Chest Freezers · head to head
Hamilton Beach HBFRF1497 vs Element ECF15MDCW
The Hamilton Beach HBFRF1497 and the Element ECF15MDCW 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 Element ECF15MDCW
They cost about the same per cu ft, so the bigger one wins — 14.7 vs 14 cu ft.
Choose the Hamilton Beach HBFRF1497 only if the lower sticker price matters more than the space you get for it.
At a glance
Specifications, side by side
| Spec | Hamilton Beach | Element |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Chest Freezers | Chest Freezers |
| Model | HBFRF1497 | ECF15MDCW |
| Capacity | 14 cu ft | 14.7 cu ft |
| Dimensions | — | 29.2" W × 34" H × 58.4" D |
| Energy use | — | — |
| Color | White | White |
| Price |
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Frequently asked
Which should you buy, the Hamilton Beach HBFRF1497 or the Element ECF15MDCW?
Our pick: the Element ECF15MDCW. They cost about the same per cu ft, so the bigger one wins — 14.7 vs 14 cu ft. Choose the Hamilton Beach HBFRF1497 only if the lower sticker price matters more than the space you get for it.
Is the Hamilton Beach HBFRF1497 or the Element ECF15MDCW cheaper?
Hamilton Beach is $4 cheaper at last check.
Which holds more, the Hamilton Beach HBFRF1497 or the Element ECF15MDCW?
Element holds more — 14.7 vs 14 cu ft.
Which gives more freezer space per dollar, the Hamilton Beach HBFRF1497 or the Element ECF15MDCW?
Both work out to about $53 per cu ft of freezer space.
Which takes up less floor space, the Hamilton Beach HBFRF1497 or the Element ECF15MDCW?
Hamilton Beach takes up less floor space — 980 vs 1705 sq in.
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