Chest Freezers · head to head
SMETA DSC-385HU vs Element ECF15MDCW
The SMETA DSC-385HU 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 SMETA DSC-385HU only if the lower sticker price matters more than the space you get for it.
At a glance
Specifications, side by side
| Spec | SMETA | Element |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Chest Freezers | Chest Freezers |
| Model | DSC-385HU | ECF15MDCW |
| Capacity | 14 cu ft | 14.7 cu ft |
| Dimensions | — | 29.2" W × 34" H × 58.4" D |
| Energy use | — | — |
| Color | — | White |
| Price |
Prices re-checked on a schedule; tap a price for the live number at the retailer.
Frequently asked
Which should you buy, the SMETA DSC-385HU 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 SMETA DSC-385HU only if the lower sticker price matters more than the space you get for it.
Is the SMETA DSC-385HU or the Element ECF15MDCW cheaper?
SMETA is $49 cheaper at last check.
Which holds more, the SMETA DSC-385HU or the Element ECF15MDCW?
Element holds more — 14.7 vs 14 cu ft.
Which gives more freezer space per dollar, the SMETA DSC-385HU or the Element ECF15MDCW?
Both work out to about $50 per cu ft of freezer space.
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