These are two large, 36-inch-class refrigerators that take very different approaches to the same goal. The Forno Salerno is a 20 cubic foot side-by-side with a built-in ice maker, while the LG LRFS28XBS is a 27.7 cubic foot smart french-door fridge with WiFi controls. Both are frost-free, stainless and freestanding, so the real decision is about layout, capacity, smart features and price.
The LG LRFS28XBS wins on capacity and smart features for larger households, while the Forno Salerno wins on freezer access and a lower price; choose by whether you want maximum space or equally reachable fridge and freezer columns.
| Spec | Forno FFRBI1844-36SB Refrigerator | LG LRFS28XBS Refrigerator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1799.00 | $1939.98 |
| Rating | ||
| Capacity | 20.0 cu ft | 27.7 cu ft |
| Configuration | Side By Side | French Door |
| Installation | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Doors | 2 | 3 |
| Defrost | Frost Free | Automatic |
| Cooling | Compressor | Compressor |
| Shelves | 0 | 4 |
| Temp control | Yes | Yes |
| Door | Reversible | Reversible |
| Color | Ice Maker Without Trim Kit | Stainless Steel |
| Weight | 213.0 lb | 292.0 lb |
| Voltage | 115 Volts | 115 Volts |
The Forno Salerno is a 36-inch side-by-side refrigerator and freezer offering 20 cubic feet behind stainless French-style doors, with a built-in ice maker and frost-free operation. Its two full-height columns put fresh and frozen food side by side at eye level, which suits anyone who uses the freezer as much as the fridge. It is freestanding with a reversible door, weighs 213 pounds, and at $1,799 it is the more affordable of the two large models.
Buy this if: Buy the Forno Salerno if you want a side-by-side layout with easy eye-level freezer access and a built-in ice maker, at a lower price, and 20 cubic feet is enough for your household.
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The LG LRFS28XBS is a 36-inch smart french-door refrigerator with a larger 27.7 cubic foot capacity, WiFi-enabled ThinQ controls and a PrintProof stainless finish that resists fingerprints. It uses automatic defrost and a four-shelf interior, and its Slim SpacePlus ice system keeps the door usable. At 292 pounds and a higher price near $1,940, it is the bigger, more feature-rich and more premium choice of the pair.
Buy this if: Buy the LG LRFS28XBS if you want the most capacity at 27.7 cubic feet, a fresh-food-first french-door layout and smart WiFi features, and you are comfortable with the higher price and weight.
Check price on AmazonThe LG LRFS28XBS has more, at 27.7 cubic feet, compared with the Forno Salerno's 20 cubic feet. The LG's french-door layout also makes wide trays and platters easy to store.
The Forno Salerno includes a built-in ice maker, and the LG LRFS28XBS uses a Slim SpacePlus ice system designed to keep the door space usable. Both give you on-demand ice, just through different systems.
The LG LRFS28XBS is the smart model, with WiFi-enabled ThinQ technology for connected control. The Forno Salerno is a more straightforward side-by-side without smart features, which is part of why it costs less.