CHiQ JKR500DWE
Uses less electricity than 73% of the 214 freezers, 500 L and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €84 a year, €835 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 295 kWh / year
- Typical 358 kWh
- Running cost
- €84 / year
- −€18 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 59.0 kWh
- Typical 59.0 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 18 % below the typical 358 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (60% of models). At 39 dB it is 2 dB quieter than the typical model in its group. It is the only CHiQ model in this group. Registered in Nov 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 16 of 214 freezers, 500 L and over by yearly consumption. 15 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Fagor FCC500E 295 kWh same
- Heinner HCF-HS500EE++ 295 kWh same
- CHiQ JKR500DWE 295 kWh
- Candy CNCHQ4S520EW 296 kWh +€0.28
- Haier BC/BD-500GOME 296 kWh +€0.28
What it will cost you
| Period | JKR500DWE | BDV5001D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €84 | €67 | −€17 |
| 5 years | €418 | €334 | −€84 |
| 10 years | €835 | €668 | −€167 |
| 15 years | €1,253 | €1,003 | −€251 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 500 L
59.0 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 59.0.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| CHiQ JKR500DWE (this model) | 295 | — |
| 236 | €17 | |
| 236 | €17 | |
| 236 | €17 | |
| 236 | €17 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 295 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 500 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 0 L / 500 L
- Noise
- 39 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 835 × 1,650 × 735 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by CHiQ under one model number.
JKR500DWE
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the CHiQ JKR500DWE cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 295 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €84 a year, or €835 over ten years.
Is the CHiQ JKR500DWE quiet?
Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical freezers, 500 L and over model is 41 dB(A).