Midea Launches World's First Sideboard Refrigerator, Ushering in a New Era for Fridges
On March 21, 2025, at the Appliance & Electronics World Expo (AWE2025) in China, Midea, in collaboration with JD.com, unveiled the world’s first sideboard refrigerator, marking a new era in the refrigerator industry. With its ultra-thin 45cm depth and a spacious 427L capacity, this refrigerator is the first to bring fridge thickness into the “4” era, completely revolutionizing traditional refrigerator design and filling a gap in kitchen and dining space scenarios.
AWE2025 Midea New Fridge Launch
Innovative Design Leading the Scene Revolution
Zhao Guoyao, Chief Product Expert at Midea’s Refrigerator Division, stated that as consumer lifestyles evolve, the use scenarios for refrigerators have expanded from traditional kitchens to living rooms and dining areas. However, traditional refrigerators, typically over 60cm thick, cannot seamlessly integrate with 45cm-deep sideboards, leading to inefficient space utilization and compromised aesthetics. To address this, Midea leveraged technological innovation to introduce this ultra-thin sideboard refrigerator, which not only solves spatial issues but also enhances the overall aesthetic of home interiors.
Technological Breakthroughs for Ultra-Thin, High-Capacity Design
To achieve the 45cm ultra-thin design, Midea implemented several technological innovations. First, by relocating components such as the air duct evaporator from the back of the refrigerator to the middle beam, significant space was freed up at the rear. Second, the use of self-developed environmentally friendly VIP insulation material reduced the foam layer thickness to one-third of that in conventional refrigerators, maintaining insulation performance while significantly decreasing the body thickness. Additionally, Midea pioneered a micro high-efficiency compressor, reducing its size by 30% while increasing freezing capacity by 33%, ensuring the refrigerator remains highly efficient despite its slim design.
Fine-Tuned Compartmentalization Enhances User Experience
Midea’s sideboard refrigerator not only breaks new ground in thickness and capacity but also innovates in compartmentalization. Equipped with the All-Space Flexible Storage Technology, the refrigerator features 16 scientifically divided compartments, providing users with detailed storage guidance. The innovative foldable shelves allow flexible storage for bottles of varying heights, further enhancing user convenience.
Smart Purification Ensures Food Safety
To ensure the safety of stored food, Midea’s sideboard refrigerator is equipped with PST+ Smart Purification Technology, capable of removing over 200 harmful substances, including bacteria specific to Chinese household refrigerators, broad-spectrum bacteria, viruses, ethylene, odors, pesticide residues, and mold. This seven-in-one purification system ensures that users can enjoy safer food storage.
Future Outlook: Continuous Innovation
Wang Zhe, Head of Preservation Technology at Midea’s Refrigerator Division, mentioned that Midea has filed 46 patents related to this product, ensuring a balance between ultra-thin design, high performance, and large capacity. Moving forward, Midea will continue to invest heavily in R&D, focusing on preservation, energy efficiency, and purification technologies. By leveraging its global production base and talent pool, Midea aims to strengthen its competitiveness in the refrigerator industry.
The launch of the sideboard refrigerator not only represents a differentiated new category in a mature market but also reflects Midea’s deep understanding of consumer needs and industry trends. As Chinese households increasingly demand integrated home solutions and enhanced user experiences, Midea is poised to lead the industry’s innovative development through continuous technological and product advancements.
This press release highlights Midea’s groundbreaking sideboard refrigerator, emphasizing its innovative design, technological advancements, and future potential in the home appliance market.
2025年3月21日，在2025年中国家电及消费电子博览会（AWE2025）上，美的联合京东电器正式发布了全球首款餐边柜冰箱，标志着冰箱行业进入了一个全新的时代。这款冰箱以其全球最薄的45厘米厚度和427升大容量，首次将冰箱厚度带入“4”时代，彻底颠覆了传统冰箱的设计理念，填补了餐厨空间的场景空白。
AWE2025美的冰箱新品发布会
创新设计，引领场景革命
美的冰箱事业部首席产品专家赵国尧表示，随着消费者生活方式的改变，冰箱的使用场景已从传统的厨房扩展到客厅和餐厅。然而，传统冰箱的厚度通常超过60厘米，无法与45厘米深度的餐边柜完美融合，导致空间利用不充分且影响美观。为此，美的通过技术创新，推出了这款超薄餐边柜冰箱，不仅解决了空间问题，还提升了家居的整体美感。
技术突破，实现超薄高容
为了实现45厘米的超薄设计，美的在技术上进行了多项创新。首先，通过将风道蒸发器等部件从冰箱背部移至中梁位置，大幅释放了背部空间。其次，采用自研自产的环保VIP保温材料，使发泡层厚度减少为普通冰箱的三分之一，既保证了保温性能，又实现了箱体厚度的显著下降。此外，美的还首创了微型高能压缩机，体积缩小30%，冷冻能力提升33%，确保了冰箱在超薄设计下依然具备高效制冷能力。
精细化分区，提升用户体验
美的餐边柜冰箱不仅在厚度和容量上实现了突破，还在分区设计上进行了创新。通过搭载全空间灵动精储科技，冰箱内部实现了16区科学分区，为用户提供了精细化的存储指引。创新的折叠搁架设计，使得高矮瓶饮料可以灵活存放，进一步提升了用户的使用体验。
智能净化，保障食材安全
为了保障用户食材的存储安全，美的餐边柜冰箱还搭载了PST+智能净化技术，可去除200余种有害物质，包括中国家庭冰箱特有病菌、广谱菌、病毒、乙烯、异味、农残等，七效合一，确保用户入口更安心。
未来展望，持续创新
美的冰箱事业部保鲜技术负责人王喆表示，围绕这款产品，美的已经布局了46项专利，确保了超薄与高性能、高容量的兼得。未来，美的将继续加大研发投入，在保鲜技术、节能技术、净化技术等领域深耕，通过全球生产基地的布局和人才积累，全面提升在冰箱行业的竞争力。
此次发布的餐边柜冰箱，不仅是美的在成熟市场中打造出的差异化新品类，更是对消费者需求和行业趋势的深刻洞察。随着国内家庭对家居一体化和用户体验要求的不断提高，美的有望通过持续的技术和产品迭代，继续引领冰箱行业的创新发展。