Midea MRF18B4 18 cu. ft. Bottom Freezer
Quick verdict
The Midea MRF18B4 18 cu. ft. Bottom Freezer is an 18.4 cu. ft. bottom-freezer from Midea in the budget tier. ENERGY STAR certified at 549 kWh/year, in line with the rest of the bottom-freezer class. At about $700, it sits below the median price per cubic foot for this layout. Standout features: an ice maker. Our reviewers rate it 4.1/5 — best for apartment sized households.
Best for
- Couples and small families
Key specs
- Capacity
- 18.4 cu. ft.
- Dimensions
- 29.5" × 66.7" × 32.0"
- Annual energy
- 549 kWh/year
- Ice / Water
- Ice ✓ · No water
- Wi-Fi
- No
Our Review
The Midea MRF18B4 18 cu. ft. Bottom Freezer is a 18.4 cu. ft. bottom-freezer refrigerator from Midea, sitting in the sub-$1,000 range. With a 13.1 cu. ft. fresh-food compartment and 5.3 cu. ft. of freezer space, it's positioned for couples and small families.
What stands out
At this price, Midea 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 29.5" W × 66.7" H × 32.0" D — check your opening, especially the depth with handles extended. Total useable capacity is 18.4 cu. ft., split 13.1 fresh / 5.3 freezer.
Bottom line
The Midea MRF18B4 18 cu. ft. Bottom Freezer 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 | 18.4 cu. ft. |
|---|---|
| Fresh-food | 13.1 cu. ft. |
| Freezer | 5.3 cu. ft. |
Dimensions Width | 29.5" |
| Height | 66.7" |
| Depth | 32.0" |
| Depth (with handles) | 34.5" |
Energy ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| Annual energy use | 549 kWh/year |
| Est. annual cost | $88 |
Features Ice maker | Yes |
| Water dispenser | No |
| Wi-Fi connected | No |
| Smart features | No |
| Door style | Bottom Freezer |
| Finishes available | Stainless Steel, Black Stainless Steel, Fingerprint-Resistant Stainless, White, Black |
| Noise level | — |
Pros & Cons
+Pros
- ✓Eye-level fridge section reduces stooping for daily use
- ✓ENERGY STAR certified for lower annual operating cost
- ✓Automatic ice maker keeps the bin stocked without trays
- ✓Aggressive pricing makes it one of the cheapest ways into the category
–Cons
- ✕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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