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 2.8. The Frigidaire EFR441AMZ 4.5 cu ft leads on value and capacity. The Summit FF1843BSSADA 18-inch wins on warranty. The Frigidaire EFR441AMZ 4.5 cu ft costs $1,342.40 less ($249.99 vs $1,592.39).
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An 18 in built-in ADA fridge with a lock, for a narrow spot under a lower counter.
Amazon $1,592.39Which 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 $589.77 per cu ft ($1,592.39, 2.7 cu ft)) and capacity (4.5 cu ft vs 2.7 cu ft).
- Choose the Summit FF1843BSSADA 18-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 FF1843BSSADA 18-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $55.55 per cu ft ($249.99, 4.5 cu ft) | 1 $589.77 per cu ft ($1,592.39, 2.7 cu ft) |
| Capacity 15% | 67 4.5 cu ft | 7 2.7 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) | 67 250 kWh a year |
| Noise 5% | 50 noise level not published (neutral score used) | 92 33.1 dB |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 40 1-year warranty, 5 years on the compressor |
Specifications
| Frigidaire EFR441AMZ 4.5 cu ft | Summit FF1843BSSADA 18-inch | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 4.5 cu ft | 2.7 cu ft |
| Defrost | - | Automatic |
| Installation | ||
| Width | 20.3 in | 17.8 in |
| Height | 32.1 in | 31.5 in |
| Depth | 22.2 in | 24 in |
| Built-in (front venting) | - | Built-in |
| Outdoor use | Indoor | Indoor |
| Reversible door | Yes | Yes |
| Lock | - | Yes |
| Running | ||
| Energy use | - | 250 kWh/yr |
| Noise | - | 33.1 dB |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 50.7 lb | 103 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Compressor warranty | - | 5 years |
