BLACK+DECKER BUFK12W Compact Upright Freezer 1.2 Cu Ft
- Capacity: 0.04 cu ft
- Number Of Shelves: 1
- Door Orientation: Top
- Installation Type: Freestanding
Last refreshed Jun 11, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
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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ASIN: B076JMVJVZModel: BUFK12WCategory: Upright Freezers
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.
Pros and cons
- 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 | |
| Door Orientation | Top |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 19.7 × 19.7 × 19.3 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 0.04 cu ftlower than 100% of 29 upright freezers |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 53 watts |
| Voltage | 120 voltshigher than 71% of 29 upright freezers |
| Construction & materials | |
| Number Of Shelves | 1 |
| Door Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Color | White |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Specification Met | Yes |
| Item Type Name | Single Door, |
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Frequently asked questions
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.