Rank #7 in Best Under Counter Fridge 2026: 10 Ranked, And Three Listings That Contradict Themselves
Russell Hobbs RH85UCLF552E1B Under Counter Larder Fridge, 127L, Black
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Russell Hobbs RH85UCLF552E1B is an under-counter larder fridge: 127 litres, a manual thermostat running from 0 to 8°C, three shelves, three door racks and a crisper compartment. It comes in black, stands 85cm high, and sits at number 7 in this guide at £219.00, with a 4.2 rating from 122 ratings as listed.
Its own listing disagrees with itself in three places. The spec table gives "Defrost System Type: Automatic", yet a buyer review printed on this page states that the fridge is manual defrost — and the listing never settles which is right. The same table lists "Lock Type: Key", although no key, lock or security feature appears in any of the six bullet points. And the star breakdown does not reach the headline figure: 68 five-star, 14 four-star, 5 three-star, 3 two-star and 10 one-star ratings add up to 100, against the 122 ratings quoted on the page. Everything here is taken from the Amazon listing as published; we have not tested this fridge.
How those 122 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.2 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £219.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2 out of 5 from 122 ratings |
| Capacity | 127 litres (title and first bullet) |
| Configuration | Under Counter Larder — no freezer |
| Defrost System Type | Automatic (as listed) |
| Lock Type | Key (as listed) |
| Dimensions | 58D x 55W x 85H cm |
| Number of Doors | 1 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“All good so far. A bit "plasticky" but then what isn't nowadays!Looks very nice in my kitchen, with all my other black appliances.This fridge is not auto defrost, it is a manual defrost.”
Verified purchase“Superb service Ordered Sat arrived Mon.Looks really nice very quiet, loads of space inside, the light is perfect when the door is open.Really pleased with it.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Under Counter Fridge 2026: 10 Ranked, And Three Listings That Contradict Themselves.
Questions people ask
Does the Russell Hobbs RH85UCLF552E1B have a freezer?
No. The listing gives Configuration as "Under Counter Larder" and answers "No" to Has Convertible Freezer, so it is a fridge only.
What are its dimensions?
(H)85 x (W)55 x (D)58 cm, as given in the dimensions bullet and repeated in the spec table as 58D x 55W x 85H centimetres.
What temperature can I set?
The manual temperature control runs from 0 to 8°C, according to the special features bullet.
How much fits inside?
The listing states a 127-litre capacity with 3 shelves, 3 door racks and a crisper compartment.
Is it automatic defrost?
The spec table says "Defrost System Type: Automatic", but a buyer review quoted on this page says the opposite — that the fridge is manual defrost. The listing does not resolve the two.
What guarantee comes with it?
A 2-year guarantee upon registration, as stated in the fifth bullet.
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