Danby DPF074B2BDB
#16 in Top freezerFull review
A low-cost, shallow compact two-door for a studio or office. The 10 cu ft models give more room for not much more money.
Amazon $449.99$449.99
The Danby DPF074B2BDB is the better apartment-size refrigerator overall, rated 3.1 to 2.8. The Danby DPF074B2BDB leads on value. The Danby DPF074B2BDB costs $130 less ($449.99 vs $579.99).
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Danby DFF070B2BSLDB
#17 in Top freezerFull review
A frost-free compact two-door for a studio, office or dorm where 21.5 in is all the width there is.
Amazon $579.99$579.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Danby DPF074B2BDB for value ($60.81 per cu ft ($449.99, 7.4 cu ft) vs $82.86 per cu ft ($579.99, 7 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 | Danby DPF074B2BDB | Danby DFF070B2BSLDB |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 74 $60.81 per cu ft ($449.99, 7.4 cu ft) | 55 $82.86 per cu ft ($579.99, 7 cu ft) |
| Space per inch 20% | 18 0.35 cu ft per inch of width (7.4 cu ft, 21.4 in wide) | 11 0.33 cu ft per inch of width (7 cu ft, 21.4 in wide) |
| Efficiency 20% | 0 46.5 kWh per cu ft a year (344 kWh/yr) | 0 55.9 kWh per cu ft a year (391 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
| Danby DPF074B2BDB | Danby DFF070B2BSLDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Layout | Top freezer | Top freezer |
| Total | 7.4 cu ft | 7 cu ft |
| Capacity per inch of width | 0.34 cu ft | 0.33 cu ft |
| Price per cu ft | $60.81 | $82.86 |
| Size | ||
| Width | 21.4 in | 21.4 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 56.5 in |
| Depth | 21.6 in | 22.2 in |
| Energy | ||
| Annual energy use | 344 kWh | 391 kWh |
| Energy per cu ft | 46.5 kWh/yr | 55.9 kWh/yr |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Defrost | Frost-free | Frost-free |
| Reversible door | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | ||
| Parts and labor | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2021-02-23 | 2024-03-11 |