Haier HCF420W vs Midea MDRC499FZF01AP: chest freezers
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The Haier HCF420W costs about $24 a year less to run at 32¢/kWh. The Haier HCF420W is the larger: 418 L against 362 L.
Prices
Haier HCF420W
No price at the shops checked: The Good Guys and Appliances Online.
Prices checked 10 Sept 2026.
Midea MDRC499FZF01AP
No price at the shops checked: The Good Guys and Appliances Online.
Prices checked 10 Sept 2026.
Side by side
| HaierHCF420W | MideaMDRC499FZF01AP | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | not listed | not listed |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 5.5 ★ | 3.5 ★ |
| kWh a year | 224 | 300 |
| Cost a year | $72 | $96 |
| Specifications | ||
| Type | Chest freezer | Chest freezer |
| Total volume | 418 L | 362 L |
| Doors | 1 | 1 |
| Width | 1320 mm | 1255 mm |
| Depth | 750 mm | 705 mm |
| Height | 845 mm | 825 mm |
| Made in | China | China |
| Registration no. | ARF3790 | ARF3772 |
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: Haier HCF420W · Midea MDRC499FZF01AP · or every current model.