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Hisense HRTF497SW vs LG GT-500SM: top mount fridge-freezers

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The Hisense HRTF497SW is $200 cheaper at its best current price. The Hisense HRTF497SW costs about $27 a year less to run at 32¢/kWh. The LG GT-500SM is the larger: 507 L against 496 L.

Prices

Hisense HRTF497SW product photo

Hisense HRTF497SW

The Good Guys$999View
Appliances Online$1,032View

Prices checked 10 Sept 2026.

LG GT-500SM product photo

LG GT-500SM

Appliances Online$1,199View

Prices checked 10 Sept 2026.

Side by side

HisenseHRTF497SWLGGT-500SM
Buying
Best price$999$1,199
Running costs at 32¢/kWh
Energy stars4.5 ★3.5 ★
kWh a year335418
Cost a year$107$134
Specifications
TypeTop mount fridge-freezerTop mount fridge-freezer
Total volume496 L507 L
Doors22
Width794 mm755 mm
Depth685 mm765 mm
Height1720 mm1677 mm
Made inChinaChina
Registration no.ARF3563ARF4148

How we compare

Specifications are from the Australian Government's energy-rating database; prices are from the retailers shown, on the dates shown. Running costs apply 32¢/kWh to the government's labelled annual energy figure. The energy figure is for continuous running under the labelled test conditions. Full pages: Hisense HRTF497SW · LG GT-500SM · or every current model.