Arctic Chef 7 Cu Ft Convertible Freezer
#7 in MediumFull review
A convertible 7 cu ft freezer for a garage. The Midea 7.0 does the same for less, so buy this only on sale.
Amazon $398.60$398.60
The Arctic Chef 7 Cu Ft Convertible Freezer is the better freezer overall, rated 3.1 to 2.7. The Commercial Cool 7.0 Cu Ft Chest Freezer wins on value. The Commercial Cool 7.0 Cu Ft Chest Freezer costs $48.61 less ($349.99 vs $398.60).
Commercial Cool 7.0 Cu Ft Chest Freezer
#12 in MediumFull review
A basic 7 cu ft freezer for a kitchen or basement. The Midea 7.0 costs less and adds a garage rating.
Amazon $349.99$349.99
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Commercial Cool 7.0 Cu Ft Chest Freezer for value ($50 per cu ft ($349.99, 7 cu ft) vs $56.94 per cu ft ($398.60, 7 cu ft)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every medium freezer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Arctic Chef 7 Cu Ft Convertible Freezer | Commercial Cool 7.0 Cu Ft Chest Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 41 $56.94 per cu ft ($398.60, 7 cu ft) | 57 $50 per cu ft ($349.99, 7 cu ft) |
| Efficiency 25% | 50 rated energy use not published (neutral score used) | 0 250 kWh a year (35.7 kWh per cu ft) |
| Garage 15% | 80 garage ready, lowest room temperature not stated | 50 room temperature range not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year full warranty | 0 1-year full warranty |
| Features 15% | 62 defrost drain, 1 basket | 62 defrost drain, 1 basket |
Specifications
| Arctic Chef 7 Cu Ft Convertible Freezer | Commercial Cool 7.0 Cu Ft Chest Freezer | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 7 cu ft | 7 cu ft |
| Baskets | 1 | 1 |
| Defrost | Manual | Manual |
| Defrost drain | Yes | Yes |
| Converts to fridge | Yes | - |
| Energy and placement | ||
| Energy use | - | 250 kWh/yr |
| Garage ready | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Power light | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 38.58 x 22.83 x 35.04 in | 35.2 x 23.4 x 33.5 in |
| Weight | 77 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |