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 3.0. The Commercial Cool 5.4 Cu Ft Chest Freezer leads on value and features. The Commercial Cool 5.4 Cu Ft Chest Freezer costs $103.01 less ($309.99 vs $413).
GE FCM5STWW 5.1 cu ft Chest Freezer
#10 in SmallFull review
A small garage ready freezer for overflow from the kitchen fridge. Good for a garage or apartment, but it has no alarm and only a one year warranty.
GE Appliances $413$413
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 $80.98 per cu ft ($413, 5.1 cu ft)) and features (defrost drain, 1 basket vs defrost drain, 1 basket).
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 | GE FCM5STWW 5.1 cu ft Chest Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 55 $57.41 per cu ft ($309.99, 5.4 cu ft) | 13 $80.98 per cu ft ($413, 5.1 cu ft) |
| Efficiency 25% | 50 rated energy use not published (neutral score used) | 69 218 kWh a year (42.7 kWh per cu ft) |
| Garage 15% | 50 room temperature range not published (neutral score used) | 100 rated to run in rooms down to 0 °F |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year full warranty | 0 1-year full warranty |
| Features 15% | 62 defrost drain, 1 basket | 38 defrost drain, 1 basket |
Specifications
| Commercial Cool 5.4 Cu Ft Chest Freezer | GE FCM5STWW 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 |
| Converts to fridge | - | No |
| Energy and placement | ||
| Energy use | - | 218 kWh/yr |
| ENERGY STAR | - | No |
| Room temperature range | - | 0 to 110 °F |
| Garage ready | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Temperature alarm | - | No |
| Power light | - | Yes |
| Lock | - | No |
| Dimensions | 29 x 23.2 x 33.5 in | 24.75 x 21 x 33.5 in |
| Weight | 73.6 lb | 54 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Sealed system warranty | - | 1 years |
| Released | - | 2022-06 |