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Costs for 0.283 €/kWh · Eurostat 2026 H1

Freezers · 485 L · freestanding

Thomson TCH503E

E

Uses less electricity than 56% of the 396 freezers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €81 a year, €813 over ten years.

Electricity
287 kWh / year
Typical 297 kWh
Running cost
€81 / year
−€3 vs typical
Per 100 litres
59.2 kWh
Typical 71.1 kWh

Near the middle of its group: 3 % below the typical 297 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (44% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 59.2 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 71.1. Thomson has 5 models in this group; this one is number 4 among them. On the register since 2022 and still on sale.

Where it stands

Rank 163 of 396 freezers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 162 use less.

Median 297 This model · 287 180 880 kWh ← uses less · uses more →

Next to it in the ranking

  1. E Ignis CFX600W 287 kWh same
  2. E Westpoint WBXN-53E24.EL 287 kWh same
  3. E Thomson TCH503E 287 kWh
  4. E Byfal ZI-601 288 kWh +€0.28
  5. E Schaub Lorenz SVCVN410 292 kWh +€1.42
See the full ranking

What it will cost you

Period TCH503E GSN562WCA Difference
1 year €81 €57 −€24
5 years €406 €285 −€122
10 years €813 €569 −€244
15 years €1,219 €854 −€365

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Years of use

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Space and noise

Compartments · 485 L

0 L fridge 485 L freezer

59.2 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 71.1.

Noise · class D

30 dB · whisper40 dB · quiet library 42 dB
Dashed: group median 41 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 Thomson TCH503E (this model)
485 L42 287 — —
470 L35 201 €24 €244
470 L35 201 €24 €244
470 L35 201 €24 €244
470 L35 201 €24 €244
470 L35 201 €24 €244

Label and product sheet

Energy class
E (scale A–G)
Energy consumption
287 kWh/year
Total volume
485 L
Fridge / freezer
0 L / 485 L
Noise
42 dB(A), class D
Height × width × depth
851 × 1,685 × 754 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.

TCH503E

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

Questions

How much does the Thomson TCH503E cost to run?

At continuous operation it uses about 287 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €81 a year, or €813 over ten years.

Is the Thomson TCH503E quiet?

Its label states 42 dB(A), noise class D. The typical freezers, 400–499 L model is 41 dB(A).