Polar GM628
Uses less electricity than 89% of the 385 wine coolers, 300–399 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €33 a year, €334 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 118 kWh / year
- Typical 154 kWh
- Running cost
- €33 / year
- −€10 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 36.2 kWh
- Typical 42.8 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 23 % below the typical 154 kWh. Only 6% of comparable models have a better class than F. At 36 dB it is 3 dB quieter than the typical model in its group. Polar has 9 models in this group; this one is number 3 among them. Polar sells the same label values under other model names: GM628-02, GM628-E-02.
Where it stands
Rank 38 of 385 wine coolers, 300–399 L by yearly consumption. 37 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Polar GM888-02 116 kWh −€0.57
- Polar GM888-E-02 116 kWh −€0.57
- Polar GM628 118 kWh
- Polar GM628-02 118 kWh same
- Polar GM628-E-02 118 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | GM628 | AGKV168PPN | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €33 | €22 | −€12 |
| 5 years | €167 | €109 | −€58 |
| 10 years | €334 | €218 | −€116 |
| 15 years | €501 | €327 | −€174 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 326 L
36.2 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 42.8.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Polar GM628 (this model) | 118 | — |
| 77 | €12 | |
| 78 | €11 | |
| 84 | €10 | |
| 84 | €10 | |
| 92 | €7 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 118 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 326 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 326 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 36 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,595 × 595 × 620 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
2 model numbers are registered by Polar with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
GM628 · GM628-E
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Polar GM628 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 118 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €33 a year, or €334 over ten years.
Is the Polar GM628 quiet?
Its label states 36 dB(A), noise class C. The typical wine coolers, 300–399 L model is 39 dB(A).