Product comparison · 2 fridge-freezers

Gorenje RK4234W fridge-freezer Freestanding vs Whirlpool ARC 5896 IX

30specifications compared
21differ
9identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- RK4234W fridge-freezer Freestanding:White
- ARC 5896 IX:Stainless steel
Total net capacity
- RK4234W fridge-freezer Freestanding:224 L
- ARC 5896 IX:302 L
Total gross capacity
- RK4234W fridge-freezer Freestanding:214 L
- ARC 5896 IX:320 L
Climate class
- RK4234W fridge-freezer Freestanding:No
- ARC 5896 IX:N-ST
Noise level
- RK4234W fridge-freezer Freestanding:39 dB
- ARC 5896 IX:42 dB
Fridge net capacity
- RK4234W fridge-freezer Freestanding:164 L
- ARC 5896 IX:211 L
Fridge number of shelves/baskets
- RK4234W fridge-freezer Freestanding:3
- ARC 5896 IX:4
Number of vegetable drawers
- RK4234W fridge-freezer Freestanding:2
- ARC 5896 IX:1

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Comparison of RK4234W, ARC 5896 IX
53 specifications	A Gorenje RK4234W fridge-freezer Freestanding Model RK4234W View product	B Whirlpool ARC 5896 IX View product
Design1 differ
Appliance placement	Freestanding	Freestanding
Product colourDiffers	White	Stainless steel
Door hinge	Right	Right
Reversible doors	Yes	Yes
Child lockKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shelves material	Tempered glass	Tempered glass
Number of compressors	1	1
Refrigerating mediumKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	R600a
Performance4 differ
Total net capacityDiffers	224 L	302 L
Total gross capacityDiffers	214 L	320 L
Climate classDiffers	No	N-ST
Noise levelDiffers	39 dB	42 dB
Fridge3 differ
Fridge net capacityDiffers	164 L	211 L
Fridge gross capacityKnown for one	165 L	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fridge number of shelves/basketsDiffers	3	4
Number of vegetable drawersDiffers	2	1
Egg tray	Yes	Yes
Bottle rackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fridge interior lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Freezer3 differ
Freezer position	Bottom-placed	Bottom-placed
Freezer net capacityDiffers	50 L	91 L
Freezer gross capacityKnown for one	59 L	Unknown — not stated by the source
Freezing capacityDiffers	9 kg/24h	10 kg/24h
Storage time during power failureDiffers	14 h	20 h
Star rating	4*	4*
Fast freeze functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Freezer number of shelves/basketsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Ice cube trayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomicsidentical
Adjustable feet	Yes	Yes
Castor wheelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cord lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.45 m
Power4 differ
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Differs	A	A+
Annual energy consumptionDiffers	282 kWh	270 kWh
AC input voltageDiffers	220 - 230 V	220 - 240 V
Energy usageDiffers	0.773 kWh/24h	0.74 kWh/24h
Connected loadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 Hz
CurrentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	540 mm	595 mm
DepthDiffers	600 mm	615 mm
HeightDiffers	1461 mm	1895 mm
WeightDiffers	54 kg	69 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one	585 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	675 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	1515 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers	56 kg	72 kg
Other features1 differ
No Frost systemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Defrost functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multi-airflow systemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Form factorDiffers	Chest	Upright
ThermostatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Anti-bacterial functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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