Café CGE29DP2TS1 vs KitchenAid KRMF536RPS

Which Refrigerator Is Better?

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Café CGE29DP2TS1
KitchenAid KRMF536RPS

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Our Verdict

Café CGE29DP2TS1

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS

The Café CGE29DP2TS1 comprehensively outmatches the KitchenAid KRMF536RPS. The Café provides more uniform temperatures in its fridge, and does a much better job of keeping fresh produce crisp. Its ice maker design also presents fewer potential failure points, since it's located within the freezer, which also results in more room within its fridge cabinet. While the KitchenAid has a plethora of organizers to keep your groceries tucked away, the Café's simpler freezer design actually has more space overall. Lastly, the Café's climate-controlled drawer has an additional temperature preset to freeze food. 

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Variants

  • CGE29DP3TD1 (Matte Black)
  • CGE29DP4TW2 (Matte White)
  • KRMF536RBS (Black Stainless)
  • KRMF536RPS (PrintShield Stainless)

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Matte Black
CGE29DP3TD1
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KRMF536RBS
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Matte White
CGE29DP4TW2
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PrintShield Stainless
KRMF536RPS
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Platinum Glass
CGE29DM5TS5
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Stainless Steel
CGE29DP2TS1
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Main Differences for
Everyday Use

Threshold 

0.10

Everyday Use 
 

8.5
7.3

Produce Preservation 
 

9.0
6.6

Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity 
 

8.2
7.2

Full Comparison

Design

Size  

Dimensions Photo 
 

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Side Photo 
 

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Width 
 

35.81" (91.0 cm)
35.88" (91.1 cm)

Depth 
 

36.31" (92.2 cm)
36.75" (93.3 cm)

Height 
 

69.75" (177.2 cm)
70.00" (177.8 cm)

Standard Width 
 

36" (91 cm)
36" (91 cm)

Depth With Doors Open 
 

55.56" (141.1 cm)
54.44" (138.3 cm)

Rear Clearance 
 

2.00" (5.1 cm)
1.00" (2.5 cm)

Style  

Style Photo 
 

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Style 
 

French Door
French Door

Finish Material 
 

Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Counter-Depth 
 

No
No

Refrigerator Storage 
 

8.3
8.2

Interior Storage Photo 
 

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Interior Storage Photo 3 
 

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Advertised Refrigerator Volume 
 

20.1 cu. ft. (569.2 L)
18.4 cu. ft. (521.0 L)

Usable Refrigerator Volume 
 

13.0 cu. ft. (369.0 L)
12.8 cu. ft. (363.3 L)

Number Of Shelves 
 

5
5

Shelf Positions 
 

14
16

Split Shelving 
 

Yes
Yes

Freezer Storage 
 

7.7
7.3

Interior Storage Photo 2 
 

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Advertised Freezer Volume 
 

8.6 cu. ft. (243.0 L)
7.8 cu. ft. (220.9 L)

Usable Freezer Volume 
 

4.8 cu. ft. (135.9 L)
4.0 cu. ft. (112.1 L)

Cooling System 
 

Evaporator Photo 
 

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Machine Compartment Photo 
 

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Evaporator Configuration 
 

Dual Evaporator
Dual Evaporator

Compressor Configuration 
 

Single Compressor
Single Compressor

Compressor Type 
 

Inverter
Inverter

Ice Maker 
 

Ice Maker Location 
 

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Ice Maker Upper Photo 
 

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Ice Maker Lower Photo 
 

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Ice Maker 
 

Freezer Compartment
Refrigerator Door

Ice Maker Type 
 

Ejector-Style
Ejector-Style

Water Dispenser  

Water Dispenser Photo 
 

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Water Dispenser 
 

Internal
In-Door
Serviceability

Parts Availability 
 

8.5
9.4

Parts Availability Graph  

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Café CGE29DP2TS1 Parts Availability Graph
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KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Parts Availability Graph

Common Parts Availability (30-Day Average) 
 

93%
100%

Critical Parts Availability (30-Day Average) 
 

74%
84%

Authorized Service Coverage 
 

8.8
8.7

Authorized Service Coverage Map  

Café CGE29DP2TS1 Authorized Service Coverage Map
KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Authorized Service Coverage Map

Tested Population Covered 
 

97.4%
97.1%
Performance

Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity 
 

8.2
7.2

Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity Graph  

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Café CGE29DP2TS1 Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity Graph
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KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity Graph

Refrigerator Shelf Gradient 
 

1.9 °F (1.0 °C)
2.2 °F (1.2 °C)

Door Bin Offset 
 

2.2 °F (1.2 °C)
4.1 °F (2.3 °C)

Freezer Temperature Uniformity 
 

8.2
8.7

Freezer Temperature Uniformity Graph  

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Café CGE29DP2TS1 Freezer Temperature Uniformity Graph
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KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Freezer Temperature Uniformity Graph

Freezer Gradient 
 

3.8 °F (2.1 °C)
2.8 °F (1.5 °C)

Produce Preservation 
 

9.0
6.6

Humidity Over Time Graph  

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Produce Picture (Before) 
 

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Produce Picture (After) 
 

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Produce Moisture Retention 
 

96.0%
85.8%

Produce Drawer Humidity Level 
 

91.0%
46.5%

Fridge Compartment Humidity Level 
 

60.4%
31.9%

Ice Maker Rate 
 

7.0
7.4

Ice Maker Rate Photo 
 

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24-Hour Ice Production 
 

1,200 g (2.65 lbs)
1,384 g (3.05 lbs)

Ice Maker Capacity 
 

7.1
7.5

Full Ice Cube Tray Photo 
 

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Max Ice Maker Capacity  

1,757 g (3.87 lbs)
2,226 g (4.91 lbs)

Noise 
 

7.7
7.7

Noise Video  

Noise During Cooling Cycle 
 

38.4 dBA
38.4 dBA

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Matte Black
CGE29DP3TD1
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Black Stainless
KRMF536RBS
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Matte White
CGE29DP4TW2
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PrintShield Stainless
KRMF536RPS
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Platinum Glass
CGE29DM5TS5
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Stainless Steel
CGE29DP2TS1
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Café CGE29DP2TS1

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS

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