The Battle of Premium Refrigerators, the Top Two in Home Appliances, Has Begun

Samsung Launches French Door Ice Water Purifier Refrigerator After 3 Years
LG Prepares to Release AI-Enabled Dios and New Wine Cellar Models

Samsung Electronics announced on the 28th that it has launched the "French Door Refrigerator with Water Purifier." The model is introducing the new French Door Refrigerator with Water Purifier at the Samsung Electronics Digital City Premium House in Suwon.

[Asia Economy Reporter Dongwoo Lee] Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are competing again with the launch of premium refrigerators such as ice water purifier refrigerators and wine cellars, following new TV and washing machine models.

According to the industry on the 28th, Samsung Electronics has completed radio certification from the National Radio Research Agency for six refrigerator products, and LG Electronics for seven refrigerator products from last month to the present. This certification is a procedure to evaluate radio interference for products about to be released domestically, and products are usually officially launched within 1 to 2 months after certification.

Samsung Electronics launched the 2020 model dual-door ice water purifier refrigerator first in Korea on the same day. It has been three years since Samsung resumed sales of ice water purifier refrigerators since 2017. The product completed radio certification in January.

This product places the water purifier connected to the water supply inside the refrigerator for easy management, allowing clean water and ice to be used without opening the refrigerator door. The purifier inside the refrigerator has a 4-stage purification system with three filters that remove foreign substances, odors, heavy metals, and bacteria contained in tap water. It is equipped with a food showcase that blocks cold air loss by up to 55%. The black metal cooling door traps cold air to prevent the internal temperature from rising.

Starting with the launch of the ice water purifier refrigerator, Samsung Electronics plans to sequentially introduce products such as the 850L 4-door Bespoke and the 'Family Hub' AI refrigerator. In particular, the new Family Hub is expected to enhance the 'View Inside' function that checks the interior, providing not only ingredient confirmation but also cooking recipes.

LG Electronics recently completed radio certification for the refrigerator model 'F873S31,' signaling a release in the first half of the year. Products starting with F are usually 'top refrigerator, bottom freezer' models, and the main AI-equipped 'LG Dios Magic Space' is likely.

The company also completed radio certification earlier this year for a new model of its premium 'Dios ice water purifier refrigerator' (model name: J823MT75). The new product is known to have enhanced the 'self-care' function that sterilizes the water outlet with ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (UV LED). Additionally, it plans to continue features such as the '24-hour automatic temperature control' and the 'Knock On Magic Space' function, which reduces cold air leakage by up to 50%, following last year.

LG Electronics also plans to release a dual-door model with energy efficiency grade 1 (model name: S833TS35E) and a 590L general 2-door model (B608SM) as early as the first half of the year. In particular, the new wine cellar model (model name: W409NDR), which was popular with consumers last year, has also completed radio certification and is preparing for launch.

An industry official said, "The first showdown of refrigerator products in the electronics industry this year is likely to be models equipped with water purifiers," adding, "The full-scale launch of main premium products with enhanced artificial intelligence is imminent." Reporter Dongwoo Lee dwlee@

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