Balay 3GFE568XE
Uses less electricity than 50% of the 2,484 freezers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €66 a year, €663 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 234 kWh / year
- Typical 235 kWh
- Running cost
- €66 / year
- −€0 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 96.7 kWh
- Typical 89.8 kWh
Right at the typical consumption of its group, 235 kWh a year. Class E is the most common class in this group (55% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 96.7 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 89.8. Of 5 Balay models in this group, it is the most efficient. Balay sells the same label values under other model names: 3GFE563WE, 3GFE564ME, 3GFE553WE. On the register since 2022 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 1,172 of 2,484 freezers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 1,171 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Balay 3GFE563WE 234 kWh same
- Balay 3GFE564ME 234 kWh same
- Balay 3GFE568XE 234 kWh
- Siemens GS36NCWEV 234 kWh same
- Siemens GS36NVIE0N 234 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | 3GFE568XE | GT220-HE-010A weiss | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €66 | €24 | −€42 |
| 5 years | €331 | €119 | −€212 |
| 10 years | €663 | €238 | −€425 |
| 15 years | €994 | €357 | −€637 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 242 L
96.7 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 89.8.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Balay 3GFE568XE (this model) | 234 | — |
| 84 | €42 | |
| 84 | €42 | |
| 99 | €38 | |
| 99 | €38 | |
| 102 | €37 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 234 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 242 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 0 L / 242 L
- Noise
- 39 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,860 × 600 × 650 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Balay under one model number.
3GFE568XE
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Balay 3GFE568XE cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 234 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €66 a year, or €663 over ten years.
Is the Balay 3GFE568XE quiet?
Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical freezers, 200–299 L model is 40 dB(A).