Miele KF 2981 SFvsWhirlpool WRQA59CNKZ
Side-by-side refrigerator comparison
Miele KF 2981 SF
Capacity
19.5cu ft
Annual Energy
585kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
11%
Dimensions
36 × 83.7in (w × h)
Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ
Capacity
19.4cu ft
Annual Energy
569kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
10%
Dimensions
35.8 × 69.5in (w × h)
Key differences
Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ is 3% more efficient at 569 kWh/yr versus 585 kWh/yr for the Miele KF 2981 SF. The Miele KF 2981 SF is larger at 19.5 cu ft versus 19.4 cu ft.
Capacity
| Spec | Miele | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Total Volume(cu ft) | 19.5 | 19.4 |
| Adjusted Volume(cu ft) | 23.7 | 25.1 |
Dimensions
| Spec | Miele | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Height(in) | 83.7 | 69.5 |
| Width(in) | 36 | 35.8 |
Energy
| Spec | Miele | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Energy Use(kWh/yr) | 585 | 569 |
| US Federal Standard(kWh/yr) | 644 | 623 |
| Better Than Standard(%) | 11 | 10 |
| Most Efficient | No | No |
Configuration
| Spec | Miele | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Bottom Freezer | Bottom Freezer |
| Product Class | 5I-BI - Built-In Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice service | 5I - 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 | Yes |
| Built In | Yes | No |
| Compact | No | No |
| Ice Maker | Yes | Yes |
| Through-the-Door Dispenser | No | No |
Connectivity
| Spec | Miele | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |