Best Freezers (2026)

Residential freezers compared on official ENERGY STAR certified ratings. The official type field lists Upright Freezer, Chest Freezer or Compact. Percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard is the official efficiency figure for the model's product class. Annual energy use is the certified kilowatt-hours per year. Certified total volume is the official capacity we score. This table includes freestanding upright, chest and compact freezers. Built-in freezers are not ranked here. The ENERGY STAR freezer list we used does not publish height or width, so those dimensions are shown as Not listed rather than copied from a retailer page.

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Top pick

Kenmore KMR11MS2EA16C

Score 7.4/10 · Check price

Why it wins: Official 37% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 11.1 cu ft total volume, 249 kWh/year, automatic defrost. Highest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (37%). Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is automatic.

Also great: Frigidaire FFUE2024A (6.2) · Liebherr SF5291 (5.7)

7.4/10

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Product	Score	Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	Certified total volume	Annual energy use	Automatic defrost	Best for	Price	Buy
1 K Kenmore KMR11MS2EA16C	7.4/10	37 %	11.1 cu ft	249 kWh/year	Yes	Official 37% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 11.1 cu ft total volume, 249 kWh/year, automatic defrost	Check price	View deal
2 F Frigidaire FFUE2024A	6.2/10	20 %	20 cu ft	424 kWh/year	Yes	Official 20% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 20 cu ft total volume, 424 kWh/year, automatic defrost	Check price	View deal
3 L Liebherr SF5291	5.7/10	26 %	9.8 cu ft	350 kWh/year	Yes	Official 26% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 9.8 cu ft total volume, 350 kWh/year, automatic defrost	Check price	View deal
4 L LG LROFC1104	5.6/10	20 %	11.4 cu ft	321 kWh/year	Yes	Official 20% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 11.4 cu ft total volume, 321 kWh/year, automatic defrost	Check price	View deal
5 L Liebherr SIF5181	5.6/10	28 %	7.5 cu ft	350 kWh/year	Yes	Official 28% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 7.5 cu ft total volume, 350 kWh/year, automatic defrost	Check price	View deal
6 K Kenmore KKUF21	5.2/10	10 %	21 cu ft	492 kWh/year	Yes	Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 21 cu ft total volume, 492 kWh/year, automatic defrost	Check price	View deal
7 G GE FUF22DZR	5.1/10	10 %	21.6 cu ft	500 kWh/year	Yes	Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 21.6 cu ft total volume, 500 kWh/year, automatic defrost	Check price	View deal
8 L LG LO22SO000V	5.1/10	10 %	21.8 cu ft	500 kWh/year	Yes	Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 21.8 cu ft total volume, 500 kWh/year, automatic defrost	Check price	View deal
9 F Frigidaire PRDF1922A	5.0/10	14 %	18.9 cu ft	521 kWh/year	Yes	Official 14% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 18.9 cu ft total volume, 521 kWh/year, automatic defrost	Check price	View deal
10 G GE FUF18DZR	5.0/10	10 %	17.9 cu ft	449 kWh/year	Yes	Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 17.9 cu ft total volume, 449 kWh/year, automatic defrost	Check price	View deal
11 M Midea MRU17F5A	5.0/10	11 %	17 cu ft	438 kWh/year	Yes	Official 11% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 17 cu ft total volume, 438 kWh/year, automatic defrost	Check price	View deal
12 F Frigidaire FFUE1626AV	4.9/10	11 %	15.5 cu ft	415 kWh/year	Yes	Official 11% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 15.5 cu ft total volume, 415 kWh/year, automatic defrost	Check price	View deal
13 W Whirlpool WZF57R16F	4.9/10	10 %	15.7 cu ft	419 kWh/year	Yes	Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 15.7 cu ft total volume, 419 kWh/year, automatic defrost	Check price	View deal
14 F Frigidaire FFUE1326AV	4.8/10	11 %	13 cu ft	380 kWh/year	Yes	Official 11% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 13 cu ft total volume, 380 kWh/year, automatic defrost	Check price	View deal
