Arctic King 7.0 cu ft Chest Freezer in Black
- Chest Freezer
- 7 cu ft
- Freestanding
- Stainless Steel
- More reviewed than 90%
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How it ranks among the 33 chest freezers we track
4.2★ across 1,600 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,600 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
A 7 cu ft chest freezer in black from Arctic King, sized to tuck into a garage, basement, or porch without taking over the floor space. It suits anyone who wants extra frozen storage beyond a kitchen fridge-freezer, from bulk grocery buyers to home brewers running a keezer setup.
- 7.0 cu ft manual-defrost chest freezer
- Black cabinet finish
- Basket included for organizing frozen goods
- Adjustable temperature control dial
Who it's for
Suits people who need supplemental freezer space in a basement, garage, or porch and can manage temperature manually via the dial. Less suited to buyers who want a frost-free unit, since chest freezers like this require periodic manual defrost.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers consistently say it freezes food solid within hours and runs quiet enough to keep indoors, with several long-term owners past the one-year mark reporting no issues. The recurring complaint is shipping condition: multiple buyers describe dented lids or sides on arrival, and one reported a unit that stopped freezing entirely after a few days, with the seller pushing return shipping costs back onto them.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Manual defrost required, no frost-free option
- Full-size units risk shipping dents or transit damage
- At least one buyer received a unit that stopped freezing
Specifications
| Brand | Arctic King |
|---|---|
| Model | WHS-185C1WSB |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 59.5 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 31.2 × 21.7 × 33.5 inches |
| Door Orientation | Top |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 7 cu ft |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 115 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Door Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in chest freezers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic King 7.0 cu ft Chest Freezer in BlackThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 1,600 | 4.2 / 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 |
| ADT Chest Freezer Free-Standing Top Door Freezers 6.8℉ to -4℉ADT | 4.5 / 5 | 847 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Newair 6.7 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer with Removable BasketNewAir | 4.3 / 5 | 218 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Arctic King WHS-185C1WSB
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What size is the Arctic King WHS-185C1WSB freezer?
It's a 7.0 cu ft chest freezer, sized to fit in a garage, basement, or porch without needing much floor space.
Is this freezer frost-free?
No, it uses manual defrost, so ice buildup on the interior needs to be cleared out periodically.
Does the Arctic King chest freezer arrive undamaged?
Most reviewers report damage-free delivery, but some have received units with dented lids or sides, or occasionally a defective unit, so it's worth inspecting on arrival.