GE FCM16DL****vsSub-Zero DEC3050FI/*
Side-by-side freezer comparison
GE FCM16DL****
Capacity
15.7cu ft
Annual Energy
277kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
10%
Type
Chest Freezer
Sub-Zero DEC3050FI/*
Capacity
15.5cu ft
Annual Energy
561kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
10%
Type
Upright Freezer
Key differences
GE FCM16DL**** is 51% more efficient at 277 kWh/yr versus 561 kWh/yr for the Sub-Zero DEC3050FI/*. The GE FCM16DL**** is larger at 15.7 cu ft versus 15.5 cu ft. Overall, the Sub-Zero DEC3050FI/* sits higher in the category, ranking above 95% of certified residential freezers.
Capacity
| Spec | GE | Sub-Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Total Volume(cu ft) | 15.7 | 15.5 |
| Adjusted Volume(cu ft) | 27.6 | 27.3 |
Energy
| Spec | GE | Sub-Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Energy Use(kWh/yr) | 277 | 561 |
| US Federal Standard(kWh/yr) | 309 | 614 |
| Better Than Standard(%) | 10 | 10 |
| Most Efficient | No | No |
Configuration
| Spec | GE | Sub-Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Chest Freezer | Upright Freezer |
| Product Class | 10 - Chest freezers and all other freezers except compact freezers | 9I-BI - Built-In upright freezers with automatic defrost with an automatic icemaker |
| Defrost Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Compact | No | No |
| Built In | No | Yes |
| Ice Maker | No | Yes |