 per cu ft ($729, 10.3 cu ft) | 41 $104 per cu ft ($1,091.96, 10.5 cu ft) |
| Space per inch 20% | 54 0.43 cu ft per inch of width (10.3 cu ft, 23.7 in wide) | 58 0.44 cu ft per inch of width (10.5 cu ft, 23.6 in wide) |
| Efficiency 20% | 26 37.3 kWh per cu ft a year (384 kWh/yr) | 28 36.7 kWh per cu ft a year (385 kWh/yr) |
| Frost-free 15% | 100 frost-free (automatic defrost) | 100 frost-free (automatic defrost) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Danby DBMF100B1WDB | Summit FFBF1031PL | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Layout | Bottom freezer | Bottom freezer |
| Total | 10.3 cu ft | 10.5 cu ft |
| Capacity per inch of width | 0.43 cu ft | 0.44 cu ft |
| Price per cu ft | $70.78 | $104.00 |
| Size | ||
| Width | 23.7 in | 23.6 in |
| Height | 73.8 in | 73.5 in |
| Depth | 23.6 in | 23.2 in |
| Energy | ||
| Annual energy use | 384 kWh | 385 kWh |
| Energy per cu ft | 37.3 kWh/yr | 36.7 kWh/yr |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Defrost | Frost-free | Frost-free |
| Reversible door | Yes | - |
| Warranty | ||
| Released | 2021-06-07 | 2026-01-23 |