Rank #3 in Best American Fridge Freezer 2026: 10 Ranked, and Where the Capacity Figures Break
HYE 505L Side-by-Side Fridge Freezer, Frost Free
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The HYE RF01AM505B07 is a side-by-side American fridge freezer with a 505-litre total capacity, which the listing itself splits into 324 litres of fridge space and 181 litres of freezer space. At £439.98 it is the lowest-priced machine among the listings compared in this guide, and it is the one whose numbers survive being read together: 324 plus 181 is 505, the same figure the title quotes.
That is not a small thing in this category. Four of the listings in this guide put a whole-appliance number into a single-compartment field — 311 litres of freezer that turns out to be the fridge half, a 460-litre freezer that is the whole cabinet. This one keeps the halves and the whole apart, and its headline capacity is the sum of its parts. It is not spotless, though: the title calls the finish black while the fourth bullet describes a "contemporary white exterior", and the star breakdown the listing publishes adds up to 100 rather than the 117 ratings displayed. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing as it stands, not from testing we carried out ourselves.
How those 117 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £439.98 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 out of 5, from 117 ratings |
| Stated capacity | 505L total — 324L fridge, 181L freezer (adds up) |
| Energy consumption | 314 kWh per year (as listed) |
| Noise level | 37 dB (as listed) |
| Defrost system | No Frost, described as frost free |
| Configuration | Side-by-Side, 2 doors, cross door orientation |
| Shelves | 10 listed; the highlight breaks this down as 4 fridge shelves and 6 freezer compartments |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Great service and great product this gives you a great premium product at a low price I am super happy with this item and it's really does work well totally silent and energy efficient”
Verified purchase“Excellent quick service delivery guys very friendly and accommodating it's a very roomy fridge:freezer great value”
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
Does the 505L figure match the compartment split?
Yes. The HYE listing quotes 324L of fridge space and 181L of freezer space, and those two add up to the 505L in the product title.
What energy use and noise level are claimed?
The listing states 314 kWh per year and 37 dB. Those are the seller's figures, not independent measurements.
Is the fridge freezer black or white?
The title says black, but the fourth bullet says it is finished in a contemporary white exterior. The HYE listing carries both descriptions, so confirm the finish before ordering.
How many shelves does it have?
The specification lists 10 shelves, and the item highlight describes them as 4 fridge shelves and 6 freezer compartments — 4 plus 6 is 10. A separate bullet mentions four adjustable shelves inside the fridge.
Does it need manual defrosting?
No. The defrost system type is listed as No Frost, and the title describes the appliance as frost free.
How many people have rated it?
The listing shows 4.6 out of 5 from 117 ratings, but the star-by-star breakdown it publishes (81 five-star, 6 four-star, 9 three-star, 1 two-star, 3 one-star) adds up to 100, not 117.
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