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Hisense vs Insignia freezers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Hisense and Insignia freezer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Hisense model
$79/yr
25 models
Typical Insignia model · cheaper to run
$72/yr
26 models
Difference over 12 years
$94
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Hisense typical | Insignia typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium (7 to 15 cu ft) | $71 (10) | $65 (15) | Insignia NS-UZ70SS27 · $54/yr |
| Large (15 cu ft and up) | $90 (13) | $80 (11) | Hisense CFU17N6A*E family · $79/yr |
Cheapest Hisense models to run
- FV06C7ASE 5.5 cu ft · $48/yr
- FV10C7HSE 9.7 cu ft · $61/yr
- HFU101N1AVE 10.2 cu ft · $62/yr
- FU102N3ASEC 10.2 cu ft · $63/yr
- FU102N3SSEL 10.2 cu ft · $63/yr
Cheapest Insignia models to run
- NS-UZ70SS27 7 cu ft · $54/yr
- NS-UZ70SS27-C 7 cu ft · $54/yr
- NS-UZ70SS4-C 7 cu ft · $54/yr
- NS-UZ70WH27 7 cu ft · $54/yr
- NS-UZ70WH27-C 7 cu ft · $54/yr
Questions
Are Hisense or Insignia freezers cheaper to run?
Insignia. The typical (median) Insignia model costs $72 a year in electricity, against $79 for Hisense, about $94 over a 12-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Hisense freezer to run?
The Hisense FV06C7ASE, at $48 a year (266 kWh).
What is the cheapest Insignia freezer to run?
The Insignia NS-UZ70SS27, at $54 a year (296 kWh).