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Insignia vs Midea freezers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Insignia and Midea freezer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Insignia model
$72/yr
26 models
Typical Midea model
$72/yr
35 models
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Insignia typical | Midea typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium (7 to 15 cu ft) | $65 (15) | $72 (14) | Midea MRC07M5AWW · $41/yr |
| Large (15 cu ft and up) | $80 (11) | $89 (17) | Insignia NS-UZ17SS0 · $80/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
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 Insignia or Midea freezers cheaper to run?
They are even: the typical model of both brands costs $72 a year to run.
What is the cheapest Insignia freezer to run?
The Insignia NS-UZ70SS27, at $54 a year (296 kWh).
What is the cheapest Midea freezer to run?
The Midea MRC04M3C series, at $32 a year (174 kWh).