TOP 20 best chest freezers: 2024-2025 rating in terms of price / quality ratio and which reliable one to choose for your home

Chest freezers are the same freezers, but horizontal, that is, products are placed on top.

And if quite recently they were used only in trade or industry, now they can be found in sections of home appliances in a more compact and attractive form.

Our review of chest freezers in the price / quality ratio relevant in 2024-2025 will help you choose a reliable assistant for long-term food storage.

Rating of the TOP 20 best chest freezers for the home in 2024-2025

Place	Name	Price
TOP-5 chest freezers by price/quality for 2024-2025
1	Indesit RCF 150	Ask for a price
2	Indesit RCF 200	Ask for a price
3	Biryusa 260CH	Ask for a price
4	Haier HCE-103R	Ask for a price
5	ATLANT M 8014-100	Ask for a price
TOP 5 inexpensive chest freezers
1	KRAFT BD(W)-200QX	Ask for a price
2	Renova FC-160	Ask for a price
3	Hansa FS100.3	Ask for a price
4	Renova FC-105	Ask for a price
5	Indesit RCF-150	Ask for a price
TOP-5 compact chest freezers
1	Gorenje FH21 BW	Ask for a price
2	Biryusa 100VK	Ask for a price
3	KRAFT BD(W)-200BL	Ask for a price
4	Hansa FS150.3	Ask for a price
5	Biryusa 210VK	Ask for a price
TOP 5 large freezers
1	Pozis FH-250-1	Ask for a price
2	Biryusa 355VK	Ask for a price
3	Biryusa 455VK	Ask for a price
4	Frostor F500S	Ask for a price
5	ATLANT M 8038-101	Ask for a price

Advantages and disadvantages

Taking into account the design and technical features, chest freezers have received the following advantages compared to conventional, vertical freezers:

• increased capacity:
• mobility, the ability to move around the house;
• compactness;
• low height, allowing you to fit the unit into the kitchen interior.

When choosing a technique, the presence of disadvantages should also be taken into account:

• the presence of only one function - the freezer;
• lack of separation into compartments with different temperatures;
• undesirability of frequent opening.

Notable Manufacturers

On the Russian market chest freezers are presented in a wide range.

The best quality products are provided by such brands-manufacturers:

• KRAFT. The main share of the products of this brand is produced in China. The range is very wide: from miniature, cheap units to large refrigerated display cases. Inexpensive models that can be used in country houses are especially popular.
• Renova. Under such a trademark, household appliances of the Russian company NOVA are produced. Renova Chest Freezers are mainly manufactured in China, under strict control. The popular FC series ensures long-term storage of a wide variety of products.
• Hansa. This company is part of the Polish group of companies AmicaInt. Gm.b.H. Hansa freezers actively use NoFrost technology and intelligent control systems.
• Indesit. This Italian company has extensive experience in the production of refrigeration equipment. Most of the freezers it produces in China. A branch has been launched in Russia, where chest freezers are also produced. This brand deservedly occupies high places in the ratings.
• Gorenje is a Slovenian company specializing in the production of household appliances. Freezers are economical and have an excellent price-performance ratio.
• Pozis. This is a well-known Russian brand. The equipment manufacturer is JSC POZiS (Tataria). The most popular refrigeration equipment with a large volume. Pozis freezers compete with the best foreign brands.
• Biryusa. Refrigeration equipment with this brand received well-deserved authority back in Soviet times. Now the freezers are produced by JSC "KZH Biryusa" (Krasnoyarsk). They are highly reliable and durable. The company is considered the undisputed leader in the production of Russian refrigerators.

Criterias of choice

When choosing a chest freezer for your home, special attention should be paid to the following characteristics:

• Volume. The capacity of the chamber is one of the main indicators. The following options are distinguished: small-sized chests (up to 150 liters), freezers of medium volume (150-300 liters) and large chests (over 300 liters). For home use, models with a volume in the range of 150-400 liters are the most popular. In large basements of country houses, freezers with a chamber up to 650 liters can be installed.
• Power and power consumption. It is directly related to the volume of the chamber and determines the freezing temperature, as well as the speed of the process. The more products you plan to load, the more power the unit needs. It must be taken into account that energy consumption depends on it.Large freezers can consume up to 4-4.5 kW / day. More economical, small-sized devices are designed for 1.5-2 kW / day. Energy consumption is marked. The best option is A++.
• Temperature. It makes sense to purchase a freezer if it is able to provide deep freezing of products, which is provided at a temperature not higher than minus 18 degrees. On the freezer, the operating temperature is marked with an asterisk - 1 "asterisk" - minus 6 degrees, 2 "stars" - minus 18 degrees. You should also pay attention to the possibility of maintaining the temperature. An important and very necessary function is its auto-maintenance during a power outage.
• Climate class. It establishes the possibility of operating the equipment at a certain ambient temperature. Almost all refrigerators are designed for ambient temperatures in the range of 15-35 degrees. At sub-zero temperatures, operation is not allowed. The best option is class N.
• Dimensions and shape. They are selected taking into account the available space at the installation site. The smallest lari have a size of about 55x55x80 cm.
• Functional. Freezers can have different systems that provide special abilities. The "No Frost" system, which eliminates icing and does not require periodic defrosting to remove ice, is popular. Device portability is important. For this, wheels are provided. Illumination should allow the ability to quickly find the desired product. It is recommended to pay attention to the indication. Modern models have displays that show the supported mode and loading. The presence of baskets allows rational use of the volume of the chamber.
• Protection. An important role is played by the system for protecting the unit from overloads and overvoltage. In modern models, special electronic locks are installed to prevent a small child from opening the door.

