Danby DUFM068A1SCDBvsMarathon MCF71W-1
Side-by-side freezer comparison
Danby DUFM068A1SCDB
Capacity
6.8cu ft
Annual Energy
296kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
10%
Type
Compact
Marathon MCF71W-1
Capacity
7cu ft
Annual Energy
224kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
11%
Type
Compact
Key differences
Marathon MCF71W-1 is 24% more efficient at 224 kWh/yr versus 296 kWh/yr for the Danby DUFM068A1SCDB. The Marathon MCF71W-1 is larger at 7 cu ft versus 6.8 cu ft. Overall, the Danby DUFM068A1SCDB sits higher in the category, ranking above 19% of certified residential freezers.
Capacity
| Spec | Danby | Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Volume(cu ft) | 6.8 | 7 |
| Adjusted Volume(cu ft) | 12 | 12.3 |
Energy
| Spec | Danby | Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Energy Use(kWh/yr) | 296 | 224 |
| US Federal Standard(kWh/yr) | 330 | 251 |
| Better Than Standard(%) | 10 | 11 |
| Most Efficient | No | No |
Configuration
| Spec | Danby | Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |