GE FCM11SRWW 10.7 cu ft Chest Freezer
#3 in MediumFull review
A garage ready 10.7 cu ft freezer with an audible alarm, for a half beef or a deer in an unheated garage. You pay extra for the GE name and alarm.
GE Appliances $809$809
The GE FCM11SRWW 10.7 cu ft Chest Freezer is the better freezer overall, rated 3.2 to 2.7. The GE FCM11SRWW 10.7 cu ft Chest Freezer leads on features. The BLACK+DECKER 10 Cu Ft Chest Freezer wins on value. The BLACK+DECKER 10 Cu Ft Chest Freezer costs $109.01 less ($699.99 vs $809).
BLACK+DECKER 10 Cu Ft Chest Freezer
#11 in MediumFull review
A 10 cu ft freezer for a heated basement or kitchen. The Danby 10 cu ft publishes more specs for less.
Amazon $699.99$699.99
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 GE FCM11SRWW 10.7 cu ft Chest Freezer for features (temperature alarm, defrost drain, 2 baskets vs defrost drain, 1 basket).
- Choose the BLACK+DECKER 10 Cu Ft Chest Freezer for value ($70 per cu ft ($699.99, 10 cu ft) vs $75.61 per cu ft ($809, 10.7 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 | GE FCM11SRWW 10.7 cu ft Chest Freezer | BLACK+DECKER 10 Cu Ft Chest Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 7 $75.61 per cu ft ($809, 10.7 cu ft) | 16 $70 per cu ft ($699.99, 10 cu ft) |
| Efficiency 25% | 81 245 kWh a year (22.9 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 | 50 room temperature range not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year full warranty | 0 1-year full warranty |
| Features 15% | 80 temperature alarm, defrost drain, 2 baskets | 62 defrost drain, 1 basket |
Specifications
| GE FCM11SRWW 10.7 cu ft Chest Freezer | BLACK+DECKER 10 Cu Ft Chest Freezer | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 10.7 cu ft | 10 cu ft |
| Baskets | 2 | 1 |
| Defrost | Manual | Manual |
| Defrost drain | Yes | Yes |
| Converts to fridge | No | - |
| Energy and placement | ||
| Energy use | 245 kWh/yr | - |
| ENERGY STAR | No | - |
| Room temperature range | 0 to 110 °F | - |
| Garage ready | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Temperature alarm | Yes | - |
| Power light | Yes | Yes |
| Lock | No | - |
| Dimensions | 43.75 x 24 x 33.375 in | 40.7 x 29.5 x 33.5 in |
| Weight | 90 lb | 99.2 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Sealed system warranty | 1 years | - |
| Released | 2021-10 | - |