A garage-ready frost-free 21 cu ft convertible for a family stocking up.
Amazon $999The Smad DSD-772WMU 21 cu ft Convertible Upright Freezer is the better freezer overall, rated 3.8 to 3.5. The Smad DSD-772WMU 21 cu ft Convertible Upright Freezer leads on efficiency, value and garage. The Smad DSD-625WMU 17 cu ft Convertible Upright Freezer costs $100 less ($899 vs $999).
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A frost-free 17 cu ft convertible with a lot of bins and drawers at a mid-range price.
Amazon $899Which should you buy?
- Choose the Smad DSD-772WMU 21 cu ft Convertible Upright Freezer for efficiency (492 kWh a year (23.4 kWh per cu ft) vs 438 kWh a year (25.8 kWh per cu ft)), value ($47.57 per cu ft ($999, 21 cu ft) vs $52.88 per cu ft ($899, 17 cu ft)) and garage (rated to run in rooms down to 0 °F vs garage ready, lowest room temperature not stated).
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 | Smad DSD-772WMU 21 cu ft Convertible Upright Freezer | Smad DSD-625WMU 17 cu ft Convertible Upright Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 64 $47.57 per cu ft ($999, 21 cu ft) | 54 $52.88 per cu ft ($899, 17 cu ft) |
| Efficiency 20% | 71 492 kWh a year (23.4 kWh per cu ft) | 52 438 kWh a year (25.8 kWh per cu ft) |
| Garage 10% | 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 25% | 90 frost-free defrost, alarm, converts to fridge, 4 shelves, 6 bins or drawers | 95 frost-free defrost, alarm, lock, converts to fridge, 4 shelves, 6 bins or drawers |
Specifications
| Smad DSD-772WMU 21 cu ft Convertible Upright Freezer | Smad DSD-625WMU 17 cu ft Convertible Upright Freezer | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 21 cu ft | 17 cu ft |
| Shelves | 4 | 4 |
| Bins and drawers | 6 | 6 |
| Defrost | Frost free | Frost free |
| Converts to fridge | Yes | Yes |
| Energy and placement | ||
| Energy use | 492 kWh/yr | 438 kWh/yr |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | Yes |
| Room temperature range | 0 to 110 °F | - |
| Garage ready | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Lock | - | Yes |
| Dimensions | 32.8 x 28.9 x 76.8 in | 32.8 x 28.9 x 64.9 in |
| Weight | 201 lb | 188.3 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2020-09-17 | 2021-07-13 |
