Samsung 256L 3 Star Convertible Digital Inverter Frost Free Double Door
Model RT40H30U3FHL
- 256L
- Double Door
- 3 Star
Best for: Families of 3-4 wanting the best-proven double door
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Best for: Families of 3-4 wanting the best-proven double door
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Price details & EMI
Warranty: 1 Year Comprehensive + 10 Year Compressor
Pay in EMIs
Monthly EMI
₹2,872
Total interest
₹2,474
Total payable
₹34,464
Our Verdict
Indian Kitchen Score™
4.2
6,624 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: Our top double door: 4.2★ from over 6,600 ratings, more than any other fridge we list, with frost-free cooling, a convertible freezer and 3-star efficiency at about ₹33,000.
Pros
- 4.2★ across 6,624 ratings, the most of any fridge we list
- 3-star rated at 202 kWh a year
- Convertible freezer and a digital display
Cons
- Only a 1-year comprehensive warranty
- No Wi-Fi
A good fit for
- Families of 3-4
- Buyers who want the best-proven model
Skip it if you want
- Families of 5 or more
Key facts
- Scores 85/100: 8th of the 34 refrigerators we list, and 2nd of 7 double door models.
- At about ₹31,990 (our last price check), 19 of the 34 cost less; 5 are rated higher on Amazon than its 4.2★ from 6,624 reviews.
- Rated at 202 kWh a year on its energy label: about ₹1,414–₹1,616 a year at ₹7–8 a unit.
- Against the Samsung 236L 3 Star Convertible Digital Inverter Frost Free Double Door: ₹4,500 less, 1 point lower on our score, 236L against 256L.
- Against the LG 251L 2 Star Frost-Free Smart Inverter Convertible Double Door: ₹3,000 less, 2 points lower on our score, 251L against 256L.
- Against the LG 322L 2 Star Smart Inverter Convertible Frost Free Double Door: ₹7,000 more, 1 point lower on our score, 322L against 256L.
In detail
- Design & build
- Black freezer-on-top double door with a digital display and toughened glass shelves.
- Performance
- Digital Inverter compressor with All Round Cooling; rated at 202 kWh a year.
- Indian Home Fit
- 203L of fresh-food space and a 53L freezer suit a family of 3-4.
- Value for money
- At about ₹33,000 it costs a little more than the 236L for 20L more fridge space.
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 256L 3 Star Convertible Digital Inverter Frost Free Double Door (RT40H30U3FHL)Best Overall |  Samsung 236L 3 Star Convertible Digital Inverter Frost Free Double Door (RT40H28U3THL)Best Value |  LG 251L 2 Star Frost-Free Smart Inverter Convertible Double Door (GLT2526XWDS) |  LG 322L 2 Star Smart Inverter Convertible Frost Free Double Door (GLT3226SNDS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹31,990 | ₹27,490Lowest | ₹28,990 | ₹38,990 |
| Kitchen Score | 85/100Highest | 84/100 | 83/100 | 84/100 |
| Amazon rating | ★ 4.2 (6,624) | ★ 4.0 (1,237) | ★ 4.1 (2,414) | ★ 4.0 (699) |
| Type | Double Door | Double Door | Double Door (Freezer on Top) | Double Door |
| Capacity | 256L (fresh 203L + freezer 53L) | 236L (fresh 183L + freezer 53L) | 251L (fresh 192L + freezer 59L) | 322L (fresh 241L + freezer 81L) |
| Star Rating | 3 Star | 3 Star | 2 Star | 2 Star |
| Annual Energy | 202 kWh/year | 200 kWh/year | 233 kWh/year | 242 kWh/year |
| Defrost | Frost Free | Frost Free | Frost Free | Frost Free |
| Compressor | Digital Inverter | Digital Inverter | Smart Inverter | Smart Inverter |
| Convertible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 Year Comprehensive + 10 Year Compressor | 1 Year Comprehensive + 10 Year Compressor | 1 Year Product + 10 Year Compressor | 1 Year Product + 10 Year Compressor |
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Full Specifications
- Type
- Double Door
- Capacity
- 256L (fresh 203L + freezer 53L)
- Star Rating
- 3 Star
- Annual Energy
- 202 kWh/year
- Defrost
- Frost Free
- Compressor
- Digital Inverter
- Convertible
- Yes
- Dimensions
- 55.5W × 65.7D × 163.5H cm
- Warranty
- 1 Year Comprehensive + 10 Year Compressor
- Model
- RT40H30U3FHL
Care & Maintenance
- Leave 2-3 inches of space behind the fridge for airflow
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's ₹31,990 on Amazon. The MRP is ₹39,999, so that's 20% off. On Flipkart it was ₹32,490 when we last checked (7 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: Double Door. Capacity: 256L (fresh 203L + freezer 53L). Star Rating: 3 Star. Annual Energy: 202 kWh/year.