Danby DCF050A5WDB 5.0 Cu Ft Freezer
#1 in SmallFull review
A 5 cu ft garage freezer with the longest warranty in its size and a low rated energy use. Worth the extra over budget brands if you keep it for years.
Amazon $349.99$349.99
The Danby DCF050A5WDB 5.0 Cu Ft Freezer is the better freezer overall, rated 3.7 to 2.9. The Danby DCF050A5WDB 5.0 Cu Ft Freezer leads on warranty. The BLACK+DECKER 5.1 Cu Ft Chest Freezer wins on features and value. The BLACK+DECKER 5.1 Cu Ft Chest Freezer costs $17.39 less ($332.60 vs $349.99).
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 Danby DCF050A5WDB 5.0 Cu Ft Freezer for warranty (5-year full warranty vs 1-year full warranty).
- Choose the BLACK+DECKER 5.1 Cu Ft Chest Freezer for features (defrost drain, 1 basket vs defrost drain, 1 basket) and value ($65.22 per cu ft ($332.60, 5.1 cu ft) vs $70 per cu ft ($349.99, 5 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 | Danby DCF050A5WDB 5.0 Cu Ft Freezer | BLACK+DECKER 5.1 Cu Ft Chest Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 31 $70 per cu ft ($349.99, 5 cu ft) | 40 $65.22 per cu ft ($332.60, 5.1 cu ft) |
| Efficiency 25% | 84 195 kWh a year (39 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% | 72 5-year full warranty | 0 1-year full warranty |
| Features 15% | 38 defrost drain, 1 basket | 62 defrost drain, 1 basket |
Specifications
| Danby DCF050A5WDB 5.0 Cu Ft Freezer | BLACK+DECKER 5.1 Cu Ft Chest Freezer | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 5 cu ft | 5.1 cu ft |
| Baskets | 1 | 1 |
| Defrost | Manual | Manual |
| Defrost drain | Yes | Yes |
| Converts to fridge | No | - |
| Energy and placement | ||
| Energy use | 195 kWh/yr | - |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | - |
| Room temperature range | 0 to 110 °F | - |
| Garage ready | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Temperature alarm | No | - |
| Power light | Yes | Yes |
| Lock | No | - |
| Dimensions | 25.06 x 21.65 x 33.28 in | 27.8 x 21.7 x 33.5 in |
| Weight | 55.8 lb | 52.9 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |
| Sealed system warranty | 5 years | - |
| Released | 2022-12 | 2020-10 |