KitchenAid KRMF536RPS vs KRMF706ESS

Which Refrigerator Is Better?

Products

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS 
early access
KitchenAid KRMF706ESS

Tested using Methodology v1.1

Updated Apr 01, 2026 03:14 PM

This review is in Early access

Amazon.com

Tested using Methodology v1.1

Updated Apr 01, 2026 03:14 PM

SEE PRICE
BestBuy.com
KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Picture

Track

KitchenAid KRMF706ESS Picture

Track

Our Verdict

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS

KitchenAid KRMF706ESS

Full comparison details regarding individual product score sets can be found in the section below
0 

Variants

  • KRMF536RBS (Black Stainless)
  • KRMF536RPS (PrintShield Stainless)
  • KRMF706EBS (Black Stainless Steel)
  • KRMF706ESS (Stainless Steel)

Check Price

Black Stainless
KRMF536RBS
Amazon.com
Black Stainless Steel
KRMF706EBS
SEE PRICE
BestBuy.com
PrintShield Stainless
KRMF536RPS
Amazon.com
Stainless Steel
KRMF706ESS
SEE PRICE
BestBuy.com

Main Differences for
Everyday Use

Threshold 

0.10

Everyday Use 
 

0.0
7.4
JOIN NOW  to see main differences

Full Comparison

Design

Size  

Dimensions Photo  

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Dimensions Photo Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Compare High-Res
KitchenAid KRMF706ESS Dimensions Photo

Side Photo  

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Side Photo Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Compare High-Res
KitchenAid KRMF706ESS Side Photo

Width 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
35.81" (91.0 cm)

Depth 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
36.31" (92.2 cm)

Height 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
69.63" (176.8 cm)

Standard Width 
 

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

Depth With Doors Open 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
54.00" (137.2 cm)

Rear Clearance 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
1.00" (2.5 cm)

Style  

Style Photo  

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Style Photo Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Compare High-Res
KitchenAid KRMF706ESS Style Photo

Style 
 

Locked
5-Door

Finish Material 
 

Locked
Stainless Steel

Counter-Depth 
 

Locked
No

Refrigerator Storage 
 

N/A
7.8

Interior Storage Photo  

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Interior Storage Photo Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Compare High-Res
KitchenAid KRMF706ESS Interior Storage Photo

Interior Storage Photo 3  

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Interior Storage Photo 3 Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Compare High-Res
KitchenAid KRMF706ESS Interior Storage Photo 3

Advertised Refrigerator Volume 
 

Lock cu. ft. (Lock L)
18.2 cu. ft. (513.9 L)

Usable Refrigerator Volume 
 

Lock cu. ft. (Lock L)
11.7 cu. ft. (331.9 L)

Number Of Shelves 
 

Lock
5

Shelf Positions 
 

Lock
16

Split Shelving 
 

Locked
Yes

Freezer Storage 
 

N/A
7.3

Interior Storage Photo 2  

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Interior Storage Photo 2 Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Compare High-Res
KitchenAid KRMF706ESS Interior Storage Photo 2

Advertised Freezer Volume 
 

Lock cu. ft. (Lock L)
7.6 cu. ft. (215.5 L)

Usable Freezer Volume 
 

Lock cu. ft. (Lock L)
4.0 cu. ft. (112.1 L)

Cooling System 
 

Evaporator Photo  

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Evaporator Photo Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Compare High-Res
KitchenAid KRMF706ESS Evaporator Photo

Machine Compartment Photo  

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Machine Compartment Photo Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Compare High-Res
KitchenAid KRMF706ESS Machine Compartment Photo

Evaporator Configuration 
 

Locked
Dual Evaporator

Compressor Configuration 
 

Locked
Single Compressor

Compressor Type 
 

Locked
Inverter

Ice Maker 
 

Ice Maker Location  

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Ice Maker Location Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Compare High-Res
KitchenAid KRMF706ESS Ice Maker Location

Ice Maker Upper Photo  

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Ice Maker Upper Photo Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Compare High-Res
KitchenAid KRMF706ESS Ice Maker Upper Photo

