LE Chai CHROMA540
Uses less electricity than 64% of the 1,343 wine coolers, 100–199 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €37 a year, €368 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 130 kWh / year
- Typical 142 kWh
- Running cost
- €37 / year
- −€3 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 89.0 kWh
- Typical 106.0 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 8 % below the typical 142 kWh. Class G is the most common class in this group (74% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 89.0 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 106.0. Le chai has 46 models in this group; this one is number 21 among them. On the register since 2020 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 437 of 1,343 wine coolers, 100–199 L by yearly consumption. 436 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Dunavox DAUF-46.138 130 kWh same
- mQuvee WCDD60 130 kWh same
- LE Chai CHROMA540 130 kWh
- Dometic B68G 130 kWh same
- CDA BU-145D(Wide SST D) 131 kWh +€0.28
What it will cost you
| Period | CHROMA540 | RS6009V2R series | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €37 | €17 | −€20 |
| 5 years | €184 | €85 | −€99 |
| 10 years | €368 | €170 | −€198 |
| 15 years | €552 | €255 | −€297 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 146 L
89.0 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 106.0.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| LE Chai CHROMA540 (this model) | 130 | — |
| 60 | €20 | |
| 63 | €19 | |
| 67 | €18 | |
| 69 | €17 | |
| 71 | €17 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- G (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 130 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 146 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 0 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 40 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 865 × 595 × 570 mm
- Installation
- built-in
- Climate classes
- N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 5 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Le chai under one model number.
CHROMA540
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the LE Chai CHROMA540 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 130 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €37 a year, or €368 over ten years.
Is the LE Chai CHROMA540 quiet?
Its label states 40 dB(A), noise class C. The typical wine coolers, 100–199 L model is 39 dB(A).