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 2.6. The Arctic Chef 7 Cu Ft Convertible Freezer leads on value and features. The GE FCM7STWW 7.0 cu ft Chest Freezer wins on garage. The Arctic Chef 7 Cu Ft Convertible Freezer costs $50.40 less ($398.60 vs $449).
GE FCM7STWW 7.0 cu ft Chest Freezer
#14 in MediumFull review
A garage ready 7 cu ft freezer for a quarter beef or a garden harvest, from a maker with wide service coverage. It skips the alarm and lock.
GE Appliances $449$449
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 Arctic Chef 7 Cu Ft Convertible Freezer for value ($56.94 per cu ft ($398.60, 7 cu ft) vs $64.14 per cu ft ($449, 7 cu ft)) and features (defrost drain, 1 basket vs defrost drain, 2 baskets).
- Choose the GE FCM7STWW 7.0 cu ft Chest Freezer for garage (rated to run in rooms down to 0 °F vs garage ready, lowest room temperature not stated).
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 | GE FCM7STWW 7.0 cu ft Chest Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 41 $56.94 per cu ft ($398.60, 7 cu ft) | 27 $64.14 per cu ft ($449, 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 | 100 rated to run in rooms down to 0 °F |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year full warranty | 0 1-year full warranty |
| Features 15% | 62 defrost drain, 1 basket | 50 defrost drain, 2 baskets |
Specifications
| Arctic Chef 7 Cu Ft Convertible Freezer | GE FCM7STWW 7.0 cu ft Chest Freezer | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 7 cu ft | 7 cu ft |
| Baskets | 1 | 2 |
| Defrost | Manual | Manual |
| Defrost drain | Yes | Yes |
| Converts to fridge | Yes | No |
| Energy and placement | ||
| Energy use | - | 250 kWh/yr |
| ENERGY STAR | - | No |
| Room temperature range | - | 0 to 110 °F |
| Garage ready | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Temperature alarm | - | No |
| Power light | Yes | Yes |
| Lock | - | No |
| Dimensions | 38.58 x 22.83 x 35.04 in | 32.1 x 21.7 x 33.5 in |
| Weight | 77 lb | 61.7 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Sealed system warranty | - | 1 years |
| Released | - | 2022-08 |