Fridges and freezers · comparison
CHiQ CBM282NBS5E vs CHiQ CRBM228NR2: bottom mount fridge-freezers
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The CHiQ CBM282NBS5E costs about $12 a year less to run at 32¢/kWh. The CHiQ CBM282NBS5E is the larger: 283 L against 231 L.
Prices
CHiQ CRBM228NR2
No price at the shops checked: The Good Guys and Appliances Online.
Prices checked 10 Sept 2026.
Side by side
| CHiQCBM282NBS5E | CHiQCRBM228NR2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | $658 | not listed |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 5.5 ★ | 4 ★ |
| kWh a year | 200 | 237 |
| Cost a year | $64 | $76 |
| Specifications | ||
| Type | Bottom mount fridge-freezer | Bottom mount fridge-freezer |
| Total volume | 283 L | 231 L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Width | 595 mm | 540 mm |
| Depth | 671 mm | 576 mm |
| Height | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Made in | China | China |
| Registration no. | ARF3385 | ARF3032 |
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 CBM282NBS5E · CHiQ CRBM228NR2 · or every current model.