Best Under Counter Fridge
We deliver over 30,000 appliances a year on our own vehicles, we know which fridges hold up and which ones get returned. Our pick for the best under counter fridge is the Montpellier MDAUCL60W. It's a full 60cm wide, packs in 156 litres of storage, and comes from a brand we've trusted for years.
This white freestanding larder fridge slots neatly under a standard worktop and gives you more usable space than most competitors at this price point. It runs at just 39 dB, quiet enough that you'll forget it's there.
Why the Montpellier MDAUCL60W Is Our Top Pick
At 156 litres, this is one of the roomiest under counter fridges you'll find without stepping up to a much higher price bracket. Here's what makes it stand out:
Two adjustable glass shelves let you rearrange the interior to fit taller bottles, bulky containers, or whatever your weekly shop throws at it.
Dedicated salad crisper keeps fruit and veg fresh and separated from the rest of your food. No more wilted lettuce at the back of the shelf.
Reversible door means it can open left or right — essential if your kitchen layout doesn't play nicely with standard hinges.
E energy rating with annual consumption of just 89 kWh. That's low running costs for a fridge this size.
Montpellier is a UK family-run brand with over 50 years in the industry. Every appliance comes with a 2-year parts and labour warranty as standard, and they're a brand we've stocked since the early days.
What About Other Under Counter Fridges?
The Montpellier is our best all-rounder, but depending on your budget or requirements, one of these might suit you better:
Best Value: Teknix UC48L2W
If you're after the most affordable under counter fridge that still does the job properly, the Teknix UC48L2W is hard to beat. It's a compact 48cm wide with 80 litres of capacity — enough for one person or a couple. It includes adjustable wire shelves, a crisper drawer, and a reversible door. Teknix is one of our best-selling brands, made in the same factories as bigger names like Hisense but at a friendlier price. Comes with 2-year parts and labour warranty and runs at 39 dB.
Premium Choice: Liebherr RD1200
If you want the best build quality money can buy, the Liebherr RD1200 is the one. German-engineered with 111 litres of capacity, 4 glass shelves, LED lighting, and touch controls. It runs at a whisper-quiet 34 dB making it the quietest fridge on this list. It also has a SuperCool function that rapidly chills new items when you load up after a shop, plus auto defrost so you never have to do it manually. It's earned 5-star reviews from our customers, with people praising the layout and how quiet it is. At 50cm wide, it's also a great option if you've got a narrower gap to fill. D energy rating means slightly better efficiency too.
Big Brand Option: Bosch KTR15NWEAG
Want the Bosch name behind your fridge? The KTR15NWEAG gives you LED lighting, a Multi Box vegetable drawer, SuperCool function, and safety glass shelves. It's 56cm wide and comes with Bosch's 2-year warranty as standard, though you can extend to 5 years on selected models. A solid choice if brand recognition matters to you.
Best Under Counter Fridge with an Ice Box
Some people need a small freezer compartment for ice, a few frozen items, or just the odd ready meal. If that's you, these are the two to look at:
Best Overall with Icebox: Liebherr RDI1621
This is the premium icebox fridge. You get 109 litres of fridge space plus a 17-litre 4-star freezer compartment — enough to store proper frozen food, not just ice cubes. It comes loaded with Liebherr features: EasyFresh drawer for fruit and veg, SuperCool rapid chilling, LED lighting, touch controls, a door alarm, and SmartFrost technology that reduces ice build-up in the freezer section. At 60cm wide, it fits standard kitchen gaps. Runs at just 35 dB and holds a D energy rating. Customers describe it as a delight to use. It's the priciest option on this list, but you're getting serious German engineering.
Cheapest with Icebox: Teknix UC48R2W
The most affordable way to get fridge and freezer in one under counter unit. The Teknix UC48R2W gives you 70 litres of fridge space and an 11-litre icebox, 3 glass shelves, interior light, and a reversible door. At 48cm wide, it's compact enough for the tightest kitchens, bedsits, or offices. Comes with the same 2-year warranty as every Teknix product. If you just need somewhere to keep a few ice cube trays and the odd bag of peas, this does the job without breaking the bank.
How Do I Choose the Right Under Counter Fridge?
Picking an under counter fridge comes down to a few key things:
- Width: Most are either 48cm, 50cm, or 60cm wide. Measure your gap before you buy — it sounds obvious, but it's the number one reason people return fridges
- Capacity: 80 litres works for one person. 110-130 litres suits a couple or small family. The sweet spot for most people is around 120-130 litres
- Icebox or no icebox: If you've got a separate freezer, go for a larder fridge — you'll get more fridge space. If you need to store some frozen items, get one with an icebox
- Noise level: Anything under 40 dB is quiet. The Liebherr RD1200 at 34 dB is practically silent
- Defrost type: Auto defrost saves hassle. Manual defrost is cheaper but means periodic maintenance
What Can You Fit in an Under Counter Fridge?
With the Montpellier MDAUCL60W's 156-litre capacity, you're looking at:
- A full weekly shop for 1-2 people
- 3-4 days of fresh food for a small family
- Around 10-12 bottles of wine or beer in the door storage
- A full salad drawer's worth of fruit and veg
- Milk, butter, cheese, yoghurts, and condiments with room to spare
Even the smaller 80-litre Teknix handles a few days' worth of shopping for one person comfortably.
The Bottom Line
The Montpellier MDAUCL60W gives you the best balance of capacity, features, and value. At 60cm wide with 156 litres of storage, adjustable shelves, a salad crisper, and 39 dB quiet operation, it covers what most households need from an under counter fridge.
It measures 84.7cm tall and 55.6cm deep — standard dimensions that slot under virtually any worktop. The reversible door and adjustable feet mean it'll fit wherever you need it.
Backed by Montpellier's 2-year warranty and an E energy rating that keeps running costs sensible, it's the under counter fridge we'd point most customers towards. And because we handle our own deliveries and returns, you're covered if anything isn't right.
If budget is tight, the Teknix UC48L2W gets you started at the affordable end. If you want the absolute best, the Liebherr RD1200 is hard to argue with.