15 best chest freezers

*Overview of the best according to the editors of Healthy Food Near Me. About selection criteria. This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Refrigeration and freezing equipment for domestic purposes is not too diverse. In fact, it all comes down to refrigerators and separate freezers – cabinets or chests. And here you already have to deal with dozens and hundreds of models with different functionality, capabilities and technical characteristics. The editors of Simplerule magazine have prepared for you an overview of the 15 best, according to our expert group, chest freezers for home or commercial use.

Rating of the best chest freezers

The best inexpensive chest freezers

In the first selection, we invite you to familiarize yourself with the characteristics of four examples of chest freezers, which our experts have identified as the best in the most affordable category. Each position differs significantly from the next one in terms of capacity. Here you need to understand that most often the lines of models of freezers are produced in series, where each modification differs only in volume, but otherwise the characteristics are similar. That is, for any presented model, you can find the same one, but of a different volume.

RENOVA FC-105

Rating: 4.7

We will be the first in the budget category to consider the chest freezer of the Russian trademark RENOVA. All freezing equipment of this brand is assembled on a contract basis in China at the facilities of the Zhejiang Xingxing Refrigeration plant. The plant belongs to the Xingxing Group holding, which has been producing good quality equipment for about 30 years.

The dimensions of the chest are dictated by its volume of 105 liters (93 liters of usable volume) and are equal to 57.4 × 52.4 × 84.5 cm. The case is made of white plastic and metal with white enamel coating. Most of the other models in the review will have exactly the same solution in case materials and colors. The unit weighs 25kg.

The chest contains one freezer with one door. Works at isobutane (refrigerant R600a) which circulation is provided by one compressor. Electronic control. The model belongs to the high energy efficiency class A with consumption up to 219 kWh per year.

The characteristics regarding the direct function of the chest freezer are as follows. The freezing rate is up to 4.5kg per day. The stated lower temperature limit is 18°C ​​below zero, although in reality the minimum temperature reaches -20°C or less. There is a super freeze function. An ice maker is not provided. Defrost – only manually.

This model also gets high marks for its low noise level. The level declared by the manufacturer is no more than 42dB. The chest belongs to climatic classes N and ST.

In general, this is a very successfully implemented development, reliable and fully consistent with the declared characteristics. The only inconvenience is manual defrosting, but this solution is used in most of the available models, and chest freezers with the NoFrost system are highlighted in a separate category in our review.

Turquoise 100V

Rating: 4.6

According to Simplerule, the review of the best chest freezers of 2019 continues with a Russian-made model, and, in every sense, the assembly is carried out on the production lines of the Krasnoyarsk Biryusa Refrigerator Plant.

This is a single-chamber and single-door freezer with an internal volume of 100 liters. External dimensions – 56.5 × 54.5 × 81.5 cm, weight – 26 kg. Package dimensions – 64.9x60x86cm. The refrigerant circulates under the pressure of one compressor.

The rated power consumption of this model is 55W. In terms of energy efficiency, this model is significantly more “gluttonous” than the previous one – 328.50 kWh of annual consumption, in terms of daily consumption – about 0.9 kWh. Switching modes – electromechanical.

The cooling capacity of the chest is almost the same as the previous model – the declared upper limit of the temperature in the chamber is not higher than -18 ° C. Defrost mode – manual. An ice maker is not provided. In the chamber there is a hanging basket for certain products.

The warranty period for this model is 12 months.

Indesit RCF 150

Rating: 4.5

Another remarkable and inexpensive chest freezer is recommended by Simplerule specialists, and now it is already a product of one of the industry leaders – the Italian engineering company Indesit.

This model is one third more capacious than both previous ones – 136 liters of internal volume with external dimensions of 57.3 × 64.2 × 86.5 cm. Contains one chamber with one door. The chest weighs 24.5 kg. In a year, the unit consumes only 187 kWh, thereby corresponding to the high energy efficiency class – A +. One installed compressor produces noise no higher than 41dB. The freezer is controlled by mechanical switches.

The cooling capabilities of the chest of this model as a whole are not lower, but in some places even higher than those of the two described above. This is an upper temperature limit of -18 degrees below zero, a freezing rate of up to 13 kg of food per day, keeping cold when disconnected from the mains for up to 28 hours. Defrosting is manual, no ice maker is provided.

