LG Convertible Side-by-Side with Smart Inverter, 650 L (GL-B257)

Launched Jan 2022 · Side-by-side · frost-free · inverter

71
GoodGifng score
Good for big-familyGood for convertible

Usual price, cheapest version₹79,990

Versions and prices

Every version has the same score. Tap a version to buy it.

  • 650 L 3 star234 L freezer · GL-B257HDS3 / GL-B257HPZ3
    usually ₹79,990
  • 650 L 3 starGL-B257JDS3
  • 650 L 3 star546 kWh a year · GL-B257DBM3 / GL-B257DCM3 / GL-B257DLW3 / GL-B257DLN3 / GL-B257EPT3 / GL-B257EMC3 / GL-B257EES3

Where to buy

Usual price ₹79,990

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Score breakdown

Cooling & freshness
80

Door vents cool door shelves fast

Power saving
62

546 kWh a year for 650 L

Space & layout
74

650 L; narrow shelves take no platters

Reliability & warranty
72

High store ratings; LG inverter record

Brand service
66

Wide LG network; only scattered complaints

Features
68

Door Cooling+, display, door alarm; no Wi-Fi on HDS3

Each part is rated on one scale for every fridge, from real tests where they exist, what reviewers found, specs, warranty and above all what owners report about cooling, breakdowns and the brand's service. It rates the fridge itself, not how good it is for the price.

Pros

  • Door vents cool the door shelves faster (maker's claim)
  • Convertible modes
  • Wide LG service network
  • 10-year compressor warranty

Cons

  • Narrow shelves do not take big platters
  • Mirror finish shows fingerprints
  • HDS3 has no Wi-Fi and no dispenser
  • ProductHunter.inAug 2026

    A buying-guide pick (no hands-on testing stated): the Wi-Fi GLB257DBM3 is named the best smart side-by-side and the GL-B257HDS3 the sensible no-frills LG choice, both leaning on LG's service network.

Full specs

Basics
TypeSide-by-side
Coolingfrost-free, DoorCooling+ and Multi Air Flow
Compressorinverter, Smart Inverter Compressor
ConvertibleWi-Fi Convertible on the D/E codes (modes set from the ThinQ app)
Space
Freezer234 L
Shelvestoughened glass
Size (W×H×D)913 × 1790 × 735 mm
Power
Power cutsworks without a stabiliser
GasR600a
Features
Door alarmYes
Ice makerNo
Water dispenserNo
Wi-Fi & appLG ThinQ (Wi-Fi codes only)
Warranty
Warranty1 yr product, 10 yr compressor

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