SMEG500B1
Uses less electricity than 99% of the 3,088 fridge-freezers, 100–199 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €23 a year, €232 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 82 kWh / year
- Typical 149 kWh
- Running cost
- €23 / year
- −€19 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 75.2 kWh
- Typical 119.0 kWh
Only 18 of 3,088 fridge-freezers, 100–199 L do better. Class E is the most common class in this group (60% of models). At 42 dB it is 3 dB louder than the typical model in its group. Of 16 Smeg models in this group, it is the most efficient. Smeg sells the same label values under other model names: SMEG500BL1. Registered in Aug 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 19 of 3,088 fridge-freezers, 100–199 L by yearly consumption. 18 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- A aobosi TWW115 76 kWh −€1.70
- Dellonda DH223 81 kWh −€0.28
- SMEG500B1 82 kWh
- SMEG500BL1 82 kWh same
- Broil King 800149EU 86 kWh +€1.13
What it will cost you
| Period | SMEG500B1 | WBTTKK55CW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €23 | €16 | −€7 |
| 5 years | €116 | €81 | −€35 |
| 10 years | €232 | €161 | −€71 |
| 15 years | €348 | €242 | −€106 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 109 L
75.2 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 119.0.
Noise · class D
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| SMEG500B1 (this model) | 82 | — |
| 57 | €7 | |
| 64 | €5 | |
| 66 | €5 | |
| 66 | €5 | |
| 70 | €3 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 82 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 109 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 109 L / 109 L
- Noise
- 42 dB(A), class D
- Height × width × depth
- 865 × 1,280 × 815 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
4 model numbers are registered by Smeg with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
SMEG500B1 · SMEG500G1 · SMEG500R1 · SMEG500V1
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the SMEG500B1 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 82 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €23 a year, or €232 over ten years.
Is the SMEG500B1 quiet?
Its label states 42 dB(A), noise class D. The typical fridge-freezers, 100–199 L model is 39 dB(A).