Hoshizaki VF2A-FS
A two-door freezer with a lighter electrical load and a better warranty than most at its price.
Amazon $3,840$3,840
The Hoshizaki VF2A-FS is the better commercial refrigerator overall, rated 4.3 to 4.0. The Hoshizaki VF2A-FS leads on value and warranty. The Atosa MBF8001GR costs $1,393 less ($2,447 vs $3,840).
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Atosa MBF8001GR
A one-door freezer that gives most of what the premium brands do for about half the price.
Amazon $2,447$2,447
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Hoshizaki VF2A-FS for value (11.1 cu ft per $1,000 (42.5 cu ft (ENERGY STAR volume), $3,840) vs 8.7 cu ft per $1,000 (21.4 cu ft (ENERGY STAR volume), $2,447)) and warranty (4-year parts, 3-year labor, 5-year compressor vs 2-year parts and labor, 5-year compressor).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every reach-in freezers commercial refrigerator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Hoshizaki VF2A-FS | Atosa MBF8001GR |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Value 35% | 85 11.1 cu ft per $1,000 (42.5 cu ft (ENERGY STAR volume), $3,840) | 69 8.7 cu ft per $1,000 (21.4 cu ft (ENERGY STAR volume), $2,447) |
| Efficiency 20% | 76 6.91 kWh a day, 0.163 kWh per cu ft | 71 3.68 kWh a day, 0.172 kWh per cu ft |
| Certifications 20% | 100 sanitation listed, ENERGY STAR certified | 100 sanitation listed, ENERGY STAR certified |
| Warranty 25% | 57 4-year parts, 3-year labor, 5-year compressor | 47 2-year parts and labor, 5-year compressor |
Specifications
| Hoshizaki VF2A-FS | Atosa MBF8001GR | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 42.5 cu ft | 21.4 cu ft |
| Capacity source | ENERGY STAR certified volume | ENERGY STAR certified volume |
| Maker's stated capacity | 42.5 cu ft | 21.4 cu ft |
| Doors | 2 solid doors | 1 solid door |
| Shelves | 6 | 3 |
| Size (W × D × H) | 54.3 × 32 × 81.7 in | 28.7 × 31.7 × 81.3 in |
| Casters | Yes, 4 in | Yes, 4 in |
| Refrigeration | ||
| Temperature range | -4 to 4°F | -8 to 0°F |
| Refrigerant | R290 | R290 |
| Compressor | 1/2 HP | 1/2 HP |
| Compressor location | Bottom | Top |
| Electrical | 115/60/1 | 115/60/1 |
| Current | 4.6 A | 6.3 A |
| Energy use | 6.91 kWh/day | 3.68 kWh/day |
| Certifications and warranty | ||
| Sanitation listing | NSF/ANSI 7 (UL EPH listed) | ETL Sanitation |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | Yes |
| Parts warranty | 4 years | 2 years |
| Labor warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Compressor warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2025-05-15 | - |