15 G GE FUF14DZR	4.8/10	10 %	14.3 cu ft	400 kWh/year	Yes	Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 14.3 cu ft total volume, 400 kWh/year, automatic defrost	Check price	View deal
16 I Insignia NS-UZ14	4.8/10	11 %	13.8 cu ft	391 kWh/year	Yes	Official 11% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 13.8 cu ft total volume, 391 kWh/year, automatic defrost	Check price	View deal
17 GP GE Profile PME19LBZ	4.7/10	10 %	19.1 cu ft	549 kWh/year	Yes	Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 19.1 cu ft total volume, 549 kWh/year, automatic defrost	Check price	View deal
18 H Hisense FV14C7BWE	4.7/10	10 %	13.6 cu ft	391 kWh/year	Yes	Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 13.6 cu ft total volume, 391 kWh/year, automatic defrost	Check price	View deal
19 K Kenmore KKUF14	4.7/10	10 %	13.8 cu ft	394 kWh/year	Yes	Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 13.8 cu ft total volume, 394 kWh/year, automatic defrost	Check price	View deal
20 G GE FCM22DL	4.6/10	10 %	21.7 cu ft	346 kWh/year	No	Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 21.7 cu ft total volume, 346 kWh/year	Check price	View deal
21 H Hisense HFU101N1AVE	4.6/10	11 %	10.2 cu ft	342 kWh/year	Yes	Official 11% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 10.2 cu ft total volume, 342 kWh/year, automatic defrost	Check price	View deal
22 I Insignia NS-UZ1127	4.6/10	10 %	11 cu ft	355 kWh/year	Yes	Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 11 cu ft total volume, 355 kWh/year, automatic defrost	Check price	View deal
23 S Samsung RZ40H11PE	4.6/10	10 %	11.4 cu ft	361 kWh/year	Yes	Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 11.4 cu ft total volume, 361 kWh/year, automatic defrost	Check price	View deal
24 H Hisense FU102N3ASEC	4.5/10	10 %	10.2 cu ft	344 kWh/year	Yes	Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 10.2 cu ft total volume, 344 kWh/year, automatic defrost	Check price	View deal
25 H Hisense FV10C7HSE	4.5/10	10 %	9.7 cu ft	337 kWh/year	Yes	Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 9.7 cu ft total volume, 337 kWh/year, automatic defrost	Check price	View deal
26 D Danby DCF100A5WDB	3.9/10	10 %	10 cu ft	211 kWh/year	No	Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 10 cu ft total volume, 211 kWh/year	Check price	View deal
27 K Kenmore 111	3.8/10	19 %	5.9 cu ft	256 kWh/year	No	Official 19% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 5.9 cu ft total volume, 256 kWh/year	Check price	View deal
28 W Whirlpool WZC3209LW	3.8/10	10 %	9 cu ft	201 kWh/year	No	Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 9 cu ft total volume, 201 kWh/year	Check price	View deal
29 D Danby DCF050A5WDB	3.3/10	10 %	5 cu ft	195 kWh/year	No	Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 5 cu ft total volume, 195 kWh/year	Check price	View deal
30 D Danby DCF035A5WDB	3.2/10	10 %	3.5 cu ft	173 kWh/year	No	Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.5 cu ft total volume, 173 kWh/year	Check price	View deal
31 M Midea MRC04M3C	3.2/10	10 %	3.5 cu ft	174 kWh/year	No	Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.5 cu ft total volume, 174 kWh/year	Check price	View deal
32 D Danby DUFM068A1SCDB	2.9/10	10 %	6.8 cu ft	296 kWh/year	No	Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 6.8 cu ft total volume, 296 kWh/year	Check price	View deal
33 L LG LROFC0605	2.9/10	10 %	5.8 cu ft	283 kWh/year	No	Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 5.8 cu ft total volume, 283 kWh/year	Check price	View deal
34 M Midea MRU03M2A	2.9/10	12 %	3 cu ft	240 kWh/year	No	Official 12% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3 cu ft total volume, 240 kWh/year	Check price	View deal
35 MC Magic Chef MCUF3BE	2.7/10	10 %	3 cu ft	244 kWh/year	No	Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3 cu ft total volume, 244 kWh/year	Check price	View deal
36 M Midea MRU01M3ABB	2.7/10	11 %	1.1 cu ft	215 kWh/year	No	Official 11% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 1.1 cu ft total volume, 215 kWh/year	Check price	View deal

