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CHiQ CTM512NSS5E vs Hisense HRTF497SW: top mount fridge-freezers

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The CHiQ CTM512NSS5E is $117 cheaper at its best current price. The CHiQ CTM512NSS5E costs about $7 a year less to run at 32¢/kWh. The CHiQ CTM512NSS5E is the larger: 515 L against 496 L.

Prices

CHiQ CTM512NSS5E product photo

CHiQ CTM512NSS5E

Appliances Online$882View

Prices checked 10 Sept 2026.

Hisense HRTF497SW product photo

Hisense HRTF497SW

The Good Guys$999View
Appliances Online$1,032View

Prices checked 10 Sept 2026.

Side by side

CHiQCTM512NSS5EHisenseHRTF497SW
Buying
Best price$882$999
Specifications
TypeTop mount fridge-freezerTop mount fridge-freezer
Total volume515 L496 L
Doors22
Width750 mm794 mm
Depth785 mm685 mm
Height1680 mm1720 mm
Made inChinaChina
Registration no.ARF3386ARF3563
Running costs at 32¢/kWh
Energy stars5 ★4.5 ★
kWh a year312335
Cost a year$100$107

How we compare

Specifications are from the Australian Government's energy-rating database; prices are from the retailers shown, on the dates shown. Running costs apply 32¢/kWh to the government's labelled annual energy figure. The energy figure is for continuous running under the labelled test conditions. Full pages: CHiQ CTM512NSS5E · Hisense HRTF497SW · or every current model.