Fridgemaster Chest Freezer - Black vs Chest Freezer - White — Comparison

The Fridgemaster MCF200EB and the Fridgemaster MCF145E share the same height, depth and feature list, but they are different sizes, so they are not simply colour variants. The black MCF200EB has a 198-litre net capacity, is 787mm wide and uses 200kWh a year, at £179. The white MCF145E has 141 litres, is 606mm wide and uses 182kWh a year, at £169. Both are 858mm high and 559mm deep, with electronic temperature control, Winter Guard, a stay-open door and a flexible basket.

The extra 57 litres is the main reason to choose the black model, though it is also 18cm wider at the same depth, so it needs more floor space. Buyers of the white model often say it fits a garage or a small space, runs quietly and holds more than expected. That makes the 141-litre model a good fit for a couple or a small household. For a family or batch cooking, the 198-litre black model gives more room, and its energy use is only 18kWh a year higher.

The MCF145E is praised for its value, its storage, quick cooling and low noise, and several people use it in a garage. The complaints are small: one buyer found it can be noisy, and another noted there is no internal light, although the shiny interior makes it bright. Chest freezers work best on a level, cool floor with a little clearance around them, so plan the spot before delivery.

Bottom line: choose the Fridgemaster MCF200EB if you need around 200 litres and have 787mm of width, and choose the Fridgemaster MCF145E if space is tight and you want the lower price, with strong owner praise.