Universal Blue UBF2233-23
Uses less electricity than 18% of the 4,420 fridges (no freezer), under 100 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €28 a year, €283 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 100 kWh / year
- Typical 80 kWh
- Running cost
- €28 / year
- +€6 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 217.4 kWh
- Typical 184.3 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 82 % of them need less. Sport Valley HHD090-544173, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €22 a year. 67% of comparable models reach a better class than F; the most common is E. Per 100 litres it needs 217.4 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 184.3. Universal Blue has 32 models in this group; this one is number 20 among them. Universal Blue sells the same label values under other model names: UBF2232-23.
Where it stands
Rank 3,400 of 4,420 fridges (no freezer), under 100 L by yearly consumption. 3,399 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Haden HR50W 100 kWh same
- Universal Blue UBF2232-23 100 kWh same
- Universal Blue UBF2233-23 100 kWh
- Samet AMETISTA50 BC-50 100 kWh same
- Powerpoint P4962MDBC 100 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | UBF2233-23 | HHD090-544173 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €28 | €6 | −€22 |
| 5 years | €142 | €30 | −€112 |
| 10 years | €283 | €59 | −€224 |
| 15 years | €425 | €89 | −€336 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 46 L
217.4 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 184.3.
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 UBF2233-23 (this model) | 100 | — |
| 21 | €22 | |
| 21 | €22 | |
| 26 | €21 | |
| 28 | €20 | |
| 28 | €20 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 100 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 46 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 46 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 41 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 543 × 448 × 493 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 3 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Universal Blue under one model number.
UBF2233-23
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Universal Blue UBF2233-23 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 100 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €28 a year, or €283 over ten years.
Is the Universal Blue UBF2233-23 quiet?
Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridges (no freezer), under 100 L model is 40 dB(A).