Hisense HRM260N6TSE Refrigerator Review

About the Hisense HRM260N6TSE French-door refrigerator

• Year released: 2024
• Style: French-door
• Dimensions: 70.3" x 35.9" x 33.3" (H x W x D)
• Depth: Standard depth
• Measured capacity: 11.91-cubic-foot refrigerator, 4.39-cubic-foot freezer
• Finishes: Fingerprint-resistant stainless steel
• Special features: VersaTemp Zone, LED lighting, adjustable sliding shelf
• Dispensers: Through-the-door ice and water dispenser
• ADA compliant: No
• Energy Star rated: Yes
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi, ConnectLife app; allows for remote control of ice maker and temperature
• Future compatibility: This is Hisense's first smart refrigerator. Over-the-air (OTA) software and firmware updates are currently available
• Years of expected life: 13 years
• Parts availability: Excellent
• Repairability: Eligible for on-site repair service during the warranty period
• Product page: Hisense HRM260N6TSE French-door refrigerator

The Hisense HRM260N6TSE features a fingerprint-resistant stainless-steel finish with a through-the-door dispenser for ice and filtered water.

Opening the top two doors reveals an interior with adjustable shelves, two standard crisper drawers, a can drawer, several door bins, and ample LED lighting. The ice maker takes up a large portion of the upper-left section of the fridge, while the dispenser occupies a portion of the left-hand door.

Below the main fridge compartment is a flex drawer that can be set to a temperature between 27°F and 41°F and has a plastic divider for organizing the space.

The freezer drawer is standard, with a main bin underneath an interior pull-out shelf.

How we test refrigerators

Like many refrigerators before it, we tested the Hisense HRM260N6TSE at our former lab facility in Cambridge. In fact, we've been testing all types of fridges since 2012, including top-freezers, bottom-freezers, side-by-sides, and French doors.

The Hisense HRM260N6TSE underwent a standardized testing process that examined each element of its performance and feature set, from using sensors to ensure its temperature consistency to manually measuring all the available storage space. Read more about how we test refrigerators.

What we like

It has excellent temperature performance

Refrigerators must maintain cool, even temperatures to preserve your perishables without freezing them. That means keeping everything roughly 37°F regardless of where they're stored in the fridge and adapting quickly whenever you open the door and let warm air enter the compartment.

The same is true for the freezer, only its target temperature is 0°F. Temperature fluctuations in the freezer are what can cause freezer burn.

Consistent temperature performance will maximize the shelf life of your food and can save you money by minimizing premature food spoilage.

Typically, refrigerators with the best temperature performance cost over $2,000, which is why we were so surprised by the amazing consistency of this Hisense refrigerator. In our testing, we found that its temperature stayed within a few degrees of the ideal 37°F in the fridge and only slightly fluctuated during defrost cycles.

In the freezer, the temperature averaged almost exactly 0°F with small spikes under 2°F. These test results rival competitors that cost hundreds of dollars more.

We found a small temperature gradient between the top and bottom of the refrigerator, but it was only a few degrees, not enough to accelerate spoilage.

Overall, we were incredibly impressed with this fridge's performance, especially given its purchase price. In our data set, it ranks among the top fridges we've ever tested, thanks largely to its consistently stable temperatures. It’s incredibly rare to find a refrigerator with such stable temperatures in this price range, making the Hisense HRM260N6TSE a huge value.

It offers more usable storage space than the average French-door refrigerator

When manufacturers list the capacity of a refrigerator, they typically refer to the total volume inside it; this can include spaces where items cannot be stored, such as between the edge of a shelf and the door. We perform our own manual measurements to determine how much of that space can be utilized for storing items.

On average, a standard-depth French-door refrigerator offers 10.82 cubic feet of space in the refrigerator compartment and 4.28 cubic feet in the freezer.

The Hisense HRM260N6TSE finishes ahead of the curve with an 11.91-cubic-foot fridge and a 4.39-cubic-foot freezer, or 1.2 cubic feet of total extra space. For context, a gallon of milk is just 0.13 cubic feet; picture being able to store nine extra jugs compared to other French doors.

This extra space is even more impressive when you consider the through-the-door dispenser, which typically consumes twice the overall storage—first by making the door bulkier and second by necessitating an ice maker in the fridge compartment—and a flex drawer, which requires additional insulation.

If you're looking for a high-performance fridge with ample storage space, this Hisense refrigerator won't disappoint.

Effective crispers will keep your veggies fresh

Crispers are an oft-overlooked feature in a fridge, but at their best, they can help prevent your fresh veggies from prematurely wilting or rotting. Ideally, crispers will let humidity escape slowly enough to prevent the drawer from becoming a swamp, but not so quickly that your leafy greens go limp before you can use them. The best crispers release humidity at a rate of about 0.1 grams per hour; an average performance is about 0.2 grams per hour; a poor performance is anything over 0.4 grams per hour.

The Hisense HRM260N6TSE falls squarely in the good performance bracket with a 0.11 grams per hour rate of humidity loss. This is enough to prevent excess moisture or ethylene gas build-up from causing premature rotting, but will also keep your produce at peak freshness for as long as possible.

Its extra features are all useful

In addition to its excellent temperature performance, this Hisense refrigerator features a number of helpful additions that enhance its overall user experience.

The interior is brightly lit, thanks to LED light panels that run along its walls. You may not realize the benefit of this subtle touch until you compare it to one without. If you can see into the fridge more clearly, you can locate items more easily, which means less time with the door open, allowing cold air to escape. It also means spotting leftovers before they spoil, reducing food waste. Lastly, brighter lights provide a more cheerful user experience.

