Samsung RF27CG5B30**vsVIKING VCSB5423*****
Side-by-side refrigerator comparison
Samsung RF27CG5B30**
Capacity
25.5cu ft
Annual Energy
730kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
5%
Dimensions
35.8 × 70in (w × h)
VIKING VCSB5423*****
Capacity
25.4cu ft
Annual Energy
706kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
10%
Dimensions
42 × 84in (w × h)
Key differences
VIKING VCSB5423***** is 3% more efficient at 706 kWh/yr versus 730 kWh/yr for the Samsung RF27CG5B30**. The Samsung RF27CG5B30** is larger at 25.5 cu ft versus 25.4 cu ft.
Capacity
| Spec | Samsung | VIKING |
|---|---|---|
| Total Volume(cu ft) | 25.5 | 25.4 |
| Adjusted Volume(cu ft) | 31.2 | 32.6 |
Dimensions
| Spec | Samsung | VIKING |
|---|---|---|
| Height(in) | 70 | 84 |
| Width(in) | 35.8 | 42 |
Energy
| Spec | Samsung | VIKING |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Energy Use(kWh/yr) | 730 | 706 |
| US Federal Standard(kWh/yr) | 764 | 775 |
| Better Than Standard(%) | 5 | 10 |
| Most Efficient | No | No |
Configuration
| Spec | Samsung | VIKING |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Bottom Freezer | Side-by-Side |
| Product Class | 5A - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with through-the-door ice service | 4I-BI - Built-In Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with side-mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice service |
| Defrost Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Counter Depth | Yes | Yes |
| Built In | No | Yes |
| Compact | No | No |
| Ice Maker | Yes | Yes |
| Through-the-Door Dispenser | Yes | No |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Samsung | VIKING |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-600a | — |
| GWP Rating | R-600a (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung | VIKING |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | Yes | No |
| Connects Using | Wi-Fi | — |
| Communication Standard | Smart Energy Profile (SEP) 2.x | — |