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Liebherr SF5291

Ranked #3 of 36 in Best Freezers (2026). Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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#3

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

Watch out for

  • 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 standard26 %
Certified total volume9.8 cu ft
Annual energy use350 kWh/year
Automatic defrostYes
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 criteriaYes
Certified model numberSF5291
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordLiebherr
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Liebherr SF5291 head-to-head

Head-to-headKenmore KMR11MS2EA16C vs Liebherr SF5291Head-to-headFrigidaire FFUE2024A vs Liebherr SF5291 Featured inBest High-Efficiency Freezers (2026)

How it compares

Open the full comparison table

Kenmore KMR11MS2EA16C
7.4/10
#1 · Official 37% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 11.1 cu ft total volume, 249 kWh/year, automatic defrost
Frigidaire FFUE2024A
6.2/10
#2 · Official 20% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 20 cu ft total volume, 424 kWh/year, automatic defrost
LG LROFC1104
5.6/10
#4 · Official 20% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 11.4 cu ft total volume, 321 kWh/year, automatic defrost
Liebherr SIF5181
5.6/10
#5 · Official 28% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 7.5 cu ft total volume, 350 kWh/year, automatic defrost
Kenmore KKUF21
5.2/10
#6 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 21 cu ft total volume, 492 kWh/year, automatic defrost
GE FUF22DZR
5.1/10
#7 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 21.6 cu ft total volume, 500 kWh/year, automatic defrost
LG LO22SO000V
5.1/10
#8 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 21.8 cu ft total volume, 500 kWh/year, automatic defrost
Frigidaire PRDF1922A
5.0/10
#9 · Official 14% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 18.9 cu ft total volume, 521 kWh/year, automatic defrost
GE FUF18DZR
5.0/10
#10 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 17.9 cu ft total volume, 449 kWh/year, automatic defrost
Midea MRU17F5A
5.0/10
#11 · Official 11% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 17 cu ft total volume, 438 kWh/year, automatic defrost
Frigidaire FFUE1626AV
4.9/10
#12 · Official 11% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 15.5 cu ft total volume, 415 kWh/year, automatic defrost
Whirlpool WZF57R16F
4.9/10
#13 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 15.7 cu ft total volume, 419 kWh/year, automatic defrost
Frigidaire FFUE1326AV
4.8/10
#14 · Official 11% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 13 cu ft total volume, 380 kWh/year, automatic defrost
GE FUF14DZR
4.8/10
#15 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 14.3 cu ft total volume, 400 kWh/year, automatic defrost
Insignia NS-UZ14
4.8/10
#16 · Official 11% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 13.8 cu ft total volume, 391 kWh/year, automatic defrost
GE Profile PME19LBZ
4.7/10
#17 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 19.1 cu ft total volume, 549 kWh/year, automatic defrost
Hisense FV14C7BWE
4.7/10
#18 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 13.6 cu ft total volume, 391 kWh/year, automatic defrost
Kenmore KKUF14
4.7/10
#19 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 13.8 cu ft total volume, 394 kWh/year, automatic defrost
GE FCM22DL
4.6/10
#20 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 21.7 cu ft total volume, 346 kWh/year
Hisense HFU101N1AVE
4.6/10
#21 · Official 11% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 10.2 cu ft total volume, 342 kWh/year, automatic defrost
Insignia NS-UZ1127
4.6/10
#22 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 11 cu ft total volume, 355 kWh/year, automatic defrost
Samsung RZ40H11PE
4.6/10
#23 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 11.4 cu ft total volume, 361 kWh/year, automatic defrost
Hisense FU102N3ASEC
4.5/10
#24 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 10.2 cu ft total volume, 344 kWh/year, automatic defrost
Hisense FV10C7HSE
4.5/10
#25 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 9.7 cu ft total volume, 337 kWh/year, automatic defrost
Danby DCF100A5WDB
3.9/10
#26 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 10 cu ft total volume, 211 kWh/year
Kenmore 111
3.8/10
#27 · Official 19% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 5.9 cu ft total volume, 256 kWh/year
Whirlpool WZC3209LW
3.8/10
#28 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 9 cu ft total volume, 201 kWh/year
Danby DCF050A5WDB
3.3/10
#29 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 5 cu ft total volume, 195 kWh/year
Danby DCF035A5WDB
3.2/10
#30 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.5 cu ft total volume, 173 kWh/year
Midea MRC04M3C
3.2/10
#31 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.5 cu ft total volume, 174 kWh/year
Danby DUFM068A1SCDB
2.9/10
#32 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 6.8 cu ft total volume, 296 kWh/year
LG LROFC0605
2.9/10
#33 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 5.8 cu ft total volume, 283 kWh/year
Midea MRU03M2A
2.9/10
#34 · Official 12% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3 cu ft total volume, 240 kWh/year
Magic Chef MCUF3BE
2.7/10
#35 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3 cu ft total volume, 244 kWh/year
Midea MRU01M3ABB
2.7/10
#36 · Official 11% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 1.1 cu ft total volume, 215 kWh/year