Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you buy via them, we may earn a commission — at no extra cost to you.

LG InstaView ThinQ GSGV81EPLD WiFi Connected American Fridge Freezer - Black vs InstaView ThinQ GSXV90MCAE WiFi Connected American Fridge freezer — Comparison

The LG InstaView ThinQ GSGV81EPLD WiFi Connected American Fridge Freezer - Black, GSGV81EPLD, costs £1599 and sits as the slightly cheaper InstaView model with the larger stated storage and better energy rating. The LG InstaView ThinQ GSXV90MCAE WiFi Connected American Fridge Freezer, GSXV90MCAE, is £1649 and sits just above it in price, shifting the emphasis towards plumbed ice and water convenience.

The GSGV81EPLD lists a 416L fridge and 219L freezer, giving 635L total, plus Frost Free cooling, InstaView ThinQ Door, NatureFRESH, an Inverter Linear Compressor and D energy rating. The GSXV90MCAE lists a 405L fridge and 200L freezer, so 605L total, with Frost Free operation, a plumbed fridge-freezer set-up, ice and water dispenser and E energy rating. It has 30L less capacity and a lower efficiency label.

The GSGV81EPLD suits buyers who want the InstaView door experience, more storage and the better D energy rating, especially if food freshness features matter more than a plumbed dispenser. The GSXV90MCAE is better for households that use ice and chilled water constantly and are happy to give up some space for that convenience. Both need American-style delivery planning, but their priorities differ. In practical terms, the cheaper model is best when space, finish or budget drives the decision, while the dearer model should earn its place through features you will use every week. This matters because two products can share a badge while feeling very different once installed and used daily. Focus on the litres, finish and convenience features rather than assuming the higher price always means the better buy.

Bottom line: choose GSGV81EPLD if you want the larger 416L/219L capacity split, InstaView ThinQ Door, NatureFRESH and D energy rating for £1599 / opt for GSXV90MCAE if a plumbed ice and water dispenser is more important than maximum litres or the stronger energy label.

LG InstaView ThinQ GSGV81EPLD WiFi Connected American Fridge Freezer - Black

LG InstaView GSGV81EPLD

LG InstaView ThinQ GSXV90MCAE WiFi Connected American Fridge freezer

LG InstaView GSXV90MCAE

Specification LG InstaView GSGV81EPLD LG InstaView GSXV90MCAE
Price£1,599£1,649
BrandLGLG
American StyleYesYes
Annual Energy Consumption kWh280348
Anti-Bacterial protectionYesYes
Automatic fridge defrostYesYes
Climate ClassTT
Colour Of UnitBlackBlack
Door AlarmYesYes
Electronic temperature controlYesYes
Energy Efficiency ClassDE
Energy RatingDE
Fast freeze facilityYesYes
Freezer Capacity239219
Freezer Drawers42
Freezer Shelves33
Frid Free FeaturesSmartSmart
Fridge Capacity416416
Fridge Freezer Split60/4060/40
Fridge shelves44
Frost FreeYesYes
Guarantee2 Years2 Years
Ice DispenserYesYes
Noise EmissionBC
Noise dB3636
Reversible DoorsNoNo
Smart Fridge FreezerYesYes
Table TopNoNo
Water DispenserYes - Bottle FedYes - Mains Fed
Wine RackYesNo
Dimensions & Physical
Depth in mm735735
Height in mm17901790
Weight in kg144133
Width in mm913913

← More comparisons