This chest freezer covers a wide range of climate standards – from N to T. The estimated service life, according to the manufacturer, is up to 10 years. The established official warranty period is 365 days.

FORCE BD(W)-200QX

Rating: 4.4

Completing the selection of the best inexpensive chest freezers of 2019 according to Simplerule is the most capacious model of the KRAFT brand in this category. Despite the German “notes” in the naming, the trademark belongs to the Russian company Lebedinsky Trading House. Products are manufactured in China and partly in Russia.

With external dimensions of 81.5×52.5×83.3 cm, the internal space of the unit is 175 liters in volume. Useful volume – 155 liters, one chamber with one door. Inside are two baskets. The unit weighs 36kg. It covers climatic classes from N to T, which implies the admissibility of outdoor air temperature from +16 to +43°C.

The chest is controlled by electromechanical switches. The level of annual energy consumption corresponds to class A and is 347kWh. Rated power consumption – 98W. The only compressor produces noise no higher than 40dB. The refrigerant is isobutane – R600a.

This model is characterized by slower freezing than the previous one – about 9 kg of food per day. But the minimum temperature is lower – 24 ° C below zero, which makes it possible to store many types of products longer. Defrost – manual, no ice generator. Child lock included.

The manufacturer’s warranty for the chest freezer is 1 year, separately for the compressor – 3 years.

The best large capacity chest freezers

Now we offer to consider four models of chest freezers that Simplerule experts recommend for storing large amounts of food. Such solutions are optimal for the trade sector, but they also have a place for domestic use.

Gorenje FH 400 W

Rating: 4.9

First, let’s consider a chest freezer manufactured by the well-known Slovenian engineering company Gorenje. This model is assembled at a factory in Serbia.

The total volume of a single freezer is 400 liters, of which 380 liters are useful. Inside are two hanging metal baskets. The outer dimensions of the chest are 135x70x85cm. Weight – 50kg.

Operated electromechanically (manual switches). The circulation of the refrigerant (R600a – isobutane) is provided by one compressor, producing a noise not higher than 43dB. Energy efficiency corresponds to class A – up to 411 kWh per year according to the manufacturer. The daily consumption rate is 1.13 kWh. The presence of a red light indicator, which lights up when the permissible temperature inside the chamber is exceeded, contributes to the safety of products.

This model demonstrates significantly higher cooling capabilities. So the freezing rate here reaches 26 kg per day, a super-freeze mode is provided, and the preservation of cold when disconnected from the mains is estimated at 48 hours. There is no ice maker. Defrost is manual.

The freezer covers all climate classes from N to T. Supplied in a 91x134x76cm package with a total weight of 52.7kg.

Turquoise 455VK

Rating: 4.8

Now let’s return to the domestic manufacturer and consider another product of the Krasnoyarsk Biryusa refrigerator plant – an even more spacious chest freezer than the previous one.

Unit dimensions – 150x68x81.5cm. The total volume of internal space (one chamber with one door) is 455 liters, useful – 420 liters (maybe 410 – depends on the batch, you need to specify when buying if this indicator is of fundamental importance). There are two metal hanging baskets included. Mechanical controls.

The level of energy consumption of this model per year is up to 620.5kWh. Power consumption at face value – 142W. At the same time, the freezing rate approximately corresponds to 23 kilograms of products per day. The normal temperature in the chamber is not higher than 18 degrees below zero. Defrosting is done manually, no ice maker is provided.

The operating conditions of this chest freezer allow its uninterrupted operation in the range of external temperatures from +16 to +32°C, which corresponds to the climate class N

The official warranty period for this model is 2 years.

Haier HCE-519R

Rating: 4.7

Another spacious chest freezer, highly rated by the expert group of Simplerule magazine, is an example of high-quality Chinese equipment from the famous Haier brand. The company of the same name is today the world’s largest manufacturer of household appliances.

This chest is much more capacious than the previous one – 519 liters of total volume with external dimensions of 165 × 74.5 × 84.5 cm. Weight -73kg. Chamber with one door. Electronic control – push-button switches. On the front side there is a compact LCD display with temperature indication. One compressor generates noise no higher than 48 dB. The level of energy consumption of this model per year is 385 kWh, which, with such a volume, corresponds to the high energy efficiency class A +.

