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Brand: Panasonic
Panasonic 279 L 3 Star Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator
279 L 3-star frost-free double door refrigerator
7.5/10
Our editorial score
Good — right for the specific buyer
A family of three or four
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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 & shelving7.6
Value for money7.1
Electricity cost7.3
Service network8.0
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 Panasonic 279 L 3 Star Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator is a 279 litre double door refrigerator listed on Flipkart at ₹42,800 (checked 22 September 2026).
A family of three or four 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 Panasonic'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
Panasonic'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 | Double door refrigerator |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 279 litres |
| BEE star rating | 3 star |
| 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 Panasonic
The engineer's choice, and the most under-bought premium shaver brand in India. Panasonic's Arc series is built around two specifications nobody else matches: blades ground to a 30-degree nanopolished edge, and a linear motor spinning at 14,000 cycles per minute against Braun's roughly 10,000. The practical effect is that an Arc5 or Arc6 cuts thick, coarse, fast-growing beard hair — the common Indian beard type — in fewer passes and with less irritation than anything else sold here. Poor retail presence, not product, is why so few Indian buyers own one.
Service: limitedPrice band: premiumHQ: Osaka, Japan
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