The Best Refrigerators to Upgrade Your Kitchen By Rachel Klein May 3, 2024

This 25-cubic-foot French-door model from Whirlpool is well-designed and features a full-width bottom drawer, two large crisper drawers, a side bin that can hold a gallon of milk to free up shelf space, plus a filtered water dispenser inside.

The 35-inch, energy-efficient stainless steel refrigerator also has a fingerprint-resistant finish and LED lighting, and there are two deep slide-out drawers in the freezer to keep everything inside visible and organized.

This stainless steel LG refrigerator has roughly 27 cubic feet of space, which is substantial for a side-by-side model—and it boasts impressive features for the price. It has an in-door ice maker and water dispenser, plus a water filter that only needs to be changed twice a year.

Inside, there are two large crisper drawers and multiple side bins for storing gallon-size containers, along with four adjustable shelves that allow you to tailor storage to your needs. There’s also bright LED lighting panels and a door alarm.

Bosch is known for innovative features and smart design, and their 800 Series stainless steel French door refrigerator is built to impress. It has a cooling system designed to boost air circulation when the door is open to keep food extra fresh, plus a sleek, frameless water dispenser.

The energy-efficient 36-inch, 21-cubic-foot capacity refrigerator is Wi-Fi-connected and features an internal water dispenser, flexible shelf and door bin configuration, and a pull-out freezer, plus a finish that doesn’t show fingerprints.

This energy-efficient French door refrigerator from GE is a great choice if you’re short on space. At 33 inches wide, it’s nice in between size if 30 inches is too small and 36 inches is too wide.

The 18.6-cubic-foot refrigerator has LED lighting, plus three adjustable shelves, two deep storage drawers and a wide, shallow drawer for deli meat or to use as a pantry for ready-to-serve hors d’oeuvres. Other highlights include a smudge-resistant finish, an internal water dispenser and ice maker, and a water-filtration system.

If you need a refrigerator that isn’t too wide and prefer a bottom freezer drawer, this energy-efficient GE model fits the bill. It’s 30 inches wide, with 21 cubic feet of capacity, and features two adjustable shelves, a deli drawer, and two drawer bins, plus door shelves that can accommodate a gallon of milk and full-size soda bottles. The freezer has two slide-out drawers and an ice maker.

Other highlights include a water-filtration system to remove trace pharmaceuticals and auto-temperature drop if the door is open for too long to maintain cooling. There’s also a door lock and alarm.

Two knocks on this refrigerator’s tinted glass panel lights up the front door, so you can see what’s inside and decide on orange juice or lemonade without letting cold air escape. It’s certainly a neat feature and the main attraction of this model, which also has an impressive 27-cubic-foot capacity.

Other highlights include a wide, shallow drawer that’s perfect for storing a cheese and charcuterie platter before a party or deli meat to make sandwiches quickly during the week, plus a fresh air filter to minimize odors. The stainless steel refrigerator also has a smudge-resistant finish and comes in a counter-depth model.

This top-freezer refrigerator doesn’t have a long list of special features, but it performs well, has good capacity, and can be kept in the garage.

The 33-inch, 21.9-cubic-foot-capacity refrigerator has LED lighting, with two adjustable shelves and two deep pull-out bins, plus there’s a gallon-size shelf in the door and other ample storage space. The freezer is basic, with one shelf and two door shelves. There’s no ice maker, but the price reflects it.

The kitchen is often the busiest room in the house, so having a refrigerator that’s the center of your digital universe is a handy thing.

This energy-efficient 36-inch smart refrigerator has a slew of impressive features. There’s a built-in camera so you can see when it’s time to stock up on groceries (the fridge can order them)—plus, you can also use the smart hub to check your family’s calendar and stream music. There’s even a voice assistant to control other smart devices in your home.

The refrigerator features 26.5 cubic feet of space inside, with adjustable shelves, a water filtration system for the ice maker, and a shallow storage drawer for drinks and platters or ready-to-serve food.

This counter depth, side-by-side refrigerator from Samsung offers excellent value, with attractive design and a solid lineup of features.

The sleek, 22-cubic-foot-capacity stainless steel refrigerator has a modern front panel, with an in-door water and ice dispenser, recessed handles, and a fingerprint-resistant finish.

Inside, there are temperature-controlled drawers for meat and vegetables, along with gallon-sized bins on the doors and LED lighting. The refrigerator also has a door lock, and it’s Wi-Fi-enabled to alert you if there’s a temperature drop from a power outage or if the doors are left open.