A 2.1 cu ft locking freezer for a bedroom or office, bought for the lock rather than the value.
Amazon $269.99The Whynter CUF-210SS 2.1 cu ft Upright Freezer is the better freezer overall, rated 2.5 to 2.4. The Whynter CUF-210SS 2.1 cu ft Upright Freezer leads on value and features. The Black+Decker BUFK12W 1.2 cu ft Upright Freezer costs $75.99 less ($194 vs $269.99).
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A 1.2 cu ft dorm freezer for ice cream and a few meals; pay more per cubic foot for the size.
Amazon $194Which should you buy?
- Choose the Whynter CUF-210SS 2.1 cu ft Upright Freezer for value ($128.57 per cu ft ($269.99, 2.1 cu ft) vs $161.67 per cu ft ($194, 1.2 cu ft)) and features (lock, reversible door, 2 shelves vs 1 shelves).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every compact freezer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Whynter CUF-210SS 2.1 cu ft Upright Freezer | Black+Decker BUFK12W 1.2 cu ft Upright Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.5/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 27 $128.57 per cu ft ($269.99, 2.1 cu ft) | 5 $161.67 per cu ft ($194, 1.2 cu ft) |
| Efficiency 20% | 4 228 kWh a year (108.6 kWh per cu ft) | 50 rated energy use not published (neutral score used) |
| Garage 10% | 50 room temperature range not published (neutral score used) | 20 not rated for unheated spaces |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year full warranty | 6 1-year full warranty, 2 years on the compressor |
| Features 25% | 57 lock, reversible door, 2 shelves | 43 1 shelves |
Specifications
| Whynter CUF-210SS 2.1 cu ft Upright Freezer | Black+Decker BUFK12W 1.2 cu ft Upright Freezer | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 2.1 cu ft | 1.2 cu ft |
| Shelves | 2 | 1 |
| Reversible door | Yes | - |
| Energy and placement | ||
| Energy use | 228 kWh/yr | - |
| ENERGY STAR | - | Yes |
| Garage ready | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Lock | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 17.25 x 20 x 27 in | - |
| Weight | 44 lb | 40.8 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Compressor warranty | - | 2 years |
