Samsung RM80F23VM vs LG LB12S2000
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 27% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 23.5 cu ft total volume, 510 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker
Check price at AmazonBest for: Official 36% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 11.8 cu ft total volume, 285 kWh/year
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Samsung RM80F23VM | LG LB12S2000 | 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. | 27 % | 36 % | 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. | 23.5 cu ft | 11.8 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). | 510 kWh/year | 285 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) | 27% | 36% | info |
| Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR) | 510 kWh/year | 285 kWh/year | info |
| Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR) | 23.5 cu ft | 11.8 cu ft | info |
| Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed) | 21.7 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume | 24.2 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume | info |
| U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR) | 669 kWh/year | 443 kWh/year | info |
| Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR) | 30.3 cu ft | 14.2 cu ft | info |
| Type (ENERGY STAR) | Bottom Freezer | Bottom Freezer | info |
| Product class (ENERGY STAR) | 5I - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice service | 5 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-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) | Yes | No | info |
| Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR) | No | No | info |
| Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR) | No | No | info |
| Dimensions (ENERGY STAR) | 72.1 × 35.9 in (H × W) | 68 × 24 in (H × W) | info |
| Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR) | R-600a | R-600a | info |
| Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria | Yes | Yes | info |
| Certified model number | RM80F23VM* | LB12S2000* | info |
| Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record | Samsung | LG | info |
| CrispPick score | 6.8/10 | 5.5/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Samsung RM80F23VM
Better published figure on: Certified total volume, Ice maker.
What we like
- Official 27% less energy than the U.S. federal standard
- ENERGY STAR lists this model with an ice maker
- Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria
Watch out for
- No additional scored gaps in the official record we used
LG LB12S2000
Better published figure on: Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard, Annual energy use.
What we like
- Highest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (36%)
- Lowest official annual energy use in this comparison (285 kWh/year)
- Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria
Watch out for
- ENERGY STAR does not list an ice maker on this record
Verdict
On published specs, the Samsung RM80F23VM scores higher (6.8 vs 5.5). Specs don't capture sound character or feel, so weigh the pros and cons above too.
- Choose the Samsung RM80F23VM if this sounds like you: official 27% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 23.5 cu ft total volume, 510 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker.
- Choose the LG LB12S2000 if this sounds like you: official 36% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 11.8 cu ft total volume, 285 kWh/year.
- Samsung RM80F23VM: ENERGY STAR Product Finder: RM80F23VM
- Samsung RM80F23VM: ENERGY STAR certified residential refrigerators dataset
- LG LB12S2000: ENERGY STAR Product Finder: LB12S2000
- LG LB12S2000: ENERGY STAR certified residential refrigerators dataset