The LG LF25Z6211S is a 36-inch counter-depth French-door refrigerator. It has an internal water dispenser, an automatic ice maker in the freezer, and LG's Zero Clearance hinges, which allow the doors to open without requiring much clearance from surrounding cabinetry. Inside, you'll find split shelving, adjustable door bins, and two crisper drawers, along with Wi-Fi connectivity through LG's ThinQ app.
We've tested over 35 refrigerators. We purchase ourselves each unit independently from major retailers, just like you, to keep our reviews free of brand influence. Each refrigerator undergoes the same tests to measure objective metrics such as temperature uniformity, ice making, produce preservation, parts availability, and actual storage capacity, so you can easily compare results.
Our Verdict
The LG LF25Z6211S works decently well for everyday use. The fridge gives you plenty of room for weekly groceries, and the adjustable split shelving makes it easier to fit taller bottles, pitchers, or bigger containers. Temperatures stay pretty steady throughout both the fridge and freezer, so you don't really need to think much about where you put more sensitive foods. The freezer's a bit smaller, and the main downside is produce preservation, since fruits and vegetables can lose moisture pretty quickly in the crisper drawers.
Plenty of refrigerator space for a counter-depth model.
Split shelving makes it easier to fit taller bottles and containers.
Temperatures stay very consistent throughout the fridge.
Large ice bin can hold enough ice for parties or filling a cooler.
Ice production easily keeps up with typical day-to-day use.
Produce can lose moisture fairly quickly in the crisper drawers.
Freezer space is somewhat limited compared with the fridge compartment.
It takes some time to refill the large ice bin after it's emptied.
The LG LF25Z6211S is mediocre for preserving produce. Its single-evaporator design circulates relatively dry air from the freezer through the fridge, and the crisper drawers don't hold onto moisture especially well. As a result, leafy greens, berries, and other delicate fruits and vegetables may start drying out sooner than you'd like. The main fridge compartment is even drier, so the crispers are still the better spot for anything you're hoping to keep fresh for several days.
Crisper drawers retain more moisture than the main fridge compartment.
Produce can lose moisture fairly quickly in the crisper drawers.
The LG LF25Z6211S has very good refrigerator capacity. There's enough room for a typical weekly grocery haul, and the split shelves make it easier to fit taller bottles, pitchers, or stacked containers when needed. The door bins keep drinks and condiments out of the main compartment, while the crisper drawers and full-width deli drawer give produce, cheese, cold cuts, and other smaller foods their own spots.
Plenty of refrigerator space for a counter-depth model.
Split shelving makes it easier to fit taller bottles and containers.
The LG LF25Z6211S has decent freezer capacity. The deep lower bin has room for bulkier items like frozen dinners, bulk bags of vegetables, and larger packages of meat, while the upper drawer keeps smaller items from getting buried. The ice bin does take up part of that upper space, so you'll have less room for food if you like to keep a big supply of ice on hand. It can also be hard to keep things stored flat while they freeze, since neither section offers much of a flat surface unless you empty it completely, and anything stacked on top will just take on whatever shape the items underneath leave behind.
Deep lower freezer bin fits bulkier frozen foods.
Large ice bin can hold enough ice for parties or filling a cooler.
Freezer space is somewhat limited compared with the fridge compartment.
The ice bin takes up part of the upper freezer storage area.
The LG LF25Z6211S has excellent temperature uniformity. Temperatures stay very even throughout both the fridge and freezer, so you've got plenty of flexibility when deciding where to store groceries. Foods kept on different shelves or in the freezer drawers should stay at pretty similar temperatures, without any major warm or cold spots to worry about.
Temperatures stay very consistent throughout the fridge.
Freezer temperatures are very even throughout the compartment.
The LG LF25Z6211S is great for ice making. It produces ice quickly enough to keep up with regular use, and the large storage bin holds plenty in reserve, so you're not stuck waiting around when you need more, making it a solid fit if you go through a lot of ice day to day, or if you just want enough on hand for when guests come over.
Large ice bin can hold enough ice for parties or filling a cooler.
Ice production easily keeps up with typical day-to-day use.
It takes some time to refill the large ice bin after it's emptied.
Performance Usages
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
This refrigerator is available in one color: PrintProof Stainless Steel. We bought and tested this version.
Let us know in the comments if you come across another variant of this refrigerator so that we can update our review.
Popular Refrigerator Comparisons
The LG LF25Z6211S is a mid-range 36-inch counter-depth French-door refrigerator with a fairly straightforward feature set, very consistent temperatures, and a good amount of usable fridge space. Compared with the closely related LG LF24Z6530S, the LF25Z6211S offers more refrigerator space, maintains more even temperatures, and has a simpler ice-making setup with greater storage capacity, while their freezer capacity and produce preservation are fairly similar. The cheaper LG LRFLC2706S offers a little more usable space in both compartments and performs similarly in terms of temperature consistency and produce preservation, though the LF25Z6211S can keep more ice on hand. Compared with the Samsung Bespoke RF24BB6600QL, the LG maintains more even temperatures and offers more freezer space, but the Samsung's dual-evaporator system does a much better job of preventing produce from drying out. The LG also offers more usable storage and better ice-making performance than the Frigidaire Gallery GRMC2273CF, though the Frigidaire does a much better job preserving fruits and vegetables.
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The LG LRFLC2706S is slightly better overall than the LG LF25Z6211S. Both offer excellent temperature uniformity, an internal water dispenser, and a relatively simple freezer-mounted ice maker. The LRFLC2706S has the edge on storage, with more usable room in both the refrigerator and freezer, and its split shelving gives you plenty of flexibility for taller groceries. The LF25Z6211S can hold somewhat more ice and has a small edge in preserving produce, though neither does a particularly good job of keeping delicate fruits and vegetables from drying out.
