CHiQ 283L Bottom Mount Refrigerator
CBM280NB3
Product Overview
Key Features
- 283 Litre total (196 Litre fridge, 87 Litre freezer)
- 3 star energy rating
- 595w x 1520h x 671d mm
- Reversible door, frost free, multi air flow, LED light
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- CHiQ
- Model Number:
- CBM280NB3
- Total Capacity (L):
- 283
- Reversible Door:
- Yes
- Dispenser:
- No
- Energy Rating (Star):
- 3
- Supplier Colour:
- Matte Black
- Door Hinge:
- Right
Fridges & Freezers
- Fridge Capacity (L):
- 196
- Freezer Capacity (L):
- 87
- Fridge Capacity Range (L):
- 200-299
General Information
- Colour:
- Black
- Additional Features:
- Frost Free, Multi Air Flow, Electronic Temperature Control, Fast Cool, Interior LED Light, Reversible Door
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 3 Year
Fridges & Freezers
- Fridge Capacity (L):
- 196
- Freezer Capacity (L):
- 87
- Fridge Capacity Range (L):
- 200-299
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 3 Year
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 1520
- Product Width (mm):
- 595
- Product Depth (mm):
- 671
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 1569
- Box Width (mm):
- 729
- Box Depth (mm):
- 638
- Box Weight (kg):
- 60
Product Reviews of CHiQ 283L Bottom Mount Refrigerator
Overall Rating Snapshot
4.6 out of 5 stars from 32 reviews
91% of users recommend this product
What customers say, summarised by AI
- Attractive black finish, quiet operation; suits small households or apartments
- Spacious freezer for size; layout practical with bottom mount and adjustable shelves
- Door reversal straightforward, but shelf height limited for taller bottles
- Good value for money; sturdy build quality and efficient cooling performance
- Ideal for one or two people; suits downsizing needs or as a second fridge
- Manual freezer temp controls and shelf options could be improved
Pros
Value (2)
Quiet (1)
Easy (1)
Quality (1)
Fridge
Beautiful black fridge works excellent
Cidonie
Confirmed purchase 12 October 2026
Published on 3 November 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Chiq bottom mount fridge
Very happy with this fridge/freezer, it’s very quiet and as a second fridge holds all the excess food/drinks needed especially at holiday times. Also the assistant in the store was extremely helpful
Olive Yanelli
Confirmed purchase 10 September 2026
Published on 7 October 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
works for us as a second fridge
Looks great, working well, disappointed to discover that none of the shelf spaces fit beer bottles standing up.
David
Confirmed purchase 14 September 2026
Published on 6 October 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Right size fridge
Love the size
Kerri
Confirmed purchase 20 July 2026
Published on 11 August 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Great smaller fridge/freezer
We bought this fridge to give our family some extra freezer space, along with a bar fridge for drinks and extra food when required. We reversed the swing of the doors, which was easy enough to do. This was the biggest fridge/freezer size we could fit into our space, but we are more than happy with the internal size and layout offered by this model.
Luke
Confirmed purchase 22 May 2026
Published on 16 June 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Great fridge
Did some research before buying this fridge and not many brands have this size 283l with the space this fridge has with an affordable price with both the freezer and fridge sections. Ultra quite in the small flat I have.
Paul
Confirmed purchase 5 May 2026
Published on 20 May 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Great fridge
Did some research before buying this fridge and not many brands have this size 283l with the space this fridge has with an affordable price with both the freezer and fridge sections. Ultra quite in the small flat I have.
Paul
Confirmed purchase 5 May 2026
Published on 20 May 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Cheap, simple & gets the job done
Cheap, simple & gets the job done
H W
Confirmed purchase 26 April 2026
Published on 20 May 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Ashen
Confirmed purchase 5 April 2026
Published on 29 April 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Good
Good value for money
John
Confirmed purchase 9 March 2026
Published on 1 April 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
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At a glance
The CHiQ 283L Bottom Mount Refrigerator is a practical fridge for singles, couples and small households wanting flexible everyday cooling in a compact footprint. Its strengths are frost free operation, even cooling, adjustable storage and a reversible door for easier placement. The main limitation is its smaller capacity and basic feature set compared with larger premium fridges.
What it’s great for
- Everyday Food Storage
- Small Household Living
- Apartment Kitchens
- Weekly Grocery Cooling
Where it works best
- Apartments
- Flats
- Small Kitchens
- Open-Plan Homes
- Secondary Kitchen Spaces
Who it’s for
- Singles
- Couples
- Small Families
- Renters
- First-Home Buyers
Things to consider
It suits smaller households well, but buyers wanting more storage, premium finishes or connected smart features may prefer a larger or higher-end model.
Family size suitability
Best for 1 to 3 people
Energy efficiency score
6/10 - 3 star energy rating delivers solid everyday performance but is not especially efficient versus stronger-rated alternatives
Freezer accessibility
Good - bottom freezer design keeps everyday fresh food at eye level while frozen items remain easy to organise below
Noise level vs category average
5/10 - no specific low-noise claim is provided, so it is best treated as typical for the category
Smart home compatibility
No built-in smart home compatibility
Key benefits
- Frost Free: Helps prevent ice build-up so you do not need to manually defrost the fridge.
- Multi Air Flow: Circulates cold air across each shelf for more even cooling after the door is opened.
- Electronic Control: Lets you adjust temperature settings more precisely for day-to-day food storage.
- Fast Cool: Quickly lowers the fridge temperature after a grocery shop to help chill new items faster.
- Reversible Door: Makes installation easier in different kitchen layouts by allowing the door swing to be changed.
- Humidity Control Crisper: Helps fruit and vegetables stay fresh longer with adjustable humidity settings.
- Interior LED Light: Gives a clearer internal view while producing less heat than traditional fridge lighting.
- 3 Star Energy Rating: Offers moderate energy performance for an everyday bottom mount fridge in this size.
Q: Is 283L enough fridge space for one or two people?
A: Yes. The 283L capacity is aimed at smaller households, with 196L in the fridge and 87L in the freezer. It suits singles, couples, or a small weekly shop better than a larger family kitchen with heavy bulk buying.
Q: Can the door be reversed to suit my kitchen layout?
A: Yes. This model comes with a left-hand door opening and can be switched to right-hand using the same hinge. That helps in tighter kitchens or apartments where the default swing would block cabinets, walls, or walkways.
Q: Does frost free mean I never need to defrost it?
A: Yes. CHiQ CBM280NB3 uses Frost Free cooling to manage internal air and reduce ice build-up, so manual defrosting is not part of normal use. It is designed for everyday convenience rather than the periodic defrosting older fridges need.
Q: How does the crisper help keep fruit and vegetables fresh?
A: The crisper has an adjustable humidity slider. Set it lower for fruit or higher for leafy vegetables, depending on what you store most. That gives more control than a fixed crisper, but it still works best when produce is sorted by type.
Q: What does Fast Cool do after a big grocery shop?
A: Fast Cool quickly lowers the fridge temperature after restocking, which helps bring newly added food back into the chilled zone sooner. It is useful after a larger shop or frequent door opening, but it is not a separate long-term storage mode.
Q: How efficient is this fridge for its size and type?
A: CHiQ CBM280NB3 has a 3 star energy rating. A higher star rating generally means lower running costs than other 283L bottom mount fridges with a lower rating, though storage habits and room temperature still affect electricity use.
Q: Are there other colours in this CHiQ 283L fridge range?
A: Yes. At The Good Guys, this bottom mount range is available in black, white, and black steel finishes. If this black model does not suit the kitchen, browse the CHiQ 283L range for the same size in another finish.
