Best Refrigerators under 30,000 [India 2022] + Reviews!

February 28, 2022 / RefrigeratorPro Team

You can find good quality fridges with decent features under INR 30,000. Best refrigerators under 30000 have functionalities such as de-frost, inverter technology, large capacity (more than 250 L).

Refrigerators under 30,000 are typically double door refrigerators with a lot of smart features such as app-based control, extra cooling, convertible compartments for differential cooling, microbe-control technology and so on.

It’s no surprise that Samsung and LG are top brands as they are the leader brands in our list of best refrigerators under INR 25,000 as well. We have covered the most popular models with sleek looks and decent features for you to consider. You can also take a look at the best side-by-side refrigerators in India.

Best Fridges under INR 30,000	Capacity	Energy Rating	Warranty	Price
Samsung 253L 3 Star Inverter Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator	253 litres	3 star	1 year	View on Amazon
Whirlpool 292 L 3 Star Inverter Frost-Free Double	308 litres	2 star	1 year	View on Amazon
LG 260 L 3 Star Inverter Linear Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator	260 litres	3 star	1 year	View on Amazon
Whirlpool 300 L Frost Free Multi-Door Refrigerator	300 litres	1 star	1 year	View on Amazon
Panasonic 307 L 3 Star 6-Stage Inverter Frost-Free Double Door Refrigerator	307 litres	3 stars	1 year	View on Amazon
Samsung 324 L 2 Star Inverter Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator	324 litres	2 star	1 year	View on Amazon

Best Refrigerators under 30,000 [India]

1. Samsung 253 L 3 Star Inverter Frost-Free Double Door Refrigerator (RT28T3753UV/HL, Blue Wave, Convertible)

Samsung is known for bringing innovation in technology while keeping customer satisfaction in mind. This is why we are starting off this list of best refrigerators under 30000 with one of its refrigerators.

The Samsung RT28T3753UV/HL comes with many enhanced features such as all-round cooling, moisture control, the ability to retain cooling even during power cuts and so on. It comes with 253 litres capacity while still being energy efficient with a BEE rating of 3 stars.

The fridge has:

• 2 shelves
• 1 big fruits and vegetable box
• 2 big bottle rack to store 2 litre bottles
• 1 small regular rack
• 1 egg tray
• A fresh room

The freezer has:

• 1 ice tray
• 2 side racks to keep semi-frozen items
• A shelf to keep frozen items.

Samsung RT28T3753UV/HL is a convertible refrigerator. Samsung convertible refrigerators are best in class. This is a 3-in-1 convertible refrigerator. By converting your freezer into a regular fridge, you can get 88 Litres of extra space, which increase the cooling capacity by a decent 45%.

Special Features:

• All-round Cooling– With multiple vents located at every shelf level inside the fridge, it provides an all-round cooling while maintaining a constant temperature in every corner of the fridge.
• Cool Wall– This feature helps in keeping your food frozen for over 12 hours during power outages.
• 3-in-1 convertible– This refrigerator allows you to completely control the temperature of the freezer as well as the fridge. And since, it is a convertible refrigerator, It also allows you to turn your freezer into a normal refrigerator for extra storage space.
• Moist Fresh Zone– This preserves the moisture and freshness of all your fruits and vegetables.
• Deodorizer– Keep your food’s original aroma and taste with the help of Samsung’s innovative activated carbon filters.

Pros

• Movable ice maker
• Toughened glass shelf
• Easy slide shelf
• Long-lasting digital inverter
• Digital display

Cons

• There is no light in the freezer which is a common thing in convertibles.

