Trim level is the only real difference between the 2.

I have a recent KA Architect II series refrigerator. The workings are the same as Whirlpool. The finishes, interior set up, lighting and badges are different.

I think it's a much better product than LG or Samsung. Plus, if something does go wrong, you can actually get someone to repair it. Whirlpool has a real repair program, unlike the others.

I am leaning towards the Samsung Flex RF28K9380SR in regular stainless steel or the Whirlpool WRV986FDEM in regular stainless steel. (still considering Black Stainless, but I was told that it scratches easily and that the scratches look silver!...)

The KitchenAid KRMF706EBS is very similar to the Whirlpool, but is more expensive, and has a very organized, compartmentalized interior. It comes in regular stainless or black stainless and does anyone know if KitchenAid's black stainless is more durable than Samsung or LG?

I also think that the Whirlpool or KitchenAid look a little more "boxy" and industrial, compared to the Samsung 4-Door Flex refrigerator which is more streamlined and elegant because it does not have protruding handles.... I really did not like the "platinum" grey interior color of the KitchenAid I saw. Is the Architect Series of KitchenAid refrigerators grey inside? What do you think?

Also, what are the other differences between a KitchenAid and Whirlpool model since they look so similar?

Funny. I was initially attracted to the KA because of the grey interior with the LED lighting. I thought it was elegant and calming. It's one of the reasons I bought it. To each his own. All I can tell you is it has been a really good purchase. I'm a satisfied customer. I purchased the regular stainless.

As far as the black stainless finish of anything goes it will be hard to match up in the years to come as appliances begin to be replaced. That is why stainless has become so popular. It doesn't tie you to a particular brand.

We have a 4 year old KA Architect II and it has a single drawer rather than the 2 in the model you mentioned. Had it repaired recently for drain issue and the experienced repairman told me it's basically a Whirlpool. (In fact the KA microwave says Whirlpool inside the label!) Good news it could be repaired. 4 years ago you could only find higher end appliances in specialty stores. I've noticed recently that you can now find them on display at Best Buy, Lowes, Home Depot. Thinking our fridge might have to be replaced, I browsed and saw your model and did not like it like mine. Go to a store and see which features you like in person!

Whirlpool has owned KA since 1986.

French door refrigerators have a huge rate of repair issues, fyi. You might want to consider a single door fridge.

I can share with you that I have had a kitchenaid side by side for almost 20 years and not one service call needed. I just would vacuum underneath so it had proper airflow. This time I did some research and realized I can save some money and by the whirlpool and get basically the same core but not so many bells and whistles. I am so happy with their brand. They may not have all the curves but they sure do run hard and are reliable. I will always buy Whirlpool branded products because they have never let me down. I have had friends who have bought Samsung and said their technician told them 80% of their service calls are on Samsung products. No thank you!