Refrigerators Sharp: reviews, advantages and disadvantages + TOP 5 most popular models

Advantages and disadvantages of refrigerators with a freshness zone

Now I will outline several key advantages and disadvantages inherent in this type of household appliances.

Pluses are formed as follows:

• you get the possibility of long-term storage of products without freezing;
• this is a solution for busy people, since in the zero zone it is easy to save food for future use;
• in addition to the freshness zone, you get an excellent unit with a full-fledged freezing and refrigeration compartments;
• appliances require minimal maintenance. Note that all review models have the No Frost function;
• In conclusion, I note the optimal functionality and cost-effectiveness of operation.

Cons can be described in this way:

• please note that southern fruits (passion fruit, mango) and cold-sensitive vegetables (zucchini, eggplant, cucumbers, avocados) cannot be stored in the freshness zone;
• high price.

Top 1. DON R 299B

Rating (2020): 4.42

Considered 22 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, Otzovik

• Nomination

  Best price

  Of the refrigerators with a large freezer, this model of the Russian manufacturer has the most affordable price, combined with good reviews.

• Characteristics
  • Average price: 23243 rubles.
  • Country Russia
  • Chamber volume: total 399 l, refrigerator 259 l, freezer 140 l
  • Defrost: manual, drip
  • Freezing capacity: 7 kg/day
  • Energy efficiency: A+ (317 kWh/year)
  • Noise level: 41 dB

An inexpensive two-chamber refrigerator from a not yet very well-known Russian manufacturer will help out in cases where the kitchen is small and a lot of storage space is required. With a width smaller than the standard models, it has a volume of 399 liters. This is achieved due to the height of more than two meters. The freezer is spacious - 140 liters, suitable even for a large family. Otherwise, the refrigerator is simple and unremarkable, there are no modern options, you need to defrost it manually. But in conditions of a limited budget and space in the kitchen, it can be considered as an inexpensive, high-quality and roomy option.

Pros and cons

• Reliable compressor made in Austria
• Affordable price with large volume
• Small width 58 cm, suitable for small kitchens
• Simple design, long working without breakage

Fragile plastic, must be handled with care

Comparison of the characteristics of the top 3 participants

Sharp SJ-F96SPBE

This model is equipped with four symmetrically arranged doors, effectively shaded in beige. I want to note an important, it would seem, trifle. The Japanese invented and implemented an ingenious door mechanism. This helped to remove the vertical central baffle from the refrigerator compartment. Thus, you get an appliance with a completely optimized interior space, where any product will fit, not to mention large-sized dishes.

The interior of the device is really impressive. Such a number of shelves and drawers will be more than enough for any, even a very large family. Of course, you cannot rearrange the shelves, but this is useless. The Japanese have thought of every moment and the placement of products will not cause problems. Absolutely the same conclusion can be drawn by looking at the freezer compartment.

The practical advantages of the model are seen in the following way:

• refrigerator is very functional. In addition to the usual options, several useful innovations have been implemented here - air ionization technology, a hybrid cooling system, a unique door opening mechanism;
• count on long-term and high-quality preservation of products and economical operation;
• the capacity of both chambers will allow you to place a large supply of products, including in a large freshness zone;
• the reliability of the electronics is beyond praise - you can not worry that the device will fail after the first power surge.

The only negative that can be attributed to this model is that its purchase will significantly shake the family budget.

About the capabilities of Sharp refrigerators in the video:

Top 1. Vestfrost VF 911 X

Rating (2020): 5.00

Considered 16 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, DNS

The refrigerator is successful in all respects - a spacious freezer, stylish design, a large freshness zone, functionality, quiet operation, No Frost. The brand is already quite well known in the Russian market and is trusted by customers. All users who have purchased this model for the kitchen are completely satisfied with their choice. At the moment, there are no negative reviews about the refrigerator. Perhaps there are some small flaws, but their advantages overlap. For a small kitchen, the model is not suitable, but this can be said about any French Door refrigerator. Otherwise, everything is fine - a well-organized interior space, a really interesting modern design.

Pros and cons

• Interesting modern design
• Spacious, well-organized interior space
• Quiet operation, compressor noise is almost inaudible
• The coating does not leave fingerprints
• Large freshness zone, located in a separate drawer

Large dimensions, not suitable for a small kitchen

Comparison of the characteristics of the top 3 participants

Release of refrigerators

The first food storage unit was released by Sharp in 1952. At this time, it was not easy to break into the consumer market. The company had such a huge number of competitors that in order to interest the buyer, it was necessary to stand out from their background. The company's specialists carefully studied the consumer market in order to clarify the interests of housewives. As a result, in 1973 the company mastered the production of a large three-door refrigerator equipped with a special compartment for storing vegetables. This model was developed by the company's specialists after a survey of 10,000 Japanese consumers. In 1989, the company offered a two-door Sharp refrigerator. This device consisted of two separate boxes. Each of them opened its own door. In addition, the Sharp brand was one of the first to use the No Frost system.

