The buyer question · week of Nov 2 – 8

Best Refrigerator Brands Under $1,500 Ranking

Named by AI, refreshed weekly.

Evidence behind the chart ?

AI panel6 assistantsasked this question every week
Brands onlyMakers, not modelsAI assistants answer this question with brand names, so the chart lists brands. ?

The weekly chart ?

The top 20 brands right now.

Brand chart

Current race ?

This week ?

New #1: LG, up from #2.

#1 in 1 of the last 8 weeks

1 debut1 out

All 25 moves ↓

Tap a card for each AI’s place and other charts.

#BrandPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1up 1 place since last weekLGNew #1Also #1 Home, Kitchen & Appliances · #1 TVs & Home Theater · +4Last week #2 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#3
    2. Claude#2
    3. Gemini#1
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#1
    6. Perplexity#3

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #1 is the 4-week average.

    Where LG is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for LG refrigerators under $1,500
  2. #2down 1 place since last weekFrigidaireAlso #1 Best Compact Refrigerators · #2 Best Induction Ranges · +4Last week #1 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#9
    2. Claude#5
    3. Gemini#5
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#5
    6. Perplexity#1

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #2 is the 4-week average.

    Where Frigidaire is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Frigidaire refrigerators under $1,500
  3. #3same place as last weekGEAlso #3 Best Gas Ranges · #4 Refrigerators · +4Last week #3 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#7
    2. Claude#4
    3. Gemini#4
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#4
    6. Perplexity#5

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #3 is the 4-week average.

    Where GE is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for GE refrigerators under $1,500
  4. #4same place as last weekWhirlpoolAlso #1 Best Dishwashers Under $700 · #3 Dishwashers · +4Last week #4 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#5
    2. Claude#3
    3. Gemini#3
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#3
    6. Perplexity#8

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #4 is the 4-week average.

    Where Whirlpool is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Whirlpool refrigerators under $1,500
  5. #5same place as last weekSamsungAlso #1 All brands · #1 Electronics · +4Last week #5 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#11
    2. Claude#1
    3. Gemini#2
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#2
    6. Perplexity#2

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #5 is the 4-week average.

    Where Samsung is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Samsung refrigerators under $1,500
  6. #6same place as last weekMaytagAlso #2 Best Dishwashers Under $700 · #3 Best Washing Machines · +4Last week #6 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#16
    2. Claude#11
    3. Gemini#6
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#6
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #6 is the 4-week average.

    Where Maytag is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Maytag refrigerators under $1,500
  7. #7same place as last weekBoschAlso #1 Dishwashers · #1 Ranges & Ovens · +4Last week #7 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#18
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#8
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#7
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #7 is the 4-week average.

    Where Bosch is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Bosch refrigerators under $1,500
  8. #8up 1 place since last weekHisenseAlso #4 TVs & Home Theater · #4 Best Projectors · +4Last week #9 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#1
    2. Claude#17
    3. Gemini#10
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#19

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #8 is the 4-week average.

    Where Hisense is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Hisense refrigerators under $1,500
  9. #9up 1 place since last weekKitchenAidAlso #3 Best Dishwashers · #4 Best Wall Ovens · +4Last week #10 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#7
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#8
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #9 is the 4-week average.

    Where KitchenAid is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for KitchenAid refrigerators under $1,500
  10. #10down 2 places since last weekInsigniaAlso #7 Best Compact Refrigerators · #12 Best 4K TVs · +4Last week #8 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#18
    3. Gemini#11
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #10 is the 4-week average.

    Where Insignia is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Insignia refrigerators under $1,500
  11. #11up 1 place since last weekAmanaAlso #10 Best Dishwashers Under $700Last week #12 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#27
    3. Gemini#27
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#14
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #11 is the 4-week average.

    Where Amana is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Amana refrigerators under $1,500
  12. #12down 1 place since last weekHaierAlso #7 Best Washer-Dryer Combos · #10 Washing Machines · +4Last week #11 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#9
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #12 is the 4-week average.