The Frigidaire Gallery GRMC2273CF is better overall than the LG LF25Z6211S, mainly because of its much stronger produce preservation and more flexible feature set. Its dual-evaporator cooling system, paired with well-sealing crispers, keeps things noticeably more humid for fruits and vegetables, and the separate climate-controlled drawer can be set up for anything from chilled drinks to frozen food. The LG takes a simpler approach but gives you considerably more usable space in both the fridge and freezer. It also stores and makes more ice, and its freezer-mounted ice maker skips some of the added complexity of the Frigidaire's in-fridge system. Both keep temperatures highly consistent, though the LG holds a slight edge.
The Samsung Bespoke RF24BB6600QL is better overall than the LG LF25Z6211S, particularly if you keep a lot of fresh produce on hand. Its dual-evaporator cooling system keeps humidity much higher in the refrigerator, and the crispers do a noticeably better job of keeping greens and other delicate produce from drying out. It also comes with a more elaborate feature set, including Samsung's Beverage Center and two freezer-mounted ice makers that produce different styles of ice. That said, the LF25Z6211S is the roomier option, especially in the freezer, and holds temperatures a good deal more evenly across both compartments. The much larger ice bin also means you can keep more ice on hand, even though the Samsung makes ice at a similarly strong rate.
The LG LF25Z6211S is better overall than the LG LF24Z6530S. Both are counter-depth French-door models with LG's Zero Clearance hinges, but the LF25Z6211S keeps its ice maker simple, using a single large bin in the freezer instead of the LF24Z6530S' in-door ice maker and separate spherical ice maker. Those extra components eat into storage on the LF24Z6530S, particularly in the left refrigerator door and freezer, so even though freezer capacity is about the same on both, the LF25Z6211S gives you more usable fridge space. It also maintains more consistent temperatures throughout the fridge and freezer. Neither model is especially good with produce, though, since both use a single-evaporator cooling system that keeps the fridge fairly dry.
Test Results
The LG LF25Z6211S has a very good refrigerator storage capacity. Despite its counter-depth design, there's a generous amount of usable space for groceries, with five shelves and several height positions that let you configure the interior to fit how you shop. One of the shelves can also be split, freeing up vertical space for taller items like pitchers or bottles without requiring you to rearrange the whole compartment.
The door bins add extra storage for condiments, drinks, and other frequently used items, keeping them separate from shelf space. The wide deli drawer at the bottom offers a dedicated spot for cold cuts, cheese, or other smaller items you want kept apart from the rest of your groceries.
Freezer storage on the LG is decent. The lower bin is fairly deep and handles larger items well, like frozen meal boxes, bags of vegetables, or bulkier cuts of meat, while the upper tray keeps smaller foods and the ice bin within easy reach.
LG advertises 7.9 cu. ft. of freezer capacity for this model, slightly less than the similar LG LF24Z6530S. Our measurements, though, found both models actually have the same 3.9 cu. ft. of usable freezer space, so that gap in advertised capacity doesn't seem to translate into any real difference in storage.
This LG uses a single evaporator in the freezer to cool both compartments, which is paired with an inverter compressor. Sharing one evaporator keeps the hardware fairly straightforward, but it also means the fridge section ends up with drier air pulled in from the freezer. That tracks with the results of our produce preservation testing, in which the crispers weren't particularly effective at preventing moisture loss.
The compressor itself can ramp output up or down instead of running at a single fixed speed. That helps the fridge maintain a steady temperature and can save some energy during lighter cooling periods. The tradeoff is a bit more complexity in the inverter electronics compared to a basic fixed-speed system.
This refrigerator uses a twist-tray ice maker, which releases cubes by flexing a plastic mold over the storage bin. Repeated twisting and temperature changes can impose considerable stress on the plastic over time, making this type of ice maker more prone to premature failure than an ejector-style design with a rigid mold.
The in-fridge water dispenser is simple and compact, with a button-operated nozzle mounted on the left wall. Press the button with your glass to fill it, though bulkier cups or bottles can be a bit awkward to position. Since the dispenser sits inside the storage area, it's worth keeping nearby items clear of the button so nothing bumps it and spills.
Temperature uniformity is excellent overall. Temperatures stay remarkably consistent from top to bottom of the refrigerator, so you've got plenty of flexibility in deciding where to store more temperature-sensitive foods.
Like many LG refrigerators, this model uses a Door Cooling+ vent that directs cold air down the front of the compartment and toward the door bins. That said, the vent doesn't span the full width of the fridge, so the right-hand bins get a bit more direct airflow than the left-hand ones. Even with that unevenness, door bin temperatures stay pretty close to those on the main shelves.
Freezer temperature consistency is very strong throughout the compartment. Whether you're storing frozen meat, vegetables, or prepared meals, you can expect them to freeze evenly, no matter which shelf or section they're in, since there's very little variation between different areas.
Produce preservation is mediocre. Humidity in the fridge compartment is quite low, so anything stored outside the crisper drawers tends to lose moisture fairly quickly and can start to dry out.
The crisper drawers do help. They hold onto moisture better than the main compartment, but even they don't get especially humid. Expect fruits and veggies to last longer in there than elsewhere in the fridge, though more delicate produce will still dry out over time.
Ice production within 24 hours is good. It can easily keep up with everyday use and should provide enough ice for drinks at a small gathering, though it'll take a few days to refill the large bin to capacity again once emptied.