"Not listed" means the official ENERGY STAR, DOE or manufacturer record we used does not publish that figure. Prices show "Check price" until a retailer feed provides a current price.

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#1 · Top pick

Kenmore KMR11MS2EA16C

Best for: Official 37% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 11.1 cu ft total volume, 249 kWh/year, automatic defrost

7.4/10

What we like

Highest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (37%)
Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is automatic
Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria

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No additional scored gaps in the official record we used

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	37 %
Certified total volume	11.1 cu ft
Annual energy use	249 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	Yes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	37%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	249 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	11.1 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	22.4 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	397 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	19.6 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Upright Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	9 - Upright freezers with automatic defrost without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	Yes
Certified model number	KMR11MS2EA16C
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Kenmore
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Frigidaire FFUE2024A

Best for: Official 20% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 20 cu ft total volume, 424 kWh/year, automatic defrost

6.2/10

What we like

Official 20% less energy than the U.S. federal standard
Large official certified total volume (20 cu ft)
Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is automatic
Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria

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No additional scored gaps in the official record we used

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	20 %
Certified total volume	20 cu ft
Annual energy use	424 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	Yes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	20%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	424 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	20 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	21.2 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	531 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	35.1 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Upright Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	9 - Upright freezers with automatic defrost without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	Yes
Certified model number	FFUE2024A*
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Frigidaire
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Liebherr SF5291

Best for: Official 26% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 9.8 cu ft total volume, 350 kWh/year, automatic defrost

5.7/10

What we like

Official 26% less energy than the U.S. federal standard
Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is automatic
Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria

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No additional scored gaps in the official record we used

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	26 %
Certified total volume	9.8 cu ft
Annual energy use	350 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	Yes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	26%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	350 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	9.8 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	35.7 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	461 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	17.3 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Upright Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	9I - Upright freezers with automatic defrost with automatic icemaker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	Yes
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	Yes
Certified model number	SF5291
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Liebherr
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LG LROFC1104

Best for: Official 20% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 11.4 cu ft total volume, 321 kWh/year, automatic defrost

5.6/10

What we like

Official 20% less energy than the U.S. federal standard
Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is automatic
Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria

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No additional scored gaps in the official record we used

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	20 %
Certified total volume	11.4 cu ft
Annual energy use	321 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	Yes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	20%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	321 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	11.4 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	28.2 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	402 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	20.1 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Upright Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	9 - Upright freezers with automatic defrost without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	Yes
Certified model number	LROFC1104*
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	LG
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Liebherr SIF5181

Best for: Official 28% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 7.5 cu ft total volume, 350 kWh/year, automatic defrost

5.6/10

What we like

Official 28% less energy than the U.S. federal standard
Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is automatic
Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria

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No additional scored gaps in the official record we used

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	28 %
Certified total volume	7.5 cu ft
Annual energy use	350 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	Yes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	28%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	350 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	7.5 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	46.7 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	486 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	13.2 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Compact
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	17 - Compact upright freezers with automatic defrost
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	Yes
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	Yes
Certified model number	SIF5181
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Liebherr
Related official records with the same certified ratings	Same official certified ratings also appear on Miele FNS 7794 E. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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Kenmore KKUF21

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 21 cu ft total volume, 492 kWh/year, automatic defrost

5.2/10

What we like

Large official certified total volume (21 cu ft)
Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is automatic

