Samsung vs Whirlpool Fridges

Samsung and Whirlpool both offer tall freestanding fridges, but they differ on price and features. Samsung's entry is the RR39C7DJ5B1EU, a 382-litre tall fridge with a water dispenser in black, priced at £949. Whirlpool offers the SW82QXRUK, a 368-litre tall larder fridge in stainless steel costing between £489 and £559 depending on the version. The £390 to £460 difference is the most striking figure here, and it is worth asking whether the Samsung's extra features justify it.

The RR39C7DJ5B1EU includes an AI Energy Mode, SpaceMax storage that uses thinner walls to free up interior space, and a water dispenser. Samsung's wider range uses Twin Cooling Plus to separate the cooling for fridge and freezer, and it can connect to the SmartThings app. Whirlpool's SW82QXRUK focuses on fresh-food management instead, with 368 litres of net capacity, Fresh Space+ storage, adjustable shelves, a Low Frost design and a reversible door. Most households will use the Whirlpool's everyday features more often than the Samsung's dispenser.

Samsung suits larger households that want a freestanding tall fridge with a water dispenser and a modern black finish in one appliance. Whirlpool suits households that want a roomy tall fridge at a mid-market price, particularly where Low Frost practicality matters more than luxury features. Check the door-opening space and kitchen opening before ordering either model, since litre figures do not show external dimensions. A reversible door on the Whirlpool may suit awkward layouts.

Bottom line: choose Samsung if you want a water dispenser, a black finish and 382 litres of freestanding storage, and you are prepared to pay £949 for them. Choose Whirlpool if you want 368 litres of Low Frost, stainless-steel tall storage with a reversible door at £489 to £559, and do not need the dispenser.