5 Best-rated Refrigerators Under 50K: Premium Models From LG, Samsung, And More

Not many brands offer side-by-side design for budget-friendly refrigerators; they are usually on the more expensive side. Midea offers an option with this design, and it also falls in our bracket. The fridge’s features include 560L of capacity (350L for food and 210L for freezer), which can be ideal for mid-size families (3 to 5 members). It has inverter compressor technology (with 10 years warranty), which can give you a noise-free experience with less gas usage. Along with that, you get a built-in water dispenser, which again, saves a bit of energy as you do not have to open the doors over and over again. Talking about the dimension and internal layout, this Midea refrigerator is 89.7 cm wide, 176.5 cm tall and 70.6 cm deep, and it comes with 3 racks, 3 drawers, and 4 shelves (all adjustable). People particular about energy-efficiency can keep in mind that this appliance consumes 468kW hours energy per year.

This refrigerator has 303L capacity (66L freezer and 180L fridge), which can be adequate for a small family of 2 to 4 people. It also has an extra 57L mid-section, which you can use as a fridge or freezer, depending on your needs. For all those who love to keep their refrigerator organised, you can check this feature out, where you can separately place your beverages, non-veg food items, dairy products, and more. Bosch MaxFlex, which comes with a Vario Inverter Compressor, can keep your refrigerator silent and durable and use energy optimally. You can adjust the shelves as per your needs, use multipurpose boxes for different storage purposes that can keep your items fresh with VitaFresh technology. The 7 sensors and 8-in-1 convertible mode can also help with the same. Additional information that one might want to consider is that it has a 3-star energy efficiency rating and consumes around 360 kWh of energy annually. 

With a total capacity of 327L, divided between 254L for food and 73L for freezer (with freezer-free feature), this Whirlpool refrigerator can be another good pick for a mid-sized family. It consumes around 236 Kilowatt hours per year and is rated 3 BEE stars. The appliance works on stabiliser-free operation, meaning it continues to give optimal energy and cooling even during drastic voltage fluctuations–something very common in tier 2 cities. This Whirlpool fridge has 5-in-1 convertible modes, and the brand also claims that this model can preserve vitamins in food longer than other appliances. With toughened glass shelves and drawers and dimensions of 71.8D x 61.5W x 175.1H cm, this can be a good pick if you are looking for a decent-sized refrigerator.

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This refrigerator can be an option for people who want a smart fridge backed by AI. The AI Energy Mode can save more energy by analysing the load in your fridge and the cooling requirement. It also switches between different features (Normal Mode, Seasonal Mode, Vacation, as well as Home Alone Mode) depending on your presence, use and even absence. So, if you are someone who works from the office the entire day, or travels a lot, then these modes can be useful. The 419L capacity (324L for food and 95L for freezer) can make this a decent pick for a family of 4 or above. This Samsung fridge has 2 star energy efficiency rating and comes with a digital inverter compressor. All these factors can contribute to the energy consumption of around ‎252 kWh annually. With a 70 D x 179 H x 74.7 W cm dimension, you can consider placing this fridge in a small to mid-sized house easily.

This double-door fridge offers 14-in-1 convertible options. Talking about its modes, it has Preserve Curd Mode, Dessert Mode, and even Cold Drink Mode. These features can come in handy for homemakers, who usually use a refrigerator for multiple purposes with just one or two basic modes. It has a total capacity of 325L (freezer of 85L and food of 240L), and has 3 shelves, 1 vegetable drawer and 1 compartment. All of them are made of toughened glass and are branded with anti-bacteria gasket. This Haier Bottom-Mounted fridge has an annual energy consumption of 250kWh and a 3-star energy rating, which can be due to its Triple Inverter Compressor. The 66.5D x 62.3W x 164H Centimeters dimension makes this compact appliance look sleek and sturdy.