Watch out for

Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (10%)
Higher official annual energy use in this set (492 kWh/year)

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	10 %
Certified total volume	21 cu ft
Annual energy use	492 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	Yes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	492 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	21 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	23.4 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	547 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	37 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Upright Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	9 - Upright freezers with automatic defrost without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	KKUF21-*
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Kenmore
Related official records with the same certified ratings	Same official certified ratings also appear on Arctic Wind AUFSS210ETH-LK; Arctic Wind AUFW210ETH-LK; ARTT ATUF21ES; ARTT ATUF21ES SS; Danby DUF206E1SSLDB; Danby Designer DUF206E1; Element EUF21CEBW; Element EUF21CECS and 10 more. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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GE FUF22DZR

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 21.6 cu ft total volume, 500 kWh/year, automatic defrost

5.1/10

What we like

Large official certified total volume (21.6 cu ft)
Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is automatic

Watch out for

Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (10%)
Higher official annual energy use in this set (500 kWh/year)

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	10 %
Certified total volume	21.6 cu ft
Annual energy use	500 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	Yes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	500 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	21.6 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	23.1 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	557 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	38.1 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Upright Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	9 - Upright freezers with automatic defrost without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	FUF22DZR****
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	GE
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LG LO22SO000V

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 21.8 cu ft total volume, 500 kWh/year, automatic defrost

5.1/10

What we like

Largest official certified total volume in this comparison (21.8 cu ft)
Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is automatic

Watch out for

Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (10%)
Higher official annual energy use in this set (500 kWh/year)

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	10 %
Certified total volume	21.8 cu ft
Annual energy use	500 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	Yes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	500 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	21.8 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	22.9 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	558 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	38.3 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Upright Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	9 - Upright freezers with automatic defrost without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	LO22SO000V
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	LG
Related official records with the same certified ratings	Same official certified ratings also appear on Vissani VS217HSUPSS; Vissani VS217HSUPW. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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Frigidaire PRDF1922A

Best for: Official 14% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 18.9 cu ft total volume, 521 kWh/year, automatic defrost

5.0/10

What we like

Large official certified total volume (18.9 cu ft)
Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is automatic

Watch out for

Higher official annual energy use in this set (521 kWh/year)

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	14 %
Certified total volume	18.9 cu ft
Annual energy use	521 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	Yes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	14%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	521 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	18.9 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	27.6 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	598 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	33.2 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Upright Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	9I - Upright freezers with automatic defrost with automatic icemaker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	Yes
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	PRDF1922A*
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Frigidaire
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#10

GE FUF18DZR

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 17.9 cu ft total volume, 449 kWh/year, automatic defrost

5.0/10

What we like

Large official certified total volume (17.9 cu ft)
Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is automatic

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Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (10%)

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	10 %
Certified total volume	17.9 cu ft
Annual energy use	449 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	Yes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	449 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	17.9 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	25.1 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	500 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	31.5 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Upright Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	9 - Upright freezers with automatic defrost without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	FUF18DZR****
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	GE
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#11

Midea MRU17F5A

Best for: Official 11% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 17 cu ft total volume, 438 kWh/year, automatic defrost

5.0/10

What we like

Large official certified total volume (17 cu ft)
Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is automatic

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Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	11 %
Certified total volume	17 cu ft
Annual energy use	438 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	Yes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	11%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	438 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	17 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	25.8 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	490 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	30.4 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Upright Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	9 - Upright freezers with automatic defrost without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	MRU17F5A**
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Midea
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#12

Frigidaire FFUE1626AV

Best for: Official 11% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 15.5 cu ft total volume, 415 kWh/year, automatic defrost

4.9/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is automatic

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Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	11 %
Certified total volume	15.5 cu ft
Annual energy use	415 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	Yes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	11%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	415 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	15.5 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	26.8 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	464 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	27.3 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Upright Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	9 - Upright freezers with automatic defrost without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	FFUE1626AV
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Frigidaire
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#13

