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Haier HF50CM23NW vs Whirlpool WZF56R16DW vs Frigidaire FFFC22M6QW

 vs Midea WHS-258C1 vs Danby DCF055A1WDB1 vs Frigidaire FFFH17F2QW vs Kenmore Elite 27003 vs Avanti CFC86F0WG

Specs

Capacity

5.0 cu-ft.

Voltage

120 V

Number of shelves/baskets

1

Frost free

No

Capacity

15.7 cu-ft.

Voltage

120 V

Number of shelves/baskets

9

Frost free

Yes

Capacity

21.3 cu-ft

Voltage

120 V

Number of shelves/baskets

4

Frost free

No

Capacity

7.0 cu-ft.

Voltage

120 V

Number of shelves/baskets

1

Frost free

No

Capacity

5.5 cu-ft.

Voltage

120 V

Number of shelves/baskets

1

Frost free

No

Capacity

16.6 cu-ft.

Voltage

120 V

Number of shelves/baskets

4

Frost free

Yes

Capacity

-

Voltage

-

Number of shelves/baskets

-

Frost free

-

Capacity

-

Voltage

-

Number of shelves/baskets

-

Frost free

-

Pros + Cons

Pro
 Budget-friendly

This powerful five cu-ft. freezer comes with a very friendly price tag below $160.00. It has all the fundamental features, can handle very low temperatures and is very economical when it comes to the electricity bills.
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 Compact, but spacious

Being only 35" high, 23" deep and 31" wide, the freezer will fit in small places like dorms, sheds or a small cottages. Its light weight also makes it easy to move around when needed. Despite the size, there is quite a lot of space inside: 5 cu-ft. That’s enough to store frozen food products for a whole family.
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Con
 Requires manual defrosting

This freezer needs to be manually defrosted. However, the built-in water drain makes it easy to drain the excess water off.
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Pro
 Capable of low minimum temperatures

The temperatures can go as low as -8 °F.
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Con
 Lacks power indicator light

Due to the absence of indicator lights, it's hard to tell if the freezer is running or not.
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Con
 Needs a trolley to move

There are no wheels under the freezer, so you need to get a trolley to move it around.
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Pro
 Easy to clean

Because of the smooth finish, the freezer is easier to clean compared to units with a matte finish.
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 Costs little to run

The freezer has Energy Star certification, meaning that it’s quite economical. The freezer uses approximately 216 kWh per year, which translates roughly to a 26$ bill annually.
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Pro
 Has a handy storage basket

This unit comes with a storage basket that lets you separate the most-used items from the rest.
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 Ideal for fast freezing vegetables and delicate meats

The freezer has a fast freeze function that drops the temperature down to 10 °Fahrenheit. The rapid freezing makes the products stay fresh longer and preserve most of their flavor. This is especially good for vegetables and delicate meat cuts like steaks.
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Con
 Not cheap to run

This freezer is not very economical, costing as much as $60 to run annually.
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Pro
 Gives out warnings if needed

Its equipped with an alarm that notifies you if the temperatures are too warm to store products in the freezer safely, or if the doors have been left open.
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Pro
 Great for spacious and flexible storage

This 15.5 cu-ft. upright freezer has five door shelves and three main compartment shelves, making it easy to store and sort all of your items. Although the door compartments can’t be modified, the main compartment allows for some customization. You can even take the shelves out completely if you need to store big items.
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Pro
 No need to defrost

The frost-free feature of this freezer eliminates the need of occasional defrosting.
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 Ideal for massive storage

The 21 cu-ft. of storage space is more than enough to store an entire family's food reserves. It's even capable of storing a whole animal, which can be useful for hunters and butchers.
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Con
 Needs to be defrosted

The freezer will need to be defrosted once in a while, but the built-in water drain facilitates this task.
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Pro
 Well insulated

The freezer does an excellent job in keeping the cold air in, very useful in case of power loss. The food will still be frozen even after one and a half days without power have passed.
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Con
 Slow freezing times

Because of the large capacity, the freezer struggles to freeze products fast. It takes more than two hours to get meat below the freezing point and almost a day to completely freeze it.
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Pro
 Temperature variations are minimal

