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Brand: Hisense
Hisense 688 L Frost Free Side by Side Refrigerator
688 L frost-free side-by-side refrigerator
7.2/10
Our editorial score
Good — right for the specific buyer
A family of five or more
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- CADR
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- Coverage
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- Noise
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About this refrigerator
- Frost free, so no manual defrosting
- Inverter compressor: quieter and more efficient at part load
How it scores
Cooling performance7.7
Build & shelving8.0
Value for money6.4
Electricity cost6.8
Service network7.0
Catalogue listing — not a hands-on review
We have not tested this unit. The specifications below are parsed from the manufacturer's own listing, the features are their wording, and the score is calculated from those specifications rather than assigned by an editor. For models we have examined in depth, see our ranked refrigerators guides.
About this model
The Hisense 688 L Frost Free Side by Side Refrigerator is a 688 litre side-by-side refrigerator listed on Flipkart at ₹1,29,990 (checked 22 September 2026).
A family of five or more is the household this size suits. Frost-free cooling means no defrosting.
This is a catalogue listing, not a review: every figure is taken from Hisense's Flipkart listing and nobody here has tested this unit. The score is calculated from those specs. Compare the Amazon and Flipkart prices before buying.
Manufacturer's stated features
- Frost free, so no manual defrosting
- Inverter compressor: quieter and more efficient at part load
Worth noting
- Annual energy use (kWh) is not stated on the listing — check the BEE label before buying
When this is not a good choice
Every condition below is derived from this product's published specifications and from how it compares with the refrigerators we track — so you can check each one against your own room, supply or budget rather than take our word for it.
You live outside a metro or a major service town
Hisense's service network is rated limited rather than excellent. Filter availability and callout times are what decide whether a purifier is still running in five years, and they are worth checking for your pin code before you buy.
How we score service reach →
Full specifications
| Type | Side-by-side refrigerator |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 688 litres |
| Cooling | Frost free |
| Compressor | Inverter |
| Spec source | Flipkart listing title |
Specifications are from manufacturer literature and were checked at the last price-verification date. Brands occasionally revise stage counts, tank sizes and warranty terms without changing the model name — confirm against the current listing before purchasing.
About Hisense
A large Chinese manufacturer building an Indian presence on aggressive pricing in the side-by-side segment, where it undercuts LG and Samsung by a wide margin. The hardware is competent and the value is real; the risk is entirely on the service side, which is where a sealed-system fault in year four gets expensive.
Service: limitedPrice band: midHQ: Noida, Uttar Pradesh
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