Whirlpool WZF57R16F

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 15.7 cu ft total volume, 419 kWh/year, automatic defrost

4.9/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is automatic

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Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (10%)

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	10 %
Certified total volume	15.7 cu ft
Annual energy use	419 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	Yes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	419 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	15.7 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	26.7 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	466 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	27.6 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Upright Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	9 - Upright freezers with automatic defrost without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	WZF57R16F***
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Whirlpool
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#14

Frigidaire FFUE1326AV

Best for: Official 11% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 13 cu ft total volume, 380 kWh/year, automatic defrost

4.8/10

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Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is automatic

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Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	11 %
Certified total volume	13 cu ft
Annual energy use	380 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	Yes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	11%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	380 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	13 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	29.2 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	426 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	22.9 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Upright Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	9 - Upright freezers with automatic defrost without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	FFUE1326AV
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Frigidaire
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#15

GE FUF14DZR

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 14.3 cu ft total volume, 400 kWh/year, automatic defrost

4.8/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is automatic

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Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (10%)

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	10 %
Certified total volume	14.3 cu ft
Annual energy use	400 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	Yes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	400 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	14.3 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	28.0 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	446 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	25.2 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Upright Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	9 - Upright freezers with automatic defrost without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	FUF14DZR****
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	GE
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#16

Insignia NS-UZ14

Best for: Official 11% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 13.8 cu ft total volume, 391 kWh/year, automatic defrost

4.8/10

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Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is automatic

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Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	11 %
Certified total volume	13.8 cu ft
Annual energy use	391 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	Yes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	11%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	391 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	13.8 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	28.3 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	438 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	24.3 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Upright Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	9 - Upright freezers with automatic defrost without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	NS-UZ14******
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Insignia
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#17

GE Profile PME19LBZ

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 19.1 cu ft total volume, 549 kWh/year, automatic defrost

4.7/10

What we like

Large official certified total volume (19.1 cu ft)
Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is automatic

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Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (10%)
Highest official annual energy use in this comparison (549 kWh/year)

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	10 %
Certified total volume	19.1 cu ft
Annual energy use	549 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	Yes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	549 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	19.1 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	28.7 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	602 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	33.6 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Upright Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	9I - Upright freezers with automatic defrost with automatic icemaker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	Yes
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	PME19LBZ**
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	GE Profile
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#18

Hisense FV14C7BWE

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 13.6 cu ft total volume, 391 kWh/year, automatic defrost

4.7/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is automatic

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Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (10%)

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	10 %
Certified total volume	13.6 cu ft
Annual energy use	391 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	Yes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	391 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	13.6 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	28.8 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	434 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	23.9 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Upright Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	9 - Upright freezers with automatic defrost without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	FV14C7BWE
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Hisense
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#19

Kenmore KKUF14

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 13.8 cu ft total volume, 394 kWh/year, automatic defrost

4.7/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is automatic

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Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (10%)

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	10 %
Certified total volume	13.8 cu ft
Annual energy use	394 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	Yes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	394 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	13.8 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	28.6 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	437 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	24.2 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Upright Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	9 - Upright freezers with automatic defrost without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	KKUF14-*
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Kenmore
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#20

GE FCM22DL

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 21.7 cu ft total volume, 346 kWh/year

4.6/10

What we like

Large official certified total volume (21.7 cu ft)

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Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (10%)
Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is not automatic

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	10 %
Certified total volume	21.7 cu ft
Annual energy use	346 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	No
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	346 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	21.7 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	15.9 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	386 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	38.1 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Chest Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	10 - Chest freezers and all other freezers except compact freezers
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Manual
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	FCM22DL****
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	GE
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#21

Hisense HFU101N1AVE

Best for: Official 11% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 10.2 cu ft total volume, 342 kWh/year, automatic defrost

4.6/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is automatic

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Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	11 %
Certified total volume	10.2 cu ft
Annual energy use	342 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	Yes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	11%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	342 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	10.2 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	33.5 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	383 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	17.9 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Upright Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	9 - Upright freezers with automatic defrost without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	HFU101N1AVE
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Hisense
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#22

