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Hisense vs Miele freezers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Hisense and Miele freezer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Hisense model · cheaper to run
$79/yr
25 models
Typical Miele model
$83/yr
19 models
Difference over 12 years
$44
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Hisense typical | Miele typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium (7 to 15 cu ft) | $71 (10) | $78 (11) | Hisense FV10C7HSE · $61/yr |
| Large (15 cu ft and up) | $90 (13) | $93 (8) | 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 Miele models to run
- FNS 7794 E 7.5 cu ft · $64/yr
- FMC3811L 9.9 cu ft · $70/yr
- F 2412 Vi 8.6 cu ft · $73/yr
- F 2411 SF 8.6 cu ft · $76/yr
- F 2461 Vi 7.8 cu ft · $78/yr
Questions
Are Hisense or Miele freezers cheaper to run?
Hisense. The typical (median) Hisense model costs $79 a year in electricity, against $83 for Miele, about $44 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 Miele freezer to run?
The Miele FNS 7794 E, at $64 a year (350 kWh).