A cheap freestanding compact fridge for a dorm-sized budget that still wants 4.5 cu ft under the counter.
Amazon $249.99The Frigidaire EFR441AMZ 4.5 cu ft is the better undercounter refrigerator overall, rated 3.5 to 2.9. The Frigidaire EFR441AMZ 4.5 cu ft leads on value and capacity. The Summit ALR15BSS 15-inch wins on warranty. The Frigidaire EFR441AMZ 4.5 cu ft costs $1,030.52 less ($249.99 vs $1,280.51).
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A 15 in built-in fridge for the narrow gap a full 24 in unit won’t fit, with a lock and frost-free cooling.
Amazon $1,280.51Which should you buy?
- Choose the Frigidaire EFR441AMZ 4.5 cu ft for value ($55.55 per cu ft ($249.99, 4.5 cu ft) vs $504.14 per cu ft ($1,280.51, 2.5 cu ft)) and capacity (4.5 cu ft vs 2.5 cu ft).
- Choose the Summit ALR15BSS 15-inch for warranty (1-year warranty, 5 years on the compressor vs 1-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every refrigerators undercounter refrigerator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Frigidaire EFR441AMZ 4.5 cu ft | Summit ALR15BSS 15-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $55.55 per cu ft ($249.99, 4.5 cu ft) | 10 $504.14 per cu ft ($1,280.51, 2.5 cu ft) |
| Capacity 15% | 67 4.5 cu ft | 1 2.5 cu ft |
| Installation 20% | 35 front venting not stated, indoor use | 70 front venting for built-in use, indoor use |
| Energy use 15% | 50 energy use not published (neutral score used) | 73 240 kWh a year |
| Noise 5% | 50 noise level not published (neutral score used) | 95 32.6 dB |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 40 1-year warranty, 5 years on the compressor |
Specifications
| Frigidaire EFR441AMZ 4.5 cu ft | Summit ALR15BSS 15-inch | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 4.5 cu ft | 2.5 cu ft |
| Temperature range | - | 36 to 43 F |
| Defrost | - | Frost-free |
| Installation | ||
| Width | 20.3 in | 14.8 in |
| Height | 32.1 in | 32 in |
| Depth | 22.2 in | 22.8 in |
| Built-in (front venting) | - | Built-in |
| Outdoor use | Indoor | Indoor |
| Safety listing | - | ETL |
| Reversible door | Yes | - |
| Lock | - | Yes |
| Running | ||
| Energy use | - | 240 kWh/yr |
| Noise | - | 32.6 dB |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 50.7 lb | 60 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Compressor warranty | - | 5 years |