Where are Sharp refrigerators made? Today, the company produces household appliances and electronics at 21 production sites located in thirteen countries around the world. Moreover, the staff of its employees is more than fifty thousand people. And the volume of annual consolidated revenue is at the level of 24 billion US dollars.

In Thailand, which is one of the countries where Sharp refrigerators are made, in 2013 they produced the ten millionth unit that went to the market of states located in Southeast Asia.

As for the Russian Federation, there are no production sites of the Sharp company on its territory. Only the trade representation of the company operates, which has offices in some major cities of our country.

Features of multi-door refrigerators with a freezer

First of all, I want to highlight a number of features inherent in review samples. This will help to get a more complete picture of each refrigerator.

The essence of the distinguishing characteristics is as follows:

• Sharp - the Japanese brand offers great devices, and our market receives those that are adapted specifically to our operating conditions. This kind of customer care is impressive. A number of innovative technologies, efficient ionization, powerful compressors are implemented here. By the way, the Japanese give a ten-year warranty on any motor, which is good news. The general assembly is on "5+". In general, refrigerators make a purely positive impression!
• Shivaki - the second Japanese brand is no less famous, but does not compete with the previous model. Here we see a completely different price segment. This is an economy class technique, but quite decent for its price.There are no chic technologies and innovations here, the technical characteristics are average, but the refrigerator is reliable, and I see no prerequisites for a quick breakdown;
• Mitsubishi Electric - the third Japanese is also impressive and ready to please with high build quality. The manufacturer has implemented a lot of useful options, so that the device will be really useful in everyday life. I see first-class electronic components, and the compressors turned out just as well. Great sample!

I will describe more specific features of each refrigerator in a practical description. Now I propose to consider a number of their pros and cons.

The main pros and cons of the brand

Before buying refrigerators from Sharp, it will be useful to learn about all the positive and negative aspects of this kind of technology. In addition, this will allow you to choose a model that will satisfy all the wishes and requirements.

The list of advantages of Sharp cooling equipment should include:

1. Excellent technical performance. During operation, there will be absolutely no problems. Using such equipment will be as convenient as possible, since the storage of products is organized at a semi-professional level.
2. Energy efficiency. Now you don't have to pay huge electricity bills. After all, the operation of Japanese equipment requires a minimum amount of electricity.
3. Ergonomics. If the buyer responsibly approached the choice of model, then he will undoubtedly be able to choose a convenient and comfortable model. Thanks to the well-thought-out and well-organized interior space, it will be possible to pack a huge amount of products in a compact way.
4. Low noise level. The device makes almost no sounds.Therefore, you can do household chores, talk with a friend and relax without hearing an annoying rumble in the background.

As for the shortcomings, the main disadvantage of Japanese technology is its high cost. But considering all the advantages, the price is more than justified.

Thanks to a wide range of models, a buyer with any income level will be able to choose the best refrigerator from the Sharp company for himself. Yes, such equipment will cost a lot, but it will serve for decades.

Criteria for choosing a suitable model

When choosing a refrigerator, like any other electrical appliance, you need to decide in advance what it should be. This applies not only to the appearance and dimensions, but also to its functionality.

Sharp refrigerators have various technical characteristics that the buyer should definitely pay attention to.

Kind of management

An exclusive feature of Sharp units is electronic control. Each model is equipped with an electronic display with which you can accurately adjust the refrigerator. By the way, safety comes first. Therefore, the control unit is reliably protected from power surges and mechanical stress.

Energy efficiency class

The smallest amount of energy for operation is required for units of classes A and A +. To first class are medium-sized refrigerators, the second ones are more powerful and roomy.

Features of work and preservation of temperature

For those who are used to clogging the freezer with food for a long time, it is necessary to choose a refrigerator with high productivity.Otherwise, any model, even minimal and compact, will successfully cope with the cooling and freezing function.

The "No Frost" technology saves time during operation and does not require manual defrosting and frequent cleaning of the refrigerator.

Autonomous temperature storage is also a necessary feature, which is worth paying extra for. It is useful in order to keep food fresh longer. Most Sharp models after a power outage continue to autonomously maintain the temperature for up to 18 hours.

Sharp SJ-FP97VBK

Now we will see what the Japanese giant is ready to boast of. A very stylish refrigerator impresses with a useful volume of 605 liters! The first thing that catches your eye when looking at the refrigerator compartment of this new four-door model is the wide shelves. Note that inside you can store dishes up to 70 cm wide. This gives you great opportunities - any stock of food, a baking sheet with a pie or French potatoes will fit inside, eliminating unnecessary worries.

I would like to note one feature of the device - a special Plasmacluster system functions here. The whole point is that inside the chambers the action of fungal and mold spores is deactivated, which productively affects the duration and quality of food storage. In addition, the manufacturer frees you from careful packaging. This is made possible by a hybrid cooling system that prevents winding. Plus, count on a capacious freshness zone, which will help keep everything fresh - fish, poultry, meat.

