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Midea vs Samsung refrigerators: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Midea and Samsung refrigerator, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Midea model · cheaper to run
$61/yr
136 models
Typical Samsung model
$117/yr
100 models
Difference over 12 years
$673
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Midea typical | Samsung typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 cu ft) | $46 (58) | $73 (2) | Midea MERV113B0A series · $25/yr |
| Small (10 to 18 cu ft) | $44 (17) | $77 (16) | Midea MRU14F5A series · $37/yr |
| Medium (18 to 23 cu ft) | $78 (42) | $112 (24) | Midea HD663FWE · $66/yr |
| Large (23 to 27 cu ft) | $119 (7) | $123 (20) | Samsung RM80F23VM series · $93/yr |
| Extra large (27 cu ft and up) | $142 (12) | $127 (38) | Samsung RF30BB6602 series · $99/yr |
Cheapest Midea models to run
- MERV113B0A series 3.2 cu ft · $25/yr
- MRU14F5A series 13.8 cu ft · $37/yr
- WHS-65LB1 1.6 cu ft · $38/yr
- WHS-65LSS1 1.6 cu ft · $38/yr
- MERM16S1A series 1.7 cu ft · $38/yr
Cheapest Samsung models to run
- RT18DG6300 series 17.5 cu ft · $61/yr
- RT18DG6500 series (no ice maker) 17.5 cu ft · $62/yr
- RT70F18LR series (no ice maker) 17.5 cu ft · $62/yr
- RT16A6195 series (no ice maker) 15.6 cu ft · $63/yr
- RT18M62*3** family (no ice maker) 17.6 cu ft · $66/yr
Questions
Are Midea or Samsung refrigerators cheaper to run?
Midea. The typical (median) Midea model costs $61 a year in electricity, against $117 for Samsung, about $673 over a 12-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Midea refrigerator to run?
The Midea MERV113B0A series, at $25 a year (135 kWh).
What is the cheapest Samsung refrigerator to run?
The Samsung RT18DG6300 series, at $61 a year (333 kWh).