Vintec VWM198PBA
Uses less electricity than 78% of the 479 wine coolers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €41 a year, €408 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 144 kWh / year
- Typical 173 kWh
- Running cost
- €41 / year
- −€8 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 34.8 kWh
- Typical 40.4 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 17 % below the typical 173 kWh. Class G is the most common class in this group (78% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 34.8 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 40.4. Of 2 Vintec models in this group, it is the most efficient. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 101 of 479 wine coolers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 100 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Climadiff RESERVE275F 136 kWh −€2.27
- Cavecool CC248S-SD-2 136 kWh −€2.27
- Vintec VWM198PBA 144 kWh
- Nestor M NWBM288GN1 145 kWh +€0.28
- Klimaitalia DW 190 BLACK 145 kWh +€0.28
What it will cost you
| Period | VWM198PBA | RESERVE200A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €41 | €12 | −€29 |
| 5 years | €204 | €59 | −€144 |
| 10 years | €408 | €119 | −€289 |
| 15 years | €612 | €178 | −€433 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 414 L
34.8 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 40.4.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Vintec VWM198PBA (this model) | 144 | — |
| 42 | €29 | |
| 82 | €18 | |
| 95 | €14 | |
| 96 | €14 | |
| 100 | €12 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- G (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 144 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 414 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 368 L / 736 L
- Noise
- 38 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,850 × 595 × 610 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
3 model numbers are registered by Vintec with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
VWM198PBA · VWM198PBA-L · VWM198PBA-R
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Vintec VWM198PBA cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 144 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €41 a year, or €408 over ten years.
Is the Vintec VWM198PBA quiet?
Its label states 38 dB(A), noise class C. The typical wine coolers, 400–499 L model is 39 dB(A).