Whirlpool WRS588FIHZ vs GE GSS25GYPFS

Which Refrigerator Is Better?

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Whirlpool WRS588FIHZ
GE GSS25GYPFS

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Updated Apr 01, 2026 03:41 PM

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Our Verdict

Whirlpool WRS588FIHZ

GE GSS25GYPFS

The GE GSS25GYPFS and Whirlpool WRS588FIHZ trade blows in terms of strengths. The Whirlpool is the one to get if interior capacity is your main concern, as it provides a significant degree of extra room in both its fridge and freezer cabinets. However, the GE pulls slightly ahead in terms of performance, with more consistent temperatures inside its freezer compartment and higher moisture retention for produce stored inside its crisper drawers.

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Variants

  • WRS588FIHB (Black)
  • WRS588FIHV (Black Stainless Steel)
  • GSS25GGPBB (High Gloss Black)
  • GSS25GGPWW (High Gloss White)

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WRS588FIHZ
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WRS588FIHB
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GSS25GGPBB
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WRS588FIHV
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GSS25GGPWW
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White
WRS588FIHW
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Slate
GSS25GMPES
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Main Differences for
Everyday Use

Threshold 

0.10

Everyday Use 
 

7.3
7.3

Produce Preservation 
 

6.1
6.6

Freezer Temperature Uniformity 
 

6.9
8.2

Full Comparison

Design

Size  

Dimensions Photo 
 

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Side Photo 
 

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Width 
 

35.75" (90.8 cm)
36.13" (91.8 cm)

Depth 
 

35.19" (89.4 cm)
34.75" (88.3 cm)

Height 
 

69.06" (175.4 cm)
69.75" (177.2 cm)

Standard Width 
 

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

Depth With Doors Open 
 

50.50" (128.3 cm)
50.19" (127.5 cm)

Rear Clearance 
 

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

Style  

Style Photo 
 

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Style 
 

Side By Side
Side By Side

Finish Material 
 

Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Counter-Depth 
 

No
No

Refrigerator Storage 
 

8.2
7.6

Interior Storage Photo 
 

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Interior Storage Photo 3 
 

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Advertised Refrigerator Volume 
 

17.6 cu. ft. (497.8 L)
16.1 cu. ft. (455.0 L)

Usable Refrigerator Volume 
 

12.8 cu. ft. (362.7 L)
11.2 cu. ft. (318.3 L)

Number Of Shelves 
 

5
4

Shelf Positions 
 

5
10

Split Shelving 
 

No
No
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Freezer Storage 
 

9.5
8.2

Interior Storage Photo 2 
 

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Advertised Freezer Volume 
 

11.1 cu. ft. (314.9 L)
9.3 cu. ft. (261.9 L)

Usable Freezer Volume 
 

8.3 cu. ft. (233.9 L)
6.2 cu. ft. (174.7 L)
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Cooling System 
 

Evaporator Photo 
 

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Machine Compartment Photo 
 

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Evaporator Configuration 
 

Single Evaporator
Single Evaporator

Compressor Configuration 
 

Single Compressor
Single Compressor

Compressor Type 
 

Inverter
Fixed-Speed
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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 Door
Freezer Door

Ice Maker Type 
 

Twist-Tray
Ejector-Style
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Water Dispenser  

Water Dispenser Photo 
 

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Water Dispenser 
 

In-Door
In-Door
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Serviceability

Parts Availability 
 

9.6
9.8

Parts Availability Graph  

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GE GSS25GYPFS Parts Availability Graph

Common Parts Availability (30-Day Average) 
 

100%
100%

Critical Parts Availability (30-Day Average) 
 

91%
95%
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Authorized Service Coverage 
 

8.7
8.8

Authorized Service Coverage Map  

Whirlpool WRS588FIHZ Authorized Service Coverage Map
GE GSS25GYPFS Authorized Service Coverage Map

Tested Population Covered 
 

97.1%
97.4%
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Performance

Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity 
 

8.1
7.3

Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity Graph  

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Whirlpool WRS588FIHZ Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity Graph
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GE GSS25GYPFS Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity Graph

Refrigerator Shelf Gradient 
 

1.4 °F (0.8 °C)
2.3 °F (1.3 °C)

Door Bin Offset 
 

2.8 °F (1.5 °C)
3.6 °F (2.0 °C)
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Freezer Temperature Uniformity 
 

6.9
8.2

Freezer Temperature Uniformity Graph  

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Whirlpool WRS588FIHZ Freezer Temperature Uniformity Graph
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GE GSS25GYPFS Freezer Temperature Uniformity Graph

Freezer Gradient 
 

5.9 °F (3.3 °C)
3.7 °F (2.1 °C)
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Produce Preservation 
 

6.1
6.6

Humidity Over Time Graph  

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Whirlpool WRS588FIHZ Humidity Over Time Graph
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GE GSS25GYPFS Humidity Over Time Graph

Produce Picture (Before) 
 

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Produce Picture (After) 
 

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Produce Moisture Retention 
 

83.6%
89.4%

Produce Drawer Humidity Level 
 

54.6%
74.6%

Fridge Compartment Humidity Level 
 

20.5%
17.9%
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Ice Maker Rate 
 

7.9
8.1

Ice Maker Rate Photo 
 

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24-Hour Ice Production 
 

1,675 g (3.69 lbs)
1,793 g (3.95 lbs)
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Ice Maker Capacity 
 

7.5
8.9

Full Ice Cube Tray Photo 
 

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Max Ice Maker Capacity  

2,286 g (5.04 lbs)
4,363 g (9.62 lbs)
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Noise 
 

6.9
6.9

Noise Video  

Noise During Cooling Cycle 
 

41.4 dBA
41.2 dBA
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Check Price

Stainless Steel
WRS588FIHZ
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Stainless Steel
GSS25GYPFS
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Black
WRS588FIHB
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High Gloss Black
GSS25GGPBB
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Black Stainless Steel
WRS588FIHV
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High Gloss White
GSS25GGPWW
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White
WRS588FIHW
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Slate
GSS25GMPES
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Whirlpool WRS588FIHZ

GE GSS25GYPFS

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