Balay 3KME598XI
Uses less electricity than 36% of the 2,704 fridge-freezers, 500 L and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €93 a year, €926 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 327 kWh / year
- Typical 318 kWh
- Running cost
- €93 / year
- +€3 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 57.0 kWh
- Typical 58.2 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 3 % above the typical 318 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (60% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 57.0 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 58.2. Of 4 Balay models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 1,691 of 2,704 fridge-freezers, 500 L and over by yearly consumption. 1,690 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Hyundai HFR19090EDI00 327 kWh same
- Cecotec 01957 327 kWh same
- Balay 3KME598XI 327 kWh
- Siemens KF96DPXEA 327 kWh same
- Beko B3GNE644HXR01 7285541868 327 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | 3KME598XI | MDRS791EIA45 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €93 | €39 | −€53 |
| 5 years | €463 | €197 | −€266 |
| 10 years | €926 | €394 | −€532 |
| 15 years | €1,389 | €590 | −€799 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 574 L
57.0 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 58.2.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Balay 3KME598XI (this model) | 327 | — |
| 139 | €53 | |
| 139 | €53 | |
| 139 | €53 | |
| 139 | €53 | |
| 139 | €53 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 327 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 574 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 375 L / 199 L
- Noise
- 39 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,830 × 905 × 731 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.
3KME598XI
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Balay 3KME598XI cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 327 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €93 a year, or €926 over ten years.
Is the Balay 3KME598XI quiet?
Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 500 L and over model is 39 dB(A).