Hoshizaki VF2A-FS
A two-door freezer with a lighter electrical load and a better warranty than most at its price.
Amazon $3,840$3,840
The Hoshizaki VF2A-FS rates 4.3 among reach-in freezers commercial refrigerators; the Turbo Air M3R47-2-N rates 4.2 among reach-in refrigerators ones. The Hoshizaki VF2A-FS costs $1,171.25 less ($3,840 vs $5,011.25).
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Turbo Air M3R47-2-N
A two-door reach-in with a long warranty and a top compressor, for kitchens with dusty or greasy floors.
Amazon $5,011.25$5,011.25
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (reach-in freezers and reach-in refrigerators), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Hoshizaki VF2A-FS | Turbo Air M3R47-2-N |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Value 35% | 85 11.1 cu ft per $1,000 (42.5 cu ft (ENERGY STAR volume), $3,840) | 55 8.5 cu ft per $1,000 (42.8 cu ft (ENERGY STAR volume), $5,011.25) |
| Efficiency 20% | 76 6.91 kWh a day, 0.163 kWh per cu ft | 82 2.18 kWh a day, 0.051 kWh per cu ft |
| Certifications 20% | 100 sanitation listed, ENERGY STAR certified | 100 sanitation listed, ENERGY STAR certified |
| Warranty 25% | 57 4-year parts, 3-year labor, 5-year compressor | 87 5-year parts and labor, 7-year compressor |
Specifications
| Hoshizaki VF2A-FS | Turbo Air M3R47-2-N | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 42.5 cu ft | 42.8 cu ft |
| Capacity source | ENERGY STAR certified volume | ENERGY STAR certified volume |
| Maker's stated capacity | 42.5 cu ft | 42.3 cu ft |
| Doors | 2 solid doors | 2 solid doors |
| Shelves | 6 | 6 |
| Size (W × D × H) | 54.3 × 32 × 81.7 in | 51.8 × 30.8 × 77.9 in |
| Casters | Yes, 4 in | Yes, 4 in |
| Refrigeration | ||
| Temperature range | -4 to 4°F | 33 to 38°F |
| Refrigerant | R290 | R290 |
| Compressor | 1/2 HP | 1/3 HP |
| Compressor location | Bottom | Top |
| Electrical | 115/60/1 | 115/60/1 |
| Current | 4.6 A | 2.8 A |
| Energy use | 6.91 kWh/day | 2.18 kWh/day |
| Certifications and warranty | ||
| Sanitation listing | NSF/ANSI 7 (UL EPH listed) | ETL Sanitation |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | Yes |
| Parts warranty | 4 years | 5 years |
| Labor warranty | 3 years | 5 years |
| Compressor warranty | 5 years | 7 years |
| Released | 2025-05-15 | 2023-02-14 |