SEOUL, March 17 (AJP) - LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics have secured top spots in Consumer Reports’ latest ranking of top-freezer refrigerators for 2025.
The two South Korean firms dominated the list, with LG models claiming the top position in both the 30-inch and 33-inch categories. In the 21- to 28-inch category, Samsung took first place, while LG followed closely in second.
Consumer Reports conducted extensive testing, placing temperature sensors inside the refrigerators for over a month and collecting more than 5.4 million data points to assess storage performance. The organization also factored in brand reliability and customer satisfaction scores based on surveys of thousands of members.
LG’s 30-inch model received a score of 76, earning top marks for temperature control and energy efficiency. Its 33-inch model also scored 76, with particularly strong ratings for energy efficiency.
In the 21- to 28-inch category, Samsung’s 28-inch model led with 78 points, achieving the highest scores for temperature control, uniformity, and energy efficiency. LG’s 28-inch model followed closely with a score of 77, excelling in energy efficiency and temperature control.
Top-freezer refrigerators, known for their straightforward design, lower risk of malfunction, and affordability, remain a cost-effective choice for consumers, according to Consumer Reports.
Market research firm Trackline reports that Korean manufacturers, including Samsung and LG, command a combined 47.7 percent share of the U.S. refrigerator market by revenue.
Their latest success follows earlier recognition from Consumer Reports in its evaluation of the “Best Washer and Dryer Sets.” In that assessment, LG secured the top ranking in two categories — drum washer-dryer sets and agitator washer-dryer sets — while Samsung led in another agitator washer-dryer category.
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