Robin RT-490
Uses less electricity than 70% of the 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €71 a year, €705 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 249 kWh / year
- Typical 282 kWh
- Running cost
- €71 / year
- −€9 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 55.2 kWh
- Typical 62.6 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 12 % below the typical 282 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (59% of models). At 41 dB it is 2 dB louder than the typical model in its group. Robin has 15 models in this group; this one is number 10 among them. Robin sells the same label values under other model names: RT-490 INOX.
Where it stands
Rank 771 of 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 770 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Morris T72468ETN 249 kWh same
- Sharp SJ-TE435H4W-EU 249 kWh same
- Robin RT-490 249 kWh
- Robin RT-490 INOX 249 kWh same
- TCL RP465TSE0 249 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | RT-490 | RFMYC440G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €71 | €28 | −€42 |
| 5 years | €353 | €142 | −€211 |
| 10 years | €705 | €283 | −€422 |
| 15 years | €1,058 | €425 | −€633 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 451 L
55.2 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 62.6.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Robin RT-490 (this model) | 249 | — |
| 100 | €42 | |
| 122 | €36 | |
| 122 | €36 | |
| 122 | €36 | |
| 122 | €36 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 249 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 451 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 353 L / 98 L
- Noise
- 41 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,870 × 700 × 720 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Robin under one model number.
RT-490
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Robin RT-490 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 249 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €71 a year, or €705 over ten years.
Is the Robin RT-490 quiet?
Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 400–499 L model is 39 dB(A).