Igloo 5.0 Cu Ft Chest Freezer
#2 in SmallFull review
A budget 5 cu ft freezer that is easy to move around. Fine for a basement or kitchen; the Danby is the safer pick for a cold garage.
Amazon $249.99$249.99
3.7/5
A 5 cu ft garage freezer with the longest warranty in its size and a low rated energy use. Worth the extra over budget brands if you keep it for years.
- 5 cu ftCapacity
- 195 kWh/yrEnergy use
- 0 to 110 °FRoom temperature
- 5 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$349.99
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- A 5 year in home parts and labor warranty covers the whole freezer
- ENERGY STAR certified at 195 kWh a year, so it costs little to run
- Garage ready from 0 °F to 110 °F
- Counterbalanced lid stays up while you load it
Cons
- Costs more per cubic foot than budget 5 cu ft freezers
- Only one basket and no lock or temperature alarm
The Danby DCF A5 family
Every Danby DCF A5 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Capacity | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danby DCF035A5WDB 3.5 Cu Ft Freezer | 3.5 cu ft | 3.0/5 | $359.86 |
| Danby DCF050A5WDB 5.0 Cu Ft Freezer (this one) | 5 cu ft | 3.7/5 | $349.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | DCF050A5WDB |
|---|---|
| Storage | |
| Capacity | 5 cu ft |
| Baskets | 1 |
| Defrost | Manual |
| Defrost drain | Yes |
| Converts to fridge | No |
| Energy and placement | |
| Energy use | 195 kWh/yr |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| Room temperature range | 0 to 110 °F |
| Garage ready | Yes |
| Build | |
| Temperature alarm | No |
| Power light | Yes |
| Lock | No |
| Dimensions | 25.06 x 21.65 x 33.28 in |
| Weight | 55.8 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Sealed system warranty | 5 years |
| Released | 2022-12 |
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#3 in SmallFull review
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Amazon $278.99$278.99
Kenmore KKCF05 5.0 cu ft Chest Freezer
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