The freezer keeps an extremely even temperature across the freezer, so everything will be frozen uniformly. Additionally, there are no noticeable temperature variations when the unit is working. An excellent result for a machine this big.
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Con
 Inaccurate temperature controls

As the control dial works only in increments from 0 to 7, there is no way to know the actual temperature without using a separate thermometer.
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Pro
 Cost-efficient to run

The freezer consumes an average of 383 kWh of energy annually, which translates to roughly $46.
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Pro
 Has a power-on indicator

There is a power-on light that shows when the freezer is operating. It makes spotting power-related problems easier.
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Pro
 Pop-out door lock

When you lock the freezer, the lock will automatically pop out so you won’t forget it.
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 Illuminated interior for easy handling

The interior light helps with organizing and finding stuff deep within the freezer
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Pro
 Adjustable dividers

You can divide the bottom of the freezer using the included five adjustable dividers.
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Pro
 Color-coded storage baskets

There are four colored storage baskets that you can place throughout the freezer and sort your food according to your preferences.
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Con
 Only available in white

This is the only color available for this freezer. There are no black or stainless steel options.
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Con
 Lacks Energy Star certificate

This unit doesn't fulfill the standards needed to get this certificate.
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Pro
 Good for households with children

This freezer has a child lock system which prevents small children from opening the unit. Additionally, it reduces the possibility of you leaving the doors open by accident.
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Con
 Needs to be defrosted manually

You'll need to occasionally defrost this freezer. To make it less messy, you can remove the inner basket to get it out of the way and use the drain on the bottom of the freezer to get rid of the melted ice.
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Pro
 Good for deep freezing

The freezer can go as low as -13 °F and maintain this temperature consistently.
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Con
 Hard to level

The legs aren't adjustable, so you need to figure out another way to level the freezer if you need to.
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Pro
 Storage capacity big enough for the average family

This model has a capacity of 7 cu-ft., which is enough to store food for a family of five people.
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Con
 Extra baskets aren't available

There are no additional baskets available for purchase, so you are stuck with using just the one that's provided by default.
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Pro
 The compressor has an extended warranty

On top of the standard 1 year warranty for the full unite, there is also a 2 year warranty for the compressor.
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Pro
 Energy efficient

This Energy Star certified freezer consumes 250 kWh per year, or approximately $30 annually. Considering its size, it’s a pretty decent result.
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Pro
 Locks the door open

The doors of this freezer remain open at 45 and 75 degrees, thus reducing the risk of slamming your fingers in. Moreover, you will not need to use a hand to hold the doors while packing the freezer with food.
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Pro
 Perfect for deep freezing

The freezer can go as low as -11 degrees Fahrenheit. This is an excellent result that even outperforms some higher-end models.
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Con
 Needs manual defrosting

This freezer doesn't have a frost-free feature. When ice builds up, you will need to take out all the products and defrost the machine.
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Pro
 Very economical

This is one of the most economical freezers available today, consuming only 224 KWh annually, which means it costs around $2 a month to use.
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Con
 No interior light

This may cause difficulties when getting something from the freezer in dark conditions.
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Pro
 Different storage sizes available

You can choose the model that best suits your needs as the freezer can be bought in 6 different capacities– 3.2, 3.8, 4.3, 5.5, 7.2, or 8.5 cu-ft.
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Con
 Lacks Energy Star certificate

Although it costs relatively little to run this freezer, it still falls short of efficiency standards necessary to get this certification.
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Pro
 Can be leveled

The freezers legs can be adjusted to keep it in level if the floor isn't straight.
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Pro
 Power-on light

There is an indicator light that tells if the freezer is working.
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Pro
 Operates quietly

Many users find that this freezer runs quieter than other units they have owned or seen. This means that you don’t have to hide it somewhere deep in the storage room or basement to avoid unpleasant noises.
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Pro
 Avoids freeze burns

This freezer maintains temperatures very well, avoiding freeze burns from high and fluctuating temperatures.
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 Includes a divider and wire basket

