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Upright freezer collection
Best Upright Freezers 2026
An upright freezer is a front-opening, shelved freezer that stores frozen food like a fridge does — easy to see and reach, at the cost of a little efficiency versus a chest freezer. Frost-free models spare you manual defrosting. The models below are real listings with current pricing and capacities.
▪ 503 models in collection · showing our top 60 · Live prices in this collection currently run $26 – $4,120.
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Models503
From$26
Median$400
Capacity span1–23 cu ft
Brands123
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Lowest price$26
Largest capacity23 cu ft
Spec comparison
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| Model | Price | Capacity | Dimensions (W × H × D) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDE Platinum Silver 6.5 Cu. ft. Upright Freezer | $298 | 6.5 cu ft | 23" W × 55" H × 24.5" D | Upright Freezers |
| Kaimei 1.1 cu ft Upright Freezer Black | $234 | 1.1 cu ft | — | Upright Freezers |
| ANTSKU N818P191847S 19 cu ft Upright Freezer Stainless Steel | $2,249 | 19 cu ft | — | Upright Freezers |
| Forno FFFFD1722-28WHT-LS 13.6 cu ft Convertible Upright F… | $1,196 | 13.6 cu ft | — | Upright Freezers |
| Forno FFFFD1722-28WHT-RS 13.6 cu ft Convertible Upright F… | $1,196 | 13.6 cu ft | — | Upright Freezers |
| HBFRF1115 11 cu ft Upright Freezer Stainless | $359 | 11 cu ft | 26" W × 68" H × 26" D | Upright Freezers |
| Hamilton Beach HBFRF1115 11 cu ft Upright Freezer Stainless | $671 | 11 cu ft | 68" W × 26" H × 26" D | Upright Freezers |
| Noekya HBFRF1115 11 cu ft Upright Freezer Stainless | $278 | 11 cu ft | 26" W × 68" H × 26" D | Upright Freezers |
| Whynter Energy Star 1.1 cu. ft. Upright Freezer with Lock | $201 | 1.1 cu ft | 18.5" W × 19.5" H × 17.3" D | Upright Freezers |
| Danby DUFM032A3WDB 3.2 cu ft Upright Freezer | $355 | 3.2 cu ft | — | Upright Freezers |
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Buying guide
How to choose an upright freezer
An upright freezer is about access and organization. Decide whether frost-free convenience is worth a small efficiency trade versus a chest freezer.
01
Shelves make it easy to use
Fixed shelves and door bins let you organize by category and reach items without digging. That day-to-day convenience is the main reason to pick an upright over a chest freezer.
02
Frost-free vs. manual defrost
Frost-free uprights cycle to prevent ice buildup so you never defrost, but use a little more energy and can be slightly noisier. Manual-defrost models are more efficient and quieter but need occasional defrosting.
03
Reversible door and clearance
A front-opening freezer needs room for the door to swing. A reversible door helps in a tight spot, and you should leave venting clearance at the back and sides.
04
Ambient rating for garages
If the freezer lives in an unheated garage, confirm it is rated for a wide ambient temperature range so it keeps running in winter cold and summer heat.
Common questions
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Upright Freezers: common questions
What is the difference between an upright and a chest freezer?
An upright freezer opens from the front with shelves like a fridge, making items easy to see and reach. A chest freezer opens from the top, holds more per cubic foot, and retains cold longer, but you have to dig for items at the bottom.
Are upright freezers frost-free?
Some are and some are not. Frost-free upright freezers cycle to prevent ice buildup so you never defrost, at a small cost in energy use. Manual-defrost uprights are more efficient but need occasional defrosting.
Can an upright freezer go in the garage?
Often, if it is rated for the temperature range. A garage-ready or wide-ambient-rated model will keep cycling through winter cold and summer heat; a standard indoor unit may struggle in extreme garage temperatures.
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