Hisense RB438N4BF3
Uses less electricity than 68% of the 6,036 fridge-freezers, 300–399 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €57 a year, €569 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 201 kWh / year
- Typical 233 kWh
- Running cost
- €57 / year
- −€9 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 57.0 kWh
- Typical 68.9 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 14 % below the typical 233 kWh. Only 20% of comparable models have a better class than D. Per 100 litres it needs 57.0 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 68.9. Hisense has 192 models in this group; this one is number 69 among them. Hisense sells the same label values under other model names: FCN337A40C, RB438N4BCD. On the register since 2020 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 1,908 of 6,036 fridge-freezers, 300–399 L by yearly consumption. 1,907 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Hisense FCN337A40C 201 kWh same
- Hisense RB438N4BCD 201 kWh same
- Hisense RB438N4BF3 201 kWh
- Hisense RB438N4BC3 201 kWh same
- Whirlpool WHKF 6352 X5E 201 kWh +€0.07
What it will cost you
| Period | RB438N4BF3 | GBBSE261EV | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €57 | €21 | −€36 |
| 5 years | €284 | €103 | −€181 |
| 10 years | €569 | €207 | −€362 |
| 15 years | €853 | €310 | −€543 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 352 L
57.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hisense RB438N4BF3 (this model) | 201 | — |
| 73 | €36 | |
| 84 | €33 | |
| 84 | €33 | |
| 90 | €31 | |
| 92 | €31 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 201 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 352 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 252 L / 100 L
- Noise
- 38 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 2,003 × 595 × 637 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 1 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
3 model numbers are registered by Hisense with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
RB438N4BF3 · RB438N4GB3 · RB438N4GX3
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Hisense RB438N4BF3 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 201 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €57 a year, or €569 over ten years.
Is the Hisense RB438N4BF3 quiet?
Its label states 38 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 300–399 L model is 39 dB(A).