Hightec THCO344
Uses less electricity than 63% of the 682 freezers, 300–399 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €70 a year, €697 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 246 kWh / year
- Typical 254 kWh
- Running cost
- €70 / year
- −€2 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 70.9 kWh
- Typical 74.2 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 3 % below the typical 254 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (50% of models). At 46 dB it is 6 dB louder than the typical model in its group. Of 2 Hightec models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 250 of 682 freezers, 300–399 L by yearly consumption. 249 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- RIS HD-400 245 kWh −€0.28
- SRJ HD-400-2 245 kWh −€0.28
- Hightec THCO344 246 kWh
- Samet CP 510 S 3 247 kWh +€0.28
- Sunfeel CA133352 247 kWh +€0.28
What it will cost you
| Period | THCO344 | BF340NS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €70 | €32 | −€38 |
| 5 years | €348 | €159 | −€190 |
| 10 years | €697 | €317 | −€379 |
| 15 years | €1,045 | €476 | −€569 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 347 L
70.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hightec THCO344 (this model) | 246 | — |
| 112 | €38 | |
| 114 | €37 | |
| 118 | €36 | |
| 118 | €36 | |
| 118 | €36 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 246 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 347 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 0 L / 344 L
- Noise
- 46 dB(A), class D
- Height × width × depth
- 860 × 1,400 × 660 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 1 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Hightec under one model number.
THCO344
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Hightec THCO344 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 246 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €70 a year, or €697 over ten years.
Is the Hightec THCO344 quiet?
Its label states 46 dB(A), noise class D. The typical freezers, 300–399 L model is 40 dB(A).