Midea MDRB521MIC02
Uses less electricity than 79% of the 6,036 fridge-freezers, 300–399 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €50 a year, €501 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 177 kWh / year
- Typical 233 kWh
- Running cost
- €50 / year
- −€16 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 46.8 kWh
- Typical 68.9 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 24 % below the typical 233 kWh. Only 6% of comparable models have a better class than C. Per 100 litres it needs 46.8 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 68.9. Midea has 91 models in this group; this one is number 17 among them. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 1,217 of 6,036 fridge-freezers, 300–399 L by yearly consumption. 1,216 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Kluge KC2300J 177 kWh same
- Concept LKV8360 177 kWh same
- Midea MDRB521MIC02 177 kWh
- Midea MDRB521MIC28 177 kWh same
- Midea MDRB521MIC45 177 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | MDRB521MIC02 | GBBSE261EV | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €50 | €21 | −€29 |
| 5 years | €251 | €103 | −€147 |
| 10 years | €501 | €207 | −€295 |
| 15 years | €752 | €310 | −€442 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Space and noise
Compartments · 378 L
46.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Midea MDRB521MIC02 (this model) | 177 | — |
| 73 | €29 | |
| 83 | €27 | |
| 84 | €26 | |
| 84 | €26 | |
| 86 | €26 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- C (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 177 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 378 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 256 L / 122 L
- Noise
- 38 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 2,010 × 595 × 678 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Midea under one model number.
MDRB521MIC02
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Midea MDRB521MIC02 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 177 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €50 a year, or €501 over ten years.
Is the Midea MDRB521MIC02 quiet?
Its label states 38 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 300–399 L model is 39 dB(A).