Becken BCF3897 WH
Uses less electricity than 79% of the 2,484 freezers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €57 a year, €569 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 201 kWh / year
- Typical 235 kWh
- Running cost
- €57 / year
- −€10 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 100.5 kWh
- Typical 89.8 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 14 % below the typical 235 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (55% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 100.5 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 89.8. Becken has 7 models in this group; this one is number 3 among them. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 444 of 2,484 freezers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 443 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Berklays BC202KEW 201 kWh same
- Ocean OCP261WE 201 kWh same
- Becken BCF3897 WH 201 kWh
- Siemens GS51NDWDV 201 kWh same
- PKM GT200 201 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | BCF3897 WH | BFK200ABW -01 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €57 | €23 | −€34 |
| 5 years | €285 | €116 | −€169 |
| 10 years | €569 | €232 | −€337 |
| 15 years | €854 | €348 | −€506 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 200 L
100.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Becken BCF3897 WH (this model) | 201 | — |
| 82 | €34 | |
| 82 | €34 | |
| 82 | €34 | |
| 82 | €34 | |
| 82 | €34 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 201 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 200 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 0 L / 200 L
- Noise
- 41 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 945 × 696 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 3 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Becken under one model number.
BCF3897 WH
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Becken BCF3897 WH cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 201 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €57 a year, or €569 over ten years.
Is the Becken BCF3897 WH quiet?
Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical freezers, 200–299 L model is 40 dB(A).