Which is better for a family that buys in bulk?

The Samsung. Its 28 cu. ft. gives you about 7 cu. ft. more room, and the dual ice maker keeps up with heavy ice use.

Which fits a 33-inch opening?

The Whirlpool. It is 33 in wide and 66 5/8 in tall, while the Samsung is 35 7/8 in wide and 70 5/8 in tall.

Is the Samsung worth $299 more?

Yes if you want the extra capacity, SmartThings, a door alarm, and Energy Star efficiency. If space and budget matter more, the Whirlpool is the better buy.

Which uses less electricity?

The Samsung. It is Energy Star certified at 600 kWh per year; the Whirlpool is not certified and lists 659 kWh.

Which has better ice options?

The Samsung. It has a dual auto ice maker with Sphere Ice plus crushed or curved ice. The Whirlpool dispenses cubed and crushed ice from a factory-installed ice maker.

Do either have smart features?

Only the Samsung, which works with SmartThings. The Whirlpool lists no connectivity or smart features.

27 CuFt Bespoke AI Side-by-Side Refrigerator in Stainless Steel with Sphere Ice vs Whirlpool 21.4-cu ft Standard-Depth 33-in Wide Side-by-Side Refrigerator with Ice Maker Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Finish

Buy the Whirlpool if you want the lowest price and a narrower 33-inch footprint. Buy the Samsung if you need more space, smart features, or a door alarm. The Samsung is $1,294.00 at BrandsMart USA as of November 5, 2026, and the Whirlpool is $995.00 at The Appliance Barn as of November 5, 2026, so the Whirlpool costs $299 less.

Today the Whirlpool 21.4-cu ft Standard-Depth 33-in Wide Side-by-Side Refrigerator with Ice Maker Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Finish costs $299.00 less at its best price.

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