Best Hitachi French Door Fridges / Refrigerators

Having upgraded from a smaller LG, this Hitachi has done nothing but impress so far. It's quiet, cools well, have had no issues so far. The touch… Read more

screen on the front is good, it's very spacious, the inbuilt ice machine works great, no plumbing required. It is quite tall and wide, and collects fingerprints easily, but these are easy to wipe off. The vacuum compartment is small and it's hard to say whether it's worth using over the regular drawers but it's functional.

I bought the Hitachi 638L because of its stunning design, but I deeply regret it. After only 5 months of use, the unit died completely. There is zero… Read more

power when plugged in—it’s essentially an expensive piece of furniture now.

To make matters worse, Hitachi’s after-sales service is abysmal. I was told I have to wait an entire week just for a technician to come and look at it. For a premium refrigerator, this level of quality and service is unacceptable. Save your money and buy a brand that actually stands behind its products.

Very space efficient – Huge volume for the space. Great option for limited spaces. Good insulation means the manufacturer only requires a 5mm gap each side so will fit in… Read more

as little as 835mm (instead of 30-50mm requiring 885-925mm). The door is similar to a custom build-in style refrigerator. Unlike a typical French door with all the bulk on the outside, the doors can open 90 degrees against a wall with only ~30mm gap instead of 200mm or more! Japanese made reputation. The quality in detailing and materials is obvious when cross-shopping. All drawers are extremely flexible and well thought out. Easily removable for cleaning. Icemaker, vacuum compartment and rapid freezing features quite useable and intuitive. A well thought out design that stood out.