Technical Details

Brand	‎Samsung
Model No.	‎RT28T3753UV/HL
Star Rating	‎3 Star
Capacity	‎253 litres
Annual Energy Consumption	‎195 Units
Refrigerator Fresh Food Capacity	‎181 litres
Freezer Capacity	‎53 Litres
Installation Type	‎Freestanding
Colour	‎Blue Wave
Voltage	‎220 Volts
Defrost System	‎Frost Free
Shelf Type	‎Glass
Material	‎Stainless-Steel
Included Components	‎1 Unit Refrigerator, User manual with Warranty Card

2. Whirlpool 292 L 3 Star Inverter Frost-Free Double Door Refrigerator (INTELLIFRESH INV CNV 305 3S, German Steel, Convertible)

Whirlpool is one of the leading producers of domestic appliances and has its own range of washing machines, refrigerators, and various other home gadgets with pioneering technology.

The Whirlpool INTELLIFRESH INV CNV 305 3S is a double door refrigerator with a truly luxurious and futuristic design with a convenient touch user interface on the outside. Its capacity is a generous 292 litres and its energy efficient rating is decent 3 stars.

The fridge has:

• 3 shelves
• 1 fruits and vegetable box
• 1 big bottle rack to store 2 litre bottles
• 1 egg tray
• 2 regular racks
• 1 fresh zone shelf

The freezer has:

• 1 portable ice tray with a dispenser
• 1 side racks to keep semi-frozen foods such as desserts
• A shelf to keep frozen items.
• One ice-cream tray

Special Features:

• 3D Airflow technology- A metallic air tower which is scientifically designed has multiple air vents that are strategically placed to ensure uniform cooling throughout the refrigerator. There are airboosters as well that make the air flow in a circular manner. This prevents cold air from directly hitting the food thereby increasing its moisture retaining capacity.
• IntelliSensor- This AI technology collects data by sensing load, weather, and usage pattern and hence adapts and controls the inside temperature.
• Zeolite Technology- This technology keeps fruits from getting excessively ripe.
• Microblock Technology- This prevents 99% of bacterial growth on your food.
• IntelliSense Inverter Technology- It adapts the cooling according to the internal load to maintain consistency.

Pros

• Upto 15 days of freshness for fruits and vegetables.
• Variable temperature zone compartment with two options- dairy and fruits and vegetables
• Adaptive cooling ensures upto 7 days of freshness of dairy products
• Cooling retention upto 18 hours

Cons

• With no such notable cons, this is a great choice.

Technical Details

Annual Energy Consumption	194 Units
Brand	Whirlpool
Capacity	292 litres
Color	Grey
Defrost Type	Frost Free
Star Rating	3 Stars
Freezer Capacity	75 litres
Fresh Food Capacity	210 litres
Included Components	Refrigerator, User manual, Warranty card
Installation Type	Free-Standing
Product Dimensions	67.00 cm x 57.00 cm x 1.72 metres
Product Weight	59 kg
Material	Steel
Model Number	IF INV CNV 305 GERMAN STEEL (3s)-N
Model Year	2020
Shelf Type	Glass
Special Features	Convertible; Door Lock; Stabilizer Free Operation
Warranty	1 year on product, 10 years on compressor

3. LG 260L 3 Star Frost-Free Smart Inverter Double Door Refrigerator (GL-T292RSCX, Scarlet Charm, Convertible with Door Cooling+)

We bring you yet another LG refrigerator in our list of best refrigerators under 30,000 in India. This is a popular model of LG because of its decent energy rating and features such as its convertibility, hygiene fresh technology, linear cooling and so on.

The LG GL-T292RSCX is a double door frost-free refrigerator that provides a capacity of 260 litres that is common for most refrigerators at this price point. It has quite a few impressive features while also being efficient at saving energy with a BEE rating of 3 stars.

The fridge has:

• 3 shelves
• 1 fruits and vegetable box
• 1 big bottle rack to store 2 litre bottles
• 1 egg tray
• 1 regular shelf

The freezer has:

• 1 shelf for frozen items
• 1 ice tray with dispenser
• 2 regular rack for semi-frozen food items

Its convertible feature can increase the usable capacity by 45%. It is also a Solar Smart refrigerator, which means that you can connect the fridge with a solar panel. If you are environment conscious and are looking for a powerful refrigerator, then this can be a good choice for you.