You can separate often used items in the basket, so you don’t need to look for them in a frozen pile. The included divider can be handy when separating different product types.
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Con
 Only one color available

Only a white finish version is available. Some people would prefer to have more options, so they could choose one that matches their kitchen interior.
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Pro
 Great value for money

Given its price tag, this freezer provides excellent value, due to its large storage space, decent temperature range, and high-quality thermal insulation.
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Con
 Primitive temperature controls

The temperature dial is very basic, labeled with a range from 0 to 7.
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Pro
 Can provide low temperatures

This freezer can reach temperatures as low as -10 °F (-23 °C) and keep them even throughout the cavity. This helps maintain food quality.
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Con
 Available in only one color

The freezer only comes in white. There is no stainless steel finish option like in other freezers.
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Pro
 Spacious storage

The upright freezer has 16 cu-ft. of storage space, enough for a family of five. Five wire shelves divide the storage space. They are deep enough to hold large amounts of food comfortably.
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Pro
 Very efficient for its size

The unit consumes just 430 kWh annually, which is equivalent to roughly 52 dollars. This is an impressive value for a freezer this big.
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 Energy Star certified

This certificate means that the freezer is energy efficient. Therefore, it will save you money. Additionally, this certificate states that this freezer has an acceptable environmental running cost.
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Pro
 Light indicator

There is a light that indicates if the freezer is working or not. It's useful for spotting problems and saving your food from spoiling.
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 Door can be locked

You can lock the freezer to prevent kids from opening it up.
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 Frost free

There is no need to defrost it occasionally as you don’t have to worry about ice buildup.
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 Fast freezing times

The freezer cools down food very quickly. It takes roughly 90 minutes to chill room temperature foods to +32 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Pro
 Bright LED interior light

There is an interior light that turns on when the freezer is opened. While it's bright, it can be easily blocked if the upper shelf is filled.
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 Good thermal insulation

Even if there is a power outage, the freezer will maintain cold temperatures for more than a day as long as it isn’t opened. For example, if the power runs out, the freezer can maintain temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit for more than 36 hours.
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Pro
 Great for flexible storing

This large 21 cu-ft. freezer has plenty of shelves and drawers to store food. The main section has four full-width adjustable shelves and three plastic slide-out drawers that can be divided in half to make storage even more versatile. The door also has plenty of storage space, with its six bins. While the bottom ones aren't customizable, the four top bins can be adjusted.
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Con
 A bit noisy

Keep in mind this freezer is noisy, so it’s better to place it somewhere where it won’t bother you.
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Pro
 Premium-looking design

The exterior of this freezer has a stainless steel finish with a responsive touchscreen control. The inside has a glossy white plastic finish and very bright LED lights, giving the freezer an excellent look.
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Pro
 Comes with some useful features

This freezer comes with some interesting and practical extra features, including an 'Soft Zone' bin on the door for storing stuff like ice cream, frozen juice or other items that don't need to be frozen stiff. The frost-free function allows you to avoid the hassle of defrosting the freezer. The control lock makes sure that your kids will not access the unit. Moreover, the freezer can be physically locked, if needed.
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Con
 Bad for extended power blackouts

The insulation could be a bit better, as the products will start to melt after approximately 36 hours of no power.
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Pro
 Available in different colors

If you want to save some money, you can purchase the plain black or white versions, which are hundreds of dollars cheaper than the default stainless steel one.
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 Perfect for restaurants and shops

Since people won’t have to open the freezer every time they’re looking for something, the glass doors save energy and time in busy places like restaurants, bars, and shops. The included baskets can hold smaller products so that customers and staff won’t have to dig them up from the bottom all the time.
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Con
 Inconvenient to store large items

You can only ever open the freezer doors halfway, therefore fitting large items might be inconvenient.
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Pro
 Good for tight spaces

The reinforced glass doors don’t need to be lifted as they slide to the left or right. This allows the freezer to be usable even in cramped spaces.
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 Portable

The bottom wheels make this 103-pound freezer very portable. This is especially useful for small catering businesses that travel around with their equipment.
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