Criterion CUF21M2*vsInsignia NS-UZ21***
Side-by-side freezer comparison
Criterion CUF21M2*
Capacity
21.1cu ft
Annual Energy
493kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
10%
Type
Upright Freezer
Insignia NS-UZ21***
Capacity
21cu ft
Annual Energy
492kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
10%
Type
Upright Freezer
Key differences
Both models are closely matched on annual energy: 493 vs 492 kWh/yr. The Criterion CUF21M2* is larger at 21.1 cu ft versus 21 cu ft.
Capacity
| Spec | Criterion | Insignia |
|---|---|---|
| Total Volume(cu ft) | 21.1 | 21 |
| Adjusted Volume(cu ft) | 37.1 | 37 |
Energy
| Spec | Criterion | Insignia |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Energy Use(kWh/yr) | 493 | 492 |
| US Federal Standard(kWh/yr) | 548 | 547 |
| Better Than Standard(%) | 10 | 10 |
| Most Efficient | No | No |
Configuration
| Spec | Criterion | Insignia |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Upright Freezer | Upright Freezer |
| Product Class | 9 - Upright freezers with automatic defrost without an automatic ice maker | 9 - Upright freezers with automatic defrost without an automatic ice maker |
| Defrost Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Compact | No | No |
| Built In | No | No |
| Ice Maker | No | No |