Special Features:

• Hygiene Fresh+ with Linear Cooling– Uniform Cooling throughout the fridge to retain freshness for as long as 14 days.
• Inverter Linear Compressor– Provides a more specific and precise temperature control to reduce fluctuations inside the fridge. It also helps users save 51% more energy while operating with reduced noise.
• Door Cooling– An innovative feature that improves cooling flow in the door area.
• Dual fridge– More space by converting the freezer into a normal fridge.
• Smart Diagnosis– Solve most of the problems with help of a simple app.

Pros

• AutoSmart connect with the home inverter
• Lattice covered box for more freshness
• 20 years lifespan of compressor

Cons

• Only one big rack is available

Technical Details

Brand	‎LG
Model No.	GL-T292RSCX
Star Rating	‎3 Star
Capacity	‎260 litres
Annual Energy Consumption	‎198 Units
Refrigerator Fresh Food Capacity	‎185 litres
Freezer Capacity	‎75 Litres
Installation Type	‎Freestanding
Special Features	‎Humidity Control, Convertible, Smart Inverter Compressor, Smart Connect, Anti-Bacterial gasket
Colour	‎Red
Voltage	‎230 Volts
Number of Drawers	‎1
Defrost System	‎Frost Free
Door Orientation	‎Left
Ice Storage Capacity	‎280 Milliliters
Shelf Type	‎Glass
Number of Shelves	‎3
Material	‎Steel
Included Components	‎Refrigerator, Key, User Manual, QRG, Tray Egg

4. Whirlpool 300 L Frost Free Multi-Door Refrigerator(FP 313D Protton Roy, Alpha Steel)

Whirlpool is one of the most reliable refrigerator brands in India. Hence you will always find Whirlpool refrigerators when we talk about best refrigerators under 30000. They also manufacture and market a range of air conditioners, washing machines, water purifiers, among other important domestic appliances.

The Whirlpool FP 313D Protton Roy is a high-performance, uniquely designed three-door refrigerator with extra storage space for fresh fruits and vegetables. The refrigerator has several key features that makes it one of the best choices for fridges under thirty thousand rupees. It has a good capacity of 300 liters and provides a large 32 liters capacity storage for fruits and vegetables.

The fridge has:

• 3 shelves
• 1 deli zone with regulator
• 1 big bottle rack to store 2 litre bottles
• 1 regular rack

An extra door for vegetable and fruits

The freezer has:

• 1 shelf for frozen items
• 1 ice tray with dispenser
• 2 regular racks for semi-frozen items

Whirlpool FP 313D Protton Roy is one of the few multi-door refrigerators that are quite sought-after. It comes with almost all high-end features of Whirlpool with an added benefit of additional space for fruits and vegetables. To accommodate this additional space, it is taller than double door refrigerators by 5 to 10% at 173 cm.

Special Features:

• 3 door style– The refrigerator comes with three doors, an extra for storing fresh fruits and vegetables which prevents odour mixing and better cooling retention.
• Zeolite Technology– This helps veggies stay fresh for a prolonged time and prevents excessive ripening of fruits.
• Microblock technology– This prevents 99% of bacterial growth on your food.
• Moisture Retention Technology– This technology retains moisture and freshness of the fridge’s contents by maintaining cold air flow around the compartment.
• Air Booster– This ensures that every compartment of the fridge receives uniform cooling by promoting cold air circulation.

Pros

• 32 litres storage of fruits and vegetables
• Ice twister
• Fruit crisper to prevent odour mixing
• Toughened glass

Cons

• The ice dispenser can be a little hard to work with.

Technical Details

Brand	‎Whirlpool
Model No.	‎FP 313D Protton Roy
Star Rating	NA
Capacity	‎300 litres
Annual Energy Consumption	‎500 Units
Refrigerator Fresh Food Capacity	‎223 litres
Freezer Capacity	‎73 Litres
Installation Type	‎Freestanding
Type	‎Multi-door
Special Features	‎Stabilizer Free Operation, Door Lock
Colour	‎Alpha Steel
Defrost System	‎Frost Free
Shelf Type	‎Glass
Material	‎Steel
Included Components	‎1 Refrigerator, Warranty Card and User Manual

5. Samsung 324 L 2 Star Inverter Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator(RT34M5538S8/HL, Elegant Inox, Convertible)

Here is yet another refrigerator from Samsung that aces the test of being a reliable and power-efficient refrigerator under INR 30,000.

