TOP 10 best refrigerators under 25,000 rubles: rating 2024-2025 and an overview of the characteristics and additional functions of devices

You can't do without a refrigerator in the kitchen.But what if your budget is limited?

We will explain how to choose a refrigerator cheaper than 25 thousand rubles and show the best models.

The refrigerator is a big purchase.

In order not to have to pay twice, the choice of model must be taken seriously, because the device will serve you for a long time.

Rating of the TOP 10 best refrigerators under 25,000 rubles in 2024-2025

Place	Name	Price
TOP 10 best inexpensive refrigerators under 25,000 rubles
1	ATLANT XM 4021-000	Ask for a price
2	Stinol STN 185 S	Ask for a price
3	ATLANT МХМ 2835-08	Ask for a price
4	ATLANT XM 4026-000	Ask for a price
5	Liebherr CT 2931	Ask for a price
6	Indesit DFE 4160S	Ask for a price
7	Beko RCNK321E20S	Ask for a price
8	ATLANT XM 4421-080 N	Ask for a price
9	ATLANT XM 4725-101	Ask for a price
10	Beko RCNK 321E21 X	Ask for a price

How to choose and what to look for?

You should pay attention to such parameters of budget refrigerators:

• device dimensions;
• number of cameras;
• climate class;
• energy consumption class;
• defrosting system;
• additional functions;
• model design.

Dimensions

Budget models usually have medium and small sizes.. You have to pay for more volume.

Such refrigerators will easily fit in small Russian kitchens.

The standard model measures:

• height 1.5–2 m;
• width 60-65 cm;
• depth 57-65 cm.

An important parameter is the usable volume of the refrigerator. This is the amount of food it can hold.

One person needs 120 liters of volume, plus 60 liters for each family member. If you buy a lot of food for the future or freeze food, then you will need an even larger volume.

This is enough for a family of up to three people.

Number of cameras

Refrigerators come with one, two chambers or multi-chamber. Single-chamber ones have only a refrigeration compartment, sometimes a freezer shelf is added to it.

Two-chamber devices - the most common option. They have a refrigerator compartment and a separate freezer.

In the first, food is stored at a temperature of 5-8 ° C, in the second it is frozen.

Climate class

Climate class is a parameter showing at what temperature the device is used.

Inexpensive models are class S and SN:

• S – the device operates at temperatures from +16 °С to +32 °С (in the apartment)
• SN – works at temperatures from +10 °С to +32 °С (in an unheated room, basement or garage).

Defrost system

Modern refrigerators, unlike Soviet ones, do not need to be manually defrosted regularly.

Budget appliances are equipped with a Direct Cool defrost system.

It is also called drip: melt water flows down the back wall into a special pan and evaporates due to the heat of the compressor.

Devices with such a system must be periodically, once every six months, manually defrosted when the frost exceeds 8–10 cm..

Energy consumption class

The refrigerator must be economical, as the appliance runs constantly. The better its energy efficiency, the more you can save on utility bills.

Cheap refrigerators have classes A (55-75% efficiency) or C (75-95%).

Additional functions

In addition to its main function, the refrigerator can be equipped with additional useful options. Usually, the more of them, the more expensive the model.

Some features:

• power indicator;
• child protection - button lock;
• door open indicator - if the door is open for too long, the appliance emits an audible signal;
• intensive freezing at –24–28 °С;
• ice generator;
• autonomous preservation of cold during a power outage.

Choose only the options you really need. There is no need to overpay for frills, for example, for a TV in the door.

The best inexpensive refrigerators under 25,000 rubles

To make the selection process easier, we will show you the ten best inexpensive refrigerator models according to consumers.

ATLANT XM 4021-000

ATLANT is a Belarusian brand of household appliances. Refrigerator XM 4021-000 can be called champion in terms of value for money. This model is highly reliable for 2024-2025.

This is a simple and reliable two-chamber model with a bottom freezer.

For the price, it does a great job with all the features.

Holds a lot of food.

Users praise it for its quiet operation and good quality materials..

Available in two colors: white and silver.

Important Device Specifications:

1. Energy consumption - class A (354 kWh / year).
2. Two cameras.
3. Dimensions - 60x63x186 cm.
4. Volume - 345 l.
5. Freezing capacity: up to 4.5 kg per day.
6. Drip defrost system
7. Climate class N.
8. Keeps cold offline up to 17 hours.
9. Noise during operation up to 40 dB.

Stinol STN 185 S

Metallic model with modern design. This fridge will work look good in any kitchen.

It also copes with its functions: it holds a large number of products and keeps cold offline for a long time.

Users praise this refrigerator for reliability and ergonomics.

It is equipped with No Frost technology, so the device does not need to be defrosted..

But because of this, the refrigerator buzzes during operation - be prepared for this.

Specifications:

1. Energy consumption - 364 kWh / year, class A.
2. 2 cameras.
3. Dimensions - 60x64x185 cm
4. The volume of the refrigerator is 333 liters.
5. Freezing capacity up to 3.5 kg per day.
6. Defrost system No Frost.
7. Climate class ST.
8. Autonomous preservation of cold up to 13 hours.
9. Operating volume from up to 43 dB.

