Siemens vs iQ300 GS36NVIEVPG 242L Upright Freezer - Stainless Steel — Comparison
The Siemens GU21NVFE0G is priced at £649.00 and is described as an iQ300 undercounter built-in freezer with Total noFrost, while the Siemens iQ300 GS36NVIEVPG 242L Upright Freezer - Stainless Steel costs £849 and is the larger freestanding upright option. GU21NVFE0G sits in the built-in compact end of Siemens’ freezer line, whereas GS36NVIEVPG sits as a 242L upright iQ300 model for households that need substantially more storage. Both emphasise noFrost convenience, but installation format is the big divider.
GU21NVFE0G is supplied with only its iQ300 undercounter built-in Total noFrost description, so capacity, energy rating, storage compartments and dimensions are not provided in the listing. GS36NVIEVPG lists noFrost, varioZone, multiAirflow, an inverter compressor, 242L capacity and an E energy rating. The upright model therefore has the clearer and more complete specification, with flexible storage and airflow features stated. GU21NVFE0G’s advantage is integration: it is meant for undercounter built-in placement, not freestanding high-capacity storage.
GU21NVFE0G suits fitted kitchens where the freezer needs to disappear behind cabinetry or fit below a worktop, and where compact built-in convenience matters more than maximum capacity. It is also £200 cheaper, which may help during a full kitchen project. GS36NVIEVPG suits families and serious freezer users who need a known 242L capacity, upright access and core Siemens noFrost technology in a stainless-steel finish. Its inverter compressor mention and multiAirflow system make it the more technically detailed model. The extra cost is justified if you need storage volume rather than built-in neatness. This distinction is especially useful when balancing appliance footprint, storage habits and how often the freezer is opened.
Bottom line: choose GU21NVFE0G if you need a £649 built-in undercounter iQ300 freezer with Total noFrost / opt for GS36NVIEVPG if you want a 242L freestanding upright with noFrost, varioZone, multiAirflow and inverter compressor.
| Specification | Siemens GU21NVFE0G | Siemens iQ300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £849 |
| Brand | Siemens | Siemens |
| Annual Energy Consumption | — | 234 |
| Chest Freezer | — | No |
| Climate Class | — | T,SN |
| Colour Of Unit | — | Stainless Steel |
| Electronic temperature control | — | Yes |
| Energy Efficiency Class | — | E |
| Energy Rating | — | E |
| Fast freeze facility | — | Yes |
| Freezer | — | Upright |
| Freezer Storage Capacity | — | 242 |
| Frost Free Freezer | — | Yes |
| Noise Emissions | — | C |
| Noise dB | — | 39 |
| Reversible Doors | — | Yes |
| Smart Freezer | — | No |
| Type | — | Tall |
| Upright Freezer | — | Yes |
| Dimensions & Physical | ||
| Weight in kg | — | 71.4 |
| Depth in mm | — | 650 |
| Height in mm | — | 1860 |
| Width in mm | — | 600 |