Best Large Refrigerators for Big Families

Below, CR members can read ratings and reviews of the five best large refrigerators from our tests, ranked in order of Overall Score, with one pick for each fridge configuration (bottom-freezer, French-door, side-by-side, top-freezer, and built-in). 

For other high-capacity options, check CR’s complete refrigerator ratings and sort by total usable capacity, then move the Ratings & Specs slider bar to the right. You can also sort by width to easily find the best refrigerator that will fit in your kitchen. The most common widths are 30, 33, and 36 inches. One of the best large refrigerators we’ve tested, a built-in model, is an outlier at 42 inches wide.

You can also consult our refrigerator buying guide to learn more about the different types of refrigerators.