Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.
Indesit Company is a renowned Italian manufacturer of quality home appliances. Owns the brands Indesit, Hotpoint-Ariston, Scholtès and is part of the international holding Whirlpool Group. Refrigerators of this brand are produced in Russia – in 2000 the company bought the Stinol plant in Lipetsk. The team offers you a rating of the best Indesit refrigerators according to our experts.
Rating of the best refrigerators Indesit
| the best refrigerators Indesit | 1 | Indesit DF 5200 S | RUB 22,990 |
| 2 | Indesit DF 5160 W | RUB 19,200 | |
| 3 | Indesit DF 5201 X RM | RUB 26 550 | |
| 4 | Indesit DFE 4200 W | RUB 21,190 | |
| 5 | Indesit DF 5200 W | RUB 21 350 |
All the options considered are two-chamber (bottom freezer), with a No Frost defrosting system, one compressor, it is possible to outweigh the doors. All models have approximately the same cooling capacity:
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freezing capacity – 2-2.5 kg per day;
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autonomous preservation of cold – up to 13 hours.
Indesit DF 5200 S
Rating: 4.9
Model DF 5200 S is made in a widespread laconic style in a silver metal and plastic case. In terms of design style, it will ideally match any modern interior. Refrigerator dimensions – 60x64x200 cm, refrigerating chamber capacity – 253 liters, freezers – 75 liters. The unit weighs 68 kg.
The refrigerator is controlled through an electronic panel with an LCD display on a large door. In addition to the basic functions, Super Cooling and Super Freezing are also available. The freshness zone is not provided in this model. The temperature is shown on the display. Smart Control system allows fine and flexible manual adjustment of modes and settings.
The energy consumption level of Indesit DF 5200 S is within 378 kWh per year, which corresponds to the high energy efficiency class 'A'. Climatic classes – from normal to subtropical.
The noise level declared by the manufacturer is quite low – up to 40 dB, but among the reviews of real buyers there is a noticeable share of complaints about increased noise and extraneous sounds.
Advantages
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appearance;
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affordable price with acceptable quality.
disadvantages
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there are complaints about noise;
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no freshness zone.
Indesit DF 5160 W
Rating: 4.8
The compact refrigerator Indesit DF 5160 W attracts many buyers with its dimensions – 60x69x167 cm. This is the optimal solution for cramped kitchens, since a microwave oven or anything else can be placed on top of the refrigerator, thereby freeing up useful space. Made in a white metal-plastic case.
When designing this model, it was decided to implement the reduced dimensions of the refrigerator due to the refrigerating chamber (volume – 181 liters), while maintaining the maximum volume of the freezer (75 liters). Users assess this circumstance positively.
The refrigerator consumes up to 342 kWh and belongs to the 'A' class in terms of energy efficiency. Climatic classes – from normal to subtropical. There is an express freeze mode. Powered by isobutane (R600a) from one compressor. Electronic control, modes and temperature are displayed on the LCD.
The noise declared by the manufacturer should not exceed 43 dB, and in general, the real indicators do not exceed the nominal ones, but some users note extraneous sounds during the operation of the unit.
Advantages
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compact;
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economical;
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affordable price.
disadvantages
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extraneous sounds;
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difficulty in hanging the doors, no instructions.
Indesit DF 5201 X RM
Rating: 4.7
The DF 5201 X RM model has largely absorbed all the good things from another solution in our rating – Indesit DF 5200 S, but it also has some of its own advantages.
Dimensions of this model – 60x64x200 cm.Weight – 69 kg. Made in a silver metal and plastic case. The volume of the refrigerator compartment is 253 liters, the freezer compartment is 75 liters. The refrigerator compartment has a separate freshness zone. The cooling functionality is supplemented, in addition to the super freeze mode, with the super cooling function.
The temperatures in the chambers are displayed on the LCD of the electronic control panel. You can adjust the modes manually.
This model belongs to the higher energy efficiency class 'A +' with consumption of 324 kWh per year. Climate class – normal to tropical.
The nominal operating noise is 40 dB. This is quite a comfortable indicator, but some users report that an annoying hum is felt in the operation of the compressor. Such reviews are rare.
Advantages
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economical;
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spacious;
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attractive appearance;
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wide functionality.
disadvantages
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there are complaints about the continuous hum.
Indesit DFE 4200 W
Rating: 4.7
This is the largest refrigerator in the review, and this capacity is concentrated in the freezer – a whopping 106 liters versus 75 liters for all other models in the ranking. This is the main advantage of this model.
Refrigerating chamber standard – 253 liters. Overall dimensions – 60x64x200 cm, weight – 67.6 kg. The body is made of white plastic and metal.
This model has no display and the control is electromechanical. User opinions are divided on this score. One lacks the display as a functional and even decorative element. Others note the advantage of electromechanical control over electronic control in terms of reliability and reliability.
Energy consumption class Indesit DFE 4200 W – 'A', annual electricity consumption – up to 378 kWh. There is a super freezing mode, but additional modes and functions of the refrigerator compartment (super cooling, freshness zone) are not provided. There is also no audio signal of the open door.
The nominal noise level of the device is up to 43 dB. This is noticeably more than the other models in the review, but for the most part users are ready for this and conscious complaints about noise are quite rare.
Advantages
- spacious freezer.
disadvantages
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no display;
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no door open signal.
Indesit DF 5200 W
Rating: 4.6
And the rating is completed by the model that received the most positive reviews from real users in open sources – Indesit DF 5200 W. The case is made of snow-white plastic and metal with contrasting black elements. Dimensions – 60x64x200 cm, weight – 67.6 kg.
The volumes of the refrigerator and freezer in this model are standard – 253 and 75 liters, respectively. There are super cooling and super freezing modes. Annual electricity consumption – up to 378 kWh (class 'A').
The modes are controlled through an electronic panel with a small LCD display, which displays the temperature in the chambers. There is an acoustic indication of an open door. The refrigerator covers climate classes from normal to subtropical.
Noise during operation is almost the only weak point of Indesit DF 5200 W. The nominal figure declared by the manufacturer is 41 dB, but the number of users who notice increased noise is quite noticeable.
Advantages
- combination of functionality, quality and price.
disadvantages
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compressor noise and No Frost system.
Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.