ATLANT МХМ 2835-08

Another model from the Belarusian manufacturer. Appliance with top freezer and compact dimensions - it is suitable for a small family.

Fits in any kitchen.

Model in silver color looks modern.

Despite its size, the device has a powerful freezer, and it can keep cold for up to 20 hours without electricity - the device will be a good choice for giving.

Characteristics:

1. Energy consumption - 333 kWh / year.
2. 2 cameras.
3. Dimensions – 60x63x163 cm
4. The volume of the refrigerator is 280 l.
5. Freezing capacity up to 4.5 kg per day.
6. The freezer is defrosted by hand, the chamber is by drip system.
7. Climate class SN, ST.
8. Autonomous preservation of cold up to 20 hours.
9. Noise up to 41 dB.

ATLANT XM 4026-000

Large and very roomy refrigerator - will accommodate all products, semi-finished products and blanks. Suitable for large families and homemade lovers.

This is one of the best models in its price range..

During operation, it almost does not make noise, but once every six months the device will have to be defrosted manually.

Characteristics:

1. Electricity consumption - 372 kWh / year, class A.
2. 2 cameras.
3. Dimensions - 60x63x205 cm.
4. The volume of the refrigerator is 393 liters.
5. Freezing capacity up to 4.5 kg per day.
6. The defrosting system is drip.
7. Climate class N.
8. Autonomous preservation of cold up to 17 hours.
9. Noise during operation up to 40 dB.

Liebherr CT 2931

Refrigerator with top freezer. Differs in German reliability and economy. A very smart model.

Helps you save on utility bills.

Works quietly.

Refrigerator Specifications:

1. Electricity consumption - 183 kWh / year, class A ++.
2. 2 cameras.
3. Dimensions - 55x63x157.1 cm.
4. The volume of the device is 270 l.
5. Freezing capacity up to 4 kg per day.
6. Drip defrosting system.
7. Climate class N, SN, ST, T.
8. Noise during operation up to 39 dB.

Indesit DFE 4160S

Refrigerator with large bottom freezer. Has a small size suitable for a small kitchen.

The device is equipped with a Total No Frost system, so you can forget about defrosting.

But, like many devices with this system, the refrigerator makes noise during operation, consider this if you purchase an appliance in a studio apartment.

Characteristics:

1. Electricity consumption - 342 kWh / year, class A.
2. 2 cameras.
3. Device dimensions - 60x64x167 cm cm.
4. Volume 256 - 270 l.
5. Freezing capacity up to 2.5 kg per day.
6. Total No Frost defrost system.
7. Climate class N, SN, ST.
8. Noise during operation up to 43 dB.

Beko RCNK321E20S

Modern stylish model with electronic control - on the upper chamber is located screen where settings can be made.

The powerful freezer is conveniently located below.

There is a No Frost system.

Available in three colors.

Characteristics:

1. Electricity consumption - 326 kWh / year, class A.
2. 2 cameras.
3. Dimensions - 60x60x186.5 cm.
4. The volume of the refrigerator is 321 liters.
5. Freezing capacity up to 5 kg per day.
6. Defrost system - No Frost.
7. Climate class N, SN, ST, T.
8. Autonomous preservation of cold up to 17 hours.
9. Noise up to 40 dB.

ATLANT XM 4421-080 N

Another ATLANT refrigerator - the Belarusian manufacturer is very good in segment of inexpensive, but high-quality models. This is one of the highest quality models for 2024-2025.

Budget device with a capacious and powerful freezer. The most ordinary refrigerator that does its job perfectly.

Please note that this refrigerator is quite noisy due to the built-in No Frost system..

Users complain about the poor quality of the plastic, but this is not a problem if you use the device carefully.

Characteristics:

1. Electricity consumption - 379.6 kWh / year.
2. 2 cameras.
3. Dimensions 59.5×62.5×186.5 cm.
4. The volume of the device is 312 liters.
5. Freezing capacity up to 6 kg per day.
6. Defrost system - No Frost.
7. Climate class SN, ST.
8. Autonomous preservation of cold up to 15 hours.
9. Operation volume up to 43 dB.

ATLANT XM 4725-101

Spacious fridge with bottom freezer. Consumes sparingly electricity, despite its power.

Users praise it for its high-quality assembly and materials.

Excellent value for money.

Characteristics:

1. Electricity consumption - 309 kWh / year.
2. 2 cameras.
3. Refrigerator dimensions: 59.5×62.5×202 cm.
4. Volume - 354 liters.
5. Freezing capacity up to 6.5 kg per day.
6. The defrosting system is drip.
7. Climate class N, ST.
8. Autonomous preservation of cold up to 17 hours.
9. Loudness up to 39 dB.

Beko RCNK 321E21 X

The refrigerator from the Turkish manufacturer Beko completes our rating.. Model with stylish design will fit well even in a small kitchen.

You can forget about defrosting, as the refrigerator is equipped with a No Frost system..

Does a great job with all of its features at a great price.

Characteristics:

1. Energy consumption class A+.
2. 2 cameras.
3. Model dimensions: 59.5x60x186.5 cm.
4. The volume of the device is 301 liters.
5. Additional options: superfreezing, temperature indication.
6. No frost system.

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