These two refrigerators answer very different questions. The Frigidaire EFR753-PLATINUM is a compact 7.5 cubic foot top-freezer built to slot into a small space, while the Samsung RF18A5101SR/AA is an 18 cubic foot counter-depth French door unit meant to anchor a full kitchen. Below we line up their layouts, capacities, defrost systems and what buyers have said about each.
Quick winner
For a small kitchen, dorm or second fridge on a tight budget, the $329 Frigidaire EFR753-PLATINUM wins; if you need a full-size kitchen refrigerator with a French door layout, the Samsung RF18A5101SR/AA is the only real choice here.
Key differences, measured
The Frigidaire EFR753-PLATINUM is 75% cheaper ($329.00 vs $1,299.00).
The Samsung RF18A5101SR/AA is 10.5 cu ft larger (18.0 cu ft vs 7.5 cu ft).
The Samsung RF18A5101SR/AA has 1 more doors (3 vs 2).
The Samsung RF18A5101SR/AA is 115 lb heavier (205.0 lb vs 90.0 lb).
Amazon buyers rate the Frigidaire EFR753-PLATINUM 0.2 stars higher across 609 combined reviews.
The Frigidaire EFR753-PLATINUM is a freestanding top-freezer refrigerator with 7.5 cubic feet of capacity, two doors and three shelves. It uses manual defrost, has a reversible door so it can open from either side, and runs on standard 120-volt power. At 90 pounds it is light enough to move into apartments or offices. Priced at $329, it carries a 4.1 rating across 586 reviews, making it the more proven and far more affordable option of the two.
Buy this if: Choose the Frigidaire EFR753-PLATINUM if space and budget come first. Its 7.5 cubic foot top-freezer design, light 90-pound build and reversible door make it a strong fit for apartments, dorms, offices or as a secondary fridge, and its $329 price with a 4.1 rating over 586 reviews backs up the value.
The Samsung RF18A5101SR/AA is a counter-depth French door refrigerator with 18 cubic feet of capacity across three doors and three shelves. It uses a frost-free defrost system, comes in a stainless steel finish, and runs on 115-volt power. At 205 pounds it is a permanent, full-size kitchen appliance. It is priced at $1,299 and currently holds a 3.9 rating from 23 reviews, a smaller feedback pool than the Frigidaire.
Buy this if: Choose the Samsung RF18A5101SR/AA if you need genuine full-kitchen capacity. Its 18 cubic feet, three-door French door layout, frost-free operation and counter-depth stainless steel design suit a primary household refrigerator, provided the $1,299 price and the larger 205-pound footprint fit your kitchen.
The Samsung RF18A5101SR/AA holds far more, with 18 cubic feet of capacity versus 7.5 cubic feet on the Frigidaire EFR753-PLATINUM.
Do either of these need manual defrosting?
Yes, the Frigidaire EFR753-PLATINUM uses manual defrost. The Samsung RF18A5101SR/AA is frost free, so it defrosts automatically.
Which one is better rated by buyers?
The Frigidaire EFR753-PLATINUM rates slightly higher at 4.1 from 586 reviews, while the Samsung RF18A5101SR/AA sits at 3.9 from a much smaller pool of 23 reviews.