Chest Freezers · head to head
DUURA DCF16 vs Hamilton Beach HBFRF1497
The DUURA DCF16 and the Hamilton Beach HBFRF1497 are both chest freezers in the same size and price class. Below is a side-by-side of their real capacity, dimensions, energy use, and current prices so you can pick the one that fits your space and budget — no invented ratings, just the specs and live pricing.
Our pick
Our pick: the DUURA DCF16
DUURA gives you more space for your money — $44 vs $53 per cu ft.
Choose the Hamilton Beach HBFRF1497 if floor space is tight — it is the smaller footprint of the two.
At a glance
Specifications, side by side
| Spec | DUURA | Hamilton Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Chest Freezers | Chest Freezers |
| Model | DCF16 | HBFRF1497 |
| Capacity | 16 cu ft | 14 cu ft |
| Dimensions | 60.2" W × 33.6" H × 29.7" D | — |
| Energy use | — | — |
| Color | White | White |
| Price |
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Frequently asked
Which should you buy, the DUURA DCF16 or the Hamilton Beach HBFRF1497?
Our pick: the DUURA DCF16. DUURA gives you more space for your money — $44 vs $53 per cu ft. Choose the Hamilton Beach HBFRF1497 if floor space is tight — it is the smaller footprint of the two.
Is the DUURA DCF16 or the Hamilton Beach HBFRF1497 cheaper?
DUURA is $44 cheaper at last check.
Which holds more, the DUURA DCF16 or the Hamilton Beach HBFRF1497?
DUURA holds more — 16 vs 14 cu ft.
Which gives more freezer space per dollar, the DUURA DCF16 or the Hamilton Beach HBFRF1497?
DUURA gives you more space for your money — $44 vs $53 per cu ft.
Which takes up less floor space, the DUURA DCF16 or the Hamilton Beach HBFRF1497?
Hamilton Beach takes up less floor space — 980 vs 1788 sq in.
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