Galanz GLR12TBEEFR Retro
#3 in Top freezerFull review
The roomiest retro fridge here, for a 24 in gap with depth to spare.
Amazon $754.99$754.99
The Galanz GLR12TBEEFR Retro is the better apartment-size refrigerator overall, rated 3.9 to 3.6. The Galanz GLR12TBEEFR Retro leads on value and space per inch. The Galanz GLR12TBEEFR Retro costs $364.99 less ($754.99 vs $1,119.98).
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GE GPE12FGKWW
#6 in Top freezerFull review
A familiar-brand 24 in top-freezer fridge, at a price well above similar models.
Amazon $1,119.98$1,119.98
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Galanz GLR12TBEEFR Retro for value ($62.92 per cu ft ($754.99, 12 cu ft) vs $96.55 per cu ft ($1,119.98, 11.6 cu ft)) and space per inch (0.51 cu ft per inch of width (12 cu ft, 23.7 in wide) vs 0.48 cu ft per inch of width (11.6 cu ft, 24 in wide)).
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 | Galanz GLR12TBEEFR Retro | GE GPE12FGKWW |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 72 $62.92 per cu ft ($754.99, 12 cu ft) | 45 $96.55 per cu ft ($1,119.98, 11.6 cu ft) |
| Space per inch 20% | 82 0.51 cu ft per inch of width (12 cu ft, 23.7 in wide) | 73 0.48 cu ft per inch of width (11.6 cu ft, 24 in wide) |
| Efficiency 20% | 63 26.0 kWh per cu ft a year (312 kWh/yr) | 61 26.7 kWh per cu ft a year (310 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
| Galanz GLR12TBEEFR Retro | GE GPE12FGKWW | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Layout | Top freezer | Top freezer |
| Total | 12 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft |
| Capacity per inch of width | 0.51 cu ft | 0.48 cu ft |
| Price per cu ft | $62.92 | $96.55 |
| Size | ||
| Width | 23.7 in | 24 in |
| Height | 66.9 in | 59.9 in |
| Depth | 29.4 in | 28.6 in |
| Energy | ||
| Annual energy use | 312 kWh | 310 kWh |
| Energy per cu ft | 26.0 kWh/yr | 26.7 kWh/yr |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Defrost | Frost-free | Frost-free |
| Warranty | ||
| Parts and labor | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2020-09-23 | 2016-03-15 |