Thomson CTH496NFSL
Uses less electricity than 93% of the 2,704 fridge-freezers, 500 L and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €69 a year, €685 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 242 kWh / year
- Typical 318 kWh
- Running cost
- €69 / year
- −€22 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 48.4 kWh
- Typical 58.2 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 24 % below the typical 318 kWh. Only 6% of comparable models have a better class than D. At 37 dB it is 2 dB quieter than the typical model in its group. Of 11 Thomson models in this group, it is the most efficient. Registered in Jul 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 177 of 2,704 fridge-freezers, 500 L and over by yearly consumption. 176 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Grundig GKPN 6783 LXPW 7291648922 240 kWh −€0.57
- Beko B7RCNE595ZXPW 7282148792 240 kWh −€0.57
- Thomson CTH496NFSL 242 kWh
- Smeg FQ55FXDD 242 kWh same
- Whirlpool WHG2 6513 XK5E 242 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | CTH496NFSL | RF505BRNQX1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €69 | €34 | −€35 |
| 5 years | €343 | €169 | −€174 |
| 10 years | €685 | €337 | −€348 |
| 15 years | €1,028 | €506 | −€523 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Space and noise
Compartments · 500 L
48.4 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 58.2.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Thomson CTH496NFSL (this model) | 242 | — |
| 119 | €35 | |
| 123 | €34 | |
| 170 | €20 | |
| 194 | €14 | |
| 194 | €14 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 242 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 500 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 338 L / 162 L
- Noise
- 37 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,850 × 708 × 701 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Thomson under one model number.
CTH496NFSL
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Thomson CTH496NFSL cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 242 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €69 a year, or €685 over ten years.
Is the Thomson CTH496NFSL quiet?
Its label states 37 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 500 L and over model is 39 dB(A).