Pick it for
- ₹3,000 cheaper (₹9,990 vs ₹12,990)
- lower rated electricity use (138 kWh/year vs 170 kWh/year)
- a higher star rating (3 Star vs 2 Star)
Best for: A bedroom, office or dorm: a second fridge, not a main one
LG 43L Direct Cool Minibar vs Whirlpool 184L Direct Cool Single Door
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
- a higher Indian Kitchen Score (74 vs 70)
- more capacity (184L vs 43L)
Best for: The tightest budgets: the cheapest well-rated full-size fridge we list
At a glance
Highest Kitchen Score
Whirlpool 184L 2 Star Direct Cool74/100
Lowest price
LG 43L 3 Star Direct Cool₹9,990
Most Amazon ratings
LG 43L 3 Star Direct Cool425
The Indian Kitchen Score is our own rating, not a lab test. How we score
Side by side
2 products
Price and ratings
Price
₹9,990LowestMRP ₹12,990 · 23% off
₹12,990MRP ₹17,750 · 27% off
Kitchen Score
70/100
74/100Highest
Amazon rating
★ 4.0425 ratings
★ 4.0240 ratings
Specs
Type
Single Door (Minibar)
Single Door
Capacity
43L
184L (fresh 169.7L + freezer 14.3L)
Star Rating
3 Star
2 Star
Annual Energy
138 kWh/year
170 kWh/year
Defrost
Manual (Direct Cool)
Manual (Direct Cool)
Installation
Countertop
Not stated
Dimensions
44.3W × 45D × 50.1H cm
53.5W × 60.5D × 118.8H cm
Warranty
1 Year Product + 10 Year Compressor
1 Year Product + 10 Year Compressor
Shelves
Not stated
Wire
Indian Kitchen Score factors
Indian Home Fit
50
72
Power
60
72
Space fit
95
72
Service
88
84
Value
78
90
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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
Whirlpool 184L 2 Star Direct Cool Single Door
Pros
- The cheapest full-size fridge we list, under ₹13,000
- Runs without a stabilizer from 95V to 300V
- Auto-connects to a home inverter
Cons
- 2-star rating: 170 kWh a year, noticeably more than 5-star models
- Wire shelves rather than toughened glass
- 240 reviews is a smaller base than the bestsellers
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