A narrow 5 cu ft freezer with real shelves, for a kitchen or laundry room.
Amazon $371.69The Commercial Cool CCUL50W6 5.0 cu ft Upright Freezer and the Whynter CUF-301SS 3.1 cu ft Upright Freezer are evenly matched, rated 3.2 and 3.2. The Commercial Cool CCUL50W6 5.0 cu ft Upright Freezer leads on value. The Whynter CUF-301SS 3.1 cu ft Upright Freezer wins on features. The Commercial Cool CCUL50W6 5.0 cu ft Upright Freezer costs $18.30 less ($371.69 vs $389.99).
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A small locking freezer for a dorm, office or shared apartment where the lock matters more than the price per cubic foot.
Amazon $389.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the Commercial Cool CCUL50W6 5.0 cu ft Upright Freezer for value ($74.34 per cu ft ($371.69, 5 cu ft) vs $125.80 per cu ft ($389.99, 3.1 cu ft)).
- Choose the Whynter CUF-301SS 3.1 cu ft Upright Freezer for features (lock, reversible door, converts to fridge, 2 shelves, 1 bins or drawers vs reversible door, 4 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 | Commercial Cool CCUL50W6 5.0 cu ft Upright Freezer | Whynter CUF-301SS 3.1 cu ft Upright Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 79 $74.34 per cu ft ($371.69, 5 cu ft) | 29 $125.80 per cu ft ($389.99, 3.1 cu ft) |
| Efficiency 20% | 50 rated energy use not published (neutral score used) | 81 240 kWh a year (77.4 kWh per cu ft) |
| Garage 10% | 50 room temperature range not published (neutral score used) | 100 rated to run in rooms down to 0 °F |
| Warranty 15% | 6 1-year full warranty, 2 years on the compressor | 0 1-year full warranty |
| Features 25% | 38 reversible door, 4 shelves | 55 lock, reversible door, converts to fridge, 2 shelves, 1 bins or drawers |
Specifications
| Commercial Cool CCUL50W6 5.0 cu ft Upright Freezer | Whynter CUF-301SS 3.1 cu ft Upright Freezer | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 5 cu ft | 3.1 cu ft |
| Shelves | 4 | 2 |
| Bins and drawers | - | 1 |
| Defrost | Manual | Manual |
| Converts to fridge | No | Yes |
| Reversible door | Yes | Yes |
| Energy and placement | ||
| Energy use | - | 240 kWh/yr |
| ENERGY STAR | - | Yes |
| Room temperature range | - | 0 to 110 °F |
| Build | ||
| Lock | - | Yes |
| Dimensions | 22.2 x 21.5 x 47.8 in | 20.5 x 21.2 x 34.6 in |
| Weight | - | 50.8 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Compressor warranty | 2 years | - |
