U5 CHF 500
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. It is the only U5 model in this group. 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
- Princess CH 430 F 333 kWh same
- Meireles MFA 420 W 333 kWh same
- U5 CHF 500 333 kWh
- Mondial MAEL 500 333 kWh same
- Powerpoint P1140MDL 337 kWh +€1.13
What it will cost you
| Period | CHF 500 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| U5 CHF 500 (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
- SN
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 1 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by U5 under one model number.
CHF 500
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the U5 CHF 500 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 U5 CHF 500 quiet?
Its label states 42 dB(A), noise class D. The typical freezers, 400–499 L model is 41 dB(A).