Snowarch HD-500
Uses less electricity than 12% of the 396 freezers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €100 a year, €1,000 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 353 kWh / year
- Typical 297 kWh
- Running cost
- €100 / year
- +€16 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 76.7 kWh
- Typical 71.1 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 88 % of them need less. Bosch GSN562WCA, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €43 a year. 58% of comparable models reach a better class than F; the most common is E. Per 100 litres it needs 76.7 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 71.1. It is the only Snowarch model in this group. On the register since 2020 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 337 of 396 freezers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 336 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Jeken VVV22CB25 blanc 353 kWh same
- Berklays BC500K1 353 kWh same
- Snowarch HD-500 353 kWh
- SRJ HD-500 353 kWh same
- Pacific KPCO 500 353 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | HD-500 | GSN562WCA | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €100 | €57 | −€43 |
| 5 years | €500 | €285 | −€215 |
| 10 years | €1,000 | €569 | −€430 |
| 15 years | €1,500 | €854 | −€646 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 460 L
76.7 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 71.1.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Snowarch HD-500 (this model) | 353 | — |
| 201 | €43 | |
| 201 | €43 | |
| 201 | €43 | |
| 201 | €43 | |
| 201 | €43 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 353 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 460 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 0 L / 460 L
- Noise
- 41 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 840 × 1,660 × 710 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Snowarch under one model number.
HD-500
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Snowarch HD-500 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 353 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €100 a year, or €1,000 over ten years.
Is the Snowarch HD-500 quiet?
Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical freezers, 400–499 L model is 41 dB(A).