Smeg FAB38RBL5
Uses less electricity than 48% of the 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €80 a year, €799 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 282 kWh / year
- Typical 282 kWh
- Running cost
- €80 / year
- €0 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 58.6 kWh
- Typical 62.6 kWh
Right at the typical consumption of its group, 282 kWh a year. Class E is the most common class in this group (59% of models). At 41 dB it is 2 dB louder than the typical model in its group. Smeg has 17 models in this group; this one is number 12 among them. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 1,378 of 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 1,377 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Concept LA8383bc 282 kWh same
- Exquisit MD430-100-WS-200E inoxlook 282 kWh same
- Smeg FAB38RBL5 282 kWh
- LG GBB566PZHZN 282 kWh same
- LG GBB567SECMN 282 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | FAB38RBL5 | KFN 4796 AD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €80 | €33 | −€46 |
| 5 years | €399 | €167 | −€232 |
| 10 years | €799 | €334 | −€464 |
| 15 years | €1,198 | €501 | −€697 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 481 L
58.6 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 62.6.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Smeg FAB38RBL5 (this model) | 282 | — |
| 118 | €46 | |
| 118 | €46 | |
| 123 | €45 | |
| 123 | €45 | |
| 130 | €43 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 282 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 481 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 344 L / 137 L
- Noise
- 41 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 2,050 × 706 × 771 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
8 model numbers are registered by Smeg with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
FAB38RBL5 · FAB38LBL5 · FAB38LCR5 · FAB38RCR5 · FAB38RPB5 · FAB38RPG5 · FAB38RRD5 · FAB38RWH5
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Smeg FAB38RBL5 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 282 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €80 a year, or €799 over ten years.
Is the Smeg FAB38RBL5 quiet?
Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 400–499 L model is 39 dB(A).