The most efficient fridge-freezers (400–600 L)
Fridge-freezers from 400 to 600 litres ranked by the government database's annual energy figure, lowest first. The list keeps to one size class because cross-size comparison flatters small fridges.
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| # | Model | Energy a year | Size | Stars | Cost/yr @ 32¢ | Best price | Worth knowing | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Hisense HRBM418E | 153 kWh/yr ($49) | 417 L | 8 ★ | $49 | $1,499 | View | |
| 2 |  | Haier HRF420BEC | 155 kWh/yr ($50) | 433 L | 8 ★ | $50 | $1,220 | View | |
| 3 |  | Fisher & Paykel RF505BRNQX1 | 159 kWh/yr ($51) | 515 L | 8 ★ | $51 | $2,557 | View | |
| 4 |  | Haier HRF510BEC | 169 kWh/yr ($54) | 517 L | 8 ★ | $54 | $1,924 | View | |
| 5 |  | Hisense HRBM503E | 174 kWh/yr ($56) | 503 L | 8 ★ | $56 | $1,799 | View | |
| 6 |  | Hisense HRBM418D | 187 kWh/yr ($60) | 417 L | 7 ★ | $60 | — | no current price from the shops we track | |
| 7 | Electrolux EBE4302SE | 190 kWh/yr ($61) | 425 L | 7 ★ | $61 | — | no current price from the shops we track | ||
| 8 |  | Electrolux EBE4302BD | 232 kWh/yr ($74) | 425 L | 6 ★ | $74 | $1,200 | View | |
| 9 |  | Miele KFN 4776 ED | 241 kWh/yr ($77) | 433 L | 5.5 ★ | $77 | $3,509 | View | |
| 10 | TCL C440BFW | 249 kWh/yr ($80) | 412 L | 5.5 ★ | $80 | — | no current price from the shops we track |
How this list is ranked
Fridge-freezers between 400 and 600 litres total volume, ranked by the labelled kWh/year under the registry's test conditions. Dollar figures use 32¢/kWh; a fridge runs continuously, so the annual figure matters more here than for most appliances. Prices checked 10 Sept 2026.
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