Commercial Cool 5.4 Cu Ft Chest Freezer
#6 in SmallFull review
A plain 5.4 cu ft freezer for indoor use. Fine if it is on sale, but specs are thin.
Amazon $309.99$309.99
The Commercial Cool 5.4 Cu Ft Chest Freezer is the better freezer overall, rated 3.1 to 2.9. The Commercial Cool 5.4 Cu Ft Chest Freezer leads on value. The Commercial Cool 5.4 Cu Ft Chest Freezer costs $22.61 less ($309.99 vs $332.60).
BLACK+DECKER 5.1 Cu Ft Chest Freezer
#11 in SmallFull review
A plain 5 cu ft freezer for a kitchen or heated basement. Better documented rivals cost less.
Amazon $332.60$332.60
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 Commercial Cool 5.4 Cu Ft Chest Freezer for value ($57.41 per cu ft ($309.99, 5.4 cu ft) vs $65.22 per cu ft ($332.60, 5.1 cu ft)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every small freezer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Commercial Cool 5.4 Cu Ft Chest Freezer | BLACK+DECKER 5.1 Cu Ft Chest Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 55 $57.41 per cu ft ($309.99, 5.4 cu ft) | 40 $65.22 per cu ft ($332.60, 5.1 cu ft) |
| Efficiency 25% | 50 rated energy use not published (neutral score used) | 50 rated energy use not published (neutral score used) |
| Garage 15% | 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 15% | 62 defrost drain, 1 basket | 62 defrost drain, 1 basket |
Specifications
| Commercial Cool 5.4 Cu Ft Chest Freezer | BLACK+DECKER 5.1 Cu Ft Chest Freezer | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 5.4 cu ft | 5.1 cu ft |
| Baskets | 1 | 1 |
| Defrost | Manual | Manual |
| Defrost drain | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Power light | - | Yes |
| Dimensions | 29 x 23.2 x 33.5 in | 27.8 x 21.7 x 33.5 in |
| Weight | 73.6 lb | 52.9 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | - | 2020-10 |