Criterion CUF36C1WvsFisher & Paykel RB36S
Side-by-side freezer comparison
Criterion CUF36C1W
Capacity
3.6cu ft
Annual Energy
252kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
10%
Type
Compact
Fisher & Paykel RB36S
Capacity
3.7cu ft
Annual Energy
300kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
28%
Most Efficient
Type
Compact
Key differences
Criterion CUF36C1W is 16% more efficient at 252 kWh/yr versus 300 kWh/yr for the Fisher & Paykel RB36S. The Fisher & Paykel RB36S is larger at 3.7 cu ft versus 3.6 cu ft.
Capacity
| Spec | Criterion | Fisher & Paykel |
|---|---|---|
| Total Volume(cu ft) | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Adjusted Volume(cu ft) | 6.3 | 6.5 |
Energy
| Spec | Criterion | Fisher & Paykel |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Energy Use(kWh/yr) | 252 | 300 |
| US Federal Standard(kWh/yr) | 280 | 418 |
| Better Than Standard(%) | 10 | 28 |
| Most Efficient | No | Yes |
Configuration
| Spec | Criterion | Fisher & Paykel |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Compact | Compact |
| Product Class | 16 - Compact upright freezers with manual defrost | 17 - Compact upright freezers with automatic defrost |
| Defrost Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Compact | Yes | Yes |
| Built In | No | No |
| Ice Maker | No | No |