Insignia NS-UZ1127

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 11 cu ft total volume, 355 kWh/year, automatic defrost

4.6/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is automatic

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Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (10%)

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	10 %
Certified total volume	11 cu ft
Annual energy use	355 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	Yes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	355 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	11 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	32.3 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	396 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	19.4 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Upright Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	9 - Upright freezers with automatic defrost without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	NS-UZ11**27
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Insignia
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#23

Samsung RZ40H11PE

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 11.4 cu ft total volume, 361 kWh/year, automatic defrost

4.6/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is automatic

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Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (10%)

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	10 %
Certified total volume	11.4 cu ft
Annual energy use	361 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	Yes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	361 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	11.4 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	31.7 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	402 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	20.1 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Upright Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	9 - Upright freezers with automatic defrost without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	RZ40H11PE*
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Samsung
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#24

Hisense FU102N3ASEC

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 10.2 cu ft total volume, 344 kWh/year, automatic defrost

4.5/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is automatic

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Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (10%)

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	10 %
Certified total volume	10.2 cu ft
Annual energy use	344 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	Yes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	344 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	10.2 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	33.7 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	383 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	17.9 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Upright Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	9 - Upright freezers with automatic defrost without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	FU102N3ASEC
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Hisense
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#25

Hisense FV10C7HSE

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 9.7 cu ft total volume, 337 kWh/year, automatic defrost

4.5/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is automatic

Watch out for

Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (10%)

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	10 %
Certified total volume	9.7 cu ft
Annual energy use	337 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	Yes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	337 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	9.7 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	34.7 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	376 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	17.1 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Upright Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	9 - Upright freezers with automatic defrost without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	FV10C7HSE
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Hisense
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#26

Danby DCF100A5WDB

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 10 cu ft total volume, 211 kWh/year

3.9/10

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Official certified ratings are published for every scored criterion

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Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (10%)
Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is not automatic

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	10 %
Certified total volume	10 cu ft
Annual energy use	211 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	No
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	211 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	10 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	21.1 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	235 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	17.5 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Chest Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	10 - Chest freezers and all other freezers except compact freezers
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Manual
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	DCF100A5WDB
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Danby
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#27

Kenmore 111

Best for: Official 19% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 5.9 cu ft total volume, 256 kWh/year

3.8/10

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Official certified ratings are published for every scored criterion

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Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is not automatic

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	19 %
Certified total volume	5.9 cu ft
Annual energy use	256 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	No
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	19%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	256 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	5.9 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	43.4 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	316 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	10.4 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Compact
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	16 - Compact upright freezers with manual defrost
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Manual
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	Yes
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	111. 2206****
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Kenmore
Related official records with the same certified ratings	Same official certified ratings also appear on Kenmore 111. 22062910. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#28

Whirlpool WZC3209LW

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 9 cu ft total volume, 201 kWh/year

3.8/10

What we like

Official certified ratings are published for every scored criterion

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Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (10%)
Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is not automatic

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	10 %
Certified total volume	9 cu ft
Annual energy use	201 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	No
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	201 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	9 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	22.3 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	224 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	15.9 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Chest Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	10 - Chest freezers and all other freezers except compact freezers
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Manual
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	WZC3209LW
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Whirlpool
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#29

Danby DCF050A5WDB

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 5 cu ft total volume, 195 kWh/year

3.3/10

What we like

Official certified ratings are published for every scored criterion

Watch out for

Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (10%)
Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is not automatic

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	10 %
Certified total volume	5 cu ft
Annual energy use	195 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	No
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	195 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	5 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	39.0 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	217 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	8.7 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Compact
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	18 - Compact chest freezers
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Manual
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	Yes
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	DCF050A5WDB
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Danby
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#30

Danby DCF035A5WDB

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.5 cu ft total volume, 173 kWh/year

