Fridges

Panasonic NR-CW530H review

Panasonic NR-CW530H

CHOICE Expert Rating

71%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent heat load efficiency
  • Excellent heat-load score
  • Very good response to changes in room temperature
  • Very good ambient change score
  • Features a u0022Prime Freezeu0022 drawer which claims 5X faster cooling
  • Has a chiller with its own selectable controls
Bad points

Bad Points

  • No humidity control on crisper

Type

Type
Freezer on bottom
Fridge size
Large (451-525L)

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
71%
Keep food fresh longer score
66%
Temperature stability score
59%
Temperature evenness score
55%
Temperature range score
Not tested
Response to outside temperature score
85%
Default setting score
60%
Heat load processing score
90%
10-year running cost
$1,360.00
Coldest and warmest sections of fridge
Cold top / warm bottom
Testing Standard
New
Noise level (dBA)
Not tested
Year tested
2023

Energy and sustainability

Shop Ethical Rating
D
Energy star rating
4.5
Claimed energy use (kWh/year)
340
Reliability score
48%
Satisfaction score
83%
Warranty (years)
5
Country of origin
Vietnam

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$2,959.00

Specifications

Colour / Finish
Black
Recommended installation depth (cm)
80
Recommended installation height (cm)
178
Recommended installation width (cm)
85
Total volume (L)
500
Fridge volume – claimed (L)
314
Freezer volume – claimed (L)
186
Height (cm)
173
Width (cm)
75
Depth (cm)
75

Features

Number of crispers
1
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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