Best Budget Refrigerator from China - Haier, Xiaomi or Hisense?

The best energy-saving refrigerator is Ginzzu. Due to the economical consumption of electricity, it will pay off within a few years after purchase. But the main thing is not even this, but the fact that a high energy consumption class indicates modern equipment of excellent quality. The device will work stably for a long time. In this regard, Midea and Xiaomi have become the most reliable with additional “pluses” in the class. Holiday mode to save electricity during the period of departure of tenants of the apartment is provided only in Haier and Hisense.

Xiaomi works a little quieter than other models, thanks to its modest dimensions. In general, the volume level is within the acceptable range and does not cause discomfort to the residents of the apartment, judging by the reviews. Despite similar performance in decibels, some buyers note increased noise from Haer.

Xiaomi has become the undisputed leader in terms of compactness and weight. A relatively light refrigerator can be transported in a car, it is also the best option for a small house or apartment. Xiaomi doors open 130° to make it easy to take out and put food back. The surface of the case is glossy, it has been repeatedly polished to achieve perfect smoothness. The reverse side is galvanized for better wear resistance. Inside the appliance there are two shelves with adjustable height, there is also a drawer and storage space in the door.

Hisense has an impressive weight - almost 90 kg. When it comes to heavy appliances for the home, an extra 5-10 kg does not really matter, but this will have to be taken into account when transporting. Of the interesting features of the model, it is worth noting double doors, as well as an antibacterial coating on the inner walls. Due to it, the products stay fresh longer, unpleasant odors do not appear.

Midea weighs significantly less than other models (not counting Xiaomi), while it is the highest among the participants in the comparison. For a house with low ceilings, you need to carefully measure everything before buying. This refrigerator is equipped with a child safety lock, so you can safely order it for a large family. The height of the shelves in the door cannot be adjusted - and this is the main drawback of the device. The same problem is present in the budget Hisense.

A pleasant advantage of Hayer was a spacious freezer with 4 compartments.It is large, yet narrow enough to fit in any corner of the kitchen without any problems. Inside there is a foldable shelf and bottle compartment, so you can organize your products wisely and make the most of the space. The glossy metal surface turned out to be too brand: it scratches quickly, so it's better not to hang magnets on the door. Fingerprints also instantly remain on the body of the device.

Ginzzu comes with an ice generator, which other devices cannot boast of. It is for these purposes that a cold water supply system with a 3-liter dispenser is provided here. It is located on the appliance door. Inside, everything is also very convenient: a lot of shelves in the main and freezer chambers, drawers for vegetables and other products. The surface of the case is matte, so it will not get dirty, unlike Haier.

The most capacious in our selection was a huge refrigerator from Ginzzu. Its volume allows you to make preparations for the winter, store all kinds of products and already prepared dishes for a large family. Hisense is not far away, where almost 400 liters fit.Thanks to two doors, you can conveniently place everything you need inside. The volume of other refrigerators is more modest, and the main drawback of Midea is the too small freezer. The mini model from Xiaomi has the smallest capacity. Of course, it takes up little space, but still, for a family of several people, this may not be enough.

All models from China have a temperature display, super-freeze - everywhere except Xiaomi. Only three refrigerators can boast of supercooling mode: Ginzzu, Midea and Hisense. Initially, these functions were in premium household appliances, but now they have become closer and more accessible. With the help of advanced settings, you can set the optimal temperature and save the maximum benefit in the products.

The freshness zone is provided in each of the selected Chinese refrigerators. And only in Haer it is dry, making the model ideal for storing meat and fish. But for vegetables and fruits, this option is not very good - they need moisture. Therefore, when buying, it is necessary to determine which products usually lie in the chamber for a long time.The freshness zone in Xiaomi is very conditional - it has a small volume and there is no information about the exact temperature and humidity inside.

The most significant disadvantage of Xiaomi was the need to manually defrost the refrigerator and freezer. The No Frost system is not provided here, as in all other devices. This is not very convenient, even considering the mini-dimensions of the model. The advantages include the control panel located at the top of the case. Thanks to it, you can easily choose one of 6 modes for storing food. There is also a function to connect to a smartphone. But there is no display in the device, unlike other refrigerators from China.

The freezing power is the same for all Chinese models, except for Xiaomi and Midea. Haer boasts the longest cold retention. Thanks to this feature, you will not have to worry if the power supply to the house suddenly turns off. Haier, Midea and Hisense will beep if the door is left open for too long. The latter device also has a notification function when there is a power outage.

Each Chinese manufacturer provides a 1 year warranty. As for the service life of refrigerators, there are also no differences between inexpensive models - household appliances will work for at least 5-7 years. Reviews confirm that breakdowns during this time are extremely rare. The most reliable buyers unanimously considered Haer. But Midea earned low marks due to mediocre build quality.

A powerful compressor from Jiaxipera is responsible for Xiaomi's reliability. It is one of the three strongest equipment manufacturers in the world. The device perfectly generates cold, and an accurate thermostat makes it easy to adjust the temperature. Fire protection is also provided. All other devices use proprietary inverter compressors. They are quiet, economical and durable.

Obviously, when comparing prices, Haer becomes the best. This is the only model in the ranking that costs even less than 45,000 rubles. Ginzzu is the most expensive refrigerator from China, but it is still cheaper than home appliances from big-name brands that are not included in the selection. In second place from the bottom is a device from Midea, the price of which is a little more than 50 thousand. Considering the size of Xiaomi, it seems overpriced, which is why the product fell below the more expensive Hisense.

Haer became the leader in the comparison of budget refrigerators. It is inexpensive, reliable and functional. The device effectively copes with freezing food and keeps cold up to a day when the power is turned off. Its weaknesses are noise during operation, average capacity and not the most economical consumption of electricity.

Hisense came in second thanks to its extensive feature set, good chamber volume, and antibacterial coating on the interior walls. He failed to become the best because of the largest weight and power consumption. But the volume here is almost the same as that of Ginzzu, the most capacious refrigerator from China. He could stay in the middle of the rating, if not for the very high price. Xiaomi received good marks due to its compactness, smartphone connectivity and quiet operation. During the comparison, we made sure that this mini-fridge is quite capable of competing with full-sized models.

Finally, the last place was taken by the Chinese brand Midea. He was let down by the average build quality and minimal possibilities in terms of freezing products. But this device has a relatively low weight and a convenient arrangement of shelves. So each buyer has the right to independently choose what is more important for him - dimensions, ergonomic design, advanced functionality or noise level. All inexpensive refrigerators included in the selection deserve attention.