TABU 7.0 Cubic Feet Chest Freezer
- Chest Freezer
- 7 cu ft
- Freestanding
- Stainless Steel
- More reviewed than 55%
A no frills second freezer at a low price. Buy it for bulk storage and accept manual defrost, and inspect the cabinet closely the day it arrives.
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How it ranks among the 33 chest freezers we track
4.3★ across 194 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
194 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 33 chest freezers we track - how the scorecard works · full chest 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
TABU's model 44001 is a 7.0 cubic foot manual defrost chest freezer with a top hinged lid, a front mounted 7 position dial spanning roughly -7.6F to 6.8F, and one removable wire basket. The cabinet measures 21.1 by 20.3 by 32.3 inches and sits on adjustable leveling legs.
Chest freezers hold cold better than uprights because cold air stays put when the lid opens, and this one leans into that with a simple dial and no electronics to fail. The trade is manual defrost, so frost has to be scraped out once or twice a year depending on how humid the room is. Treat it as bulk storage rather than a freezer you open ten times a day.
- 7.0 cu ft capacity, top opening lid
- Temperature range about -7.6F to 6.8F
- Lid opens between 45 and 90 degrees
- R600a refrigerant, freestanding install
Who it's for
Suits a household adding overflow capacity for meat, seafood or ice cream in a garage, basement or apartment corner, where roughly two feet of floor width is available. Less suitable if you want frost free operation, a digital readout, or shelves that keep small packages sorted.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Quiet running is the single most repeated compliment, with several owners saying it goes unnoticed in the room, though one heard an intermittent noise from an adjoining room. Multiple buyers said the freezer is physically smaller than they pictured, and one measured it as smaller than the listed dimensions yet would buy again. The clearest failure was shipping damage: one unit arrived heavily dented and did not run at all.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Quiet cycling in living spaces
- Simple 7 position dial, no electronics
- Compact 21 inch wide footprint
- Leveling legs suit uneven garage floors
Performance notes
The R600a sealed system is rated at 40 dB or below, which in practice means a low hum that cycles rather than runs constantly. Because the single basket is the only divider, deep items sink to the stepped floor of the cabinet, so grouping food in bins before loading makes a real difference. Cold recovery after loading warm groceries takes several hours, so freeze in stages rather than filling it in one go.
Specifications
| Brand | TABU |
|---|---|
| Model | 44001 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 22 × 22 × 32 inches |
| Door Orientation | Top |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 7 cu ft |
| Construction & materials | |
| Door Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Side Handle |
| Other details | |
| Item Type Name | chest freezer |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in chest freezers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| TABU 7.0 Cubic Feet Chest FreezerThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 194 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Koolatron Deep FreezerKoolatron | 4.7 / 5 | 2,400 | 4.3 / 5 |
| FRIGIDAIRE EFRF5003-BLACK Chest Deep Freezer-Garage-ReadyFrigidaire | 4.4 / 5 | 475 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Arctic King 7.0 cu ft Chest Freezer in BlackArctic King | 4.2 / 5 | 1,600 | 4.2 / 5 |
| ADT Chest Freezer Free-Standing Top Door Freezers 6.8℉ to -4℉ADT | 4.5 / 5 | 847 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the TABU 44001
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the TABU 44001 chest freezer defrost itself?
No. It is a manual defrost design, so you unplug it and clear the frost buildup yourself. Owners generally do this once or twice a year.
How cold does the TABU 7.0 cu ft freezer get?
The 7 level dial covers roughly -7.6F to 6.8F, with higher dial numbers producing colder temperatures. There is no digital display, so a separate thermometer is useful.
Will the TABU 44001 fit in a small kitchen or apartment?
Its footprint is 21.1 by 20.3 inches with a height of 32.3 inches, so it takes about the same floor space as a narrow base cabinet. Allow extra clearance above for the lid to swing open.