Samsung RF18A5101SR Counter-Depth

In this samsung rf18a5101sr counter-depth review, the short answer is that the Samsung RF18A5101SR/AA is the best smart counter-depth french door refrigerator in our 2026 guide of eight. It ranks fifth overall and first among the slim, app-connected models. At $1,314.64, it measures 28.5 inches deep, 32.13 inches wide and 70 inches tall, so it sits close to flush with standard cabinetry. Total capacity is 18 cu ft: 11.7 cu ft in the fresh food section and 5.8 cu ft in the freezer. It holds a 4.1-star rating from 25 Amazon ratings and runs on 115 volts.

Twin Cooling Plus is the headline feature, and it matters because the fridge and freezer run on independent controls. As a result, freezer air never dries out the fresh food section, so leafy greens last longer and ice keeps a clean taste. The frost-free compressor defrosts itself, which means you never chip ice off the back wall. Three adjustable glass shelves and three racks give you room to rearrange before a big shop. On top of that, Wi-Fi connectivity sends phone alerts when the temperature drops after a power outage or when a door stays open. The fingerprint-resistant matte stainless finish wipes clean quickly, and the flat doors with recessed handles need only 51.1 inches of clearance when fully open.

Value is where this Samsung earns its place. Even so, the $1,314.64 price lands below the KoolMore in the same guide while adding app control, and it draws just 595 kWh a year, an Energy Star rating that costs less to run than the 28 cu ft Samsung. In practice, the trade-offs are real: 11.7 cu ft of fresh food space is modest for bulk shoppers, and 25 Amazon ratings is thinner evidence than the BLACK+DECKER and KoolMore have. Meanwhile, the smart features depend on a Wi-Fi connection. Samsung's warranty covers one year parts and labor, five years on the sealed system, and ten years on parts for the digital inverter compressor. If you want a built-in look with phone alerts, buy it.