3.2/10

What we like

Lowest official annual energy use in this comparison (173 kWh/year)

Watch out for

Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (10%)
Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is not automatic

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	10 %
Certified total volume	3.5 cu ft
Annual energy use	173 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	No
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	173 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	3.5 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	49.4 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	193 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	6.1 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Compact
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	18 - Compact chest freezers
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Manual
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	Yes
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	DCF035A5WDB
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Danby
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#31

Midea MRC04M3C

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.5 cu ft total volume, 174 kWh/year

3.2/10

What we like

Official certified ratings are published for every scored criterion

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Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (10%)
Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is not automatic

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	10 %
Certified total volume	3.5 cu ft
Annual energy use	174 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	No
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	174 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	3.5 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	49.7 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	194 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	6.2 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Compact
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	18 - Compact chest freezers
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Manual
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	Yes
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	MRC04M3C**
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Midea
Related official records with the same certified ratings	Same official certified ratings also appear on Arctic King AC35ESKCR1RCM; Arctic King ARC04B2C. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#32

Danby DUFM068A1SCDB

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 6.8 cu ft total volume, 296 kWh/year

2.9/10

What we like

Official certified ratings are published for every scored criterion

Watch out for

Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (10%)
Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is not automatic

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	10 %
Certified total volume	6.8 cu ft
Annual energy use	296 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	No
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	296 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	6.8 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	43.5 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	330 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	12 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Compact
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	16 - Compact upright freezers with manual defrost
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Manual
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	Yes
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	DUFM068A1SCDB
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Danby
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#33

LG LROFC0605

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 5.8 cu ft total volume, 283 kWh/year

2.9/10

What we like

Official certified ratings are published for every scored criterion

Watch out for

Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (10%)
Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is not automatic

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	10 %
Certified total volume	5.8 cu ft
Annual energy use	283 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	No
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	283 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	5.8 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	48.8 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	315 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	10.3 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Compact
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	16 - Compact upright freezers with manual defrost
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Manual
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	Yes
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	LROFC0605*
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	LG
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#34

Midea MRU03M2A

Best for: Official 12% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3 cu ft total volume, 240 kWh/year

2.9/10

What we like

Official certified ratings are published for every scored criterion

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Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is not automatic

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	12 %
Certified total volume	3 cu ft
Annual energy use	240 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	No
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	12%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	240 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	3 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	80.0 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	272 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	5.3 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Compact
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	16 - Compact upright freezers with manual defrost
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Manual
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	Yes
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	MRU03M2A**
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Midea
Related official records with the same certified ratings	Same official certified ratings also appear on Arctic King ARU030S1ARSS; Arctic King ARU030S1ARWW; Galanz GL31FE; Midea WHS-109FW1. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#35

Magic Chef MCUF3BE

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3 cu ft total volume, 244 kWh/year

2.7/10

What we like

Official certified ratings are published for every scored criterion

Watch out for

Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (10%)
Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is not automatic

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	10 %
Certified total volume	3 cu ft
Annual energy use	244 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	No
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	244 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	3 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	81.3 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	272 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	5.3 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Compact
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	16 - Compact upright freezers with manual defrost
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Manual
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	Yes
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	MCUF3BE
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Magic Chef
Related official records with the same certified ratings	Same official certified ratings also appear on Magic Chef MCUF3STE; Magic Chef MCUF3WE. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#36

Midea MRU01M3ABB

Best for: Official 11% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 1.1 cu ft total volume, 215 kWh/year

2.7/10

What we like

Official certified ratings are published for every scored criterion

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Official ENERGY STAR defrost type is not automatic

