Criterion 453-8127vsSamsung RF27CG5B30**
Side-by-side refrigerator comparison
Criterion 453-8127
Capacity
25.6cu ft
Annual Energy
692kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
10%
Dimensions
36 × 70.3in (w × h)
Samsung RF27CG5B30**
Capacity
25.5cu ft
Annual Energy
730kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
5%
Dimensions
35.8 × 70in (w × h)
Key differences
Criterion 453-8127 is 5% more efficient at 692 kWh/yr versus 730 kWh/yr for the Samsung RF27CG5B30**. The Criterion 453-8127 is larger at 25.6 cu ft versus 25.5 cu ft.
Capacity
| Spec | Criterion | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Total Volume(cu ft) | 25.6 | 25.5 |
| Adjusted Volume(cu ft) | 30.9 | 31.2 |
Dimensions
| Spec | Criterion | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Height(in) | 70.3 | 70 |
| Width(in) | 36 | 35.8 |
Energy
| Spec | Criterion | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Energy Use(kWh/yr) | 692 | 730 |
| US Federal Standard(kWh/yr) | 761 | 764 |
| Better Than Standard(%) | 10 | 5 |
| Most Efficient | No | No |
Configuration
| Spec | Criterion | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Bottom Freezer | Bottom Freezer |
| Product Class | 5A - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with through-the-door ice service | 5A - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with through-the-door ice service |
| Defrost Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Counter Depth | No | Yes |
| Built In | No | No |
| Compact | No | No |
| Ice Maker | Yes | Yes |
| Through-the-Door Dispenser | Yes | Yes |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Criterion | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Type | — | R-600a |
| GWP Rating | — | R-600a (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Criterion | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | Yes |
| Connects Using | — | Wi-Fi |
| Communication Standard | — | Smart Energy Profile (SEP) 2.x |