Best Samsung Refrigerators Review Malaysia

Nowadays, more Malaysians are turning to Samsung Brand when it comes to choosing home appliances and kitchen appliances. A significant reason for this is its premium branding and image for the very successful Samsung smartphones.

There are easily more than 20 to 30 models of Samsung fridges which you can buy on Lazada and Shopee. 

Samsung covers every type of refrigerator including top freezer fridge, bottom freezer fridge, side by side, smart fridge, and BESPOKE series that let users combine multiple modules together seamlessly.

5 Best Refrigerators We Like Other Than Samsung Fridge

Other than Samsung refrigerators, there are many other refrigerator brands in Malaysia like LG, Electrolux, Mitsubishi, Toshiba, Panasonic, and more. I have handpicked the 5 best refrigerators to buy in Malaysia right now. 

These top 5 picks are better value for your money and perform equivalently to Samsung fridge, if not better.

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What Do Samsung Fridge Model Numbers Mean?

Before everything else, let us learn how to read Malaysia Samsung Fridge Model numbers. So, you can immediately understand what are you buying, and whether it is a new model or an old model.

The first letter “R” represents that this product is a refrigerator.

The second letter “T” means that this is a top freezer refrigerator:

• T – top freezer
• B, L – bottom freezer
• S – side by side

The third and fourth numbers indicate the approximate net capacity of the refrigerator.

And the fifth letter indicates the year when the model was developed, guidelines as below:

• K – 2016
• M – 2017
• N – 2018
• R- 2019
• T – 2020

Please don’t confuse model numbers with serial numbers. Years of manufacture can only be checked on the serial numbers. Bear in mind that the year of development of the fridge could be old, but the production date could be this year.

Samsung Fridge Price List Malaysia

Here is a list of the best selling and hottest Samsung refrigerators according to Shopee and Lazada sales numbers, from cheapest to most expensive model.

Best Samsung Fridge Models Malaysia

Based on the table above, you can easily select the fridge size that suits your need and the type you prefer. Here are my personal recommendations:

1. Affordable Samsung 2-Door Refrigerator: Samsung RT20FARVDSA 220L
2. Best Top Freezer Samsung Fridge: Samsung RT38K501JS8 500L
3. Best Bottom Freezer Samsung Fridge: Samsung RL4003SBABS 450L
4. Best Side by Side Samsung Fridge: Samsung RS63R5591B4 670L
5. Best Single Door Samsung Fridge: Samsung RR18T1001SA 185L
6. Best Smart Samsung Fridge: Samsung Family Hub RS62T5F01B4 660L

1. Samsung RT20FARVDSA 220L Review

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Samsung RT20FARVDSA is an affordable medium size 2-door refrigerator. It has a net capacity of 203L: fridge 150L, freezer 53L

Samsung RT20FARVDSA features:

• Top mount no frost freezer
• Net capacity: 203L
• All round cooling
• Auto defrost
• Deodorizer 
• Tempered glass shelf
• Easy slide shelf
• Interior LED light
• Fresh room
• Twice icemaker
• Door alarm
• Recessed door handle
• Digital inverter compressor

A few of the notable features of this Samsung refrigerator is its big guard on its door which you can use to keep 1.5 litres water bottle.

And Samsung RT20FARVDSA has a moist fresh zone to keep fruit and vegetables.

2. Samsung RT38K501JS8 500L Review

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Samsung RT38K501JS8 500L is the best large top freezer Samsung fridge. But don’t be fooled by its exaggerated gross capacity, its net capacity is only 384L

The dimensions of Samsung RT38K501JS8 is 675 x 668 x 1785 mm. This model weighs 66kg.

It is powered by Samsung Digital Inverter Technology which is very power efficient and more silent.

Samsung RT38K501JS8 features:

• Top mount freezer
• All-around Cooling Technology
• Big Guard at fridge door for easy storage
• Recess door handle
• Twist Icemaker
• Tempered glass shelf
• Deodorizer feature
• R-600a refrigerant
• Samsung A+ energy efficiency rating
• 2 years general warranty
• 10 years compressor warranty

Do note that the Samsung RT38K501JS8 is only rated 3 stars energy-saving, despite it being a digital inverter refrigerator.

With its easy slide shelf that comes with rolling hinges, it is easy to organize and take food from the shelf.

3. Samsung RL4003SBABS 450L Review

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Samsung RL4003SBABS is the best Samsung bottom freezer refrigerator. It measures at 700 x 1700 x 705mm. The fridge compartment is 300L and the freezer compartment is 102L.

Samsung RL4003SBABS features:

• Net capacity 427L
• Bottom mount freezer
• 5 smart sensors for optimal cooling
• Adjustable door guards
• Digital inverter technology
• Hidden hinge design
• Triple foldable shelf
• Simple inner wall design
• Multi flow cooling
• Deodorizer 
• Twist icemaker
• Recessed door handle
• Door alarm
• Reversible door
• Stylish blue LED touch control,

It features a sleek, glossy black exterior that adds style to a modern kitchen. On the top shelf, there is a touch-sensitive control you can easily access to adjust the temperature.

It achieves optimal cooling efficiency with 5 smart sensors: door sensor, ambient temperature sensor, fridge temperature sensor, freezer temperature sensor and defrost sensor.

Moreover, the Samsung RL4003SBABS maximized its internal storage space with a design that has no protruding lights and vents. This provides you with a spacious and sleek refrigerator.

4. Samsung RS63R5591B4 Side by Side Flexzone Review

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Samsung RS63R5591B4 is the best side by side Samsung refrigerator with an innovative Flexzone compartment.

