Becken BCF3898N
Uses less electricity than 70% of the 2,484 freezers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €61 a year, €609 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 215 kWh / year
- Typical 235 kWh
- Running cost
- €61 / year
- −€6 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 86.0 kWh
- Typical 89.8 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 9 % below the typical 235 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (55% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 86.0 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 89.8. Becken has 7 models in this group; this one is number 4 among them. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 652 of 2,484 freezers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 651 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Electronia CHE-251 215 kWh same
- Ocean OCP325W2 215 kWh same
- Becken BCF3898N 215 kWh
- Vortex VCF25SWH02M 215 kWh same
- VOV VCF-250W-E 216 kWh +€0.28
What it will cost you
| Period | BCF3898N | FNa 6625_996990251 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €61 | €28 | −€33 |
| 5 years | €304 | €140 | −€164 |
| 10 years | €609 | €280 | −€329 |
| 15 years | €913 | €421 | −€493 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 250 L
86.0 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 BCF3898N (this model) | 215 | — |
| 99 | €33 | |
| 99 | €33 | |
| 102 | €32 | |
| 102 | €32 | |
| 104 | €31 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 215 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 250 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 0 L / 250 L
- Noise
- 41 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 1,115 × 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.
BCF3898N
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Becken BCF3898N cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 215 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €61 a year, or €609 over ten years.
Is the Becken BCF3898N quiet?
Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical freezers, 200–299 L model is 40 dB(A).