Smeg FQI48XD
Uses less electricity than 73% of the 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €69 a year, €691 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 244 kWh / year
- Typical 282 kWh
- Running cost
- €69 / year
- −€11 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 50.0 kWh
- Typical 62.6 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 13 % below the typical 282 kWh. Only 9% of comparable models have a better class than D. Per 100 litres it needs 50.0 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 62.6. Smeg has 17 models in this group; this one is number 9 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 641 of 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 640 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Sharp SJ-NFA35IHXBD-EU2 244 kWh same
- SRJ FC2-54D-5 244 kWh same
- Smeg FQI48XD 244 kWh
- Corbero CF2PH178024NFW 244 kWh same
- Omnys WNT-54NEI 244 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | FQI48XD | KFN 4796 AD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €69 | €33 | −€36 |
| 5 years | €346 | €167 | −€178 |
| 10 years | €691 | €334 | −€357 |
| 15 years | €1,037 | €501 | −€535 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Space and noise
Compartments · 488 L
50.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Smeg FQI48XD (this model) | 244 | — |
| 118 | €36 | |
| 118 | €36 | |
| 123 | €34 | |
| 123 | €34 | |
| 130 | €32 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 244 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 488 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 322 L / 166 L
- Noise
- 39 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,790 × 840 × 690 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
2 model numbers are registered by Smeg with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
FQI48XD · FQI48KD
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Smeg FQI48XD cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 244 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €69 a year, or €691 over ten years.
Is the Smeg FQI48XD quiet?
Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 400–499 L model is 39 dB(A).