A big ENERGY STAR garage freezer with an alarm, lock and five baskets, for a whole beef or a hunting season. It needs a long stretch of wall.
GE Appliances $1,169The GE FCM22DLWW 21.7 cu ft Chest Freezer is the better freezer overall, rated 3.7 to 3.4. The GE FCM22DLWW 21.7 cu ft Chest Freezer leads on garage and features. The Hamilton Beach 21 Cu Ft Chest Freezer wins on value. The Hamilton Beach 21 Cu Ft Chest Freezer costs $219.01 less ($949.99 vs $1,169).
A big double lid freezer with a lock for a garage full of venison or a whole beef. Its energy use is not published, which matters at this size.
Amazon $949.99Prices 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 GE FCM22DLWW 21.7 cu ft Chest Freezer for garage (rated to run in rooms down to 0 °F vs garage ready, lowest room temperature not stated) and features (temperature alarm, defrost drain, lock, 5 baskets vs defrost drain, lock, 2 baskets).
- Choose the Hamilton Beach 21 Cu Ft Chest Freezer for value ($45.24 per cu ft ($949.99, 21 cu ft) vs $53.87 per cu ft ($1,169, 21.7 cu ft)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every large freezer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | GE FCM22DLWW 21.7 cu ft Chest Freezer | Hamilton Beach 21 Cu Ft Chest Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 36 $53.87 per cu ft ($1,169, 21.7 cu ft) | 55 $45.24 per cu ft ($949.99, 21 cu ft) |
| Efficiency 25% | 91 346 kWh a year (15.9 kWh per cu ft) | 50 rated energy use not published (neutral score used) |
| Garage 15% | 100 rated to run in rooms down to 0 °F | 80 garage ready, lowest room temperature not stated |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year full warranty | 0 1-year full warranty |
| Features 15% | 100 temperature alarm, defrost drain, lock, 5 baskets | 85 defrost drain, lock, 2 baskets |
Specifications
| GE FCM22DLWW 21.7 cu ft Chest Freezer | Hamilton Beach 21 Cu Ft Chest Freezer | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 21.7 cu ft | 21 cu ft |
| Baskets | 5 | 2 |
| Defrost | Manual | Manual |
| Defrost drain | Yes | Yes |
| Converts to fridge | No | - |
| Energy and placement | ||
| Energy use | 346 kWh/yr | - |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | - |
| Room temperature range | 0 to 110 °F | - |
| Garage ready | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Temperature alarm | Yes | - |
| Power light | Yes | Yes |
| Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 73.25 x 33 x 33.375 in | - |
| Weight | 190 lb | 150 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Sealed system warranty | 1 years | - |
| Released | 2017-11 | - |
