ELLIPSE EFVC13SvsFORTE F12BFRESIC450PR
Side-by-side refrigerator comparison
ELLIPSE EFVC13S
Capacity
12.7cu ft
Annual Energy
260kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
11%
Dimensions
23.4 × 72.8in (w × h)
FORTE F12BFRESIC450PR
Capacity
12.6cu ft
Annual Energy
499kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
13%
Dimensions
27.2 × 76.3in (w × h)
Key differences
ELLIPSE EFVC13S is 48% more efficient at 260 kWh/yr versus 499 kWh/yr for the FORTE F12BFRESIC450PR. The ELLIPSE EFVC13S is larger at 12.7 cu ft versus 12.6 cu ft.
Capacity
| Spec | ELLIPSE | FORTE |
|---|---|---|
| Total Volume(cu ft) | 12.7 | 12.6 |
| Adjusted Volume(cu ft) | 12.7 | 14.9 |
Dimensions
| Spec | ELLIPSE | FORTE |
|---|---|---|
| Height(in) | 72.8 | 76.3 |
| Width(in) | 23.4 | 27.2 |
Energy
| Spec | ELLIPSE | FORTE |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Energy Use(kWh/yr) | 260 | 499 |
| US Federal Standard(kWh/yr) | 291 | 561 |
| Better Than Standard(%) | 11 | 13 |
| Most Efficient | No | No |
Configuration
| Spec | ELLIPSE | FORTE |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Freezerless and Single Door | Bottom Freezer |
| Product Class | 3A - All-Refrigerators - automatic defrost | 5I-BI - Built-In Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice service |
| Defrost Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Counter Depth | No | No |
| Built In | No | Yes |
| Compact | No | No |
| Ice Maker | No | Yes |
| Through-the-Door Dispenser | No | No |
Connectivity
| Spec | ELLIPSE | FORTE |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |