Skyworth SK531/SK531DE-IX
Uses less electricity than 7% of the 2,704 fridge-freezers, 500 L and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €114 a year, €1,138 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 402 kWh / year
- Typical 318 kWh
- Running cost
- €114 / year
- +€24 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 75.7 kWh
- Typical 58.2 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 93 % of them need less. Fisher & Paykel RF505BRNQX1, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €80 a year. 80% of comparable models reach a better class than F; the most common is E. At 42 dB it is 3 dB louder than the typical model in its group. It is the only Skyworth model in this group. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 2,478 of 2,704 fridge-freezers, 500 L and over by yearly consumption. 2,477 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Solthermic CHP600 402 kWh same
- Silver IPSBS573L/WD 402 kWh same
- Skyworth SK531/SK531DE-IX 402 kWh
- Midea KS-FIX 6.11 402 kWh same
- Telefac CO852BSXDL 402 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | SK531/SK531DE-IX | RF505BRNQX1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €114 | €34 | −€80 |
| 5 years | €569 | €169 | −€401 |
| 10 years | €1,138 | €337 | −€801 |
| 15 years | €1,708 | €506 | −€1,202 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Space and noise
Compartments · 531 L
75.7 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 58.2.
Noise · class D
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Skyworth SK531/SK531DE-IX (this model) | 402 | — |
| 119 | €80 | |
| 128 | €78 | |
| 128 | €78 | |
| 161 | €68 | |
| 161 | €68 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 402 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 531 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 328 L / 203 L
- Noise
- 42 dB(A), class D
- Height × width × depth
- 1,810 × 913 × 660 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Skyworth under one model number.
SK531/SK531DE-IX
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Skyworth SK531/SK531DE-IX cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 402 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €114 a year, or €1,138 over ten years.
Is the Skyworth SK531/SK531DE-IX quiet?
Its label states 42 dB(A), noise class D. The typical fridge-freezers, 500 L and over model is 39 dB(A).