Bangson 3.0 cu ft Upright Freezer US-BSR-0178
#4 in CompactFull review
A shallow 3 cu ft freezer for tight dorm and office spaces.
Amazon $219.99$219.99
The Bangson 3.0 cu ft Upright Freezer US-BSR-0178 is the better freezer overall, rated 3.3 to 2.9. The Bangson 3.0 cu ft Upright Freezer US-BSR-0178 leads on value and features. The Magic Chef MCUF3S2 3.0 cu ft Upright Freezer wins on warranty. The Bangson 3.0 cu ft Upright Freezer US-BSR-0178 costs $111.98 less ($219.99 vs $331.97).
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Magic Chef MCUF3S2 3.0 cu ft Upright Freezer
#8 in CompactFull review
A stainless-door 3 cu ft freezer for buyers who want a long compressor warranty.
Amazon $331.97$331.97
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Bangson 3.0 cu ft Upright Freezer US-BSR-0178 for value ($73.33 per cu ft ($219.99, 3 cu ft) vs $110.66 per cu ft ($331.97, 3 cu ft)) and features (reversible door vs reversible door).
- Choose the Magic Chef MCUF3S2 3.0 cu ft Upright Freezer for warranty (1-year full warranty, 5 years on the compressor vs 1-year full warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every compact freezer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Bangson 3.0 cu ft Upright Freezer US-BSR-0178 | Magic Chef MCUF3S2 3.0 cu ft Upright Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 81 $73.33 per cu ft ($219.99, 3 cu ft) | 41 $110.66 per cu ft ($331.97, 3 cu ft) |
| Efficiency 20% | 50 rated energy use not published (neutral score used) | 50 rated energy use not published (neutral score used) |
| Garage 10% | 50 room temperature range not published (neutral score used) | 50 room temperature range not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year full warranty | 22 1-year full warranty, 5 years on the compressor |
| Features 25% | 48 reversible door | 35 reversible door |
Specifications
| Bangson 3.0 cu ft Upright Freezer US-BSR-0178 | Magic Chef MCUF3S2 3.0 cu ft Upright Freezer | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 3 cu ft | 3 cu ft |
| Defrost | - | Manual |
| Converts to fridge | No | No |
| Reversible door | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Dimensions | 20.28 x 18.9 x 31.57 in | 20.3 x 22.2 x 34 in |
| Weight | 46.3 lb | 60.6 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Compressor warranty | - | 5 years |