Russell Hobbs RHCF198B
Uses less electricity than 4% of the 2,359 freezers, 100–199 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €71 a year, €708 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 250 kWh / year
- Typical 200 kWh
- Running cost
- €71 / year
- +€14 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 126.3 kWh
- Typical 126.3 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 96 % of them need less. Wiggo WL-BUR123E, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €42 a year. 66% of comparable models reach a better class than F; the most common is E. Per 100 litres it needs 126.3 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 126.3. Russell Hobbs has 17 models in this group; this one is number 13 among them. Russell Hobbs sells the same label values under other model names: RHCF200-MD-EU. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 2,155 of 2,359 freezers, 100–199 L by yearly consumption. 2,154 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Logik L198CFW20E 250 kWh same
- Juro-Pro JPF200CLB 250 kWh same
- Russell Hobbs RHCF198B 250 kWh
- Russell Hobbs RHCF200-MD-EU 250 kWh same
- Midea MDRC280SLF01L 250 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | RHCF198B | WL-BUR123E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €71 | €28 | −€42 |
| 5 years | €354 | €142 | −€212 |
| 10 years | €708 | €283 | −€425 |
| 15 years | €1,062 | €425 | −€637 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 198 L
126.3 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 126.3.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Russell Hobbs RHCF198B (this model) | 250 | — |
| 100 | €42 | |
| 109 | €40 | |
| 113 | €39 | |
| 123 | €36 | |
| 123 | €36 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 250 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 198 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 0 L / 198 L
- Noise
- 41 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 945 × 523 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 1 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Russell Hobbs under one model number.
RHCF198B
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Russell Hobbs RHCF198B cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 250 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 €708 over ten years.
Is the Russell Hobbs RHCF198B quiet?
Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical freezers, 100–199 L model is 40 dB(A).