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Hisense vs Midea freezers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Hisense and Midea freezer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Hisense model
$79/yr
25 models
Typical Midea model · cheaper to run
$72/yr
35 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 | Midea typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 7 cu ft) | $61 (2) | $41 (4) | Midea MRC04M3C series · $32/yr |
| Medium (7 to 15 cu ft) | $71 (10) | $72 (14) | Midea MRC07M5AWW · $41/yr |
| Large (15 cu ft and up) | $90 (13) | $89 (17) | 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 Midea models to run
- MRC04M3C series 3.5 cu ft · $32/yr
- MRU01M3ABB 1.1 cu ft · $39/yr
- MRC07M5AWW 7 cu ft · $41/yr
- MRC07M6AWW 7 cu ft · $41/yr
- MRC07M7AWW 7 cu ft · $41/yr
Questions
Are Hisense or Midea freezers cheaper to run?
Midea. The typical (median) Midea 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 Midea freezer to run?
The Midea MRC04M3C series, at $32 a year (174 kWh).