Chest Freezers
Midea 5.0 cu ft Chest Freezer
$199.99 $229.99
Best overall value — right-sized for most homes, efficient, with an adjustable thermostat and basket.
Chest Freezers
Koolatron 3.5 cu ft Chest Freezer
$169.99
Tight on space? The Koolatron 3.5 cu ft is small enough for an apartment, dorm, or office, yet still holds a meaningful stash of frozen meals and bulk buys. Simple, efficient, and easy to tuck into a corner.
Best for: Apartments · Dorms · Small spaces
How it scores
Ease of use4/5
Performance4/5
Durability4/5
Easy to clean3/5
Value for money4/5
Pros & cons
- Very compact
- Efficient
- Affordable
- Fits small spaces
- Limited capacity
- Manual defrost
- Basic features
In depth
The Koolatron 3.5 cu ft Chest Freezer is built for repeat use rather than occasional use: it runs at 90W, a 3.5 cu ft capacity, serving about 2-4, and ease of use lands at 4/5. Very compact is what most reviewers single out. On cleanup, the parts are hand-wash only, so factor in a couple extra minutes after each use.
Apartments, Dorms, Small spaces get the most out of the Koolatron 3.5 cu ft Chest Freezer. If limited capacity is a dealbreaker for you (or manual defrost is), it's worth comparing against the related picks below before buying.
Compared to the Midea 5.0 cu ft Chest Freezer, the Koolatron 3.5 cu ft Chest Freezer runs about $30 less than it and trades some value-for-money score for it (4/5 vs 5/5). If efficient matters more to you than very compact, the Midea 5.0 cu ft Chest Freezer is the one to check next.
Where it sits in Chest Freezers
At $169.99, the Koolatron 3.5 cu ft Chest Freezer is the cheapest of the 5 chest freezers we list — 39% below the $279.99 median for the category. The next step up we list is the Midea 5.0 cu ft Chest Freezer, $30 more.
| Product | Price | Rating | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koolatron 3.5 cu ft Chest Freezer (this page) | $169.99 | 4.4★ | 3.5 cu ft |
| Midea 5.0 cu ft Chest Freezer | $199.99 | 4.6★ | 5.0 cu ft |
| GE Garage Ready 7.0 cu ft Chest Freezer | $279.99 | 4.6★ | 7.0 cu ft |
Prices are from our last catalog check and move around on Amazon; ranking is across the 5 chest freezers in the Kantan Prep catalog, not the whole market.
Full specifications
| Capacity | 3.5 cu ft |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 90 |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Dimensions (in) | 23.4 x 21.9 x 33.1 |
| Weight (lbs) | 46 |
| Color | White |
| Controls | dial thermostat |
| Temp range (°F) | -4 to 6 |
| Functions | Manual defrost, Storage basket |
| Included | Storage basket |
| Dishwasher safe | No |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Noise | Low |
| Power | Corded electric |
| Footprint | Compact |
Common questions
How much does the Koolatron 3.5 cu ft Chest Freezer cost?
As of our last check it was priced around $169.99 on Amazon. That makes it the cheapest of the 5 chest freezers in our catalog, 39% below the $279.99 category median. Amazon prices change often, so confirm the current price before buying.
Who is the Koolatron 3.5 cu ft Chest Freezer best for?
Best for: Apartments, Dorms, Small spaces.
Is the Koolatron 3.5 cu ft Chest Freezer worth the price?
It sits 39% below the $279.99 median for the 5 chest freezers we list. At a 4/5 value-for-money score in our comparison, it's one of the stronger picks in its price range — the main tradeoff to weigh is limited capacity.
📖 Want the full rundown? Read our Chest Freezers buying guide.
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