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Costs for 0.283 €/kWh · Eurostat 2026 H1

Fridge-freezers · 497 L · freestanding

Starcrest SF-497NF-IX

E

Uses less electricity than 62% of the 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €76 a year, €756 over ten years.

Electricity
267 kWh / year
Typical 282 kWh
Running cost
€76 / year
−€4 vs typical
Per 100 litres
53.7 kWh
Typical 62.6 kWh

Near the middle of its group: 5 % below the typical 282 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (59% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 53.7 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 62.6. Of 3 Starcrest models in this group, it is the most efficient.

Where it stands

Rank 1,038 of 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 1,037 use less.

Median 282 This model · 267 80 440 kWh ← uses less · uses more →

Next to it in the ranking

  1. E RTS RAC-FSRD645WTP-I 267 kWh same
  2. E Hitachi R-V541PRU0-1 267 kWh same
  3. E Starcrest SF-497NF-IX 267 kWh
  4. E LG GTB574PZHZD 267 kWh same
  5. E LG GTF7043PS 267 kWh same
See the full ranking

What it will cost you

Period SF-497NF-IX KFN 4796 AD Difference
1 year €76 €33 −€42
5 years €378 €167 −€211
10 years €756 €334 −€422
15 years €1,134 €501 −€633

Is the more efficient model worth its price?

Years of use

Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.

Space and noise

Compartments · 497 L

382 L fridge 115 L freezer

53.7 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 62.6.

Noise · class C

30 dB · whisper40 dB · quiet library 40 dB
Dashed: group median 39 dB

Same size, lower running cost

On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group

Model VolumedB kWh / yr Saves / year in 10 years
E Starcrest SF-497NF-IX (this model)
497 L40 267 — —
485 L34 118 €42 €422
485 L34 118 €42 €422
473 L33 130 €39 €388
490 L29 149 €33 €334
495 L35 152 €33 €326

Label and product sheet

Energy class
E (scale A–G)
Energy consumption
267 kWh/year
Total volume
497 L
Fridge / freezer
382 L / 115 L
Noise
40 dB(A), class C
Height × width × depth
1,750 × 750 × 700 mm
Installation
freestanding
Climate classes
SN, N, ST, T
Guarantee (supplier)
1 years
Spare parts (minimum)
7 years

Model numbers and history

Registered by Starcrest under one model number.

SF-497NF-IX

  1. First published in the EU register (EPREL)
  2. Placed on the EU market

Questions

How much does the Starcrest SF-497NF-IX cost to run?

At continuous operation it uses about 267 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €76 a year, or €756 over ten years.

Is the Starcrest SF-497NF-IX quiet?

Its label states 40 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 400–499 L model is 39 dB(A).