Balay 3KFB864XE
Uses less electricity than 94% of the 6,036 fridge-freezers, 300–399 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €37 a year, €365 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 129 kWh / year
- Typical 233 kWh
- Running cost
- €37 / year
- −€29 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 35.5 kWh
- Typical 68.9 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 45 % below the typical 233 kWh. Only 4% of comparable models have a better class than B. At 33 dB it is 6 dB quieter than the typical model in its group. Balay has 32 models in this group; this one is number 3 among them. On the register since 2022 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 321 of 6,036 fridge-freezers, 300–399 L by yearly consumption. 320 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Bosch KGN392LBF 129 kWh same
- Bosch KGN39AIBT 129 kWh same
- Balay 3KFB864XE 129 kWh
- Hisense RB424N4AFB 132 kWh +€0.85
- Gorenje NK79B0DBK 132 kWh +€0.85
What it will cost you
| Period | 3KFB864XE | GBBSE261EV | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €37 | €21 | −€16 |
| 5 years | €183 | €103 | −€79 |
| 10 years | €365 | €207 | −€159 |
| 15 years | €548 | €310 | −€238 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 363 L
35.5 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 68.9.
Noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Balay 3KFB864XE (this model) | 129 | — |
| 73 | €16 | |
| 83 | €13 | |
| 84 | €13 | |
| 84 | €13 | |
| 86 | €12 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- B (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 129 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 363 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 260 L / 103 L
- Noise
- 33 dB(A), class B
- Height × width × depth
- 2,030 × 600 × 665 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.
3KFB864XE
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Balay 3KFB864XE cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 129 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €37 a year, or €365 over ten years.
Is the Balay 3KFB864XE quiet?
Its label states 33 dB(A), noise class B. The typical fridge-freezers, 300–399 L model is 39 dB(A).