Hamilton Beach BD-396vsSKS SKSCF2401*
Side-by-side freezer comparison
Hamilton Beach BD-396
Capacity
14cu ft
Annual Energy
392kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
11%
Type
Upright Freezer
SKS SKSCF2401*
Capacity
13.9cu ft
Annual Energy
500kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
16%
Type
Upright Freezer
Key differences
Hamilton Beach BD-396 is 22% more efficient at 392 kWh/yr versus 500 kWh/yr for the SKS SKSCF2401*. The Hamilton Beach BD-396 is larger at 14 cu ft versus 13.9 cu ft. Overall, the SKS SKSCF2401* sits higher in the category, ranking above 88% of certified residential freezers.
Capacity
| Spec | Hamilton Beach | SKS |
|---|---|---|
| Total Volume(cu ft) | 14 | 13.9 |
| Adjusted Volume(cu ft) | 24.6 | 24.4 |
Energy
| Spec | Hamilton Beach | SKS |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Energy Use(kWh/yr) | 392 | 500 |
| US Federal Standard(kWh/yr) | 440 | 585 |
| Better Than Standard(%) | 11 | 16 |
| Most Efficient | No | No |
Configuration
| Spec | Hamilton Beach | SKS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Upright Freezer | Upright Freezer |
| Product Class | 9 - Upright freezers with automatic defrost without an automatic ice maker | 9I-BI - Built-In upright freezers with automatic defrost with an automatic icemaker |
| Defrost Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Compact | No | No |
| Built In | No | Yes |
| Ice Maker | No | Yes |