Medion 37231
Uses less electricity than 5% of the 1,773 wine coolers, under 100 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €41 a year, €411 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 145 kWh / year
- Typical 131 kWh
- Running cost
- €41 / year
- +€4 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 290.0 kWh
- Typical 195.9 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 95 % of them need less. V-ZUG WC4T-51113, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €26 a year. Class G is the most common class in this group (68% of models). At 46 dB it is 7 dB louder than the typical model in its group. It is the only Medion model in this group. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 1,605 of 1,773 wine coolers, under 100 L by yearly consumption. 1,604 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- ok OWFR112G 145 kWh same
- Exquisit WS1-34-GTE-030G schwarz 145 kWh same
- Medion 37231 145 kWh
- BDSK Handels 58600014 145 kWh same
- BDSK Handels 58600013 145 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | 37231 | WC4T-51113 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €41 | €15 | −€26 |
| 5 years | €205 | €75 | −€130 |
| 10 years | €411 | €150 | −€261 |
| 15 years | €616 | €225 | −€391 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 50 L
290.0 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 195.9.
Noise · class D
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Medion 37231 (this model) | 145 | — |
| 53 | €26 | |
| 69 | €22 | |
| 70 | €21 | |
| 74 | €20 | |
| 75 | €20 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- G (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 145 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 50 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 50 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 46 dB(A), class D
- Height × width × depth
- 825 × 345 × 480 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- N
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 3 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Medion under one model number.
37231
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Medion 37231 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 145 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €41 a year, or €411 over ten years.
Is the Medion 37231 quiet?
Its label states 46 dB(A), noise class D. The typical wine coolers, under 100 L model is 39 dB(A).