Frigidaire PRFS2883A vs Frigidaire FRTE1026AB
Two of the full-size refrigerators in our best full-size refrigerators comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 27.9 cu ft total volume, 725 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker
Check price at AmazonBest for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 10.1 cu ft total volume, 298 kWh/year
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Frigidaire PRFS2883A | Frigidaire FRTE1026AB | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent less energy than U.S. federal standardOfficial ENERGY STAR figure for how much less annual energy the model uses than the U.S. federal standard for its product class. Higher is better. A missing value takes the category minimum. | 10 % | 10 % | 36% |
| Certified total volumeOfficial ENERGY STAR certified total volume in cubic feet. A larger cabinet is not automatically the right refrigerator for a small kitchen. Missing values take the category minimum. | 27.9 cu ft | 10.1 cu ft | 28% |
| Annual energy useOfficial ENERGY STAR annual energy use in kilowatt-hours per year. Lower is better. Because a larger cabinet often uses more energy, this field is scored alongside volume and the percent-better figure. Missing values take the category minimum (the highest energy use in the set). | 725 kWh/year | 298 kWh/year | 22% |
| Ice makerYes when the official ENERGY STAR record lists an ice maker. Unstated counts as no. | Yes | No | 14% |
| Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR) | 10% | 10% | info |
| Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR) | 725 kWh/year | 298 kWh/year | info |
| Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR) | 27.9 cu ft | 10.1 cu ft | info |
| Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed) | 26.0 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume | 29.5 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume | info |
| U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR) | 796 kWh/year | 331 kWh/year | info |
| Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR) | 34.7 cu ft | 12.1 cu ft | info |
| Type (ENERGY STAR) | Bottom Freezer | Top Freezer | info |
| Product class (ENERGY STAR) | 5A - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with through-the-door ice service | 3 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with top-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker | info |
| Defrost type (ENERGY STAR) | Automatic | Automatic | info |
| Ice maker (ENERGY STAR) | Yes | No | info |
| Counter depth (ENERGY STAR) | No | Yes | info |
| Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR) | Yes | No | info |
| Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR) | No | No | info |
| Dimensions (ENERGY STAR) | 70 × 65.6 in (H × W) | 59.9 × 21.2 in (H × W) | info |
| Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR) | Not listed | Not listed | info |
| Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria | No | Yes | info |
| Certified model number | PRFS2883A* | FRTE1026AB | info |
| Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record | Frigidaire | Frigidaire | info |
| Related official records with the same certified ratings | Same official certified ratings also appear on Frigidaire FRFS2823A; Frigidaire FRFS282LAF; Frigidaire GRFS2853A. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages. | Same official certified ratings also appear on Frigidaire FRTE1026AV; Frigidaire FRTE1026AW. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages. | info |
| CrispPick score | 4.9/10 | 2.9/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Frigidaire PRFS2883A
Better published figure on: Certified total volume, Ice maker.
What we like
- Large official certified total volume (27.9 cu ft)
- ENERGY STAR lists this model with an ice maker
Watch out for
- Highest official annual energy use in this comparison (725 kWh/year)
Frigidaire FRTE1026AB
Better published figure on: Annual energy use.
What we like
- Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria
Watch out for
- ENERGY STAR does not list an ice maker on this record
Verdict
The official ENERGY STAR type is Top Freezer on the Frigidaire FRTE1026AB and Bottom Freezer on the Frigidaire PRFS2883A. The Frigidaire FRTE1026AB record lists 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 10.1 cu ft total volume and 298 kWh/year. The Frigidaire PRFS2883A record lists 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 27.9 cu ft total volume and 725 kWh/year. ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker on the Frigidaire PRFS2883A and does not on the Frigidaire FRTE1026AB.
- Frigidaire PRFS2883A: ENERGY STAR Product Finder: PRFS2883A
- Frigidaire PRFS2883A: ENERGY STAR certified residential refrigerators dataset
- Frigidaire FRTE1026AB: ENERGY STAR Product Finder: FRTE1026AB
- Frigidaire FRTE1026AB: ENERGY STAR certified residential refrigerators dataset