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Samsung Series 6 RB38C636DB1/EU review

No. 9 of 10 in our fridge freezers ranking · Updated · How we rank

Our verdict: The Samsung Series 6 RB38C636DB1/EU ranks 9th of the 10 fridge freezers we compare, with 7.9 out of 10.

Samsung Series 6 RB38C636DB1/EU

7.9/10

The Samsung RB38C636DB1/EU is a 203cm-tall, frost-free 70/30 fridge freezer in black that fits a standard 60cm slot. It suits households that want a large fridge and a water dispenser without plumbing.

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Why it's here

  • Roughly 272L fridge and 114L freezer in a standard 60cm slot
  • Total No Frost, so neither compartment needs defrosting
  • Non-plumbed water dispenser with a tank you fill by hand
  • Rated D at 211 kWh a year and 35 dBA

Keep in mind

  • At 203cm tall it needs a check of ceiling height and delivery routes
  • The most expensive freestanding model here
  • Smart features need Wi-Fi and the app, and Samsung only guarantees security updates to the end of 2028
  • The water tank takes door space and needs refilling

Why the Samsung RB38C636DB1/EU scores 7.9

Each bar shows where it places among the 10 fridge freezers in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.

  • How happy owners are6th of 10
  • How many rated it7th of 10
  • How new it is9th of 10

Level with the LG NatureFRESH GBV3100DPY

The LG NatureFRESH GBV3100DPY and the Samsung Series 6 RB38C636DB1/EU score the same, so either is a safe pick. The LG NatureFRESH GBV3100DPY goes first because it is the newer design.

About the Samsung RB38C636DB1/EU

This is a freestanding bottom-freezer model with Total No Frost, so neither compartment needs defrosting. Samsung's listing gives 272L for the fridge and 114L for the freezer, 386L in total. It measures 203 x 59.5 x 65.8cm (H x W x D), and the doors are reversible.

The water dispenser is not plumbed in. You fill a tank by hand and draw water from the door. There is no ice maker. Inside, the fridge has a humidity-controlled crisper, a two-zone fresh box, a wine shelf and a foldable shelf, plus door bins. The freezer has three drawers and is rated four-star, with a freezing capacity of 8kg in 24 hours.

It is rated D for energy, at 211 kWh a year, and 35 dB for noise. The freezer keeps food for 9 hours in a power cut. Smart features work through Samsung's SmartThings app over Wi-Fi, and the fridge has a door alarm and an LED interior light.

What owners report about the Samsung RB38C636DB1/EU

We found no written owner reviews for this exact model on the UK retailer pages we could open, so we can't report a pattern of praise or complaints for it.

Who the Samsung RB38C636DB1/EU suits

It suits a household that wants a big fridge in a standard-width slot, and likes the idea of chilled water without a plumbing job. The 70/30 split favours people who shop for fresh food more than frozen. Check the 203cm height against your ceiling and the route in for delivery before ordering.

Look elsewhere if you want a smaller or cheaper frost-free model: the Hisense RB390N4WCE is shorter at 186cm, and the Samsung RB34C600ESA/EU SpaceMax 344L is the cheaper way into a 70/30 Samsung. If you want more freezer space or a lower running cost, the Bosch Series 6 KGE49AICAG is the better fit. Anyone who dislikes refilling a tank should skip the dispenser.

Questions about the Samsung RB38C636DB1/EU

How big is the Samsung Series 6 RB38C636DB1/EU?

It is 203cm high, 59.5cm wide and 65.8cm deep. Its doors are reversible.

Is the Samsung RB38C636DB1/EU frost free?

Yes. It has Total No Frost, so neither the fridge nor the freezer needs defrosting.

Does the Samsung RB38C636DB1/EU water dispenser need plumbing?

No. It is a non-plumbed dispenser with a tank you fill by hand. The model has no ice maker.

How long is the warranty on the Samsung RB38C636DB1/EU?

Euronics words it as a 2 Year Guarantee with an additional 3 Year Warranty, with registration required within 90 days. Which? says Samsung fridge freezers have a two-year guarantee as standard.

How loud is the Samsung RB38C636DB1/EU?

It is rated at 35 dB, which puts it in noise class B according to the listed specifications.

How long does the Samsung RB38C636DB1/EU keep food cold in a power cut?

Food stays stored for 9 hours during a power failure, according to Euronics.

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All 10 fridge freezers, compared

  1. 1 Beko CFG4552WBest Choice 8.5 Check Price
  2. 2 Hisense RB327N4WWEBest Budget 8.3 Check Price
  3. 3 Bosch Series 2 KGN27NWEAG 8.2 Check Price
  4. 4 Hotpoint H5X 82O SX 8.1 Check Price
  5. 5 Hisense RB390N4WCE 8.0 Check Price
  6. 6 Samsung RB34C600ESA/EU SpaceMax 344L 8.0 Check Price
  7. 7 Beko CSG4582S 7.9 Check Price
  8. 8 LG NatureFRESH GBV3100DPY 7.9 Check Price
  9. 9 Samsung Series 6 RB38C636DB1/EUThis review 7.9 Check Price
  10. 10 Bosch Series 6 KGE49AICAG 7.8 Check Price
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Samsung Series 6 RB38C636DB1/EU

The Samsung RB38C636DB1/EU is a 203cm-tall, frost-free 70/30 fridge freezer in black that fits a standard 60cm slot. 7.9 out of 10.

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How we score it

Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. We haven't read the review sites for this guide yet, so for now it is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 19 models for this guide before settling on these ten.

Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026.

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