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FridgesDeep evidence · reviewed 17 Aug 2026

Fisher & Paykel

Series 7 498L Quad Door Fridge Ice & Water

A 498L quad-door fridge for buyers wanting a slimline premium layout with ActiveSmart food care, internal ice and chilled water.

Best-fit signal: Quad DoorBest-fit signal: Ice WaterBest-fit signal: SmartBest-fit signal: Premium
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Why consider it

Who this product is most likely to suit

A 498L quad-door fridge for buyers wanting a slimline premium layout with ActiveSmart food care, internal ice and chilled water.

Quad DoorIce WaterSmartPremium

Key reasons it is in the maintained set

  • 498L quad-door layout
  • 4.5-star energy rating
  • ActiveSmart Foodcare, Wi-Fi and SmartHQ connectivity

Key specifications and decision facts

The information that changes the purchase

Brand
Fisher & Paykel
Category
Fridges
Testing status
Desk-researched / manufacturer specification evidence; no hands-on testing claimed
Last substantive review
17 Aug 2026
Decision signals
Quad Door, Ice Water, Smart, Premium, Family
Key documented points
498L quad-door layout; 4.5-star energy rating; ActiveSmart Foodcare, Wi-Fi and SmartHQ connectivity

Strengths

Reasons to shortlist it

  • 498L quad-door layout
  • 4.5-star energy rating
  • ActiveSmart Foodcare, Wi-Fi and SmartHQ connectivity

These are documented characteristics, not a claim of hands-on performance testing.

Compromise

Who should look elsewhere?

Ice and water increase installation and maintenance requirements; confirm plumbing, cavity dimensions and door swing before purchase.

If that trade-off conflicts with your priorities, compare an alternative instead of forcing a fit.

Compare against alternatives

Other maintained products worth checking

Verified-photo pending

LG · Maintained catalogue

530L Slim French Door Fridge

Reviewed 17 Aug 2026
Best for whenFamily matters
  • 530L net capacity
  • 835mm width designed for narrow 850mm alcoves
  • 5-star energy rating and ThinQ connectivity

Main trade-offThe slim width does not remove door-opening and ventilation clearance requirements; measure the full cavity and access path before ordering.

Model-search fallbackIdentity checked 28 Aug 2026 Live price not maintainedOpen a verified retailer pathway to check the current price
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Verified-photo pending

Samsung · Maintained catalogue

495L French Door Fridge Non-Plumbed Dispenser

Reviewed 17 Aug 2026
Best for whenFamily matters
  • 495L French-door layout
  • Built-in non-plumbed water dispenser
  • Twin Cooling Plus and 10-year compressor warranty positioning

Main trade-offThe internal water tank requires manual refilling and takes storage space; verify dimensions, door clearance and current energy performance before purchase.

Model-search fallbackIdentity checked 28 Aug 2026 Live price not maintainedOpen a verified retailer pathway to check the current price
View offers
Verified-photo pending

LG · Maintained catalogue

508L Slim French Door InstaView Fridge

Reviewed 17 Aug 2026
Best for whenSlim matters
  • 508L net capacity in an 835mm-wide chassis
  • InstaView Door-in-Door and Craft Ice
  • Plumbed ice/water, UVNano dispenser and ThinQ

Main trade-offThe extra dispenser and ice features add plumbing, maintenance and energy use; compare them against the simpler GF-B505BB if they are not priorities.

Model-search fallbackIdentity checked 28 Aug 2026 Live price not maintainedOpen a verified retailer pathway to check the current price
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Open a focused head-to-head530L Slim French Door Fridge vs Series 7 498L Quad Door Fridge Ice & Water →495L French Door Fridge Non-Plumbed Dispenser vs Series 7 498L Quad Door Fridge Ice & Water →

Evidence freshness

A date should tell you what was actually checked.

This product has deeper specification research. Australian Product Guide separates substantive review from retailer, source, image and price checks rather than collapsing them into one artificial date.

Evidence depth
Deep evidence
Last substantive review
17 Aug 2026
Source evidence checked
17 Aug 2026
Retailer path checked
17 Aug 2026
Price checked
Live price not maintained
Image rights checked
17 Aug 2026
Next review due
16 Sept 2026

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Where to buy

Verified Australian retailer pathways

Product identity first; current price and stock stay explicitly separate.

Retailers contribute 0 recommendation points
Strongest identityModel-search fallbackNo exact Amazon Australia detail-page identity is being claimed
Price statusLive price not maintainedOpen a verified retailer pathway to check the current price
AvailabilityRecheck at retailerAPG does not imply live stock unless it is explicitly maintained.
eBay AustraliaProduct search · paid linkModel-specific eBay search · exact listing, price and stock not maintained by APGIdentity checked 28 Aug 2026 Search eBay Australia for Fisher & Paykel Series 7 498L Quad Door Fridge Ice & Water ↗ Amazon AustraliaModel-search fallback · paid linkCurrent stock not maintained by APGIdentity checked 18 Aug 2026 Search retailer ↗ Fisher & Paykel official product informationPrimary manufacturer evidence source · non-affiliateUse this source to verify decision-critical specifications or safety information.Verify source ↗

Paid retailer links are labelled. Exact, verified-variant and model-search states are kept distinct. Prices, sellers, variants and availability can change after you leave APG.

Decision intelligence

Closest maintained alternatives

Structured similarity uses maintained category, feature, brand and price context where available. It is not a review score.

LG 530L Slim French Door FridgeRelated maintained alternativeSamsung 495L French Door Fridge Non-Plumbed DispenserRelated maintained alternativeLG 508L Slim French Door InstaView FridgeRelated maintained alternative

Connected decision intelligence

Keep this decision moving

Carry this maintained product context into APG’s other decision tools instead of starting again. Decision Lab can apply your budget, must-haves and priorities; Compare can expose the trade-offs against a close maintained alternative; Scout can explain this exact product in the context of the page you are viewing.

6 maintained fact-level evidence pointsRetailer destination requires exact-model confirmationProduct photography: awaiting an authorised exact-product source
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Retailer coverage, affiliate status and image availability contribute zero recommendation points. Exact and verified-variant retailer states are kept distinct; missing evidence stays visible rather than being guessed.

How APG assesses this product

Evidence, suitability and retailer context in one place

APG applies the same evidence, suitability, retailer and imagery checks across its maintained product catalogue. Where APG has a useful classification but not a manufacturer-verified fact, that distinction stays visible.

Evidence basisVerified product evidence
Evidence detail6 verified facts · 3 structured specs
Australian retailer links0 verified exact-model retailer links
Product photographyApproved exact-product image not yet available

What matters in this category: External dimensions and cabinetry clearance · Usable fridge and freezer capacity · French-door, quad-door and drawer layout · Energy consumption and star rating

quad doorice watersmartpremiumfamily
  • No current exact-model Australian retailer destination yet
  • Genuine product photography awaiting an authorised exact-product source
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APG applies the same maintained evidence and suitability checks across its product catalogue. Unverified requirements stay visible, and retailer coverage, affiliate status and imagery never increase a product’s recommendation score.