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Wine coolers · 116 L · freestanding

Nikkei KNWC 118

G

Uses less electricity than 40% of the 1,343 wine coolers, 100–199 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €40 a year, €405 over ten years.

Electricity
143 kWh / year
Typical 142 kWh
Running cost
€40 / year
+€0 vs typical
Per 100 litres
123.3 kWh
Typical 106.0 kWh

Near the middle of its group: 1 % above the typical 142 kWh. Class G is the most common class in this group (74% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 123.3 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 106.0. Of 2 Nikkei models in this group, it is the most efficient.

Where it stands

Rank 754 of 1,343 wine coolers, 100–199 L by yearly consumption. 753 use less.

Median 142 This model · 143 60 390 kWh ← uses less · uses more →

Next to it in the ranking

  1. G Caple WC6530 143 kWh same
  2. G Brandt BFW56GB -03 143 kWh same
  3. G Nikkei KNWC 118 143 kWh
  4. G Klarstein 10045877 143 kWh same
  5. G Cavin NC-39-V2 143 kWh same
See the full ranking

What it will cost you

Period KNWC 118 RS6009V2R series Difference
1 year €40 €17 −€24
5 years €202 €85 −€118
10 years €405 €170 −€235
15 years €607 €255 −€353

Is the more efficient model worth its price?

Years of use

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Space and noise

Compartments · 116 L

116 L fridge 0 L freezer

123.3 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 106.0.

Noise · class C

30 dB · whisper40 dB · quiet library 39 dB
Dashed: group median 39 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
G Nikkei KNWC 118 (this model)
116 L39 143 — —
123 L34 60 €24 €235
126 L40 63 €23 €227
128 L35 67 €22 €215
131 L34 69 €21 €210
123 L34 71 €20 €204

Label and product sheet

Energy class
G (scale A–G)
Energy consumption
143 kWh/year
Total volume
116 L
Fridge / freezer
116 L / 0 L
Noise
39 dB(A), class C
Height × width × depth
847 × 500 × 591 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.

KNWC 118

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

Questions

How much does the Nikkei KNWC 118 cost to run?

At continuous operation it uses about 143 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €40 a year, or €405 over ten years.

Is the Nikkei KNWC 118 quiet?

Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical wine coolers, 100–199 L model is 39 dB(A).