Criterion CUF36C1WvsDanby DCF035A5WDB
Side-by-side freezer comparison
Criterion CUF36C1W
Capacity
3.6cu ft
Annual Energy
252kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
10%
Type
Compact
Danby DCF035A5WDB
Capacity
3.5cu ft
Annual Energy
173kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
10%
Type
Compact
Key differences
Danby DCF035A5WDB is 31% more efficient at 173 kWh/yr versus 252 kWh/yr for the Criterion CUF36C1W. The Criterion CUF36C1W is larger at 3.6 cu ft versus 3.5 cu ft. Overall, the Criterion CUF36C1W sits higher in the category, ranking above 15% of certified residential freezers.
Capacity
| Spec | Criterion | Danby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Volume(cu ft) | 3.6 | 3.5 |
| Adjusted Volume(cu ft) | 6.3 | 6.1 |
Energy
| Spec | Criterion | Danby |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Energy Use(kWh/yr) | 252 | 173 |
| US Federal Standard(kWh/yr) | 280 | 193 |
| Better Than Standard(%) | 10 | 10 |
| Most Efficient | No | No |
Configuration
| Spec | Criterion | Danby |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Compact | Compact |
| Product Class | 16 - Compact upright freezers with manual defrost | 18 - Compact chest freezers |
| Defrost Type | Manual | Manual |
| Compact | Yes | Yes |
| Built In | No | No |
| Ice Maker | No | No |