A quiet, efficient 3 cu ft freezer from a large maker, good for an apartment or office.
Amazon $234.99The Midea WHS-109FW1 3.0 cu ft Upright Freezer is the better freezer overall, rated 3.5 to 3.2. The Midea WHS-109FW1 3.0 cu ft Upright Freezer leads on value. The Whynter CUF-301SS 3.1 cu ft Upright Freezer wins on features. The Midea WHS-109FW1 3.0 cu ft Upright Freezer costs $155 less ($234.99 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 Midea WHS-109FW1 3.0 cu ft Upright Freezer for value ($78.33 per cu ft ($234.99, 3 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, 2 shelves, 1 bins or drawers).
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 | Midea WHS-109FW1 3.0 cu ft Upright Freezer | Whynter CUF-301SS 3.1 cu ft Upright Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 74 $78.33 per cu ft ($234.99, 3 cu ft) | 29 $125.80 per cu ft ($389.99, 3.1 cu ft) |
| Efficiency 20% | 75 240 kWh a year (80 kWh per cu ft) | 81 240 kWh a year (77.4 kWh per cu ft) |
| Garage 10% | 100 rated to run in rooms down to 0 °F | 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% | 35 reversible door, 2 shelves, 1 bins or drawers | 55 lock, reversible door, converts to fridge, 2 shelves, 1 bins or drawers |
Specifications
| Midea WHS-109FW1 3.0 cu ft Upright Freezer | Whynter CUF-301SS 3.1 cu ft Upright Freezer | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 3 cu ft | 3.1 cu ft |
| Shelves | 2 | 2 |
| Bins and drawers | 1 | 1 |
| Defrost | Manual | Manual |
| Converts to fridge | No | Yes |
| Reversible door | Yes | Yes |
| Energy and placement | ||
| Energy use | 240 kWh/yr | 240 kWh/yr |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | Yes |
| Room temperature range | 0 to 110 °F | 0 to 110 °F |
| Garage ready | Yes | - |
| Noise | 42 dB | - |
| Build | ||
| Lock | - | Yes |
| Dimensions | 19.7 x 21.2 x 33.9 in | 20.5 x 21.2 x 34.6 in |
| Weight | 48 lb | 50.8 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Compressor warranty | 2 years | - |
