LG InstaView American Style Smart Fridge Freezer - Essence Black Steel vs InstaView ThinQ GSXV90MCAE WiFi Connected American Fridge freezer — Comparison

The LG GSXE90EVDD InstaView American fridge freezer is an Essence Black Steel model with 407 litres in the fridge and 221 litres in the freezer, a 60/40 split, ice and water dispensing and, according to its spec, a bottle-fed water supply. It has an energy rating of D at 276 kWh a year and costs £1599. The LG GSXV90MCAE InstaView ThinQ WiFi-connected American fridge freezer costs £1649 and has an E energy rating at 348 kWh a year. Its spec gives 416 litres in the fridge and 219 in the freezer, although its features say 405 and 200 litres.

The InstaView knock-to-see door and the door-in-door are the key features on both. A knock shows the inside without opening the whole door, and the smaller door lets you reach frequent items. The GSXE90EVDD is the more energy-efficient of the two, rated D against E, and lists a quieter 35 dB. The GSXV90MCAE lists anti-bacterial protection and a mains-fed water supply, but one buyer says it needs bottled water, so check the water connection before you order.

Buyers of the GSXE90EVDD praise the door-in-door, the craft ice balls that last longer in drinks and the spacious interior. Complaints are that the display shows only the set temperature, not the actual temperature, that the bottom fridge drawer will not open unless the door is fully open, and that the freezer alarm sounded for hours on first power-up. Buyers of the GSXV90MCAE praise the fast water dispenser, the ice maker and the quiet running. One buyer says ice-making is noisy and the glossy panel shows fingerprints.

Bottom line: choose the LG GSXE90EVDD if you want the more efficient D-rated model with craft ice and a door-in-door, choose the LG GSXV90MCAE if you have a mains water supply and want anti-bacterial protection.