TCL RF338BSE0
Uses less electricity than 56% of the 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €60 a year, €603 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 213 kWh / year
- Typical 217 kWh
- Running cost
- €60 / year
- −€1 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 81.9 kWh
- Typical 84.3 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 2 % below the typical 217 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (59% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 81.9 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 84.3. TCL has 19 models in this group; this one is number 10 among them. TCL sells the same label values under other model names: RF341BWE0AM, RF338BWE0NL.
Where it stands
Rank 3,811 of 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 3,810 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- SB3052/1 212 kWh −€0.28
- Hammer HAM-BCD230 212 kWh −€0.28
- TCL RF338BSE0 213 kWh
- TCL RF338BWE0NL 213 kWh same
- TCL RF341BWE0AM 213 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | RF338BSE0 | RKS245DB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €60 | €23 | −€37 |
| 5 years | €302 | €116 | −€185 |
| 10 years | €603 | €232 | −€371 |
| 15 years | €905 | €348 | −€556 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 260 L
81.9 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 84.3.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| TCL RF338BSE0 (this model) | 213 | — |
| 82 | €37 | |
| 91 | €35 | |
| 98 | €33 | |
| 98 | €33 | |
| 99 | €32 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 213 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 260 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 187 L / 73 L
- Noise
- 40 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,823 × 545 × 545 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
4 model numbers are registered by TCL with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
RF338BSE0 · RF338BSE0DE · RF338BSE0NL · RF338BSE0UK
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the TCL RF338BSE0 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 213 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €60 a year, or €603 over ten years.
Is the TCL RF338BSE0 quiet?
Its label states 40 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 200–299 L model is 39 dB(A).