Ice Maker Lower Photo  

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Ice Maker Lower Photo Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Compare High-Res
KitchenAid KRMF706ESS Ice Maker Lower Photo

Ice Maker 
 

Locked
Refrigerator Door

Ice Maker Type 
 

Locked
Ejector-Style

Water Dispenser  

Water Dispenser Photo  

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Water Dispenser Photo Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Compare High-Res
KitchenAid KRMF706ESS Water Dispenser Photo

Water Dispenser 
 

Locked
In-Door
Serviceability

Parts Availability 
 

N/A
9.4

Parts Availability Graph  

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Parts Availability Graph Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

 Preview Graph
KitchenAid KRMF706ESS Parts Availability Graph

Common Parts Availability (30-Day Average) 
 

Lock%
100%

Critical Parts Availability (30-Day Average) 
 

Lock%
85%

Authorized Service Coverage 
 

N/A
8.7

Authorized Service Coverage Map  

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Authorized Service Coverage Map Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

KitchenAid KRMF706ESS Authorized Service Coverage Map

Tested Population Covered 
 

Lock%
97.1%
Performance

Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity 
 

N/A
8.6

Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity Graph  

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity Graph Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

 Preview Graph
KitchenAid KRMF706ESS Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity Graph

Refrigerator Shelf Gradient 
 

Lock °F (Lock °C)
1.0 °F (0.6 °C)

Door Bin Offset 
 

Lock °F (Lock °C)
1.6 °F (0.9 °C)

Freezer Temperature Uniformity 
 

N/A
8.9

Freezer Temperature Uniformity Graph  

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Freezer Temperature Uniformity Graph Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

 Preview Graph
KitchenAid KRMF706ESS Freezer Temperature Uniformity Graph

Freezer Gradient 
 

Lock °F (Lock °C)
2.3 °F (1.3 °C)

Produce Preservation 
 

N/A
6.6

Humidity Over Time Graph  

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Humidity Over Time Graph Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

 Preview Graph
KitchenAid KRMF706ESS Humidity Over Time Graph

Produce Picture (Before)  

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Produce Picture (Before) Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Compare High-Res
KitchenAid KRMF706ESS Produce Picture (Before)

Produce Picture (After)  

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Produce Picture (After) Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Compare High-Res
KitchenAid KRMF706ESS Produce Picture (After)

Produce Moisture Retention 
 

Lock%
85.9%

Produce Drawer Humidity Level 
 

Lock%
49.8%

Fridge Compartment Humidity Level 
 

Lock%
33.0%

Ice Maker Rate 
 

N/A
6.5

Ice Maker Rate Photo  

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Ice Maker Rate Photo Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Compare High-Res
KitchenAid KRMF706ESS Ice Maker Rate Photo

24-Hour Ice Production 
 

Lock g (Lock lbs)
976 g (2.15 lbs)

Ice Maker Capacity 
 

N/A
7.1

Full Ice Cube Tray Photo  

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Full Ice Cube Tray Photo Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Compare High-Res
KitchenAid KRMF706ESS Full Ice Cube Tray Photo

Max Ice Maker Capacity  

Lock g (Lock lbs)
1,742 g (3.84 lbs)

Noise 
 

N/A
7.8

Noise Video  

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Noise Video Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for videos & test results

Noise During Cooling Cycle 
 

Lock dBA
38.1 dBA

Check Price

Black Stainless
KRMF536RBS
Amazon.com
Black Stainless Steel
KRMF706EBS
SEE PRICE
BestBuy.com
PrintShield Stainless
KRMF536RPS
Amazon.com
Stainless Steel
KRMF706ESS
SEE PRICE
BestBuy.com

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS

KitchenAid KRMF706ESS

Comments

  1. Comparison

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS vs KitchenAid KRMF706ESS: Main Discussion

What do you think of these products? Let us know below.


Looking for a personalized buying advice from the RTINGS.com experts? Members have direct access to buying advice on our member forum.

PreviewBack to editorFormat guide
No comments yet, refresh to see new ones