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Fisher & Paykel RF605QDVX2 review

Fisher & Paykel RF605QDVX2

CHOICE Expert Rating

68%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Variable compartment can be set as a freezer, soft freezer, chiller or fresh food compartment
  • Has a built-in ice maker drawer
  • Very good response to changes in room temperature
  • Very good temperatures on default setting
Bad points

Bad Points

  • No humidity control on crisper

Type

Type
French-door
Fridge size
Extra large (525+ L)

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
68%
Keep food fresh longer score
65%
Temperature stability score
52%
Temperature evenness score
65%
Temperature range score
Not tested
Response to outside temperature score
81%
Default setting score
80%
Heat load processing score
75%
10-year running cost
$1,584.00
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
F
Energy star rating
4
Claimed energy use (kWh/year)
396
Reliability score
84%
Satisfaction score
86%
Warranty (years)
2 years
Country of origin
China

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$3,699.00

Specifications

Colour / Finish
Stainless steel
Recommended installation depth (cm)
74
Recommended installation height (cm)
184
Recommended installation width (cm)
101
Total volume (L)
537
Fridge volume – claimed (L)
341
Freezer volume – claimed (L)
98
Height (cm)
179
Width (cm)
91
Depth (cm)
69

Features

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

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