Midea 7.0 Cu Ft Convertible Freezer
#5 in MediumFull review
A low cost 7 cu ft freezer for a garage that can also run as a fridge. It uses a little more power than ENERGY STAR rivals.
Amazon $299.99$299.99
The Midea 7.0 Cu Ft Convertible Freezer and the Arctic Chef 7 Cu Ft Convertible Freezer are evenly matched, rated 3.1 and 3.1. The Midea 7.0 Cu Ft Convertible Freezer leads on value and garage. The Midea 7.0 Cu Ft Convertible Freezer costs $98.61 less ($299.99 vs $398.60).
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
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 Midea 7.0 Cu Ft Convertible Freezer for value ($42.86 per cu ft ($299.99, 7 cu ft) vs $56.94 per cu ft ($398.60, 7 cu ft)) and 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 | Midea 7.0 Cu Ft Convertible Freezer | Arctic Chef 7 Cu Ft Convertible Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $42.86 per cu ft ($299.99, 7 cu ft) | 41 $56.94 per cu ft ($398.60, 7 cu ft) |
| Efficiency 25% | 0 250 kWh a year (35.7 kWh per cu ft) | 50 rated energy use not published (neutral score used) |
| Garage 15% | 100 rated to run in rooms down to 0 °F | 80 garage ready, lowest room temperature not stated |
| 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
| Midea 7.0 Cu Ft Convertible Freezer | Arctic Chef 7 Cu Ft Convertible Freezer | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 7 cu ft | 7 cu ft |
| Baskets | 1 | 1 |
| Defrost | Manual | Manual |
| Defrost drain | Yes | Yes |
| Converts to fridge | Yes | Yes |
| Energy and placement | ||
| Energy use | 250 kWh/yr | - |
| ENERGY STAR | No | - |
| Room temperature range | 0 to 110 °F | - |
| Garage ready | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Power light | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 30.3 x 22 x 33.5 in | 38.58 x 22.83 x 35.04 in |
| Weight | 58.6 lb | 77 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2024-08 | - |