In this rating, we have collected for you the best models in terms of price, quality and reliability.

TOP 5 best chest freezers by price/quality for 2024-2025

Indesit RCF 150

For those who like to stock frozen food and are afraid that there won't be enough for everything places, Indesit RCF 150 is a real find.

A useful volume of 133 liters will store an impressive amount of products, and a stylish design will complement any interior.

Removable baskets increase ease of use when loading and unloading the chest.

High energy efficiency class A + saves electricity consumption (187 kWh per year) and, accordingly, the cost of utility bills.

Management - simple, electromechanical. The minimum freezing temperature is minus 18 degrees.

Can freeze up to 13 kg of food per day. The statistical cooling mechanism eliminates the weathering of raw materials. In the event of a power outage, the chest keeps cold up to 28 hours.

For more reliable safety, a lock is provided in the design. It works almost silently, the noise level is about 41 dB.

Specifications:

• freezing power - up to 13 kg / day;
• total volume - 136 l;
• energy consumption - A +;
• control - electromechanical;
• number of chambers / doors - 1/1;
• defrosting - manual;
• autonomous preservation of cold - 28 hours;
• noise - 41 dB.

Indesit RCF 200

Indesit RCF has an even larger internal volume - 204 liters and power freezing up to 15 kg of products per day.

The hanging basket makes it easy to use - putting food in and out is easy. The package includes wheels to facilitate the movement of the chest on the floor.

The internal temperature reaches minus 18 degrees, which allows you to keep the freshness of meat or fish for a long time.

Management - electromechanical, located on the body of the chest. The device has an A + energy efficiency class, and this is a guarantee that the model will be an economical purchase.

In the event of a power outage, the device keeps cold up to 36 hours. The manufacturer has not forgotten about security - a lock that protects against accidental opening, for example, by young children.

Specifications:

• freezing power - up to 15 kg / day;
• total volume - 207 l;
• energy consumption - A +;
• control - electromechanical;
• number of chambers / doors - 1/1;
• defrosting - manual;
• autonomous preservation of cold - 36 hours;
• noise - 41 dB.

Biryusa 260CH

Chest of domestic production guarding the safety of your products. Compact dimensions and minimalist design of this model will easily fit it into any space.

And ease of movement will be added by four wheels in the design. The useful volume in this model is equal to the total, that is, 240 liters.

The spacious appliance freezes up to 14 kg of food per day, which are easy to load and unload thanks to the removable basket and free opening of the door upwards.

The freezing temperature inside the working chamber reaches minus 18 degrees.

Managing the chest is not difficult - with the help of mechanical switches.

The control unit is located on the front of the chest, on which there is also an indication of the connection of the device to the mains and a signal that the temperature rises above minus 10 degrees.

Specifications:

• freezing power - up to 14 kg / day;
• total volume - 240 l;
• power consumption -102 W;
• control - mechanical;
• number of chambers / doors - 1/1;
• defrosting - manual;
• noise - 43 dB.

Haier HCE-103R

This model deserves the title of universal solution, as it is also suitable for commercial use and home use.

The manufacturer has equipped this chest with an optimal loading volume and ease of use.

The removable basket makes it easy to load and unload products, and the convenient electronic control with a display at the base of the case will help you adjust the internal temperature.

Suitable for simultaneous loading of a large number of products - up to 10 kg per day. For better freezing, there is an ultra-fast cooling mode.

For its operation, the chest does not require a lot of electricity, only 171 kW per year, which makes it a highly energy efficient device.

In the event of an emergency, it will keep the cold inside the chamber up to 33 hours. As in many similar techniques, defrosting is done manually.After the formation of ice on the walls, it should be removed.

For user convenience, the control panel has a temperature display.. It works very quietly, the noise from the operation of the device according to the declared characteristics is only 38 dB.

