Samsung 189L 5 Star Digital Inverter Direct Cool Single Door
Model RR21H2H25CU
- 189L
- Single Door
- 5 Star
Best for: Small families wanting a 5-star single door with single-touch defrost
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Best for: Small families wanting a 5-star single door with single-touch defrost
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Price details & EMI
Warranty: 1 Year Comprehensive + 10 Year Compressor
Pay in EMIs
Monthly EMI
₹1,750
Total interest
₹1,510
Total payable
₹21,000
Our Verdict
Indian Kitchen Score™
4.2
1,948 Amazon ratings · checked 30 Sept
200+ bought on Amazon in the past month (September 2026)
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A research-based judgment, not a lab test. How we score
Bottom line: A well-rated 5-star single door with Samsung's Digital Inverter and single-touch defrost, which makes defrosting easier than the manual models. Check the depth, since it is larger than most 190L rivals.
Pros
- 5-star rated at 115 kWh a year
- Single-touch defrost and a base drawer
Cons
- Wider and deeper than most 190L rivals (56.5 × 71cm)
- Only a 1-year comprehensive warranty
A good fit for
- Families of 2-3
- Buyers who dislike manual defrosting
Skip it if you want
- Tight kitchen spaces (71cm deep)
Key facts
- Scores 82/100: 19th of the 34 refrigerators we list, and 2nd of 13 single door models.
- At about ₹19,490 (our last price check), 11 of the 34 cost less; 5 are rated higher on Amazon than its 4.2★ from 1,948 reviews.
- Rated at 115 kWh a year on its energy label: about ₹805–₹920 a year at ₹7–8 a unit.
- Against the Samsung 183L 4 Star Digital Inverter Direct Cool Single Door: ₹1,500 less, 6 points lower on our score, 183L against 189L.
- Against the LG 185L 5 Star Smart Inverter Direct Cool Single Door: ₹1,000 less, 1 point lower on our score, 185L against 189L.
- Against the Haier 190L 5 Star Direct Cool Inverter Single Door: ₹2,900 less, 2 points lower on our score, 190L against 189L.
In detail
- Design & build
- Camellia Blue single door with a curved door, base stand drawer and lock.
- Performance
- Digital Inverter compressor; rated at 115 kWh a year and stabilizer-free from 100V to 300V.
- Indian Home Fit
- 171L of fresh-food space and an 18L freezer suit a family of 2-3.
- Value for money
- At about ₹18,000-19,500 it sits just above LG's and Haier's 5-star single doors.
Researched by Khushal Thakkar · Founder & Lead Reviewer. Tracking 352 products across 14 categories; data from Amazon, Flipkart and brand websites; last updated 2026-09-30.
How it compares
Next to the closest alternatives we list. This product's price is today's; the others are from our latest price check.
| Product | This productSamsung 189L 5 Star Digital Inverter Direct Cool Single Door (RR21H2H25CU)Best Overall |  Samsung 183L 4 Star Digital Inverter Direct Cool Single Door (RR20H28249U) |  LG 185L 5 Star Smart Inverter Direct Cool Single Door (GLD1956ZAEL) |  Haier 190L 5 Star Direct Cool Inverter Single Door (HED-205DSA-P) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹19,490 | ₹17,990 | ₹18,490 | ₹16,590Lowest |
| Kitchen Score | 82/100Highest | 76/100 | 81/100 | 80/100 |
| Amazon rating | ★ 4.2 (1,948) | ★ 4.3 (4,609) | ★ 4.2 (2,512) | ★ 4.0 (2,876) |
| Type | Single Door | Single Door | Single Door | Single Door |
| Capacity | 189L (fresh 171L + freezer 18L) | 183L (fresh 165L + freezer 18L) | 185L (fresh 169L + freezer 16L) | 190L (fresh 176L + freezer 14L) |
| Star Rating | 5 Star | 4 Star | 5 Star | 5 Star |
| Annual Energy | 115 kWh/year | 130 kWh/year | 115 kWh/year | 120 kWh/year |
| Defrost | Single Touch (Semi-Automatic) | Single Touch (Semi-Automatic) | Manual (Direct Cool) | Manual (Direct Cool) |
| Compressor | Digital Inverter | Digital Inverter | Smart Inverter | Inverter |
| Dimensions | 56.5W × 71D × 132H cm | 55W × 66.5D × 133H cm | 53.4W × 64.3D × 127.7H cm | 53W × 62.8D × 121.8H cm |
| Warranty | 1 Year Comprehensive + 10 Year Compressor | 1 Year Comprehensive + 10 Year Compressor | 1 Year Product + 10 Year Compressor | 1 Year Comprehensive + 10 Year Compressor |
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Full Specifications
- Type
- Single Door
- Capacity
- 189L (fresh 171L + freezer 18L)
- Star Rating
- 5 Star
- Annual Energy
- 115 kWh/year
- Defrost
- Single Touch (Semi-Automatic)
- Compressor
- Digital Inverter
- Dimensions
- 56.5W × 71D × 132H cm
- Warranty
- 1 Year Comprehensive + 10 Year Compressor
- Model
- RR21H2H25CU
Care & Maintenance
- Use single-touch defrost once a month
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's ₹19,490 on Amazon. The MRP is ₹23,999, so that's 19% off. On Flipkart it was ₹21,999 when we last checked (14 Nov); Flipkart prices change often, so compare both before buying.
Samsung scores 85/100 for After-Sales Service in our Indian Kitchen Score™: our judgment of how established its service network and warranty are in India. Warranty on this model: 1 Year Comprehensive + 10 Year Compressor.
Type: Single Door. Capacity: 189L (fresh 171L + freezer 18L). Star Rating: 5 Star. Annual Energy: 115 kWh/year.