Pick it for
- more capacity (197L vs 185L)
- lower rated electricity use (113 kWh/year vs 131 kWh/year)
- a higher star rating (5 Star vs 4 Star)
- a longer main warranty (4 years vs 1)
Best for: Low running cost and a long warranty in a single door
IFB 197L Advanced Inverter Direct Cool vs LG 185L Smart Inverter Direct Cool
Two refrigerators compared on today's price, specs and the Indian Kitchen Score. Add more to this comparison →
Which should you buy?
Pick it for
- ₹1,300 cheaper (₹16,890 vs ₹18,190)
- a higher Amazon rating (4.3★ vs 4.1★)
- far more Amazon ratings (4,360 vs 933)
Best for: Couples and small families wanting the best-selling single door
At a glance
Highest Kitchen Score
IFB 197L 5 Star Advanced Inverter80/100
Lowest price
LG 185L 4 Star Smart Inverter₹16,890
Highest Amazon rating
LG 185L 4 Star Smart Inverter4.3★
Most Amazon ratings
LG 185L 4 Star Smart Inverter4,360
The Indian Kitchen Score is our own rating, not a lab test. How we score
Side by side
2 products
Price and ratings
Price
₹18,190MRP ₹24,700 · 26% off
₹16,890LowestMRP ₹24,490 · 31% off
Kitchen Score
80/100Highest
79/100
Amazon rating
★ 4.1933 ratings
★ 4.3Highest4,360 ratings
Specs
Type
Single Door, Direct Cool
Single Door
Capacity
197L (fresh 184L + freezer 13L)
185L (fresh 169L + freezer 16L)
Star Rating
5 Star
4 Star
Annual Energy
113 kWh/year
131 kWh/year
Defrost
Manual
Manual (Direct Cool)
Voltage Range
100V-300V, stabilizer-free
Not stated
Warranty
4 Years Product + 10 Years Compressor
1 Year Comprehensive + 10 Year Compressor
Compressor
Not stated
Smart Inverter
Dimensions
Not stated
53.7W × 65.1D × 124.7H cm
Indian Kitchen Score factors
Indian Home Fit
80
74
Power
86
74
Space fit
76
78
Service
82
88
Value
84
84
Grey specs are the same on every product here. Prices load live from Amazon where available.
Pros and cons
IFB 197L 5 Star Advanced Inverter Direct Cool
Pros
- 5-star rating — 113 kWh a year
- 4-year product warranty, unusually long for a fridge
- Stabilizer-free from 100V to 300V
Cons
- Direct cool — needs manual defrosting
- Small 13L freezer
LG 185L 4 Star Smart Inverter Direct Cool
Pros
- Smart Inverter compressor
- Base stand with drawer
Cons
- 4-star: 131 kWh a year, more than LG's 5-star 185L
- Manual defrost
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