LG 43L Direct Cool Minibar vs Samsung 183L Digital Inverter Direct Cool

Which should you buy?

LG 43L 3 Star Direct Cool Minibar

Pick it for

• ₹8,000 cheaper (₹9,990 vs ₹17,990)

Best for: A bedroom, office or dorm: a second fridge, not a main one

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Samsung 183L 4 Star Digital Inverter Direct

Pick it for

• a higher Indian Kitchen Score (76 vs 70)
• a higher Amazon rating (4.3★ vs 4.0★)
• far more Amazon ratings (4,609 vs 425)
• more capacity (183L vs 43L)

Best for: Couples and small families wanting a proven 4-star Samsung single door

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At a glance

• Highest Kitchen Score

  

  Samsung 183L 4 Star Digital Inverter76/100

• Lowest price

  

  LG 43L 3 Star Direct Cool₹9,990

• Highest Amazon rating

  

  Samsung 183L 4 Star Digital Inverter4.3★

• Most Amazon ratings

  

  Samsung 183L 4 Star Digital Inverter4,609

The Indian Kitchen Score is our own rating, not a lab test. How we score

2 products

LG 43L 3 Star Direct Cool

₹9,990

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Samsung 183L 4 Star Digital Inverter

₹17,990

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Price and ratings

Price

₹9,990LowestMRP ₹12,990 · 23% off

₹17,990MRP ₹21,999 · 18% off

Kitchen Score

70/100

76/100Highest

Amazon rating

★ 4.0425 ratings

★ 4.3Highest4,609 ratings

Specs

Type

Single Door (Minibar)

Single Door

Capacity

43L

183L (fresh 165L + freezer 18L)

Star Rating

3 Star

4 Star

Annual Energy

138 kWh/year

130 kWh/year

Defrost

Manual (Direct Cool)

Single Touch (Semi-Automatic)

Installation

Countertop

Not stated

Dimensions

44.3W × 45D × 50.1H cm

55W × 66.5D × 133H cm

Warranty

1 Year Product + 10 Year Compressor

1 Year Comprehensive + 10 Year Compressor

Compressor

Not stated

Digital Inverter

Indian Kitchen Score factors

Indian Home Fit

50

72

Power

60

80

Space fit

95

66

Service

88

85

Value

78

85

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Pros and cons

LG 43L 3 Star Direct Cool Minibar Refrigerator

Pros

• ✓Fits on a table or under a desk
• ✓10-year compressor warranty

Cons

• ✕43L is only for drinks and snacks, not a family's groceries
• ✕138 kWh a year, more than a 5-star 190L fridge (120 kWh)
• ✕No inverter compressor

Samsung 183L 4 Star Digital Inverter Direct Cool

Pros

• ✓4.3★ across 4,609 ratings, the most of any single door we list
• ✓Single-touch defrost and a base stand drawer
• ✓Stabilizer-free from 100V to 300V

Cons

• ✕165L of fresh-food space suits 2-3 people
• ✕4-star: 130 kWh a year, more than the 5-star models at a similar price