Costway EP23796 3.0 cu ft Upright Freezer
#9 in CompactFull review
A 3 cu ft freezer with a very short warranty; the same money buys longer cover elsewhere.
Amazon $279.99$279.99
3 cu ftManual
2.5/5
A 2.1 cu ft locking freezer for a bedroom or office, bought for the lock rather than the value.
- 2.1 cu ftCapacity
- 228 kWh/yrEnergy use
- 1 yearWarranty
Check price at Amazon$269.99
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Cylinder lock with two keys
- Small enough for a closet or a desk-side corner
Cons
- Among the highest prices per cubic foot
- Defrost type and energy use not published on the listing
The Whynter CUF upright freezers family
Every Whynter CUF upright freezers model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Capacity | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whynter CUF-210SS 2.1 cu ft Upright Freezer (this one) | 2.1 cu ft | 2.5/5 | $269.99 |
| Whynter CUF-301SS 3.1 cu ft Upright Freezer | 3.1 cu ft | 3.2/5 | $389.99 |
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 | CUF-210SS |
|---|---|
| Storage | |
| Capacity | 2.1 cu ft |
| Shelves | 2 |
| Reversible door | Yes |
| Energy and placement | |
| Energy use | 228 kWh/yr |
| Build | |
| Lock | Yes |
| Dimensions | 17.25 x 20 x 27 in |
| Weight | 44 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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