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Our Top Choice
Sunpentown Upright Freezer
Coming from a stern, professional business company, this freezer possesses all the qualities of a proper business-person: tough, reliable, and with a frosty temperament.
A well-known home improvement company. A simple, elegant design. Stainless steel door. Energy Star.
It can rattle loudly and vigorously if positioned even slightly off its level.
3.0 cu. ft.
21.1 x 19.4 x 33.8 inches/57.3 lbs
Energy Star
Manual Defrost
Stainless Steel
Best Value
Midea Compact Single Upright Freezer
As a product from one of the most prominent house appliance-producing companies, this upright freezer boasts high-reliability and a budget-friendly price!
One of the leading refrigeration-producing companies in the world. An attractive snow-white finish. Adjustable legs.
The temperature control is a bit awkwardly positioned.
3.0 cu. ft.
19.7 x 21.3 x 33.9 inches/57.3 lbs
Energy Star
Manual Defrost
Stainless Steel
Danby Designer Freezer Upright or Chest
Built by a dedicated, family-run business called Danby, this upright freezer offers a well-known design enhanced with modern-day additions!
A well-known refrigeration-oriented company. A compact design. Three quick-freeze shelves. Energy Star.
Defrosting can get tricky.
8.5 cu. ft.
25.7 x 23.6 x 58.8 inche/124 lbs
Energy Star
Manual Defrost
Steel
Avanti Vertical Freezer
As a product of a well-versed home appliance company, this upright freezer has a number of interesting features to cover your cooling and freezing needs!
A leading home appliance-producing company. A simplified design. Full-range temperature control.
Obtaining smaller spare parts can be a challenge (if one of the hinges breaks, for example).
2.8 cu. ft.
19.2 x 21.5 x 33.2 inches/54 lbs
No Energy Star label
Manual Defrost
Plastic
Igloo Upright Compact Freezer
Coming from a cooling and water-oriented products company with a long tradition of production, this upright freezer offers some attractive features at a fairly reasonable price.
An experienced company. A simple, cube-like design. Wire shelves. Leveling legs.
It doesn't come equipped with an inside light.
1.1 cu. ft.
18.2 x 20.3 x 20.5 inches/34.2 lbs
No Energy Star label
Manual Defrost
Aluminum