TABU Compact Chest Freezer 7 cu ft
- Capacity: 7 cu ft
- Door Orientation: Top
- Door Material Type: Stainless Steel
- Color: Black
Last refreshed Jun 11, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
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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ASIN: B0F65DW8RNModel: 44001Category: Chest Freezers
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.
Pros and cons
- 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 | |
| Door Orientation | Top |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 22 × 22 × 32 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 7 cu fthigher than 63% of 25 chest freezers |
| 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
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.