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%

Certified total volume 28%

Annual energy use 22%

Automatic defrost 14%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	11 %
Certified total volume	1.1 cu ft
Annual energy use	215 kWh/year
Automatic defrost	No
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	11%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	215 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)	1.1 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	195.5 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	242 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)	1.9 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Compact
Product class (ENERGY STAR)	16 - Compact upright freezers with manual defrost
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)	Manual
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)	No
Compact (ENERGY STAR)	Yes
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)	No
Height (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Width (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)	Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria	No
Certified model number	MRU01M3ABB
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Midea
Related official records with the same certified ratings	Same official certified ratings also appear on Arctic King AUFM011AEW; Honeywell H11MFB; Honeywell H11MFS; Honeywell H11MFW; Midea MRU01M3ASL; Midea MRU01M3AWW; SPT UF-114SS; SPT UF-114W. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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Buying guide: how to choose the right freezer

Upright, chest and compact freezers use the same official fields

ENERGY STAR publishes the same certified energy use, percent-better figure and total volume on upright, chest and compact freezers. We keep them in one table so you can see the official numbers side by side, and we print the official type on every card. A compact 3-cubic-foot freezer and a 20-cubic-foot upright are different jobs. Use the official volume to match the space, then compare energy figures inside that size.

Automatic defrost is a certified field, not a performance test

When the official record lists automatic defrost, we score that as yes. Manual-defrost models can use less energy, which already appears in the official annual energy use and percent-better figures. We do not estimate frost buildup, food-temperature uniformity or how often a manual-defrost cabinet needs to be emptied.

Identical official ratings are consolidated

Several freezer platforms are certified under more than one brand or finish suffix with the same official energy use, volume and defrost type. We keep one product page for each identical rating set and list related official records in the details.

Safety and placement

Give the unit the ventilation clearance the maker specifies. Do not puncture the sealed refrigerant circuit. Chest freezers have a heavy lid; keep the area clear and follow the maker's instructions if the cabinet will be used where children are present. Confirm that frozen food stays at a safe temperature with a separate thermometer if you need to verify it; ENERGY STAR does not publish a setpoint in the fields we used. This is not a substitute for the product manual.

How this ranking is calculated

Score = weighted average of normalised specs, out of 10. Full method

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standardOfficial ENERGY STAR figure for how much less annual energy the model uses than the U.S. federal standard for its product class. Higher is better. Missing values take the category minimum. Scale: 0 → 45 %.

36%

Certified total volumeOfficial ENERGY STAR certified total volume in cubic feet. A compact freezer and a large upright are different jobs; use the official volume to match the space. Missing values take the category minimum. Scale: 1 → 21 cu ft.

28%

Annual energy useOfficial ENERGY STAR annual energy use in kilowatt-hours per year. Lower is better. Missing values take the category minimum (the highest energy use in the set). Scale: 520 → 150 kWh/year.

22%

Automatic defrostYes when the official ENERGY STAR defrost type is Automatic. Manual or unstated counts as no.

14%

Frequently asked questions

Why are compact and full-size freezers in the same ranking?

They share the same official ENERGY STAR fields, and the official type and compact flags are printed on each card. Volume is a scored criterion, so a compact freezer does not automatically outrank a large upright on size. If you only want a chest or only want an upright, use the official type column rather than treating the overall score as a single shopping list.

Why do height and width say Not listed?

The ENERGY STAR certified residential freezers dataset we used (retrieved November 13, 2026) does not include height or width fields. We did not fetch maker product pages in this pass, so we leave those dimensions as Not listed rather than copying them from a retailer listing.

Why aren't built-in freezers ranked here?

Built-in official records exist, but the installation and cabinet format differ from freestanding models. We limited this table to records that are not marked built-in. We did not build a separate built-in freezer ranking in this pass.

Did you test these freezers or list prices?

No. CrispPick ranks official ENERGY STAR certified ratings only. We do not test units, and we do not show prices or customer ratings.

Why do noise, warranty and basket count say Not listed?

Those figures are not in the ENERGY STAR certified-product fields we used. We did not fetch a maker product page for these models in this pass, so we leave those extras as Not listed rather than copying them from a retailer listing.

Top pick · 7.4/10Kenmore KMR11MS2EA16C

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