Tensai CHI500TS
Uses less electricity than 30% of the 396 freezers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €94 a year, €943 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 333 kWh / year
- Typical 297 kWh
- Running cost
- €94 / year
- +€10 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 81.0 kWh
- Typical 71.1 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 12 % above the typical 297 kWh. 58% of comparable models reach a better class than F; the most common is E. Per 100 litres it needs 81.0 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 71.1. Of 17 Tensai models in this group, it is the most efficient. Tensai sells the same label values under other model names: TCHEU430, TCHEU430DUO-F, TCHEU430SDUO-F and 2 more. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 247 of 396 freezers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 246 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Ocean NJ 55 TLL WFS DUO 2 333 kWh same
- Tensai CH500TS 333 kWh same
- Tensai CHI500TS 333 kWh
- Tensai CHIC500TS 333 kWh same
- Tensai TCHEU430 333 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | CHI500TS | WHFF 6404 W6E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €94 | €53 | −€41 |
| 5 years | €472 | €265 | −€207 |
| 10 years | €943 | €530 | −€413 |
| 15 years | €1,415 | €794 | −€620 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 411 L
81.0 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 71.1.
Noise · class D
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Tensai CHI500TS (this model) | 333 | — |
| 187 | €41 | |
| 187 | €41 | |
| 187 | €41 | |
| 187 | €41 | |
| 187 | €41 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 333 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 411 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 0 L / 411 L
- Noise
- 42 dB(A), class D
- Height × width × depth
- 860 × 1,510 × 690 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Tensai under one model number.
CHI500TS
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Tensai CHI500TS cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 333 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €94 a year, or €943 over ten years.
Is the Tensai CHI500TS quiet?
Its label states 42 dB(A), noise class D. The typical freezers, 400–499 L model is 41 dB(A).