Xiaomi Mijia 621L Smart Side‑by‑Side Refrigerator Hits the German Market

After a low‑key reveal back in May, Xiaomi finally rolls out its Mijia 621 L side‑by‑side refrigerator in Germany. The unit is already on the shelves and, according to the retailer, costs €799 – a notch below the €849 list price that was initially advertised.

Physically the appliance is nothing to sneeze at: it measures 910 mm wide, 715 mm deep and stretches 1 770 mm high. In plain English that means it fits comfortably in a standard kitchen but still commands a respectable amount of floor space. The left‑hand door houses a 236‑liter freezer, while the right‑hand door offers a roomy 385‑liter fridge compartment, totalling a generous 621 L of storage. To put that into perspective, a typical European combo such as Samsung’s RL38C600CSA/EG only reaches about 390 L.

Energy‑wise the Mijia carries an “E” rating and is quoted to draw roughly 342 kWh per year. At today’s average German electricity price of €0.30 per kWh that translates to about €100 a year in running costs – not cheap, but fairly normal for a refrigerator of this size.

One of the selling points is the dual‑inverter compressor, which keeps the hum down to around 35 dB while still delivering solid performance. Xiaomi claims the unit can freeze up to 14 kg of food in a single day, and the multi‑directional airflow supposedly guarantees even cooling throughout both compartments.

Cool tech aside, the fridge includes an internal ice maker – handy for occasional ice cubes – but unlike many competitors it lacks an external dispenser. That means you’ll have to open the freezer door to grab the cubes, which is a minor inconvenience for most households.

On the smart side, the refrigerator talks to the Xiaomi Home app, letting you tweak temperature settings, monitor energy use, and even fire off voice commands if you have a compatible assistant. There’s also a tactile control panel on the front for quick, on‑the‑spot adjustments.

Installation does require a bit of forethought: the doors swing out to a wide 120°, so you’ll need enough clearance on either side of the unit. Otherwise, the fridge is a fairly plug‑and‑play affair.

All in all, Xiaomi’s Mijia 621 L appears to be a solid entry into the European smart‑appliance arena – large enough for families, smart enough for tech‑savvy users, and priced competitively for a first‑generation offering.