Black+Decker BUC1700XW 17 cu ft Convertible Freezer
#2 in LargeFull review
A frost-free 17 cu ft convertible at the lowest price per cubic foot among the major brands.
Amazon $769.99$769.99
17 cu ftFrost free435 kWh/yr
3.8/5
A garage-ready frost-free 21 cu ft convertible for a family stocking up.
- 21 cu ftCapacity
- Frost freeDefrost
- 492 kWh/yrEnergy use
- 1 yearWarranty
Check price at Amazon$999
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Garage ready from 0 °F to 110 °F
- Frost free and ENERGY STAR certified
- Four shelves, two drawers and four door bins
Cons
- Very tall at 76.8 in
- One year warranty
The Smad DSD frost-free convertible freezers family
Every Smad DSD frost-free convertible freezers model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Capacity | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMETA DSD-507WMU 13.8 cu ft Convertible Upright Freezer | 13.8 cu ft | 3.3/5 | $759 |
| Smad DSD-625WMU 17 cu ft Convertible Upright Freezer | 17 cu ft | 3.5/5 | $899 |
| Smad DSD-772WMU 21 cu ft Convertible Upright Freezer (this one) | 21 cu ft | 3.8/5 | $999 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | DSD-772WMU-L |
|---|---|
| Storage | |
| Capacity | 21 cu ft |
| Shelves | 4 |
| Bins and drawers | 6 |
| Defrost | Frost free |
| Converts to fridge | Yes |
| Energy and placement | |
| Energy use | 492 kWh/yr |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| Room temperature range | 0 to 110 °F |
| Garage ready | Yes |
| Build | |
| Alarm | Yes |
| Dimensions | 32.8 x 28.9 x 76.8 in |
| Weight | 201 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Released | 2020-09-17 |
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