The freezing performance of this model leaves far behind all the previous ones – about 32 kg per day. There is a super freeze function. Defrost manual. There is no ice maker. The inner surface is coated with antibacterial properties. The lid is equipped with a child lock.

The freezer is operable in a wide range of external temperatures – it covers climatic classes from N to T. The warranty period from the manufacturer is 1 year, plus 2 years of service.

FREEZER F800SD

Rating: 4.6

Completing the selection of the best chest freezers of large volume according to Simplerule is another Russian-made model of the FROSTOR trademark. The company specializes in the production of chest freezers, cabinets and other refrigeration equipment. Owns its own plant in the Russian Federation.

The volume of internal space of this model is the most impressive in the selection – 660 liters. There is only one chamber, but two doors are provided for ease of use. Inside there are four metal baskets for storing semi-finished products and other small products.

Chest dimensions – 201x60x84, weight – 78kg. Dimensions in the package – 203x65x89, weight with packaging – 87kg. The metal parts of the body are galvanized for increased resistance to corrosion. In operation, it consumes 230W of electricity per hour. It belongs to the high energy efficiency class A, equipped with effective protection against voltage surges in the mains.

The refrigerant used in this model is tetrafluoroethane (R134a), a substance with zero ozone depletion potential. Provides a temperature range in the freezer from 12 to 25 degrees below zero. The recommended ambient temperature is no more than +30 degrees. Freezing capacity – up to 26 kg per day.

The best chest freezers with a transparent lid

Next, we offer you a selection of the best chest freezers, which are specially designed so that the contents of the freezer can be seen even when the lid is closed. This form factor is optimal for retail space in supermarkets and self-service stores.

GELLAR FG 500 C

Rating: 4.9

This part of our review is opened by the freezing island of the GELLAR trademark. The brand belongs to the Russian holding FROSTOR GROUP. This is a type of commercial equipment that is well known to almost everyone.

The dimensions of the chest are 141 cm long, 60 cm wide and 84 cm high. Weight – 61kg. The thickness of the heat-insulating layer in the body walls is 65mm. The useful volume of the chamber space is 450 liters. The chamber itself has five shelves. The body is made mainly of aluminum and steel. The material of a pair of sliding doors is transparent glass. The doors are equipped with a lock. For the convenience of operational movement, the chest is equipped with wheels. You can choose from three color options for individual elements – white, gray, red.

A static refrigeration system using R-134A refrigerant keeps the freezer temperature range from 12 to 15°C below zero. Outside temperature conditions assume not less than +12 °C and not more than +30 °C. Defrosting is automatic.

This model is suitable for storage and demonstration of meat, dairy products, semi-finished products, fish, vegetables and fruits, confectionery.

Liebherr GTE 3302

Rating: 4.8

Continues the review of the best chest freezers according to the Simplerule magazine of the island manufactured by the Austrian company Liebherr. This is a compact freezer, formally designed for the storage and display of ice cream in retail outlets, but with the same success it is suitable for many other products.

External dimensions of the chest – 104.5x66x91cm, internal – 92×53.5x60cm without a step. Chamber volume – 334 liters, useful – 261 liters. Weight – 50kg, together with packaging – 58kg. In the upper part there are baskets for laying out. The area of ​​the product presentation area is 0.54 sq. meters. The delivery set includes four wire baskets.

The body of the chest is made mainly of steel, not subject to corrosion. The inner surface of the chamber is aluminum with rounded corners for easy cleaning. Outside the bottom of the chest mounted swivel rubberized rollers for ease of movement. A pair of covers – sliding, made of transparent tempered glass.

The freezer is able to maintain the temperature in the chamber within the range from -10°C to -24°C. Power consumption in this case is up to 330W. The noise produced by the compressor should not exceed 42dB. The refrigerant is isobutane (R600a). Mechanical control. The temperature inside the chamber is displayed on the indicator with an accuracy of one degree. There is a technical hole for draining water.

CRYSTAL EKTOR 46 SGL

Rating: 4.7

Another chest freezer for the retail sector was proposed by Simplerule specialists – the EKTOR 46 SGL model of the Greek trademark CRYSTAL.

