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Refrigerators Radar

Updated Nov 6, 2026

Data from Nov 6, 2026. First edition of this segment.

Best refrigerator up to $500 dollars today

45 models, median of $290.

Planning to spend up to $500? See what that money gets you.

We compare the 45 models on sale today. See where each one stands on price and score.

See today’s picks

Today’s picks

Today’s price, Nov 6, 2026. We searched 1 store: Amazon. Below, the lowest price we found today at the stores above.

We don't score refrigerators: store listings don't carry data worth measuring. We sort by price.

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How we choose: the score is the spec score (0 to 10) and the price is the lowest we found today, using the upfront-payment price when the store offers a discount for it. See how we pick.

All models: Refrigerators up to $500

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Models in the segment, from highest score to lowest
ModelPriceScoreBuy
Frigidaire EFMIS129-RED Mini Portable Compact Personal Fridge CoolerOther$85at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Frigidaire Retro 12-Can Mini Personal Fridge Portable CoolerOther$101at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Bosch 12046984 Refrigerator RailOther$111at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Frigidaire BLUE EFMIS149_AMZ Mini Portable Compact Personal Cooler FridgeOther$111at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Bosch 11035297 Refrigerator BoxOther$122at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Desloc D110 Plus Built-in Wi-Fi Fingerprint Smart LockOther$140at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
GE WR14X34687 Refrigerator Water Manifold and HousingOther$149at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Bosch 11035852 Refrigerator FixtureOther$150at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Danby DCR016A3WDB 1.6 Cu. Ft. Compact RefrigeratorOther$161at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Frigidaire 0.6 Cu. Ft. Glass Door Beverage RefrigeratorOther$180at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Yellow Jacket 12 Volt Car RefrigeratorOther$180at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Frigidaire EFR176 Retro Compact FridgeOther$183at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Frigidaire EFR176-CORAL 1.6 cu ft Coral Retro FridgeOther$190at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
GE Appliances WR30X39385 IcemakerOther$190at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Frigidaire 1.6 cu ft Compact Mini FridgeOther$200at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Frigidaire EFMIS164 70 CanOther$230at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Frigidaire , 1.6 Cu. Ft. Retro Series Compact Refrigerator, Built-In Side BottleOther$236at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Danby Designer-3.2 Cubic Feet Compact RefrigeratorOther$247at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Frigidaire EFMIS9000-AMZ Freestanding Beverage Center Fridge-Fits 25 Bottles OROther$249at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Frigidaire 1.6 Cubic-ft Retro Compact RefrigeratorOther$269at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Haier 4.5 Cu. Ft. Compact Refrigerator Black HC45SG42SBOther$278at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Danby Designer DAR026A1WDD Compact All RefrigeratorOther$280at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Danby DAR032B2BM 3.2 cu. ft. Compact Fridge in BlackOther$290at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Frigidaire 2-Door Compact Small Top-Freezer RefrigeratorTop freezer$296at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon

Refrigerators up to $500 in numbers

How much it costs

Half of the 45 refrigerators cost up to $290; the range with the most models is from $100 to $200, with 13.

How many models there are in each price range, from $0 to $500. Half cost up to $290; across the whole catalog, the median is $381.1 model between $0 and $10013 models between $100 and $20013 models between $200 and $30012 models between $300 and $4006 models between $400 and $50011313126$0$100$200$300$400$500
  • half cost up to $290
  • whole catalog: $381

Cheapest $85 Frigidaire EFMIS129-RED Mini Portable Compact Personal Fridge Cooler

Most expensive $500 Frigidaire 4.5 cu ft Refrigerator

See the table by price range
Refrigerators up to $500 by price range, against the whole catalog
Price rangeModels in the segmentIn the catalogMedian score of the segmentMedian score of the catalog
Up to $2001414
$200 to $3001313
$300 to $5001818
$500 to $800014
Over $800017
See these models on the price and score map

What changed

This is the first check with history for this segment. Radar checks prices every day: from the next one on, this section shows what got cheaper, what got more expensive and what came in or left.

Brands

12 brands have a model here; Frigidaire has the most, with 23 models.

and 7 brands more

Confirmed features

Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.

  • 1 of 45 has Inverter confirmed

Against the whole catalog

  • −24%median price below the catalog’s
  • 59%of the catalog: 45 of 76 models
See the full table
Refrigerators up to $500 against the whole catalog
IndicatorRefrigerators up to $500Whole catalogDifference
Models457659% of the catalog
Median price$290$381−24%
Median scoreno scoreno score
Lowest price$85$85igual
Highest price$500$3,937−$3,438

How to read these numbers

On November 6, 2026, the Radar tracks 45 models of refrigerator with a price up to $500: median price of $290, 24% below the catalog’s ($381). Prices range from $85 to $500.

How we choose
  • The picks combine a high rating and a price in line with the list: each one fits a way of spending, a use, or the brand that shows up most. The pros and cons come from each model’s spec sheet.
  • Stores: Amazon. We include stores we read every day through an open source or an affiliate program: the Radar collection, the Amazon catalog and the factory price database. A store that failed to load today is left out.
  • The same model in two stores is only merged with a catalog code, GTIN or the manufacturer’s full code. When in doubt, only one store is kept. A price far from the collected one (below 60% or above 150%) is left out.
  • Amazon appears without a price, only with the link: we don’t read Amazon prices in bulk.

Next step

See each refrigerator on the chart

Open the chart already filtered to Refrigerators up to $500.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a refrigerator with a price up to $500 cost?

In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 45 models in the segment is $290, and prices range from $85 to $500. The final price is the one at the store.

How does the Radar count the models in this segment?

Models with at least one version whose lowest collected price is $500 or less are included. Each model counts once: if it has more than one version within the rule, the price is that of the cheapest version and the others show on the card.

What changes between "up to $500" and the neighboring ranges?

The range is cumulative: everything that costs less is in it too. To see only what costs between two values, use the price range table on this page or the chart’s price filter.

How does the Radar choose the refrigerators on the "best score for the price" line?

From cheapest to most expensive, the refrigerator that has a higher spec score than all the cheaper ones in the segment makes the line. Anything that costs more and has an equal or lower score is left out. The line doesn’t say which refrigerator to buy: it only shows which ones don’t lose on both score and price at once.

How often does this page change?

Every day, with each collection: numbers, chart, ranking and the "What changed" section are rebuilt with the day’s catalog. This edition is from November 6, 2026.

Read next

Refrigerators up to $400: median of $269Refrigerators up to $600: median of $297Other refrigerators up to $500: 44 models, median of $285Refrigerators Frigidaire up to $500: 23 models, median of $296Refrigerators Danby up to $500: 5 models, median of $280All Radar overviewsOverview of new refrigerators: price, score and brandSee on the chart
Where the numbers come from

Lowest price seen for the product in the stores we read, on the day it was read, before sales tax.

The price is the one recorded on the date shown. The spec score doesn’t measure how well it cools or how quiet it is or durability.

Data from Nov 6, 2026.