Igloo 5.0 Cu Ft Chest Freezer
#2 in SmallFull review
A budget 5 cu ft freezer that is easy to move around. Fine for a basement or kitchen; the Danby is the safer pick for a cold garage.
Amazon $249.99$249.99
The Igloo 5.0 Cu Ft Chest Freezer is the better freezer overall, rated 3.4 to 2.9. The Igloo 5.0 Cu Ft Chest Freezer leads on value. The Igloo 5.0 Cu Ft Chest Freezer costs $82.61 less ($249.99 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 Igloo 5.0 Cu Ft Chest Freezer for value ($50 per cu ft ($249.99, 5 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 | Igloo 5.0 Cu Ft Chest Freezer | BLACK+DECKER 5.1 Cu Ft Chest Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 72 $50 per cu ft ($249.99, 5 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% | 80 garage ready, lowest room temperature not stated | 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
| Igloo 5.0 Cu Ft Chest Freezer | BLACK+DECKER 5.1 Cu Ft Chest Freezer | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 5 cu ft | 5.1 cu ft |
| Baskets | 1 | 1 |
| Defrost | - | Manual |
| Defrost drain | Yes | Yes |
| Energy and placement | ||
| Garage ready | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Power light | - | Yes |
| Dimensions | 21.25 x 25 x 33.13 in | 27.8 x 21.7 x 33.5 in |
| Weight | 53.8 lb | 52.9 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | - | 2020-10 |