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 2.7. The Danby DBMF100B1WDB leads on value. The Summit FFBF181ES2IM wins on space per inch. The Danby DBMF100B1WDB costs $1,629.59 less ($729 vs $2,358.59).
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Summit FFBF181ES2IM
The pick for a narrow kitchen that wants automatic ice, if the 78 in height and the price fit.
Amazon $2,358.59$2,358.59
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Danby DBMF100B1WDB for value ($70.78 per cu ft ($729, 10.3 cu ft) vs $201.59 per cu ft ($2,358.59, 11.7 cu ft)).
- Choose the Summit FFBF181ES2IM for space per inch (0.50 cu ft per inch of width (11.7 cu ft, 23.4 in wide) vs 0.43 cu ft per inch of width (10.3 cu ft, 23.7 in wide)).
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 FFBF181ES2IM |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 65 $70.78 per cu ft ($729, 10.3 cu ft) | 0 $201.59 per cu ft ($2,358.59, 11.7 cu ft) |
| Space per inch 20% | 54 0.43 cu ft per inch of width (10.3 cu ft, 23.7 in wide) | 80 0.50 cu ft per inch of width (11.7 cu ft, 23.4 in wide) |
| Efficiency 20% | 26 37.3 kWh per cu ft a year (384 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% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Danby DBMF100B1WDB | Summit FFBF181ES2IM | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Layout | Bottom freezer | Bottom freezer |
| Total | 10.3 cu ft | 11.7 cu ft |
| Capacity per inch of width | 0.43 cu ft | 0.50 cu ft |
| Price per cu ft | $70.78 | $201.59 |
| Size | ||
| Width | 23.7 in | 23.4 in |
| Height | 73.8 in | 78.4 in |
| Depth | 23.6 in | 23.8 in |
| Energy | ||
| Annual energy use | 384 kWh | - |
| Energy per cu ft | 37.3 kWh/yr | - |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | - |
| Features | ||
| Defrost | Frost-free | - |
| Reversible door | Yes | - |
| Ice maker | - | Yes |
| Noise | - | 32.6 dB |
| Warranty | ||
| Released | 2021-06-07 | - |