BEKO ASD241S vs SMEG FAB10RP Mini
BEKO ASD241S
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SMEG FAB10RP Mini
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Brand
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Beko |
Smeg |
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Key Features
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Colour
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Silver |
Cream |
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Guarantee
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2 years |
1 year |
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Energy Rating
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A+ |
A+ |
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Annual Power Consumption
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484 kWh |
164 kWh |
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Total Gross Capacity
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630 litres |
N/A |
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Total Storage Capacity
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554 litres |
N/A |
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Storage Volume
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– Fridge: 364 litres – Freezer: 190 litres |
N/A |
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Fridge Gross Capacity
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388 litres |
– 120 litres – 4.2 cu ft |
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Fridge Freezer Split
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70 / 30 |
N/A |
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Dimensions
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1790 x 910 x 720 mm (H x W x D) |
960 x 543 x 515 mm (H x W x D) |
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Does Door exceed dimensions?
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tbc |
tbc |
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Recess Dimensions
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N/A |
N/A |
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Required Space
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– 25 mm to the sides |
This product is too tall for undercounter installation |
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Flat Back
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Yes |
No |
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Weight
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Net Weight (kg) |
42.5 kg |
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Boxed Weight
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124 kg |
51.5 kg |
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Suitable for Outbuildings
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Yes |
No |
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Climate Classification
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Climate class |
SN |
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Ideal Ambient Temperature
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10 – 43çC |
tbc |
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Noise Level
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43 dB(A) |
37 dB(A) |
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Number of Shelves
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4 |
2 |
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Shelves
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No. of Shelves [Including salad crisper cover] |
Safety glass |
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Salad Crispers
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2 |
1 |
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Door Compartments
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4 |
3 |
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Storage Features
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– Egg rack x 1 |
– Bottle retainer x 2 |
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Interior Light
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LED |
No |
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Fridge Auto Defrost
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Yes |
Yes |
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Fast Chill
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Yes |
No |
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Air Flow Cooling
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Yes |
N/A |
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Other Functions
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Holiday mode |
N/A |
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Freezer Star Rating
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**** |
N/A |
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Defrosting
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Defrosting method |
N/A |
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Freezer drainage
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N/A |
N/A |
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Fast Freeze
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Yes |
N/A |
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Power Failure Safe Store Time
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21 hours |
tbc |
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Controls
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External touch control |
Internal mechanical control |
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Digital Display
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#NAME? |
No |
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Thermostat
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Adjustable Thermostat |
Single |
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CFC Free
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Yes |
Yes |
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HFC Free
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Yes |
Yes |
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In the Box
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– Beko ASD241S American-Style Fridge Freezer |
Bottle holder x 1 |
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Price
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£799.99 |
£699 |
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Number of Reviews
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598 |
3 |
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Review Score
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8.9 |
9 |
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Our Score
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9.2 |
9.3 |
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Buy
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Choosing the perfect Fridge / Freezer
There are several things to consider when buying a new fridge, freezer, or combination fridge-freezer. These helpful tips are aimed to get you the best product for your budget.
Styling
Depending whether you go integrated or not, the fridge is probably the largest appliance in your kitchen, so it’s important that you are happy with the style and colour. The BEKO ASD241S is Silver but there are potentially other colour options available. The same goes for the SMEG FAB10RP Mini.
Size
Dimensions are key, particularly if you’re limited by space. The majority of fridge freezers will come in the standard 60cm width, but there are many different variations available from retailers like Currys. The Beko BEKO ASD241S has the following dimensions 1790 x 910 x 720 mm (H x W x D) and the Smeg SMEG FAB10RP Mini is 960 x 543 x 515 mm (H x W x D). Use these to measure up in your kitchen and be confident that it will fit. Also consider the space required for opening the door. You can find the size including door openings above in the spec table.
Noise
An often forgotten about consideration, the noise of the fridge. As technology has developed they have become much quieter in recent years, but there’s no doubt they still make a noise. This is more of a consideration for people who’s bedroom is located close to the kitchen, for example smaller flats. So keep an eye on the noise rating if it’s important to you. The BEKO ASD241S has a decibel rating of 43 dB(A) and the SMEG FAB10RP Mini is 37 dB(A).
Features
Whether it’s a new iPhone, a laptop or even a fridge, we want technology and features that make our gadget interesting, or save us time. Check out the key features section and some of the key specs in the comparison above to determine which fridge freezer offers the best range of features, and which are most likely to suit your usage. Features can range from auto-defrost, to door open alarms, interior lighting and water dispensers. Some even have digital displays nowadays.
Price
An obvious one, but price always plays a factor in the buying process for any high priced item like a fridge freezer. Try and decide on a budget and make sure you stick to it, or you can be easily persuaded to upgrade (either by your other half or the salesman). The BEKO ASD241S comes in at £799.99 and the SMEG FAB10RP Mini is £699.
Reviews
Reviews are always a major thing for us at iCompareit, you can always rely on the general consensus of the public to guide you to the best product, as you don’t have to just rely on manufacturers sales pitch. Take the time to read some reviews to help you make your decision.
The BEKO ASD241S has a rating of 8.9 out of 10, which has come from 598 reviews at Currys and Revor. The has a rating of 9 out of 10, which has come from 3 reviews.
Ordering and Delivery
It goes without saying, but on high price items like a fridge freezer, please don’t get suckered into a deal with an unknown retailer, stick to those you know and trust. At iCompareit we will only provide you with recommendations if we know and trust the retailer. Shops like Currys are often our preferred route as there is easy access to a local store for handling any issues and it makes delivery easier, whilst still having the ease of ordering online. The ASD241S and ASD241S are both available from Currys, and you can find the best price currently available using the button in our comparison chart above.
Energy consumption and rating
Whilst not top of everyones list, energy efficiency is important to some. Whether that’s from an environmental perspective or cost, it’s good to know the rating. ASD241S has an excellent energy rating of A+ with an annual consumption of 484 kWh which compares to the FAB10RP which delivers an energy rating of A+ and an annual consumption of 164 kWh.
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