HCB BD450
Uses less electricity than 0% of the 682 freezers, 300–399 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €126 a year, €1,260 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 445 kWh / year
- Typical 254 kWh
- Running cost
- €126 / year
- +€54 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 124.3 kWh
- Typical 74.2 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 100 % of them need less. Liebherr FNXa 522i_994796251, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €94 a year. Only 7% of comparable models have a better class than D. At 48 dB it is 8 dB louder than the typical model in its group. It is the only HCB model in this group. On the register since 2022 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 680 of 682 freezers, 300–399 L by yearly consumption. 679 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- U5 NFD 400 365 kWh −€22.66
- Tecnogas FSD30SS 366 kWh −€22.37
- HCB BD450 445 kWh
- Romux Armario de Congelación 1 Puerta 60 cm Estático Blanco 894 kWh +€127.16
- Romux Armario de Congelación 1 Puerta 60 cm Estático Gris 894 kWh +€127.16
What it will cost you
| Period | BD450 | FNXa 522i_994796251 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €126 | €32 | −€94 |
| 5 years | €630 | €161 | −€469 |
| 10 years | €1,260 | €323 | −€937 |
| 15 years | €1,890 | €484 | −€1,406 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 358 L
124.3 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 74.2.
Noise · class D
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| HCB BD450 (this model) | 445 | — |
| 114 | €94 | |
| 118 | €93 | |
| 118 | €93 | |
| 118 | €93 | |
| 141 | €86 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 445 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 358 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 0 L / 358 L
- Noise
- 48 dB(A), class D
- Height × width × depth
- 840 × 1,270 × 755 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 1 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by HCB under one model number.
BD450
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the HCB BD450 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 445 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €126 a year, or €1,260 over ten years.
Is the HCB BD450 quiet?
Its label states 48 dB(A), noise class D. The typical freezers, 300–399 L model is 40 dB(A).