Rank #2 in Best American Fridge Freezer 2026: 10 Ranked, and Where the Capacity Figures Break
Hisense RS741N4WBE 578L American Fridge Freezer, Black
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Hisense RS741N4WBE is the number two pick in this guide: a 578-litre side-by-side American fridge freezer in black, with a non-plumbed water dispenser, listed at £719.00 and rated 4.4 out of 5 from 94 reviews. It is the most expensive of the five prices quoted in this guide, and it is the only one of them that never divides its capacity claim into two compartments. Where other listings here print a fridge figure and a freezer figure that do not add up, the Hisense prints one figure — 578 litres — and leaves you to work out the split yourself. The closest thing to a breakdown is the same bullet's claim that it "holds 32 bags of food shopping".
The dimensions disagree with themselves. The product title gives 90.8 × 179.3 × 74.3cm (W×H×D); the bullet below it gives H179 × W90.8 × D74.5cm. Width and height match, the depth does not: 74.3cm against 74.5cm. The feature list has a loose end of the same kind, naming an External Ice Dispenser while the title specifies a non-plumbed water dispenser. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing — we have not measured or tested the appliance ourselves.
How those 94 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £719.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5, from 94 reviews |
| Capacity claim | 578 litres total, with no separate fridge or freezer figure given anywhere in the listing |
| Dimensions in the bullet | H179 × W90.8 × D74.5cm |
| Depth in the product title | 74.3cm (as listed) — 2mm less than the bullet above |
| Energy class | E (as listed, filed under the field labelled Configuration) |
| Defrost | Automatic, Total No Frost |
| Water dispenser | Cold, non-plumbed; the special-features field also lists an External Ice Dispenser (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I've wanted an American-style fridge freezer for years, so I was really excited to try this one. First impressions were excellent – it's very well packaged, feels solid and the black finish looks modern and much more premium than I expected.The amount of storage is probably my favourite thing about it. We have a busy household and do a large weekly food shop, and there's still plenty of room left over. The shelves are well spaced, making it easy to organise everything, and the door compartments easily hold large bottles and cartons. I no longer have to play "fridge Tetris" trying to squeeze everything in!The non-plumbed water dispenser is a brilliant addition. I wasn't sure how much we'd actually use it, but it's become something we use every day. It's easy to refill, gives nicely chilled water, and saves having to buy bottled water.Performance-wise, I've got no complaints. It reaches temperature quickly after loading it with shopping, keeps everything consistently cold, and the freezer freezes food fast. The No Frost feature is another big plus as I definitely don't miss having to chip away at ice build-up.One thing that genuinely surprised me was how quiet it is. I was expecting a large American fridge freezer to make quite a bit of noise, but it quietly gets on with the job and is barely noticeable, even in our open-plan living area.The LED lighting inside is bright, making it easy to find everything, and the digital controls are simple enough that I didn't even need to read the manual. Everything feels well designed and easy to use.Energy efficiency is always something I consider with appliances this size, and although it isn't the cheapest appliance to run, it seems efficient for its capacity and features. The amount of usable storage you get more than makes up for it.If I had to mention a downside, it's simply worth remembering that this is a very large appliance. Make sure you measure your doors, hallways and the space where it's going before delivery to avoid any surprises.Overall, I'm genuinely impressed. It looks stylish, offers loads of storage, runs quietly, and has all the features most families would want. Considering the price compared to some of the bigger-name brands, I think it represents excellent value for money and I'd happily recommend it.”
Verified purchase“Amazing fridge freezer, works great, freezes faster and chills nicely.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best American Fridge Freezer 2026: 10 Ranked, and Where the Capacity Figures Break.
Questions people ask
How much fridge space and freezer space does the Hisense RS741N4WBE have?
The listing gives a single figure of 578 litres and does not split it between the two compartments. The only other indication of usable space is the same bullet's claim that it holds 32 bags of food shopping.
What are the exact dimensions of the Hisense RS741N4WBE?
The title says 90.8 × 179.3 × 74.3cm (W×H×D) and the bullet says H179 × W90.8 × D74.5cm. Width and height agree; the depth differs by 2mm between the two.
Does the Hisense RS741N4WBE dispense ice?
The title describes a non-plumbed water dispenser and the spec list gives the dispensed type as Cold water, but the special-features field also says External Ice Dispenser. The listing does not settle which applies.
Does the Hisense RS741N4WBE need plumbing?
The title calls the water dispenser non-plumbed, so it does not require a mains water connection. The separate External Ice Dispenser line in the special-features field is not explained anywhere in the listing.
How energy-efficient is the Hisense RS741N4WBE?
The listing states Energy Class E, entered under the field labelled Configuration. No annual consumption figure is given.
What do owners say about the Hisense RS741N4WBE?
It holds 4.4 out of 5 from 94 ratings. Of those, 74 are five-star and 12 are one or two stars.
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