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Magic Chef MCUF3BE

Ranked #35 of 36 in Best Freezers (2026). Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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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

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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 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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How it compares

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Kenmore KMR11MS2EA16C

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

Frigidaire FFUE2024A

#2 · Official 20% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 20 cu ft total volume, 424 kWh/year, automatic defrost

Liebherr SF5291

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

LG LROFC1104

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

Kenmore KKUF21

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

GE FUF22DZR

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

LG LO22SO000V

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

Frigidaire PRDF1922A

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

GE FUF18DZR

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

Midea MRU17F5A

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

Frigidaire FFUE1626AV

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

Whirlpool WZF57R16F

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

Frigidaire FFUE1326AV

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

GE FUF14DZR

#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

#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

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

Hisense FV14C7BWE

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

Kenmore KKUF14

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

#20 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 21.7 cu ft total volume, 346 kWh/year

Hisense HFU101N1AVE

#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

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

Samsung RZ40H11PE

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

Hisense FU102N3ASEC

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

Hisense FV10C7HSE

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

Danby DCF100A5WDB

#26 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 10 cu ft total volume, 211 kWh/year

Kenmore 111

#27 · Official 19% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 5.9 cu ft total volume, 256 kWh/year

Whirlpool WZC3209LW

#28 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 9 cu ft total volume, 201 kWh/year

Danby DCF050A5WDB

#29 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 5 cu ft total volume, 195 kWh/year

Danby DCF035A5WDB

#30 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.5 cu ft total volume, 173 kWh/year

Midea MRC04M3C

#31 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.5 cu ft total volume, 174 kWh/year

Danby DUFM068A1SCDB

#32 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 6.8 cu ft total volume, 296 kWh/year

LG LROFC0605

#33 · Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 5.8 cu ft total volume, 283 kWh/year

Midea MRU03M2A

#34 · Official 12% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3 cu ft total volume, 240 kWh/year

Midea MRU01M3ABB

#36 · Official 11% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 1.1 cu ft total volume, 215 kWh/year