The Samsung RT34M5538S8/HL stands second in this list because it offers the best capacity out of all the refrigerators mentioned in this article. It comes with a capacity of 324 litres which is more than enough for a 4-membered family. In accordance with the BEE guideline which made 2019 models drop 1 star in 2020, it has a 2-star rating.

The fridge has:

• 2 shelves
• 1 fruits and vegetable box
• 1 big bottle rack to store 2 litre bottles
• 2 egg trays
• 1 regular racks
• 1 fresh room

The freezer has:

• 1 ice tray with a dispenser
• 2 side racks to keep semi-frozen foods such as desserts
• A shelf to keep frozen items.

Samsung RT34M5538S8/HL is a 5-in-1 Convertible refrigerator. This is a high-end feature that gives you multiple options to convert the freezer to the refrigerator by the press of a button. These modes are Normal, Extra Shopping, Vacation, Seasonal, and Home Alone Mode. It also gives energy savings of around Rs 15,000.

Special Features:

• Twin Cooling Plus– The air-flow in the fridge and the freezer is separated effectively. This prevents any intermixing of oudours between fridge and freezer. It is multipurpose technology that provides 70% humidity inside the refrigerator as compared to 30% in regular refrigerators
• 5-in-1 Convertible refrigerator– You can customize how your fridge functions. Modes are – normal mode, only fridge working and freezer off, only freezer working and fridge off, extra space by turning the freezer into a normal fridge, and only the freezer running as a fridge.
• Anti-Bacterial Protector: It uses Activated Carbon filter to constantly sterilize and and remove any bad odour from the air present inside. Also, anti-bacterial mesh present in this fridge eliminates bacteria.

Pros

• 31% faster cooling as well as freezing on demand
• 324 litre jumbo capacity
• Energy-saving door alarm
• Movable ice maker

Cons

• Only one big shelf is available.

Technical Details

Brand	‎Samsung
Model No.	‎RT34T4522S8/HL
Star Rating	‎2 Star
Capacity	‎324 litres
Annual Energy Consumption	‎258 Units
Refrigerator Fresh Food Capacity	‎228 litres
Freezer Capacity	‎72 Litres
Installation Type	‎Freestanding
Special Features	‎Coolpad
Colour	‎Elegant Inox
Voltage	‎220 Volts
Defrost System	‎Frost Free
Door Orientation	‎Right
Shelf Type	‎Glass
Number of Shelves	‎2
Material	‎Stainless-Steel
Included Components	‎1 Unit Refrigerator, User manual with Warranty Card

6. Panasonic 307 L 3 Star 6-Stage Inverter Frost-Free Double Door Refrigerator (NR-MBG31VSS3, Shining Silver, Jumbo Vegetable Basket)

Established in 1918, Panasonic is a Japanese company that is adept at delivering high-quality home appliances to a worldwide market. Apart from providing energy-efficient refrigerators, they also manufacture impressive televisions, washing machines, smart phones, and much more.

The Panasonic NR-MBG31VSS3 is a double door refrigerator integrated with advanced technologies and has a very aesthetically pleasing exterior. It provides a very generous capacity of 307 litres while being adequately energy efficient with a 3-star BEE rating. The refrigerator is inspired by Japanese cuisine which requires fresh ingredients.

