Grundig GKNE 268E40 FN
Uses less electricity than 23% of the 6,036 fridge-freezers, 300–399 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €71 a year, €708 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 250 kWh / year
- Typical 233 kWh
- Running cost
- €71 / year
- +€5 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 77.2 kWh
- Typical 68.9 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 77 % of them need less. Liebherr IRBbi 5650_997224851, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €48 a year. Class E is the most common class in this group (47% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 77.2 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 68.9. Grundig has 75 models in this group; this one is number 47 among them. Grundig sells the same label values under other model names: GKN 26845 FN, GKN 26845 FXBRN, GKN 26845 FXN and 2 more. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 4,119 of 6,036 fridge-freezers, 300–399 L by yearly consumption. 4,118 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Grundig GKN 26845 FXBRN 250 kWh same
- Grundig GKN 26845 FXN 250 kWh same
- Grundig GKNE 268E40 FN 250 kWh
- Grundig GKNE 268E40 FXN 250 kWh same
- Grundig GKNE 268E40 FXRN 250 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | GKNE 268E40 FN | IRBbi 5650_997224851 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €71 | €23 | −€48 |
| 5 years | €354 | €115 | −€239 |
| 10 years | €708 | €229 | −€479 |
| 15 years | €1,062 | €344 | −€718 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Space and noise
Compartments · 324 L
77.2 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 68.9.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Grundig GKNE 268E40 FN (this model) | 250 | — |
| 81 | €48 | |
| 87 | €46 | |
| 87 | €46 | |
| 87 | €46 | |
| 90 | €45 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 250 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 324 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 215 L / 109 L
- Noise
- 38 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,860 × 595 × 665 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Grundig under one model number.
GKNE 268E40 FN
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Grundig GKNE 268E40 FN cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 250 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €71 a year, or €708 over ten years.
Is the Grundig GKNE 268E40 FN quiet?
Its label states 38 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 300–399 L model is 39 dB(A).