If we talk about interior lighting, we can note a rather interesting solution. LED lights are placed along the perimeter of the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment

If it is important for you to see every corner of the camera, then this solution will only cause sympathy

I group the range of practical benefits as follows:

I like the simple and affordable electronic control. In this regard, the Japanese are not inferior to the successful Koreans. I am sure that the system will not respond to network fluctuations and will generally please you with stable operation.

Please note - here is an external control panel, it is placed at eye level and can be locked. Child protection will come in handy if you have little tomboys in your house;
you get extensive functionality

Among the particularly useful options, I note effective quick freezing, vacation mode, eco mode;
the ergonomics of the appliance - both in the freezer compartment and in the refrigerator compartment - are thought out at a high professional level. You will not only be able to load a very large supply of food inside, but also ensure their effective cooling or freezing. Note that there is no internal vertical partition inside the refrigerator compartment, which has a good effect on ease of use;
It's amazing how an auto-defrost appliance can be so quiet! In addition to the rather low performance declared in the technical specifications, in practice I found really silent operation;
I am sure that the operation will turn out to be economical, however, not as economical as in the case of Korean models.

Among the minuses, I can note the rather significant cost of the device. It was against the background of the high price that I expected to see a wider range of options, for example, the presence of a timer, folding shelves, internal freezer lighting. Sadly, it doesn't.

Video review of Sharp SJ-FP97VBK refrigerators in the video:

Distinctive features of technology from Shivaki

The manufacturer lures buyers with a huge range of its products. If we talk only about refrigerators, then the company offers several dozen models thought out to the smallest detail. And each has its own unique features.

Refrigeration equipment of the Shivaki brand attracts with impeccable assembly, long service life, many times exceeding the working life guaranteed by the Japanese manufacturer

The list of distinctive characteristics of Shivaki's equipment should also include:

1. First class build. When ordering products of this brand, you can be sure that it will last far more than one year. The buyer will not encounter loose bolts and the refrigerator will not peel off the seal after a couple of months of operation.
2. Cheapness of repair. In the event of any problems, restoring the performance of the equipment will cost a modest amount. In addition, finding the details is not difficult.
3. Reliability. Yes, Shivaki compressors do not have high performance, but they can serve faithfully for many years.

Particularly pleased with the fact that you can order the repair of Japanese equipment in any, even a very small village. Many craftsmen have long been accustomed to quickly restore such equipment.

The manufacturer pays special attention to the appearance of its equipment - Japanese refrigerators are distinguished by elegance and minimalism, which makes their design truly luxurious.

You can finally make sure whether it is worth buying equipment or not only after a detailed acquaintance with its advantages and disadvantages.This approach allows you to learn about possible problems and solve them in advance or give preference to another model.

Here is a general list of the pros and cons of Shivaki refrigeration equipment.

The advantages should include:

1. Compactness and mobility. Mini-refrigerators can rightly be called universal household appliances. Due to its rather modest size and light weight, you can rearrange at any time and you don’t even have to involve loaders for this.
2. Quality. Even despite its small dimensions, such equipment stores a wide variety of products from meat to drinks well and for a long time.
3. Energy efficiency. When buying Shivaki devices, you can be sure that they will not require a lot of electricity.
4. Price. The manufacturer did everything possible to purchase his equipment could any average buyer.

The main disadvantage is the simplicity of the design. Due to this, the devices are deprived of wide possibilities and cannot offer a number of additional functions. This is the simplest and most durable technique.

Japanese babies are characterized by first-class build quality. Therefore, today there really is an opportunity to buy equipment that will not need repair for the first 5-7 years of operation.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

The video will discuss how to choose the right refrigerator for your home:

Refrigerators from the Japanese company Sharp have proven themselves as reliable and highly efficient household appliances since their appearance on the market.

The manufacturer managed to ensure that its units perform their main function at a decent level and cope with a number of additional tasks. Therefore, the purchase of cooling equipment from this brand is a profitable and reasonable investment.

In the block below, you can talk about your own experience in choosing a refrigerator for your home, ask a question on the topic of the article, or participate in the discussion.

conclusions

So we have come to the final part of the review, where I can give the final recommendations for choosing a refrigerator with the No Frost function. You have already understood that all the presented models can serve as a good choice and are really the best. All of them are distinguished by excellent practical and technical characteristics, and there are simply no significant shortcomings.

The only thing I want to point out is the following:

Refrigerator LG GA-B419 SQQL is the most budget option. It is quite roomy and technologically advanced and can be successfully operated in any family. Choose this model if you don't want to spend too much money

Pay attention to the second model of the brand - LG GR-M802 HMHM - if you prefer to prepare a large amount of freezing for future use. By the way, for those who prefer this approach to food storage, I would recommend looking at black freezers - there is an equally interesting brand that offers high-quality appliances;
models from the Japanese manufacturer Sharp are a solution for a very large family or an option for semi-commercial or commercial use

Such a purchase is only advisable if you are sure that the full filling of the refrigerator and freezer compartments will be ensured.Your choice can fall on any unit, because they all have excellent technical and practical characteristics.