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LG GF-V500MBLC review

LG GF-V500MBLC

CHOICE Expert Rating

79%
Recommended
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Has built-in water and ice dispenser
  • Very good response to warm load
  • Very good response to changes in room temperature
Bad points

Bad Points

  • No humidity control on crisper
  • No chiller

Type

Type
French-door
Fridge size
Large (451-525L)

Recommended products

Recommended
Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
79%
Keep food fresh longer score
79%
Temperature stability score
78%
Temperature evenness score
70%
Temperature range score
Not tested
Response to outside temperature score
89%
Default setting score
75%
Heat load processing score
80%
10-year running cost
$2,000.00
Coldest and warmest sections of fridge
Top/Middle/Bottom
Testing Standard
New
Noise level (dBA)
Not tested
Year tested
2025

Energy and sustainability

Shop Ethical Rating
D
Energy star rating
3
Claimed energy use (kWh/year)
500
Reliability score
81%
Satisfaction score
86%
Warranty (years)
2 years
Country of origin
China

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$3,499.00

Specifications

Colour / Finish
Black
Recommended installation depth (cm)
78
Recommended installation height (cm)
184
Recommended installation width (cm)
94
Total volume (L)
508
Fridge volume – claimed (L)
288
Freezer volume – claimed (L)
209
Height (cm)
179
Width (cm)
84
Depth (cm)
73

Features

Number of crispers
2
Water dispenser
Ice dispenser
Needs plumbing for ice/water dispenser
Chiller
Dairy compartment
Self closing doors
/
Door alarm
/
Door hinge position
N/A
Rollers

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