Samsung 189L 5 Star Digital Inverter Direct Cool Single Door (RR21H2H25CU)
Best for: Small families wanting a 5-star single door with single-touch defrost
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Researched by Khushal Thakkar · Founder & Lead Reviewer
Tracking 328 products across 13 categories · Data from Amazon, Flipkart & brand websites · Last updated 2026-09-30
Our Verdict
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
- 4.2★ across 1,948 ratings
- 200+ bought on Amazon in the past month (September 2026)
- 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)
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 | ₹17,990 | ₹16,790 | ₹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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Expert Analysis
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 Kitchen 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.
Indian Kitchen Score™
Our research-based judgment of how well this suits an Indian home, across five factors. It isn't a lab test.
How we scoreFull 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
Frequently Asked Questions
It's ₹17,990 on Amazon. The MRP is ₹23,999, so that's 25% off. On Flipkart it was ₹21,999 when we last checked (13 Oct); 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.