BLACK+DECKER 1.2 Cu. Ft. Compact Upright Freezer
- Upright Freezer
- 0 cu ft
- 53 watts
- Freestanding
- Better rated than 58%
- More reviewed than 73%
A genuinely cold little box that punches above its cubic footage, and Energy Star rated. Order with the expectation of checking it carefully for dent damage on arrival.
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How it ranks among the 35 upright freezers we track
4.2★ across 236 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
236 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 35 upright freezers we track - how the scorecard works · full upright freezers data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 11, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
BLACK+DECKER's BUFK12W is a 1.2 cubic foot upright freezer measuring 19.69 by 19.29 by 19.72 inches and weighing 40.77 pounds. It has one full-width wire shelf, an adjustable thermostat dial, leveling legs and a flat black cabinet.
Think of this as freezer space you put where you need it rather than where the kitchen allows. Bedside for ice packs, in an RV, beside a desk, on a garage bench. The tradeoff for that portability is manual defrost and a compressor that draws more than the label implies when it is working hard in a warm space.
- 1.2 cu ft, roughly 42 lbs of food
- 19.69 x 19.29 x 19.72 inches, 40.77 lbs
- Full-width wire shelf included
- Adjustable thermostat and leveling legs
Who it's for
Good for apartments, offices, RVs and bedrooms that need a small block of reliably frozen storage close at hand. It is not a substitute for a chest freezer if you are storing bulk meat, and it will need defrosting by hand.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners are emphatic about two things: it freezes hard, and it is silent. Several were surprised by usable interior volume, with one keeping it upstairs full of ice packs and another running it in an RV. The freezing performance holds up even in an unheated space. Damage on delivery dominates the negative reviews, including one buyer who went through three shipments before receiving an acceptable unit and still found a small dent, plus complaints about door alignment. Two owners flag icing after roughly two months, and one measured higher power draw than advertised.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Holds a hard freeze, not just cool storage
- Quiet enough for a bedroom or office
- 19.7 inch cube fits shelves, corners and RV bays
- Energy Star and UL certified
- Not frost free, ices up within a couple of months
- Real power draw can exceed the stated wattage
- Very commonly arrives with shipping dents
- 1.2 cu ft fills fast with bulk purchases
Performance notes
A single full-width wire shelf splits the cavity into two usable levels, which matters more than it sounds at this size because otherwise everything piles into one heap. The thermostat is a dial rather than a digital setpoint. Frost builds up over weeks of use since there is no auto defrost cycle, so expect to empty and clear it periodically.
Specifications
| Brand | BLACK+DECKER |
|---|---|
| Model | BUFK12W |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 19.7 × 19.7 × 19.3 inches |
| Door Orientation | Top |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 0 cu ft |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 53 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Door Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Number Of Shelves | 1 |
| Color | white |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Item Type Name | Single Door, |
| Specification Met | Yes |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in upright freezers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK+DECKER 1.2 Cu. Ft. Compact Upright FreezerThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 236 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Whynter CUF-112SS MiniWhynter | 4.5 / 5 | 6,818 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Koolatron 1.2 Cubic Feet Capacity White Upright freezerKoolatron | 4.5 / 5 | 111 | 4.0 / 5 |
| HOMCOM Mini Freezer CountertopHOMCOM | 4.4 / 5 | 416 | 3.9 / 5 |
| KoolMore 21 cu. ft. Upright Convertible Freezer/RefrigeratorKoolMore | 4.6 / 5 | 43 | 3.9 / 5 |
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Questions about the BLACK+DECKER BUFK12W
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the BLACK+DECKER BUFK12W defrost itself?
No. It is a manual defrost freezer, and one owner noted visible icing after about two months of use, which the documentation warns about.
Can the BLACK+DECKER BUFK12W run in an RV or off a battery system?
An owner reports using one in an RV on long trips with an inverter, though they found actual consumption higher than the stated wattage and switched it off overnight while traveling.
How much food fits in 1.2 cubic feet?
BLACK+DECKER estimates about 42 pounds by standard industry calculation. Owners consistently say the interior is roomier than the exterior suggests.