Hamilton Beach HBF1558/HZ8551 16 cu. ft. Side-by-Side
Quick verdict
The Hamilton Beach HBF1558/HZ8551 16 cu. ft. Side-by-Side is a 15.6 cu. ft. side-by-side from Hamilton Beach in the budget tier. ENERGY STAR certified at 420 kWh/year, in line with the rest of the side-by-side class. At about $700, it sits below the median price per cubic foot for this layout. Our reviewers rate it 4.0/5 — best for apartment sized households.
Best for
- Couples and small families
Key specs
- Capacity
- 15.6 cu. ft.
- Dimensions
- 32.9" × 70.1" × 33.5"
- Annual energy
- 420 kWh/year
- Ice / Water
- No ice · No water
- Wi-Fi
- No
Our Review
The Hamilton Beach HBF1558/HZ8551 16 cu. ft. Side-by-Side is a 15.6 cu. ft. side-by-side refrigerator from Hamilton Beach, sitting in the sub-$1,000 range. With a 9.2 cu. ft. fresh-food compartment and 6.4 cu. ft. of freezer space, it's positioned for couples and small families.
What stands out
At this price, Hamilton Beach delivers the headline specs (capacity, ice maker, ENERGY STAR rating where present) and skips the extras. If you need a working refrigerator and don't care about cabinet-flush styling or app integration, that's a fair trade.
Layout and capacity
Exterior dimensions are 32.9" W × 70.1" H × 33.5" D — check your opening, especially the depth with handles extended. Total useable capacity is 15.6 cu. ft., split 9.2 fresh / 6.4 freezer.
Bottom line
The Hamilton Beach HBF1558/HZ8551 16 cu. ft. Side-by-Side delivers the basics at one of the lowest prices in the category. If your goal is a working fridge with the right capacity, this gets the job done.
Full Specs
Capacity Total capacity | 15.6 cu. ft. |
|---|---|
| Fresh-food | 9.2 cu. ft. |
| Freezer | 6.4 cu. ft. |
Dimensions Width | 32.9" |
| Height | 70.1" |
| Depth | 33.5" |
| Depth (with handles) | 36.0" |
Energy ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| Annual energy use | 420 kWh/year |
| Est. annual cost | $67 |
Features Ice maker | No |
| Water dispenser | No |
| Wi-Fi connected | No |
| Smart features | No |
| Door style | Side-by-Side |
| Finishes available | Stainless Steel, Black Stainless Steel, Fingerprint-Resistant Stainless, White, Black |
| Noise level | — |
Pros & Cons
+Pros
- ✓Tall, narrow compartments fit pizza boxes in the freezer
- ✓ENERGY STAR certified for lower annual operating cost
- ✓Aggressive pricing makes it one of the cheapest ways into the category
–Cons
- ✕No built-in ice maker on this configuration
- ✕Narrow fridge section limits room for wide platters or sheet pans
- ✕Trim and drawer hardware feel lighter than premium competitors
Rating Breakdown
Where to Buy
| Retailer | Current Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Home Depot | See retailer | Shop at Home Depot |
| Best Buy | See retailer | Shop at Best Buy |
| Lowe's | See retailer | Shop at Lowe's |
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