Whirlpool 184L 2 Star Direct Cool Single Door (205 WDE CLS 2S)
Best for: The tightest budgets: the cheapest well-rated full-size fridge we list
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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: The cheapest well-rated full-size fridge we list, and it is selling strongly. The trade-off is the 2-star rating: a 5-star 184L model uses about a third less power (116 vs 170 kWh a year) for around ₹4,500 more.
Pros
- The cheapest full-size fridge we list, under ₹13,000
- 300+ bought on Amazon in the past month (September 2026)
- 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
A good fit for
- Tight budgets
- Rented homes and first fridges
Skip it if you want
- Buyers who want the lowest running cost
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 productWhirlpool 184L 2 Star Direct Cool Single Door (205 WDE CLS 2S)Budget Pick |  Haier 190L 5 Star Direct Cool Inverter Single Door (HED-205DSA-P) |  Samsung 183L 4 Star Digital Inverter Direct Cool Single Door (RR20H28249U) |  Whirlpool 184L 5 Star Intellisense Inverter Direct Cool Single Door (205 WDE ROY 5S) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹12,990Lowest | ₹16,590 | ₹16,790 | ₹17,490 |
| Kitchen Score | 74/100 | 80/100Highest | 76/100 | 80/100Highest |
| Amazon rating | ★ 4.0 (240) | ★ 4.0 (2,876) | ★ 4.3 (4,609) | ★ 4.1 (2,310) |
| Type | Single Door | Single Door | Single Door | Single Door |
| Capacity | 184L (fresh 169.7L + freezer 14.3L) | 190L (fresh 176L + freezer 14L) | 183L (fresh 165L + freezer 18L) | 184L (fresh 169.7L + freezer 14.3L) |
| Star Rating | 2 Star | 5 Star | 4 Star | 5 Star |
| Annual Energy | 170 kWh/year | 120 kWh/year | 130 kWh/year | 116 kWh/year |
| Defrost | Manual (Direct Cool) | Manual (Direct Cool) | Single Touch (Semi-Automatic) | Manual (Direct Cool) |
| Dimensions | 53.5W × 60.5D × 118.8H cm | 53W × 62.8D × 121.8H cm | 55W × 66.5D × 133H cm | 59.5W × 66.5D × 137H cm |
| Warranty | 1 Year Product + 10 Year Compressor | 1 Year Comprehensive + 10 Year Compressor | 1 Year Comprehensive + 10 Year Compressor | 1 Year Product + 10 Year Compressor |
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Expert Analysis
Design & Build
Sapphire Blue single door with wire shelves and a pedestal for extra storage.
Performance
Direct cool with Insulated Capillary Technology; rated at 170 kWh a year.
Indian Kitchen Fit
169.7L of fresh-food space suits a couple or a family of 2-3.
Value for Money
At ₹12,990 it is the lowest entry price in our lineup.
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 | 184L (fresh 169.7L + freezer 14.3L) |
| Star Rating | 2 Star |
| Annual Energy | 170 kWh/year |
| Defrost | Manual (Direct Cool) |
| Shelves | Wire |
| Dimensions | 53.5W × 60.5D × 118.8H cm |
| Warranty | 1 Year Product + 10 Year Compressor |
| Model | 205 WDE CLS 2S |
Care & Maintenance
Defrost the freezer regularly to keep cooling efficient
Frequently Asked Questions
It's ₹12,990 on Amazon. The MRP is ₹17,750, so that's 27% off. On Flipkart it was ₹12,990 when we last checked (14 Oct); Flipkart prices change often, so compare both before buying.
Whirlpool scores 84/100 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 Product + 10 Year Compressor.
Type: Single Door. Capacity: 184L (fresh 169.7L + freezer 14.3L). Star Rating: 2 Star. Annual Energy: 170 kWh/year.