Universal Blue UBCO2121-24
Uses less electricity than 33% of the 3,088 fridge-freezers, 100–199 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €51 a year, €510 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 180 kWh / year
- Typical 149 kWh
- Running cost
- €51 / year
- +€9 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 126.8 kWh
- Typical 119.0 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 21 % above the typical 149 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (60% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 126.8 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 119.0. Universal Blue has 3 models in this group; this one is number 2 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 2,000 of 3,088 fridge-freezers, 100–199 L by yearly consumption. 1,999 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Muhler CF150NWЕ 180 kWh same
- Cobal REFR0113 180 kWh same
- Universal Blue UBCO2121-24 180 kWh
- Philco PT 168 EMW 180 kWh same
- Gram KF 311254 180 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | UBCO2121-24 | RBa30 425i_091624051 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €51 | €13 | −€38 |
| 5 years | €255 | €65 | −€190 |
| 10 years | €510 | €130 | −€379 |
| 15 years | €765 | €195 | −€569 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 142 L
126.8 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 119.0.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Blue UBCO2121-24 (this model) | 180 | — |
| 46 | €38 | |
| 57 | €35 | |
| 64 | €33 | |
| 73 | €30 | |
| 74 | €30 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 180 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 142 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 142 L / 142 L
- Noise
- 39 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 845 × 635 × 563 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 3 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Universal Blue under one model number.
UBCO2121-24
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Universal Blue UBCO2121-24 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 180 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €51 a year, or €510 over ten years.
Is the Universal Blue UBCO2121-24 quiet?
Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 100–199 L model is 39 dB(A).