This Hisense French-door refrigerator has an adjustable sliding shelf, allowing you to slide its front half under its back half. This makes fitting taller items, like wine bottles or pitchers, easy. The VersaTemp Zone flex drawer allows you to choose from three different temperature ranges: fridge, chiller, and soft freezer (total temperature range: 27°F to 41°F).

Lastly, the Hisense HRM260N6TSE offers smart features with the ConnectLife companion app. Use this app to remotely customize your fridge's temperature settings. It will also notify you if you've left the fridge door open, saving you from potentially spoiling all of your food.

Carbon footprint for the Hisense HRM260N6TSE

Energy efficiency

When it comes to energy consumption, the Hisense HRM260N6TSE uses less, approximately 692 kWh/yr annually. In fact, it is Energy Star Certified, meaning it falls into Energy Star's medium efficiency class, not quite efficient enough to receive the Energy Star Most Efficient certification.

In truth, your wallet will only benefit by about $36 over five years. The real savings are what you eliminate pushing into the environment—in this case, you'd prevent 103 pounds of carbon pollution.

Materials used

In its 2024 ESG report, published in September 2025, Hisense shared several details about its sustainability R&D design practices, which focus on material upgrades, reducing energy consumption, improving efficiency, and structural optimization.

Specifically in relation to refrigerators, Hisense states, "Hisense Refrigerator has achieved significant results in the application of environmentally friendly materials. In terms of foam agent usage, Hisense Refrigerator relies on a new foam technology production line, allowing each WILL SPACE ultra-space refrigerator to reduce 11.07 kilograms of carbon emissions. The leading foam agent technology for refrigerator products has won the 20th China Patent Excellence Award. In terms of structural components material, Hisense Refrigerator uses biobased materials to replace petro-based materials for making high-strength structural components of refrigerators, setting a precedent for the application of biobased materials in the industry."

This is all great news; however, as the report was published over a year after the Hisense HRM260N6TSE entered the market, it's unclear whether the above protocols are featured in this model or will be implemented moving forward.

Data and privacy

If your gadget has a smart component, connects to the internet, or features a companion app, chances are it's collecting a wide range of information about you, including your habits and lifestyle. If your gadget has a camera—a robot vacuum, for instance—it may even be mapping your home. Scary, huh? Different companies have varying privacy policies and handle the data they collect in different ways.

Hisense collects data from users through its ConnectLife app, which consumers use to remotely control such things as the refrigerator's temperature settings and ice maker. Hisense collects both personal (name, email, demographics) and non-personal data (device usage, performance statistics, technical data, location) for the purpose of improving products and offering better customer service.

Hisense also shares this information with third parties, including affiliate companies within the Hisense Group, authorized partners, and, in the case of legal compliance, such as a product recall.

To read Hisense's full Smart Home Appliances Privacy Policy, visit its U.S. website.

Warranty and repairs

Warranty

On refrigerators that are over 10-cubic-foot capacity, Hisense offers a 2-year warranty that covers parts and labor, and up to 5 years that covers the sealed system, including the compressor, evaporator, condenser, and connected tubing. Accessories are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase. Consumers often make the common mistake of not signing up for the warranty after purchasing. Make sure to follow this easy process, which requires you to visit the Hisense website, fill out some information, and provide proof of purchase.

The industry-standard warranty is only for a single year, so we're pleased that Hisense goes above and beyond to help ensure your fridge continues to function into the future. While this warranty is good, other companies like LG and Samsung do offer better guarantees, extending coverage for up to a decade for the sealed refrigeration system.

Extended warranty

Hisense offers an extended service plan for its refrigerators of a certain capacity, and the HRM260N6TSE model applies. You can extend the warranty for 1, 2, or 3 years, with pricing based on the original purchase price.

Parts and repair

Hisense refrigerators within the warranty window are eligible for on-site repair services. However, if you're outside the warranty window and your fridge breaks, don't despair. Obtaining replacement parts for Hisense refrigerators, including the HRM260N6TSE model, is fairly easy. Best resources include eBay, replacement parts retailers, and Hisense's replacement parts website.

Accessories and add-ons to consider

Complete the kitchen suite

What owners are saying

Owners appear to be satisfied with the Hisense HRM260N6TSE, awarding the fridge an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 across various user review platforms. Those who love this fridge admire its aesthetics, LED lighting, and ample storage space.

There is little consensus among the few who are unhappy. Most disappointed owners seem to have received a lemon. A few users complain that the ice maker is slow or has stopped working, which is a common failure point amongst fridges, although we didn’t experience this in our testing.

Should you buy the Hisense HRM260N6TSE French-door refrigerator?

Yes. This fridge is an excellent value for a mid-range model

If you're looking for a mid-range French-door refrigerator, the Hisense HRM260N6TSE (available at Lowe's for $1,599.00) is one of the top models available currently. Although it may not have the polish of higher-end brands, for its price, it's an outstanding value.

To start, it has some of the most stable temperatures of any fridge at this price point and can compete with models that cost $1,000 more. Add its higher-than-average usable storage area, effective crispers, LED lighting, and smart features, and it scores in the top five French-door fridges we've ever tested.

This Hisense French-door refrigerator doesn't have failings that merit us singling them out. It does not fall short in any notable way for a fridge that costs less than $2,000.

If you want an amazing French-door fridge that won't break your budget, the Hisense HRM260N6TSE is one of the best refrigerators we've tested. However, it's a Lowe's exclusive, and you can only get it there.

If you don't want to shop at Lowe's, or you're willing to invest a bit more in a higher-end model, we recommend checking out the Bosch B36CD50SNS, our top-rated traditional French-door refrigerator. It has even better temperature performance, the same great features, and a higher overall build quality.