Sharp SJB1045SNS
A shallow, frost-free 24 in bottom-freezer fridge at a fair price, for a galley or condo kitchen.
Amazon $799.99$799.99
The Sharp SJB1045SNS is the better apartment-size refrigerator overall, rated 3.3 to 2.7. The Sharp SJB1045SNS leads on value. The Summit FFBF181ES2IM wins on space per inch. The Sharp SJB1045SNS costs $1,558.60 less ($799.99 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 Sharp SJB1045SNS for value ($77.67 per cu ft ($799.99, 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 0.44 cu ft per inch of width (10.3 cu ft, 23.6 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 | Sharp SJB1045SNS | Summit FFBF181ES2IM |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 59 $77.67 per cu ft ($799.99, 10.3 cu ft) | 0 $201.59 per cu ft ($2,358.59, 11.7 cu ft) |
| Space per inch 20% | 55 0.44 cu ft per inch of width (10.3 cu ft, 23.6 in wide) | 80 0.50 cu ft per inch of width (11.7 cu ft, 23.4 in wide) |
| Efficiency 20% | 25 37.4 kWh per cu ft a year (385 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% | 25 1-year parts and labor, no separate sealed-system term | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Sharp SJB1045SNS | Summit FFBF181ES2IM | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Layout | Bottom freezer | Bottom freezer |
| Total | 10.3 cu ft | 11.7 cu ft |
| Refrigerator | 7.4 cu ft | - |
| Freezer | 2.9 cu ft | - |
| Capacity per inch of width | 0.44 cu ft | 0.50 cu ft |
| Price per cu ft | $77.67 | $201.59 |
| Size | ||
| Width | 23.6 in | 23.4 in |
| Height | 73.2 in | 78.4 in |
| Depth | 23.8 in | 23.8 in |
| Energy | ||
| Annual energy use | 385 kWh | - |
| Energy per cu ft | 37.4 kWh/yr | - |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | - |
| Features | ||
| Defrost | Frost-free | - |
| Reversible door | Yes | - |
| Ice maker | - | Yes |
| Noise | 43 dB | 32.6 dB |
| Warranty | ||
| Parts and labor | 1 year | - |
| Released | 2025-12-29 | - |