Thomson TCH502E
Uses less electricity than 71% of the 214 freezers, 500 L and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €84 a year, €838 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 296 kWh / year
- Typical 358 kWh
- Running cost
- €84 / year
- −€18 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 59.0 kWh
- Typical 59.0 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 17 % below the typical 358 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (60% of models). At 46 dB it is 5 dB louder than the typical model in its group. Of 2 Thomson models in this group, it is the most efficient. On the register since 2020 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 58 of 214 freezers, 500 L and over by yearly consumption. 57 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Haier BC/BD-500GOME 296 kWh same
- Haier BC/BD-520GOME 296 kWh same
- Thomson TCH502E 296 kWh
- Berk BCF-508E W 298 kWh +€0.57
- Essentiel b ECC85-150miB1 - 8011642 298 kWh +€0.57
What it will cost you
| Period | TCH502E | BDV5001D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €84 | €67 | −€17 |
| 5 years | €419 | €334 | −€85 |
| 10 years | €838 | €668 | −€170 |
| 15 years | €1,257 | €1,003 | −€255 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 502 L
59.0 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 59.0.
Noise · class D
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Thomson TCH502E (this model) | 296 | — |
| 236 | €17 | |
| 236 | €17 | |
| 236 | €17 | |
| 236 | €17 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 296 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 502 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 0 L / 502 L
- Noise
- 46 dB(A), class D
- Height × width × depth
- 860 × 1,640 × 720 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.
TCH502E
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Thomson TCH502E cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 296 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €84 a year, or €838 over ten years.
Is the Thomson TCH502E quiet?
Its label states 46 dB(A), noise class D. The typical freezers, 500 L and over model is 41 dB(A).