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Costs for 0.283 €/kWh · Eurostat 2026 H1

Wine coolers · 380 L · freestanding

Vortex VWC38SBK01G

G

Uses less electricity than 42% of the 385 wine coolers, 300–399 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €44 a year, €445 over ten years.

Electricity
157 kWh / year
Typical 154 kWh
Running cost
€44 / year
+€1 vs typical
Per 100 litres
41.3 kWh
Typical 42.8 kWh

Near the middle of its group: 2 % above the typical 154 kWh. Class G is the most common class in this group (75% of models). At 41 dB it is 2 dB louder than the typical model in its group. It is the only Vortex model in this group. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.

Where it stands

Rank 221 of 385 wine coolers, 300–399 L by yearly consumption. 220 use less.

Median 154 This model · 157 70 390 kWh ← uses less · uses more →

Next to it in the ranking

  1. G Siemens CI24WP03 155 kWh −€0.57
  2. G Datron WNCSC350 155 kWh −€0.57
  3. G Vortex VWC38SBK01G 157 kWh
  4. G Thermex 910.21.4193.2 158 kWh +€0.28
  5. G Thermex 910.21.8093.2 158 kWh +€0.28
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What it will cost you

Period VWC38SBK01G PBI100S-EE-HHB Difference
1 year €44 €22 −€22
5 years €222 €112 −€110
10 years €445 €224 −€221
15 years €667 €336 −€331

Is the more efficient model worth its price?

Years of use

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Space and noise

Compartments · 380 L

380 L fridge 0 L freezer

41.3 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 42.8.

Noise · class C

30 dB · whisper40 dB · quiet library 41 dB
Dashed: group median 39 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
G Vortex VWC38SBK01G (this model)
380 L41 157 — —
362 L35 79 €22 €221
376 L35 81 €22 €215
389 L37 82 €21 €212
378 L38 97 €17 €170
378 L38 97 €17 €170

Label and product sheet

Energy class
G (scale A–G)
Energy consumption
157 kWh/year
Total volume
380 L
Fridge / freezer
380 L / 0 L
Noise
41 dB(A), class C
Height × width × depth
1,400 × 600 × 790 mm
Installation
freestanding
Climate classes
N
Guarantee (supplier)
2 years
Spare parts (minimum)
7 years

Model numbers and history

Registered by Vortex under one model number.

VWC38SBK01G

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

Questions

How much does the Vortex VWC38SBK01G cost to run?

At continuous operation it uses about 157 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €44 a year, or €445 over ten years.

Is the Vortex VWC38SBK01G quiet?

Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical wine coolers, 300–399 L model is 39 dB(A).