The fridge has:

• 2 shelves
• 1 jumbo fruits and vegetable box
• 1 fresh rom compartment
• 1 big bottle rack to store 2 litre bottles
• 2 regular racks

The freezer has:

• 1 shelf for frozen items
• 1 ice tray with dispenser
• 1 regular rack for semi-frozen food items

Special Features:

• AG Clean Technology– This filter technology prevents mold, bacterial growth and other harmful organisms to grow on your food, keeping it fresh and healthy.
• Humidity Control– You can easily control the humidity with the help of a humidity control slider. This can depend on the amount of fruits and veggies you have stored.
• Fresh Safe– This vegetable case stores fruits and vegetables at optimal conditions while retaining its freshness.
• Surround Cooling Airflow– This ensures that every corner of the refrigerator has consistent cooling.

Pros

• Jumbo vegetable and fruit box
• Height adjustable shelves
• Movable Ice Tray
• Functional storage design

Cons

• The cord of this model is a bit short.

Technical Details

Brand	‎Panasonic
Model No.	‎NR-MBG31VSS3
Star Rating	‎3 Star
Capacity	‎307 litres
Annual Energy Consumption	‎229 Units
Refrigerator Fresh Food Capacity	‎224 litres
Freezer Capacity	‎83 Litres
Installation Type	‎Freestanding
Special Features	‎Inverter
Colour	‎Shining Silver
Defrost System	‎Frost Free
Shelf Type	‎Glass
Certification	‎Energy Star
Material	‎Steel
Included Components	‎1 Refrigerator Unit ,Owners Manual

Buying Guide for Best Refrigerator under 30,000

Refrigerators under this price range are double door refrigerators with inverter technology. On top of it, they come with many smart features. Below are the key factors you need to look at before buying a refrigerator under 30,000.

1. Capacity:

Capacity is an important criterion to look at. It is measured in litres and every refrigerator will have a different refrigerator and freezer capacity. You can choose fridge and freezer capacity depending upon your requirement. For example, if you are a regular meat eater, then a higher freezer capacity might be a good choice for you.

Almost all the refrigerators under 30,000  come with at least 250 L of capacity. This is good enough for a mid-sized Indian family.

2. Energy Rating:

Energy rating is determined by BEE agency under the Government of India and it is a mandatory requirement for all double door refrigerators to display their energy rating on the label. BEE rating ranges from 1 to 5. 5 being the  most energy-efficient, while 1 being the higher consumer of electricity.

3. Design:

Refrigerators under 30,000 come with an eye-pleasing design on the outside, however, you should look for how user-friendly the design is for you. For example, some refrigerator models come with a bottom freezer which can be a smart choice if you don’t wish to use your freezer too often.

4. Freshness Features:

Have you noticed how in some of the refrigerators, groceries such as tomatoes or chillies get wrinkled skin? This is due to lack of moisture and it is a common problem in many lower-priced refrigerators. On top of it, excess moisture can lead to your vegetables developing fungus. That’s why it’s better to look for refrigerators that have moisture control feature.

5. Separate Temperature Control:

It’s better to have a refrigerator with separate temperature adjusting capability for the refrigerator and freezer. Such type of refrigerator can be pricier but they give better performance as compared to a single pane of control.

6. Vegetable Box / Crisper:

This is one of the most important sections in your refrigerator because it is responsible for keeping fruits and vegetables fresh. Things to look for in a crisper are:

• It should be sufficiently large
• More than one crisper should be preferred even though most of the refrigerators come with single crisper
• It should come with moisture control technology

7. Other Smart Features:

• Self Diagnosis: This feature helps in faster and easier diagnosis of any issue by connecting you’re your refrigerator with the phone.
• Digital Display: Digital display are convenient to operate and you can control temperature and other settings from the panel.
• Extra larger Crisper: Some refrigerators come with extra large crisper. It can be handy if you have a larger family.
• Cool Pad: During power cuts, this special section inside the refrigerator can keep the produce cool for 8 to 12 hours.
• Noise Control: With this feature, the refrigerator works with very low noise.
• Microbe control: Some refrigerators come with germ-control technology to block growth of harmful bacteria.
• Connected technology: High-end refrigerators come with smart technology that connects refrigerator with smart phones so that you can control temperatire and other settings from your phone.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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