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Hitachi R-ZX740RAXK

Hitachi R-ZX740RAXK

** SPECIFICATIONS ** Storage Capacity: Total Capacity: 735l, Fridge: 529l (72%), Freezer: 206l (28%), Variable Temp: 0l (0%). Dimensions: Width: 880mm, Height: 1833mm, Depth: 738mm, Usable Volume: 62%. Style: Color: black. Energy Usage: Star Rating: 4.0, Cost per year: $180. Configuration: multiDoor.

Specifications

Storage Capacity

Total Capacity

735l

Fridge

529l
72%

Freezer

206l
28%

Dimensions

Width

880mm

Height

1833mm

Depth

738mm

Usable Volume

62%

Style

Color

black

Energy (Power) Usage

Star Rating

4.0

Cost per year

$180
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** KEY FEATURES ** Vacuum compartment [reduces oxygen to preserve freshness longer], Aero-care vege compartment [controls humidity and maintains nutrients in fruits and vegetables], Frost recycle cooling technology [recycles frost for efficient cooling without running the compressor], Vip vacuum insulation panel [provides superior insulation for lower energy use], Auto door [doors open automatically with a button for easy access], Sensor cooling [tracks and adjusts temperature to keep lower shelves at around 2°c], Inverter compressor [optimises power use and reduces noise], Led lighting [illuminates the interior clearly and efficiently], Automatic ice making [produces ice automatically and offers storage for convenience]

Key Features
  • Vacuum compartment [reduces oxygen to preserve freshness longer]
  • Aero-care vege compartment [controls humidity and maintains nutrients in fruits and vegetables]
  • Frost recycle cooling technology [recycles frost for efficient cooling without running the compressor]
  • Vip vacuum insulation panel [provides superior insulation for lower energy use]
  • Auto door [doors open automatically with a button for easy access]
  • Sensor cooling [tracks and adjusts temperature to keep lower shelves at around 2°c]
  • Inverter compressor [optimises power use and reduces noise]
  • Led lighting [illuminates the interior clearly and efficiently]
  • Automatic ice making [produces ice automatically and offers storage for convenience]

** CONSUMER REVIEWS SUMMARY ** Overall Summary: Hitachi R-ZX740RAXK (aka RZX740RAXK / closely-listed under the same verified MPN family) is generally reviewed as a high-end, very well-designed multi-drawer fridge that's easy to organize, keeps food fresh, and runs quietly, but owners frequently note the high cost and some mention finish smudging and occasional reliability issues (especially around the vacuum compartment/condensation)., User Rating: 4.3, Pros: "This fridge is just the best" - owners praise the compartment/drawer layout for making food easy to organize and see, and say it helps keep food fresher than prior fridges, Quiet operation is a recurring positive: one user said they "can hardly hear it operating," and ProductReview users rate noise very highly, Convenience features get strong feedback: users like the auto ice maker (including that it doesn't need plumbing/manual fill tank) and the 'auto door/hands-free' operation; one review called it a "game-changer" when your hands are full, Cons: Premium price is a common complaint (e.g., "not cheap" / "Higher price point compared to standard models"), Black glass finish can be high-maintenance: users report it is "very easily marked with hand prints" and looks unpleasant if not constantly wiped, A few reliability/quality issues show up in negative reviews, including reports of "condensate water" appearing inside the left door area and a "vacuum compartment" that "fail[ed] to build up any vacuum" (with at least one report of repeat issues even after replacement).

Consumer Reviews Summary

Hitachi R-ZX740RAXK (aka RZX740RAXK / closely-listed under the same verified MPN family) is generally reviewed as a high-end, very well-designed multi-drawer fridge that's easy to organize, keeps food fresh, and runs quietly, but owners frequently note the high cost and some mention finish smudging and occasional reliability issues (especially around the vacuum compartment/condensation).

Pros

  • "This fridge is just the best" - owners praise the compartment/drawer layout for making food easy to organize and see, and say it helps keep food fresher than prior fridges
  • Quiet operation is a recurring positive: one user said they "can hardly hear it operating," and ProductReview users rate noise very highly
  • Convenience features get strong feedback: users like the auto ice maker (including that it doesn't need plumbing/manual fill tank) and the 'auto door/hands-free' operation; one review called it a "game-changer" when your hands are full

Cons

  • Premium price is a common complaint (e.g., "not cheap" / "Higher price point compared to standard models")
  • Black glass finish can be high-maintenance: users report it is "very easily marked with hand prints" and looks unpleasant if not constantly wiped
  • A few reliability/quality issues show up in negative reviews, including reports of "condensate water" appearing inside the left door area and a "vacuum compartment" that "fail[ed] to build up any vacuum" (with at least one report of repeat issues even after replacement)

** RETAILER LINKS ** Availability: Available at 1 retailer. Retailers: 1. Harvey Norman NZ - $6799 (Best Price). All prices are in NZD, current, and verified today.

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