Samsung RB38C604DSA
Uses less electricity than 60% of the 6,036 fridge-freezers, 300–399 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €60 a year, €598 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 211 kWh / year
- Typical 233 kWh
- Running cost
- €60 / year
- −€6 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 54.1 kWh
- Typical 68.9 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 9 % below the typical 233 kWh. Only 20% of comparable models have a better class than D. At 35 dB it is 4 dB quieter than the typical model in its group. Samsung has 142 models in this group; this one is number 76 among them. Samsung sells the same label values under other model names: RB38C600DSA, RB38C602DSA, RB38C671DSA and 3 more.
Where it stands
Rank 2,341 of 6,036 fridge-freezers, 300–399 L by yearly consumption. 2,340 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Samsung RB38C603DB1 211 kWh same
- Samsung RB38C603DEL 211 kWh same
- Samsung RB38C604DSA 211 kWh
- Samsung RB38C605DB1 211 kWh same
- Samsung RB38C605DS9 211 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | RB38C604DSA | GBBSE261EV | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €60 | €21 | −€39 |
| 5 years | €299 | €103 | −€195 |
| 10 years | €598 | €207 | −€391 |
| 15 years | €896 | €310 | −€586 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 390 L
54.1 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 68.9.
Noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung RB38C604DSA (this model) | 211 | — |
| 73 | €39 | |
| 83 | €36 | |
| 86 | €35 | |
| 86 | €35 | |
| 86 | €35 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 211 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 390 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 276 L / 114 L
- Noise
- 35 dB(A), class B
- Height × width × depth
- 2,030 × 595 × 658 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Samsung under one model number.
RB38C604DSA
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Samsung RB38C604DSA cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 211 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €60 a year, or €598 over ten years.
Is the Samsung RB38C604DSA quiet?
Its label states 35 dB(A), noise class B. The typical fridge-freezers, 300–399 L model is 39 dB(A).