Chest Freezers
Frigidaire 8.7 cu ft Chest Freezer
$319.99
Best mid-size — more room for bulk meat and big batch-cooking while staying efficient.
Chest Freezers
Midea 5.0 cu ft Chest Freezer
$199.99 $229.99
The sweet spot for most homes: room for a few weeks of batch-cooked meals and bulk buys, an efficient compressor, an adjustable thermostat, and a removable storage basket — at a fair price. Compact enough for a kitchen, basement, or utility room.
Best for: Most homes · Batch cooking · Bulk buying
How it scores
Ease of use4/5
Performance4/5
Durability4/5
Easy to clean3/5
Value for money5/5
Pros & cons
- Efficient
- Right size for most homes
- Adjustable thermostat
- Storage basket
- Manual defrost
- Not rated for unheated garages
In depth
Day to day, the Midea 5.0 cu ft Chest Freezer scores 4/5 on ease of use and 4/5 on performance in our category comparison — running at 100W, a 5.0 cu ft capacity, serving about 2-4. The standout is efficient, and the parts are hand-wash only, so factor in a couple extra minutes after each use. Durability lands at 4/5, which lines up with its 1 year warranty.
Buy the Midea 5.0 cu ft Chest Freezer if you fit the Most homes, Batch cooking, Bulk buying profile — that's where its 5/5 value score really pays off. Skip it if manual defrost, or if not rated for unheated garages would bother you day to day.
Compared to the Frigidaire 8.7 cu ft Chest Freezer, the Midea 5.0 cu ft Chest Freezer runs about $120 less than it and edges it out on value for money (5/5 vs 4/5). If generous capacity matters more to you than efficient, the Frigidaire 8.7 cu ft Chest Freezer is the one to check next.
Where it sits in Chest Freezers
At $199.99, the Midea 5.0 cu ft Chest Freezer is 2nd cheapest of the 5 chest freezers we list — 29% below the $279.99 median for the category. Stepping down to the Koolatron 3.5 cu ft Chest Freezer saves $30; stepping up to the GE Garage Ready 7.0 cu ft Chest Freezer costs $80 more. It also carries the highest customer rating of the 5 and the most reviews of the 5.
| Product | Price | Rating | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koolatron 3.5 cu ft Chest Freezer | $169.99 | 4.4★ | 3.5 cu ft |
| Midea 5.0 cu ft Chest Freezer (this page) | $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 | 5.0 cu ft |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 100 |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Dimensions (in) | 28.0 x 22.0 x 33.0 |
| Weight (lbs) | 57 |
| Color | White |
| Controls | dial thermostat |
| Temp range (°F) | -12 to 6 |
| Functions | Manual defrost, Adjustable thermostat, Storage basket |
| Included | Storage basket |
| Dishwasher safe | No |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Noise | Low |
| Power | Corded electric |
| Footprint | Compact |
Common questions
How much does the Midea 5.0 cu ft Chest Freezer cost?
As of our last check it was priced around $199.99 (down from $229.99) on Amazon. That makes it the 2nd cheapest of the 5 chest freezers in our catalog, 29% below the $279.99 category median. Amazon prices change often, so confirm the current price before buying.
Who is the Midea 5.0 cu ft Chest Freezer best for?
Best for: Most homes, Batch cooking, Bulk buying. If that profile doesn't fit, the Koolatron 3.5 cu ft Chest Freezer covers similar ground for $30 less.
Is the Midea 5.0 cu ft Chest Freezer worth the price?
It sits 29% below the $279.99 median for the 5 chest freezers we list, with the highest customer rating of the group. At a 5/5 value-for-money score in our comparison, it's one of the stronger picks in its price range — the main tradeoff to weigh is manual defrost.
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