Summit FFBF1031PL
A counter-depth 24 in bottom-freezer fridge that sits flush in a small kitchen, at a premium price.
Amazon $1,091.96$1,091.96
The Summit FFBF1031PL is the better apartment-size refrigerator overall, rated 3.1 to 3.0. The Summit FFBF1031PL leads on value. The Summit FFBF1031PL costs $621.08 less ($1,091.96 vs $1,713.04).
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Summit FFBF249SS2
A quiet, European-made bottom-freezer fridge for a narrow kitchen, at a high price.
Amazon $1,713.04$1,713.04
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Summit FFBF1031PL for value ($104 per cu ft ($1,091.96, 10.5 cu ft) vs $161.61 per cu ft ($1,713.04, 10.6 cu ft)).
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 | Summit FFBF1031PL | Summit FFBF249SS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 41 $104 per cu ft ($1,091.96, 10.5 cu ft) | 13 $161.61 per cu ft ($1,713.04, 10.6 cu ft) |
| Space per inch 20% | 58 0.44 cu ft per inch of width (10.5 cu ft, 23.6 in wide) | 61 0.45 cu ft per inch of width (10.6 cu ft, 23.4 in wide) |
| Efficiency 20% | 28 36.7 kWh per cu ft a year (385 kWh/yr) | 34 34.9 kWh per cu ft a year (370 kWh/yr) |
| Frost-free 15% | 100 frost-free (automatic defrost) | 100 frost-free (automatic defrost) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 25 1-year parts and labor, no separate sealed-system term |
Specifications
| Summit FFBF1031PL | Summit FFBF249SS2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Layout | Bottom freezer | Bottom freezer |
| Total | 10.5 cu ft | 10.6 cu ft |
| Capacity per inch of width | 0.44 cu ft | 0.45 cu ft |
| Price per cu ft | $104.00 | $161.61 |
| Size | ||
| Width | 23.6 in | 23.4 in |
| Height | 73.5 in | 71.3 in |
| Depth | 23.2 in | - |
| Energy | ||
| Annual energy use | 385 kWh | 370 kWh |
| Energy per cu ft | 36.7 kWh/yr | 34.9 kWh/yr |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Defrost | Frost-free | Frost-free |
| Noise | - | 32.8 dB |
| Warranty | ||
| Parts and labor | - | 1 year |
| Released | 2026-01-23 | 2021-07-20 |