The most efficient fridge-freezers (400–600 L)
Fridge-freezers from 400 to 600 litres ranked by the government database's annual energy figure, lowest first. The list keeps to one size class because cross-size comparison flatters small fridges.
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| # | Model | Energy a year | Size | Stars | Best price | Worth knowing | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hisense HRBM418E | 153 kWh/yr ($49) | 417 L | 8 ★ | — | no price at the retailers checked | ||
| 2 | Haier HRF420BEC | 155 kWh/yr ($50) | 433 L | 8 ★ | $1,408 | Check priceBing Lee $1,154 | ||
| 3 | Fisher & Paykel RF505BRNQX1 | 159 kWh/yr ($51) | 515 L | 8 ★ | $2,599 | Check priceBing Lee $2,299 | ||
| 4 | Haier HRF510BEC | 169 kWh/yr ($54) | 517 L | 8 ★ | $1,655 | Check price | ||
| 5 | Hisense HRBM503E | 174 kWh/yr ($56) | 503 L | 8 ★ | $1,698 | Check priceBing Lee $1,173 | ||
| 6 | Hisense HRBM418D | 187 kWh/yr ($60) | 417 L | 7 ★ | — | no price at the retailers checked | ||
| 7 | Electrolux EBE4302SE | 190 kWh/yr ($61) | 425 L | 7 ★ | — | no price at the retailers checked | ||
| 8 | Electrolux EBE4302BD | 232 kWh/yr ($74) | 425 L | 6 ★ | — | no price at the retailers checked | ||
| 9 | Miele KFN 4776 ED | 241 kWh/yr ($77) | 433 L | 5.5 ★ | $3,999 | Check price | ||
| 10 | TCL TRF440BHB | 249 kWh/yr ($80) | 412 L | 5.5 ★ | — | no price at the retailers checked |
How this list is ranked
Fridge-freezers between 400 and 600 litres total volume, ranked by the labelled kWh/year under the registry's test conditions. Dollar figures use 32¢/kWh; a fridge runs continuously, so the annual figure matters more here than for most appliances. Prices checked 3 Nov 2026.
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