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Costs for 0.283 €/kWh · Eurostat 2026 H1

Fridge-freezers · 48 L · freestanding

HCK SC-46C-J

D

Uses less electricity than 87% of the 1,649 fridge-freezers, under 100 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €17 a year, €173 over ten years.

Electricity
61 kWh / year
Typical 126 kWh
Running cost
€17 / year
−€18 vs typical
Per 100 litres
127.1 kWh
Typical 178.0 kWh

In the most efficient quarter of its group: 52 % below the typical 126 kWh. Only 10% of comparable models have a better class than D. Per 100 litres it needs 127.1 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 178.0. It is the only HCK model in this group.

Where it stands

Rank 209 of 1,649 fridge-freezers, under 100 L by yearly consumption. 208 use less.

Median 126 This model · 61 10 340 kWh ← uses less · uses more →

Next to it in the ranking

  1. D Homcom C00-019V70 60 kWh −€0.28
  2. D Steamy SECXD55 61 kWh same
  3. D HCK SC-46C-J 61 kWh
  4. D Happy Rhino PD-4992 62 kWh +€0.28
  5. D Happy Rhino PD-4993 62 kWh +€0.28
See the full ranking

What it will cost you

Period SC-46C-J EA35-D Difference
1 year €17 €6 −€12
5 years €86 €28 −€58
10 years €173 €57 −€116
15 years €259 €85 −€174

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Years of use

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Space and noise

Compartments · 48 L

48 L fridge 48 L freezer

127.1 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 178.0.

Noise · class C

30 dB · whisper40 dB · quiet library 39 dB
Dashed: group median 40 dB

Same size, lower running cost

On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group

Model VolumedB kWh / yr Saves / year in 10 years
D HCK SC-46C-J (this model)
48 L39 61 — —
35 L47 20 €12 €116
40 L46 21 €11 €113
25 L46 21 €11 €113
38 L47 26 €10 €99
25 L43 26 €10 €99

Label and product sheet

Energy class
D (scale A–G)
Energy consumption
61 kWh/year
Total volume
48 L
Fridge / freezer
48 L / 48 L
Noise
39 dB(A), class C
Height × width × depth
475 × 440 × 500 mm
Installation
freestanding
Climate classes
N
Guarantee (supplier)
1 years
Spare parts (minimum)
7 years

Model numbers and history

Registered by HCK under one model number.

SC-46C-J

  1. Placed on the EU market
  2. First published in the EU register (EPREL)

Questions

How much does the HCK SC-46C-J cost to run?

At continuous operation it uses about 61 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €17 a year, or €173 over ten years.

Is the HCK SC-46C-J quiet?

Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, under 100 L model is 40 dB(A).