Samsung RS63R5591B4 features:

• Net capacity 620L
• SpaceMax technology for maximum storage space
• Flexzone compartment with 4 cooling modes
• Samsung all-round cooling
• Samsung Digital Inverter Compressor 
• Metal cooling duct in the rear wall
• Power cool/ power freeze feature
• EZ slide shelf
• Wine rack
• Deodorizing filter
• Slim indoor icemaker

The Samsung RS63R5591B4 is a huge refrigerator with a dimension of 912 x 1780 x 716 mm. It has a total net capacity of 630L.

There are three compartments in this fridge: a freezer compartment, a fridge compartment, and a Flexzone compartment. It minimizes cool air loss by 55% compared to a typical 2 door side-by-side refrigerator.

Flexzone is an independent compartment that can be set to different temperatures as you required. It can be used to preserve frozen meat, cool beverages, keep fruit, or just to store normal groceries.

The Samsung RS63R5591B4 can speed up cooling with its power cool (fridge) and power freeze (freezer)  features. It blows intense cold air to shorten the cooling time required.

In general, Samsung RS63R5591B4 is more convenient than top and bottom freezer refrigerators. You can reach all your food without having to bend down.

5. Samsung RR18T1001SA 185L Review

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The Samsung RR18T1001SA is Samsung latest single door fridge that comes with a crown design. It is best for small apartment and studio units in Malaysia.

Samsung RR18T1001SA features:

• Net capacity 176L
• Distintive crown design
• Tempered glass shelf
• Anti bacterial gasket
• Dedicated vegetable box 

This fridge has a net dimension of 519 x 1244 x 520mm. It has a net capacity of 176L

This budget Samsung refrigerator does not have all-around cooling, unlike other Samsung refrigerators in this list. Rather, it offers direct cooling only.

Even though the freezer compartment is integrated into the refrigerator space, it is quite spacious compared to other single door refrigerator models. And it has a transparent enclosure to keep the freezer cooler.

The Samsung RR18T1001SA has a semi auto-defrost system which is located in the middle of its temperature dial. 

When the frost is too thick, remove any food store at the compartment, press the defrost button, and the fridge will start defrosting. The button will return to normal and the fridge will function normally after 3 to 4 hours.

With a compact design and convenient features, the Samsung RR18T1001SA refrigerator can meet anyone’s needs.

6. Samsung Family Hub Smart Fridge Review

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Samsung RS62T5F01B4 is the best Samsung smart fridge you can buy today. You can check what’s in the fridge using your smartphone, play YouTube and Spotify, set notifications, control other smart appliances with it. 

It can be the hub (heart) of your home. Making it one of the coolest gifts you can get for your wife who’s always in the kitchen.

Samsung RS62T5F01B4 features:

• Premium smart family hub integrations
• WiFi-connected
• Can check what’s in your fridge using smartphone
• Watch TV programs or any popular video streaming services on it
• SpaceMax Technology
• Built-in look
• Digital inverter technology
• Low noise 40dB operation
• Integrated 25W speakers to play music

The Samsung RS62T5F01B4 is a large side by side refrigerator with a sleek built-in look. It has a fully-flat front surface that will seamlessly blend with your kitchen cabinet.

The size of the fridge is 912 x 1780 x 716 mm, with a net capacity of 628L. As a result of Samsung SpaceMax Technology, it has very little wasted space with a very thin refrigerator wall.

The core feature of this fridge is its family hub smart screen. You can do so many things on it. Moreover, it has a proximity sensor, so you won’t need to actually touch the screen to use it. Simply wave your hand to swipe the screen around, a truly considerate feature for use in a kitchen.

Just note that this is the entry model Samsung smart fridge, so it has only a basic twist ice maker. There is no automatic ice maker and no ice dispenser.

All Samsung inverter fridge comes with a 2 years general warranty and a 10 years compressor warranty.

Alternatives to Samsung Refrigerators

Samsung vs LG fridge

Both Samsung and LG fridges are very similar in terms of price, cooling performance, and storage space efficiency. The main difference between Samsung and LG fridges is the Samsung high-end fridge has better smart home integrations, especially you’re already using smart home appliances like Samsung Smart TV or Samsung Smartphone.

LG and Samsung inverter refrigerators have a similar 2 years general warranty and 10 years compressor warranty policy.

Samsung vs Hisense fridge

The main difference between Samsung and Hisense fridges is the price and appearance. There’s no doubt that the Hisense fridge is relatively cheaper than a Samsung fridge. Hisense fridges usually come with a more conservative design.

But Hisense inverter fridge comes with a super long 12 years motor warranty whereas Samsung only covers 10 years warranty for its inverter motor.

Samsung vs Panasonic fridge

Many Malaysians prefer Panasonic appliances due to their reliability and good reputation. Panasonic fridges are usually slightly cheaper than Samsung, but still more pricey than Hisense fridges of equivalent specifications.

Panasonic budget and mid-range refrigerators are great. But, its high-end refrigerator models are lacking in innovation.

Panasonic offers 6-door premium refrigerators which are ideal for people who are extremely organized. Samsung has only a maximum of 3-4 doors design.

Panasonic inverter fridge provides 12 years warranty on the motor which is longer than Samsung’s 10-year compressor warranty.

Samsung vs Electrolux fridge

The main difference between Samsung and Electrolux fridges is their design and type of fridges. If you’re into french door refrigerators, Electrolux has some of the best variations of french door design.

In terms of price, Electrolux and Samsung fridge are quite similar.

However, Electrolux has only a one-year general warranty and a 10 years motor warranty. Its one-year general warranty is significantly shorter than other refrigerator brands.

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