Byfal ZI-601
Uses less electricity than 56% of the 396 freezers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €82 a year, €816 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 288 kWh / year
- Typical 297 kWh
- Running cost
- €82 / year
- −€3 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 59.8 kWh
- Typical 71.1 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 3 % below the typical 297 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (44% of models). At 39 dB it is 2 dB quieter than the typical model in its group. It is the only Byfal model in this group.
Where it stands
Rank 172 of 396 freezers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 171 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Westpoint WBXN-53E24.EL 287 kWh −€0.28
- Thomson TCH503E 287 kWh −€0.28
- Byfal ZI-601 288 kWh
- Schaub Lorenz SVCVN410 292 kWh +€1.13
- Solthermic CV1957V 292 kWh +€1.13
What it will cost you
| Period | ZI-601 | GSN562WCA | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €82 | €57 | −€25 |
| 5 years | €408 | €285 | −€123 |
| 10 years | €816 | €569 | −€246 |
| 15 years | €1,223 | €854 | −€370 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 482 L
59.8 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 71.1.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Byfal ZI-601 (this model) | 288 | — |
| 201 | €25 | |
| 201 | €25 | |
| 201 | €25 | |
| 201 | €25 | |
| 201 | €25 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 288 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 482 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 0 L / 482 L
- Noise
- 39 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 890 × 1,600 × 755 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- N
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Byfal under one model number.
ZI-601
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Byfal ZI-601 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 288 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €82 a year, or €816 over ten years.
Is the Byfal ZI-601 quiet?
Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical freezers, 400–499 L model is 41 dB(A).