Consumer Reports Top Bottom-Freezer Refrigerators 2026

Consumer Reports tested bottom-freezer refrigerators in 30-inch and 33-inch widths for temperature control, noise, and reliability. The Miele KFN4776ED ($3,199) topped the 30-inch class with excellent scores across most tests, though it lacks an icemaker and received only midlevel ease-of-use. The Miele KFN4799DDE ($3,799) is notably slim at 24 inches wide, with excellent noise and crisper performance but subpar icemaker. The Amana ABB1924BRM ($1,399) earned strong marks for thermostat and temperature uniformity, with owners confident in dependability but middling satisfaction. Among 33-inch models, the LG LRDCS2603S ($1,699) led with excellent thermostat and temperature uniformity, offering 17.5 cubic feet of storage and low running costs, though crisper performance was weak. The Whirlpool WRB322DMBM ($1,290) delivered excellent temperature uniformity and crisper performance but subpar icemaker. The Hisense HRB171N6ASE ($850) is the lowest-priced option, fitting a 33-inch space with excellent thermostat performance and very good ease of use, though crisper performance was subpar. CR lacks sufficient data to rate Miele, Hisense, and some others for predicted reliability or owner satisfaction.