Midea 7.0 Cu Ft Convertible Freezer
#5 in MediumFull review
A low cost 7 cu ft freezer for a garage that can also run as a fridge. It uses a little more power than ENERGY STAR rivals.
Amazon $299.99$299.99
The Midea 7.0 Cu Ft Convertible Freezer is the better freezer overall, rated 3.1 to 2.6. The Midea 7.0 Cu Ft Convertible Freezer leads on value and features. The Midea 7.0 Cu Ft Convertible Freezer costs $149.01 less ($299.99 vs $449).
GE FCM7STWW 7.0 cu ft Chest Freezer
#14 in MediumFull review
A garage ready 7 cu ft freezer for a quarter beef or a garden harvest, from a maker with wide service coverage. It skips the alarm and lock.
GE Appliances $449$449
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 Midea 7.0 Cu Ft Convertible Freezer for value ($42.86 per cu ft ($299.99, 7 cu ft) vs $64.14 per cu ft ($449, 7 cu ft)) and features (defrost drain, 1 basket vs defrost drain, 2 baskets).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every medium freezer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Midea 7.0 Cu Ft Convertible Freezer | GE FCM7STWW 7.0 cu ft Chest Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $42.86 per cu ft ($299.99, 7 cu ft) | 27 $64.14 per cu ft ($449, 7 cu ft) |
| Efficiency 25% | 0 250 kWh a year (35.7 kWh per cu ft) | 0 250 kWh a year (35.7 kWh per cu ft) |
| Garage 15% | 100 rated to run in rooms down to 0 °F | 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 | 50 defrost drain, 2 baskets |
Specifications
| Midea 7.0 Cu Ft Convertible Freezer | GE FCM7STWW 7.0 cu ft Chest Freezer | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 7 cu ft | 7 cu ft |
| Baskets | 1 | 2 |
| Defrost | Manual | Manual |
| Defrost drain | Yes | Yes |
| Converts to fridge | Yes | No |
| Energy and placement | ||
| Energy use | 250 kWh/yr | 250 kWh/yr |
| ENERGY STAR | No | No |
| Room temperature range | 0 to 110 °F | 0 to 110 °F |
| Garage ready | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Temperature alarm | - | No |
| Power light | Yes | Yes |
| Lock | - | No |
| Dimensions | 30.3 x 22 x 33.5 in | 32.1 x 21.7 x 33.5 in |
| Weight | 58.6 lb | 61.7 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Sealed system warranty | - | 1 years |
| Released | 2024-08 | 2022-08 |