LE Chai LB870
Uses less electricity than 13% of the 1,343 wine coolers, 100–199 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €43 a year, €430 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 152 kWh / year
- Typical 142 kWh
- Running cost
- €43 / year
- +€3 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 82.2 kWh
- Typical 106.0 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 87 % of them need less. Masterzen XPR W88S, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €18 a year. Class G is the most common class in this group (74% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 82.2 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 106.0. Le chai has 46 models in this group; this one is number 38 among them. Le chai sells the same label values under other model names: LBN870, LB720V, LBN720V. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 1,129 of 1,343 wine coolers, 100–199 L by yearly consumption. 1,128 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Cavin ACD60 152 kWh same
- LE Chai LB720V 152 kWh same
- LE Chai LB870 152 kWh
- LE Chai LBN720V 152 kWh same
- LE Chai LBN870 152 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | LB870 | XPR W88S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €43 | €25 | −€18 |
| 5 years | €215 | €125 | −€91 |
| 10 years | €430 | €249 | −€181 |
| 15 years | €646 | €374 | −€272 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 185 L
82.2 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 LB870 (this model) | 152 | — |
| 88 | €18 | |
| 88 | €18 | |
| 88 | €18 | |
| 89 | €18 | |
| 106 | €13 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- G (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 152 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 185 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 0 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 40 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,234 × 590 × 550 mm
- Installation
- built-in
- Climate classes
- ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 5 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Le chai under one model number.
LB870
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the LE Chai LB870 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 152 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €43 a year, or €430 over ten years.
Is the LE Chai LB870 quiet?
Its label states 40 dB(A), noise class C. The typical wine coolers, 100–199 L model is 39 dB(A).