A shallow 3 cu ft freezer for tight dorm and office spaces.
Amazon $219.99The Bangson 3.0 cu ft Upright Freezer US-BSR-0178 is the better freezer overall, rated 3.3 to 2.5. The Bangson 3.0 cu ft Upright Freezer US-BSR-0178 leads on value. The Whynter CUF-210SS 2.1 cu ft Upright Freezer wins on features. The Bangson 3.0 cu ft Upright Freezer US-BSR-0178 costs $50 less ($219.99 vs $269.99).
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A 2.1 cu ft locking freezer for a bedroom or office, bought for the lock rather than the value.
Amazon $269.99Which 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 $128.57 per cu ft ($269.99, 2.1 cu ft)).
- Choose the Whynter CUF-210SS 2.1 cu ft Upright Freezer for features (lock, reversible door, 2 shelves vs reversible door).
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 | Whynter CUF-210SS 2.1 cu ft Upright Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 81 $73.33 per cu ft ($219.99, 3 cu ft) | 27 $128.57 per cu ft ($269.99, 2.1 cu ft) |
| Efficiency 20% | 50 rated energy use not published (neutral score used) | 4 228 kWh a year (108.6 kWh per cu ft) |
| 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 | 0 1-year full warranty |
| Features 25% | 48 reversible door | 57 lock, reversible door, 2 shelves |
Specifications
| Bangson 3.0 cu ft Upright Freezer US-BSR-0178 | Whynter CUF-210SS 2.1 cu ft Upright Freezer | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 3 cu ft | 2.1 cu ft |
| Shelves | - | 2 |
| Converts to fridge | No | - |
| Reversible door | Yes | Yes |
| Energy and placement | ||
| Energy use | - | 228 kWh/yr |
| Build | ||
| Lock | - | Yes |
| Dimensions | 20.28 x 18.9 x 31.57 in | 17.25 x 20 x 27 in |
| Weight | 46.3 lb | 44 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
