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Freezers · 460 L · freestanding

Nikkei KNCO 500E

E

Uses less electricity than 59% of the 396 freezers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €80 a year, €799 over ten years.

Electricity
282 kWh / year
Typical 297 kWh
Running cost
€80 / year
−€4 vs typical
Per 100 litres
61.3 kWh
Typical 71.1 kWh

Near the middle of its group: 5 % below the typical 297 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (44% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 61.3 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 71.1. Of 3 Nikkei models in this group, it is the most efficient.

Where it stands

Rank 143 of 396 freezers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 142 use less.

Median 297 This model · 282 180 880 kWh ← uses less · uses more →

Next to it in the ranking

  1. E KBS-Gastrotechnik KBS 57 916057 282 kWh same
  2. E KBS-Gastrotechnik KBS 57 CNS 916058 282 kWh same
  3. E Nikkei KNCO 500E 282 kWh
  4. E Surfline CCS550 282 kWh same
  5. E Frigelux CCO500BE 282 kWh same
See the full ranking

What it will cost you

Period KNCO 500E GSN562WCA Difference
1 year €80 €57 −€23
5 years €399 €285 −€115
10 years €799 €569 −€229
15 years €1,198 €854 −€344

Is the more efficient model worth its price?

Years of use

Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.

Space and noise

Compartments · 460 L

0 L fridge 460 L freezer

61.3 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 71.1.

Noise · class C

30 dB · whisper40 dB · quiet library 40 dB
Dashed: group median 41 dB

Same size, lower running cost

On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group

Model VolumedB kWh / yr Saves / year in 10 years
E Nikkei KNCO 500E (this model)
460 L40 282 — —
470 L35 201 €23 €229
470 L35 201 €23 €229
470 L35 201 €23 €229
470 L35 201 €23 €229
470 L35 201 €23 €229

Label and product sheet

Energy class
E (scale A–G)
Energy consumption
282 kWh/year
Total volume
460 L
Fridge / freezer
0 L / 460 L
Noise
40 dB(A), class C
Height × width × depth
840 × 1,660 × 710 mm
Installation
freestanding
Climate classes
N, ST
Guarantee (supplier)
2 years
Spare parts (minimum)
7 years

Model numbers and history

Registered by Nikkei under one model number.

KNCO 500E

  1. First published in the EU register (EPREL)
  2. Placed on the EU market

Questions

How much does the Nikkei KNCO 500E cost to run?

At continuous operation it uses about 282 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €80 a year, or €799 over ten years.

Is the Nikkei KNCO 500E quiet?

Its label states 40 dB(A), noise class C. The typical freezers, 400–499 L model is 41 dB(A).