Fridges

TCL P445BFB review

TCL P445BFB

CHOICE Expert Rating

58%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • None to mention
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Poor temperature stability, especially in the freezer
  • Fresh food compartment is far too warm on default setting
  • Failed the energy check
  • We bought and tested a second sample because the first one was faulty
  • No humidity control on crisper
  • No chiller

Type

Type
Freezer on bottom
Fridge size
Medium (381-450L)

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
58%
Keep food fresh longer score
62%
Temperature stability score
44%
Temperature evenness score
70%
Temperature range score
Not tested
Response to outside temperature score
77%
Default setting score
30%
Heat load processing score
70%
10-year running cost
$1,092.00
Coldest and warmest sections of fridge
Cold middle / warm top / warm bottom
Testing Standard
New
Noise level (dBA)
Not tested
Year tested
2024

Energy and sustainability

Shop Ethical Rating
F
Energy star rating
5
Claimed energy use (kWh/year)
273
Reliability score
Not available
Satisfaction score
Not available
Warranty (years)
3
Country of origin
China

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$899.00

Specifications

Colour / Finish
Black
Recommended installation depth (cm)
74
Recommended installation height (cm)
178
Recommended installation width (cm)
81
Total volume (L)
416
Fridge volume – claimed (L)
310
Freezer volume – claimed (L)
106
Height (cm)
173
Width (cm)
71
Depth (cm)
69

Features

Number of crispers
1
Water dispenser
Ice dispenser
Needs plumbing for ice/water dispenser
N/A
Chiller
Dairy compartment
Self closing doors
Door alarm
Door hinge position
Right
Rollers

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