Samsung RB38C7B6A39
Uses less electricity than 98% of the 6,036 fridge-freezers, 300–399 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €31 a year, €306 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 108 kWh / year
- Typical 233 kWh
- Running cost
- €31 / year
- −€35 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 27.9 kWh
- Typical 68.9 kWh
Only 83 of 6,036 fridge-freezers, 300–399 L do better. Class A is the best class any model in this group reaches, and only 4% of them do. 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 3 among them. Samsung sells the same label values under other model names: RB38C7B6AS9, RB38C7B6AAP, RL38C776ASR and 3 more. On the register since 2022 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 84 of 6,036 fridge-freezers, 300–399 L by yearly consumption. 83 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Samsung RL38C776ASR 108 kWh same
- Samsung RB38C7B5AB1 108 kWh same
- Samsung RB38C7B6A39 108 kWh
- Samsung RB38C7B6AAP 108 kWh same
- Samsung RB38C7B6AB1 108 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | RB38C7B6A39 | GBBSE261EV | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €31 | €21 | −€10 |
| 5 years | €153 | €103 | −€50 |
| 10 years | €306 | €207 | −€99 |
| 15 years | €459 | €310 | −€149 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 387 L
27.9 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 RB38C7B6A39 (this model) | 108 | — |
| 73 | €10 | |
| 83 | €7 | |
| 84 | €7 | |
| 84 | €7 | |
| 86 | €6 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- A (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 108 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 387 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 273 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.
RB38C7B6A39
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Samsung RB38C7B6A39 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 108 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €31 a year, or €306 over ten years.
Is the Samsung RB38C7B6A39 quiet?
Its label states 35 dB(A), noise class B. The typical fridge-freezers, 300–399 L model is 39 dB(A).