Akai AKFR258S
Uses less electricity than 75% of the 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €50 a year, €504 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 178 kWh / year
- Typical 217 kWh
- Running cost
- €50 / year
- −€11 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 84.8 kWh
- Typical 84.3 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 18 % below the typical 217 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (59% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 84.8 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 84.3. Akai has 30 models in this group; this one is number 4 among them. Akai sells the same label values under other model names: AKFR255CR-S, AKFR259S/SL Silver.
Where it stands
Rank 2,009 of 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 2,008 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Finlux F2P160ESTW 178 kWh same
- Akai AKFR255CR-S 178 kWh same
- Akai AKFR258S 178 kWh
- Akai AKFR259S/SL Silver 178 kWh same
- Koenic KBK 444-4 E BI 178 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | AKFR258S | IRBbsbi 4570_994892351 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €50 | €21 | −€30 |
| 5 years | €252 | €103 | −€149 |
| 10 years | €504 | €207 | −€297 |
| 15 years | €756 | €310 | −€446 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 210 L
84.8 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 84.3.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Akai AKFR258S (this model) | 178 | — |
| 73 | €30 | |
| 73 | €30 | |
| 84 | €27 | |
| 84 | €27 | |
| 84 | €27 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 178 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 210 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 168 L / 42 L
- Noise
- 40 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,430 × 550 × 550 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Akai under one model number.
AKFR258S
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Akai AKFR258S cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 178 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €50 a year, or €504 over ten years.
Is the Akai AKFR258S quiet?
Its label states 40 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 200–299 L model is 39 dB(A).