Bosch KGN397ICT
Uses less electricity than 87% of the 6,036 fridge-freezers, 300–399 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €46 a year, €459 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 162 kWh / year
- Typical 233 kWh
- Running cost
- €46 / year
- −€20 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 44.6 kWh
- Typical 68.9 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 30 % below the typical 233 kWh. Only 6% of comparable models have a better class than C. At 35 dB it is 4 dB quieter than the typical model in its group. Bosch has 70 models in this group; this one is number 21 among them. Bosch sells the same label values under other model names: KGN392ICF, KGN39VLCT, KGN39AWCTG and 1 more. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 708 of 6,036 fridge-freezers, 300–399 L by yearly consumption. 707 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Bosch KGN392ICF 162 kWh same
- Bosch KGN394ICF 162 kWh same
- Bosch KGN397ICT 162 kWh
- Bosch KGN39AWCTG 162 kWh same
- Bosch KGN39VLCT 162 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | KGN397ICT | GBBSE261EV | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €46 | €21 | −€25 |
| 5 years | €229 | €103 | −€126 |
| 10 years | €459 | €207 | −€252 |
| 15 years | €688 | €310 | −€378 |
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
44.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bosch KGN397ICT (this model) | 162 | — |
| 73 | €25 | |
| 83 | €22 | |
| 84 | €22 | |
| 84 | €22 | |
| 86 | €22 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- C (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 162 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 363 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 260 L / 103 L
- Noise
- 35 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
2 model numbers are registered by Bosch with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
KGN397ICT · KGN397WCT
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Bosch KGN397ICT cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 162 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €46 a year, or €459 over ten years.
Is the Bosch KGN397ICT quiet?
Its label states 35 dB(A), noise class B. The typical fridge-freezers, 300–399 L model is 39 dB(A).