Midea MDRB521MID02
Uses less electricity than 60% of the 6,036 fridge-freezers, 300–399 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €60 a year, €600 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 212 kWh / year
- Typical 233 kWh
- Running cost
- €60 / year
- −€6 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 56.1 kWh
- Typical 68.9 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 9 % below the typical 233 kWh. Only 20% of comparable models have a better class than D. At 41 dB it is 2 dB louder than the typical model in its group. Midea has 91 models in this group; this one is number 34 among them. On the register since 2022 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 2,374 of 6,036 fridge-freezers, 300–399 L by yearly consumption. 2,373 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Beko B5RCNE405LXBR 7282343702 212 kWh same
- Beko B5RCNE405LXP 7282343701 212 kWh same
- Midea MDRB521MID02 212 kWh
- Trisa 7800.4812 212 kWh same
- Trisa 7800.4845 212 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | MDRB521MID02 | GBBSE261EV | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €60 | €21 | −€39 |
| 5 years | €300 | €103 | −€197 |
| 10 years | €600 | €207 | −€394 |
| 15 years | €901 | €310 | −€590 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 378 L
56.1 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 MDRB521MID02 (this model) | 212 | — |
| 73 | €39 | |
| 83 | €37 | |
| 84 | €36 | |
| 84 | €36 | |
| 86 | €36 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 212 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 378 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 256 L / 122 L
- Noise
- 41 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 2,010 × 595 × 660 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.
MDRB521MID02
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Midea MDRB521MID02 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 212 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €60 a year, or €600 over ten years.
Is the Midea MDRB521MID02 quiet?
Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 300–399 L model is 39 dB(A).