Specifications:

• freezing power - up to 10 kg / day;
• total volume - 103 l;
• energy consumption - A +;
• control - electronic;
• number of chambers / doors - 1/1;
• defrosting - manual;
• noise - 38 dB;
• additionally - ultra-fast freezing, temperature indication.

ATLANT M 8014-100

Due to the laconic design and compact dimensions, this chest is suitable for any premises: office, hotel, house or city apartment.

The capacious device has an optimal ratio of overall dimensions. It has a high A + energy efficiency class, requiring about 187 kWh per year for its operation.

The capacitor is built into the body, which ensures quiet operation of the chest without extraneous noise and vibration.

Convenience of opening of a door is carried out at the expense of the invoice handle which is drowned in the case. This model does not require complex maintenance, the outer casing is easy to clean, and the frost on the walls does not linger during defrosting.

The control is electronic, where the required temperature is set, and the light indication will tell you about the operation of the compressor and the switched on fast freezing mode.

In the event of a power outage, the device maintains a low temperature inside the chamber for up to 26 hours.

Specifications:

• freezing power - up to 10 kg / day;
• total volume - 145 l;
• energy consumption - A +;
• control - electronic;
• number of chambers / doors - 1/1;
• defrosting - manual;
• noise - 38 dB;
• additionally - ultra-fast freezing, indication, protection against power surges.

The best inexpensive chest freezers

For many buyers, the most important indicator is the price of the freezer.

Below is the best inexpensive chest freezers, the cost of which does not exceed 12,000 rubles.

KRAFT BD(W)-200QX

The top five models are opened by the KRAFT BD(W)-200QX freezer. This is a single compartment freezer. with electromechanical control, which uses isobutane (R600a) as a refrigerant. It is worth noting that this is one of the best models of 2024-2025.

Technical specifications:

• total volume - 175 l;
• usable volume - 155 l;
• power consumption - 346 kW (class A);
• power consumption - 98 W;
• minimum temperature - minus 24 degrees;
• ambient temperature - 16-45 degrees (climatic class - N-T);
• dimensions - 833x815x525 mm.

The popularity of the model provides high reliability and durability.

Renova FC-160

Numerous positive reviews have the RENOVA FC-160 model. It is a horizontal freezer type with one chamber and a door.Management - electronic, which makes it possible to install an electronic lock on the door.

Technical specifications:

• the total volume of the chamber is 160 l;
• usable volume - 140 l;
• minimum temperature - minus 18 degrees;
• climate class - N;
• power consumption - up to 250 W per year;
• dimensions - 754x524x845 mm;
• weight - 28 kg.

Popularity ensures compactness and ease of use.

Hansa FS100.3

The top three among inexpensive freezers is the Hansa FS100.3 model. It belongs to the economy category, both in terms of cost, and energy consumption. It has electromechanical control.

Specifications:

• the total volume of the chamber is 100 l;
• usable volume - 98 l;
• energy consumption - class A + (up to 165 kW per year);
• noise level - not higher than 40 dB;
• dimensions - 568x560x845 mm;
• weight - 27 kg.

Renova FC-105

One of the best small chest freezers is the Renova FC-105 model. This fairly cheap household freezer designed for small families with a small kitchen. The installation has one chamber and electronic control. This model has proven itself well in 2024-2025.

Specifications:

• total chamber volume - 105 l;
• usable volume - 93 l;
• power consumption - 220 kW per year (class A +);
• noise level - up to 42 dB;
• minimum temperature - minus 18 degrees;
• dimensions - 574x524x845 mm;
• weight - 25 kg.

Indesit RCF-150

This single-chamber chest freezer has an optimal ratio of cost and capacity. Ease of operation is ensured by electromechanical control.

Technical specifications:

• the total volume of the chamber is 150 l;
• usable volume - 136 l;
• energy consumption - 185 kW per year (class A +);
• freezing capacity - 13 kg per day;
• dimensions - 573x642x865 mm;
• weight - 25 kg.

The high reliability of the freezer is ensured by high-quality assembly and modern materials.

The best compact chest freezers

The small size of the kitchen dictates its own requirements for kitchen appliances. In such conditions, small size becomes an important selection criterion.

Below is the TOP 5 best compact chest freezers of medium volume.

Gorenje FH21 BW

The Gorenje FH 21 BW received high marks. This single chamber chest freezer is a bright representative of the mid-price category, having increased productivity with an optimal layout.

Technical specifications:

• total chamber volume - 210 l;
• usable volume - 198 l;
• freezing capacity - 14 kg per day;
• energy consumption - 395 kW per year (class B);
• noise level - 41 dB;
• dimensions - 80x70x85 cm;
• weight - 40 kg.

Consumers are particularly attracted by the high performance in a compact design.

Biryusa 100VK

Biryusa 100VK is recognized as one of the best domestic installations. This model fits in a small kitchen. Electromechanical control provides convenient operation.

