Fridges and freezers · comparison
LG GB-455PL vs Smeg FAB38LCR5AU: bottom mount fridge-freezers
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The LG GB-455PL costs about $13 a year less to run at 32¢/kWh. The Smeg FAB38LCR5AU is the larger: 481 L against 420 L.
Prices
Smeg FAB38LCR5AU
No price at the shops checked: The Good Guys and Appliances Online.
Prices checked 10 Sept 2026.
Side by side
| LGGB-455PL | SmegFAB38LCR5AU | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | $999 | not listed |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 5 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| kWh a year | 286 | 328 |
| Cost a year | $92 | $105 |
| Specifications | ||
| Type | Bottom mount fridge-freezer | Bottom mount fridge-freezer |
| Total volume | 420 L | 481 L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Width | 700 mm | not listed |
| Depth | 700 mm | not listed |
| Height | 1720 mm | not listed |
| Made in | China | Italy |
| Registration no. | ARF3980 | ARF4153 |
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: LG GB-455PL · Smeg FAB38LCR5AU · or every current model.