Compact Freezers · head to head
GE GDE03GGKBB vs Summit Appliance CM42PL
The GE GDE03GGKBB and the Summit Appliance CM42PL are both compact 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 GE GDE03GGKBB
Same freezer space per dollar and the same capacity, so the cheaper one wins — GE is $21 cheaper at last check.
The Summit Appliance CM42PL does not lead on any measured spec here.
At a glance
Specifications, side by side
| Spec | GE | Summit Appliance |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Compact Freezers | Compact Freezers |
| Model | GDE03GGKBB | CM42PL |
| Capacity | 3.1 cu ft | 3.1 cu ft |
| Dimensions | — | 18.9" W × 32.3" H × 19.9" D |
| Energy use | — | — |
| Color | Black | Stainless Steel |
| Price |
Prices re-checked on a schedule; tap a price for the live number at the retailer.
Frequently asked
Which should you buy, the GE GDE03GGKBB or the Summit Appliance CM42PL?
Our pick: the GE GDE03GGKBB. Same freezer space per dollar and the same capacity, so the cheaper one wins — GE is $21 cheaper at last check. The Summit Appliance CM42PL does not lead on any measured spec here.
Is the GE GDE03GGKBB or the Summit Appliance CM42PL cheaper?
GE is $21 cheaper at last check.
Which holds more, the GE GDE03GGKBB or the Summit Appliance CM42PL?
Both hold about 3.1 cu ft.
Which gives more freezer space per dollar, the GE GDE03GGKBB or the Summit Appliance CM42PL?
Both work out to about $142 per cu ft of freezer space.
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