A garage-ready convertible 7 cu ft upright from a big maker at a mid-pack price.
Amazon $429.99The Midea MERU07B0BBB 7.1 cu ft Convertible Upright Freezer is the better freezer overall, rated 3.5 to 2.9. The Midea MERU07B0BBB 7.1 cu ft Convertible Upright Freezer leads on value and features. The Black+Decker BUF850LB 8.5 cu ft Upright Freezer wins on warranty. The Midea MERU07B0BBB 7.1 cu ft Convertible Upright Freezer costs $272 less ($429.99 vs $701.99).
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A well-organized 8.5 cu ft manual-defrost upright with a long compressor warranty.
Amazon $701.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the Midea MERU07B0BBB 7.1 cu ft Convertible Upright Freezer for value ($60.56 per cu ft ($429.99, 7.1 cu ft) vs $82.59 per cu ft ($701.99, 8.5 cu ft)) and features (reversible door, converts to fridge, 4 shelves vs 3 shelves, 4 bins or drawers).
- Choose the Black+Decker BUF850LB 8.5 cu ft Upright Freezer for warranty (1-year full warranty, 5 years on the compressor vs 1-year full warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every mid-size freezer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Midea MERU07B0BBB 7.1 cu ft Convertible Upright Freezer | Black+Decker BUF850LB 8.5 cu ft Upright Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 70 $60.56 per cu ft ($429.99, 7.1 cu ft) | 38 $82.59 per cu ft ($701.99, 8.5 cu ft) |
| Efficiency 20% | 50 rated energy use not published (neutral score used) | 50 rated energy use not published (neutral score used) |
| Garage 10% | 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 | 22 1-year full warranty, 5 years on the compressor |
| Features 25% | 66 reversible door, converts to fridge, 4 shelves | 40 3 shelves, 4 bins or drawers |
Specifications
| Midea MERU07B0BBB 7.1 cu ft Convertible Upright Freezer | Black+Decker BUF850LB 8.5 cu ft Upright Freezer | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 7.1 cu ft | 8.5 cu ft |
| Shelves | 4 | 3 |
| Bins and drawers | - | 4 |
| Defrost | - | Manual |
| Converts to fridge | Yes | No |
| Reversible door | Yes | - |
| Energy and placement | ||
| Room temperature range | 0 to 110 °F | - |
| Garage ready | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Dimensions | 21.7 x 22.4 x 50 in | 23.4 x 25.4 x 58.3 in |
| Weight | 83.7 lb | 105.8 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Compressor warranty | - | 5 years |
