VOX MD516XE
Uses less electricity than 64% of the 2,704 fridge-freezers, 500 L and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €87 a year, €867 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 306 kWh / year
- Typical 318 kWh
- Running cost
- €87 / year
- −€3 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 59.3 kWh
- Typical 58.2 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 4 % below the typical 318 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (60% of models). At 35 dB it is 4 dB quieter than the typical model in its group. Of 10 VOX models in this group, it is the most efficient. Registered in Oct 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 853 of 2,704 fridge-freezers, 500 L and over by yearly consumption. 852 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Hefei Hualing 7802.7512 305 kWh −€0.28
- Staylux HMD-520IN 306 kWh same
- VOX MD516XE 306 kWh
- Kenwood KFD83X26G 306 kWh same
- Midea MDRM691FIE22 306 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | MD516XE | RF505BRNQX1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €87 | €34 | −€53 |
| 5 years | €433 | €169 | −€265 |
| 10 years | €867 | €337 | −€530 |
| 15 years | €1,300 | €506 | −€794 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 516 L
59.3 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 58.2.
Noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| VOX MD516XE (this model) | 306 | — |
| 119 | €53 | |
| 123 | €52 | |
| 128 | €50 | |
| 128 | €50 | |
| 170 | €39 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 306 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 516 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 169 L / 347 L
- Noise
- 35 dB(A), class B
- Height × width × depth
- 1,898 × 833 × 653 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by VOX under one model number.
MD516XE
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the VOX MD516XE cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 306 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €87 a year, or €867 over ten years.
Is the VOX MD516XE quiet?
Its label states 35 dB(A), noise class B. The typical fridge-freezers, 500 L and over model is 39 dB(A).