    Where Haier is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Haier refrigerators under $1,500
  13. #13up 2 places since last weekMideaAlso #2 Best Compact Refrigerators · #11 Refrigerators · +4Last week #15 · 7 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#19
    3. Gemini#19
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#25

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #13 is the 4-week average.

    Where Midea is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Midea refrigerators under $1,500
  14. #14down 1 place since last weekKenmoreAlso #15 Best Washing Machines · #19 Best Front-Load Washing MachinesLast week #13 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #14 is the 4-week average.

    Where Kenmore is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Kenmore refrigerators under $1,500
  15. #15up 1 place since last weekDanbyAlso #3 Best Compact Refrigerators · #9 Best 18-Inch Dishwashers · +4Last week #16 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#20
    3. Gemini#17
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #15 is the 4-week average.

    Where Danby is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Danby refrigerators under $1,500
  16. #16down 2 places since last weekGE ProfileAlso #1 Best Induction Ranges · #2 Best Slide-In Ranges · +4Last week #14 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #16 is the 4-week average.

    Where GE Profile is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for GE Profile refrigerators under $1,500
  17. #17same place as last weekBekoAlso #6 Best Heat Pump Dryers · #9 Best Dishwashers Under $700 · +4Last week #17 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.

    Where Beko is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Beko refrigerators under $1,500
  18. #18up 1 place since last weekBlack+DeckerAlso #1 Best Budget Coffee Machines · #5 Best Compact Refrigerators · +4Last week #19 · 3 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#18
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #18 is the 4-week average.

    Where Black+Decker is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Black+Decker refrigerators under $1,500
  19. #19down 1 place since last weekElectroluxAlso #3 Best Front-Load Washing Machines · #5 Best Compact Washing Machines · +4Last week #18 · 5 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#15
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #19 is the 4-week average.

    Where Electrolux is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Electrolux refrigerators under $1,500
  20. #20up 1 place since last weekRCADebutAlso #8 Best Compact Refrigerators · #19 Best OLED TVsLast week #21 · 1 week in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#20
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #20 is the 4-week average.

    Where RCA is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for RCA refrigerators under $1,500

Dropped out of the top 20 ?

  • Café was #20, now #23 1 week in the top 20
Show places 21–33Hide places 21–33
  1. #21Hotpointlast wk — 5 wks in top 20
  2. #22Magic Cheflast wk #24 0 wks in top 20
  3. #23Cafélast wk #20 1 wk in top 20
  4. #24VEVORlast wk #26 0 wks in top 20
  5. #25Thor Kitchenlast wk #27 0 wks in top 20
  6. #26Summitlast wk #23 0 wks in top 20
  7. #27Equatorlast wk #28 0 wks in top 20
  8. #28KoolMorelast wk #29 1 wk in top 20
  9. #29Blomberglast wk #22 1 wk in top 20
  10. #30Crosleylast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  11. #31Signature Kitchen Suitelast wk #33 0 wks in top 20
  12. #32Vissanilast wk #35 4 wks in top 20
  13. #33Commercial Coollast wk #37 4 wks in top 20

The monthly check covers products, not brands. ?

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 brands: where it put the brand’s highest-placed product this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartBrandChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1LG321135/6
#2Frigidaire9, well below the others5551, well above the others5/6
#3GE744455/6
#4Whirlpool533385/6
#5Samsung11, well below the others12225/6
#6Maytag16, well below the others11664/6
#7Bosch18, well below the others873/6
#8Hisense1, well above the others17, well below the others10, well above the others19, well below the others4/6
#9KitchenAid782/6
#10Insignia18, well below the others11, well above the others2/6

Before you buy

Questions buyers ask.

  • Who is #1 for “Best Refrigerators Under $1,500”, and for how long?

    LG is the #1 brand this week, and has been #1 for 1 of the last 8 weeks.

  • What changed on this chart in the last four weeks?

    3 of the top 20 brands were not in the top 20 four weeks ago. The #1 then was Frigidaire; it is #2 now.

Data as of November 2 ? 66 AI answers over 11 weeks from 6 assistants ?

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