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. The Arctic Chef 7 Cu Ft Convertible Freezer costs $111.23 less ($398.60 vs $509.83).
Hamilton Beach HBFRF700 7 cu ft
#13 in MediumFull review
A basic 7 cu ft freezer. Garage ready 7 cu ft models from GE and others publish more specs for a similar price.
Amazon $509.83$509.83
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 $72.83 per cu ft ($509.83, 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 | Hamilton Beach HBFRF700 7 cu ft |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 41 $56.94 per cu ft ($398.60, 7 cu ft) | 11 $72.83 per cu ft ($509.83, 7 cu ft) |
| Efficiency 25% | 50 rated energy use not published (neutral score used) | 50 rated energy use not published (neutral score used) |
| 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 | Hamilton Beach HBFRF700 7 cu ft | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 STAR | - | No |
| Garage ready | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Power light | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 38.58 x 22.83 x 35.04 in | - |
| Weight | 77 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |