Frigidaire EFRF5003 5.0 Cu Ft Freezer vs GE FCM5STWW 5.1 cu ft Chest Freezer

Last updated: November 2, 2026

The Frigidaire EFRF5003 5.0 Cu Ft Freezer is the better freezer overall, rated 3.3 to 3.0. The Frigidaire EFRF5003 5.0 Cu Ft Freezer leads on value and features. The GE FCM5STWW 5.1 cu ft Chest Freezer wins on garage. The Frigidaire EFRF5003 5.0 Cu Ft Freezer costs $134.01 less ($278.99 vs $413).

Frigidaire EFRF5003 5.0 Cu Ft Freezer vs GE FCM5STWW 5.1 cu ft Chest Freezer

Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Which should you buy?

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 weightFrigidaire EFRF5003 5.0 Cu Ft FreezerGE FCM5STWW 5.1 cu ft Chest Freezer
Overall rating3.3/53.0/5
Value 30%59 $55.80 per cu ft ($278.99, 5 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%80 garage ready, lowest room temperature not stated100 rated to run in rooms down to 0 °F
Warranty 15%0 1-year full warranty0 1-year full warranty
Features 15%62 defrost drain, 1 basket38 defrost drain, 1 basket

Specifications

Frigidaire EFRF5003 5.0 Cu Ft FreezerGE FCM5STWW 5.1 cu ft Chest Freezer
Storage
Capacity5 cu ft5.1 cu ft
Baskets11
DefrostManualManual
Defrost drainYesYes
Converts to fridge-No
Energy and placement
Energy use-218 kWh/yr
ENERGY STAR-No
Room temperature range-0 to 110 °F
Garage readyYesYes
Build
Temperature alarm-No
Power lightYesYes
Lock-No
Dimensions28 x 23 x 35 in24.75 x 21 x 33.5 in
Weight-54 lb
Warranty1 year1 year
Sealed system warranty-1 years
Released-2022-06

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