This is a large-capacity freezer – 488 liters, 482 liters – usable volume. Case dimensions – 143.5×64.4×89.9cm. The unit weighs 69kg without packaging. The outer walls of the body are steel, covered with resistant white paint. Plastic parts are blue. Two sliding-type chamber doors – transparent, made of tempered glass, straight without bending. Electronic controls.

The chest is able to keep the temperature in the freezer in the range from 18 to 26 degrees below zero. Equipped with a temperature indicator, a rotary thermostat, a drain pipe for flowing condensate. Inside the freezer is finished with environmentally friendly and safe steel.

In the lower part of the chest, under the aggregate compartment, rollers are installed for easy transportation around the trading floor or outside the building.

Snezh MLG-350

Rating: 4.6

Completing this part of the review of the best chest freezers of 2019 according to Simplerule is an inexpensive and high-quality domestic product. Under the trademark “Snezh”, the company “Eco1” has been producing refrigeration equipment for more than 10 years.

The overall dimensions of this model are 100cm long, 60cm wide and 83cm high. Weight -54kg. The useful volume of the freezer is 315 liters. The top cover is double, sliding type, tempered glass, convex shape. Glass frame made of durable ABS plastic. The package includes three mesh baskets for small products.

The power consumption of the cooling system is 0.18kW. Estimated daily electricity consumption is 5.3kW. The freezer is maintained at a temperature between 18 and 25 degrees below zero. The inner surface of the chamber is finished with non-toxic safe aluminum. The chest is equipped with a DANFOSS thermostat. Permissible ambient temperature for normal operation – no more than 35 degrees above zero.

This model does not imply the presence of a lock on the sliding doors by default, but this is an available option, therefore, when ordering a chest, the lock can be specified in the wishes. Also included are four wheel supports (rollers), which are mounted to the bottom of the unit for its convenient and quick movement.

The best chest freezers with NoFrost

The final selection in the review of the best chest freezers, according to the agreed opinion of Simplerule experts, includes those models that provide NoFrost automatic defrost.

ATLANTIS М 8014-100

Rating: 4.9

First, let’s consider a compact chest freezer of a trademark well known to residents of the CIS – Atlant. The Belarusian holding of the same name includes three large industrial enterprises: the Minsk Refrigerator Plant, the Household Appliances Plant and the Machine-Tool Plant in Baranovichi.

Freezer dimensions – 70.5x55x84.5cm, weight without packaging – 26kg. The total volume of the chamber is 145 liters. The body walls are metal with a white protective coating. The chest is controlled by electronic switches. Annual electricity consumption is relatively modest – up to 187 kWh, which, with such dimensions and capabilities, corresponds to an increased energy efficiency class – A +. One compressor produces noise no higher than 42dB.

The refrigerant used here is isobutane (R600a). Freezing speed – up to 10 kg of products per day. Maintaining low temperatures in the chamber – up to 18 degrees below zero. The rate of preservation of cold when disconnected from the mains is up to 26 hours. There is a super freeze mode.

As for operating conditions, this model covers a fairly wide range of climate classes – N, SN, ST.

HIBERG PF 32L4 NFW

Rating: 4.8

And the second model in the mini-selection of chest freezers with NoFrost auto-defrost is a product of the HIBERG trademark. The holder of the brand is the Diorit holding, which is engaged in large deliveries from China of inexpensive and sufficiently high-quality household appliances and commercial equipment.

Overall dimensions of the chest – 110.4x55x90.3cm, weight – 41kg. The design and finish are classic – white metal walls, white plastic elements. Electronic control. In terms of energy efficiency, this model is significantly inferior to the previous one – 350 kWh of consumption per year, which corresponds to class B. One compressor produces noise up to 41 dB.

The total volume of the freezer is 423 liters, of which 320 liters of usable volume. Environmentally friendly isobutane is used as a refrigerant. The freezer is capable of freezing up to 22 kg of food per day, and keep cold up to 10 hours after being disconnected from the mains.

The temperature indicator and controls are placed on the body of the chest. Child lock included. The coverage of climatic classes is the widest – N, SN, T, ST. The warranty period from the manufacturer for this model is 2 years.

Attention! This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.