Specifications:

• the total volume of the chamber is 100 l;
• usable volume - 98 l;
• minimum temperature - minus 18 degrees;
• minimum temperature - minus 18 degrees;
• energy consumption - 330 kW per year;
• dimensions - 56x55x82 cm;
• weight - 26 kg.

The freezer combines high reliability and low cost.

KRAFT BD(W)-200BL

The top three leaders in this class are opened by the KRAFT BD(W)-200BL model. With a significant volume, this freezer horizontal type has a low cost and compact dimensions. The electronic circuit provides a high degree of security.

Technical specifications:

• the total volume of the chamber is 175 l;
• usable volume - 155 l;
• minimum temperature - minus 24 degrees;
• energy consumption - 320 kW per year (class A);
• noise level - 46 dB;
• dimensions - 73x52x85 cm;
• weight - 26 kg.

Hansa FS150.3

One of the best medium capacity freezers is the Hansa FS150.3 model.This chest freezer belongs to mid-price category, while it has increased performance and compact size. Management – ​​electromechanical with convenient indication.

Technical specifications:

• the total volume of the chamber is 150 l;
• usable volume - 146 l;
• minimum temperature - minus 18 degrees;
• energy consumption - 185 kW per year (class A+);
• freezing capacity - over 7.5 kg per day;
• dimensions 76x56x84 cm;
• weight - 32 kg.

Biryusa 210VK

Biryusa 210VK is the best middle-class domestic freezer. This chest freezer adequately represents well-known refrigeration brand.

It is well adapted to the unstable Russian power grids and is able to work in various climatic zones of the country.

Specifications:

• total chamber volume - 182 l;
• usable volume - 168 l;
• energy consumption - 400 kW per year;
• dimensions 936x554x814 mm;
• weight - 35 kg;
• the minimum temperature is minus 18 degrees.

The best large freezers

Thrifty owners dream of large-capacity freezers. They need an impressive kitchen or a good basement.

The TOP 5 best models of significant capacity are given below.

Pozis FH-250-1

The rating opens with the Pozis FH-250-1 model. This single-chamber chest freezer has a high capacity and performance at a reasonable cost. It requires a significant free area, but it provides freezing of a large number of products.

Technical capabilities:

• total volume of the chamber - 345 l;
• usable volume - 320 l;
• freezing capacity - 8 kg per day;
• energy consumption - 340 kW per year (class A);
• control - electromechanical;
• refrigerant - isobutane;
• dimensions - 131x73x87 cm;
• weight - 60 kg.

In its class, the model fully complies with all requirements.

Biryusa 355VK

Among domestic freezers, the Biryusa 355VK model is noted. This chest freezer can serve big family. Its electromechanical control is reliable and easy to maintain.

Specifications:

• total chamber volume - 355 l;
• usable volume - 330 l;
• freezing capacity - 20 kg per day;
• minimum temperature - minus 18 degrees;
• dimensions - 121x66x82 cm.

Biryusa 455VK

The best representative of domestic large-capacity freezers is the Biryusa 455VK model. The model does not lose its relevance in 2024-2025.

This unit is highly productive. It is designed for installation in large kitchens or basements. Popular with owners of country houses with a garden and a vegetable garden.

Technical capabilities:

• total chamber volume - 455 l;
• usable volume - 420 l;
• freezing capacity - 23 kg per day;
• minimum temperature - minus 18 degrees;
• dimensions - 150x68x82 cm.

Frostor F500S

A prominent representative of Danish refrigeration equipment is the FROSTORF500S chest freezer. Its large chamber is optimal inscribed in the design, which made it possible to reduce the overall dimensions. The freezer has a convenient and reliable electromechanical control.

Specifications:

• total chamber volume - 440 l;
• usable volume - 425 l;
• energy consumption corresponds to class A;
• refrigerant - R134a (HFC);
• dimensions - 140x60x82 cm;
• weight - 65 kg.

ATLANT M 8038-101

The ATLANT M 8038-101 model is rightly recognized as one of the best large freezers. It has a roomy chamber and high freezing speed. The electronic circuit provides reliable and simple control, good indication, high-quality protection.

Specifications:

• total chamber volume - 380 l;
• usable volume - 360 l;
• freezing capacity - 25 kg per day;
• energy consumption not higher than 315 kW per year (class A +);
• dimensions - 130x70x45 cm;
• weight - 45 kg.

Customer Reviews

Consumers generally respond positively to the above models.

From the numerous messages, the most characteristic reviews can be distinguished:

Conclusion and Conclusions

Chest freezers are increasingly becoming part of the daily life of Russians.

This technique helps to ensure long-term storage of different products. The right approach in choosing equipment and taking into account the rating of the best models will help you acquire the best option that will fully meet your specific requirements.

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