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Whynter FM-85G vs Whirlpool WZF34X16DW

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Whynter FM-85G is cheaper at $606.83. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Whynter FM-85G Whirlpool WZF34X16DW
US price $606.83
BrandWhynterWhirlpool
Released
Configuration chest upright
Capacity cubic (ft) 2.83 16
Defrost type manual frost-free
Energy use kwh yr
Energy star bool No No
Width inches 28.1 30.25
Height inches 23.5 60.25
Depth inches 18.25 29.13
Storage basket count 2 3
Garage ready bool
Warranty years 1 1

Sources — Whynter FM-85G: whynter.com (verified 2026-07-11). Whirlpool WZF34X16DW: whirlpool.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Whynter FM-85G and Whirlpool WZF34X16DW?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Configuration: Whynter FM-85G chest vs Whirlpool WZF34X16DW upright
  • Capacity cubic (ft): Whynter FM-85G 2.83 vs Whirlpool WZF34X16DW 16
  • Defrost type: Whynter FM-85G manual vs Whirlpool WZF34X16DW frost-free
  • Width inches: Whynter FM-85G 28.1 vs Whirlpool WZF34X16DW 30.25
  • Height inches: Whynter FM-85G 23.5 vs Whirlpool WZF34X16DW 60.25
  • Depth inches: Whynter FM-85G 18.25 vs Whirlpool WZF34X16DW 29.13
  • Storage basket count: Whynter FM-85G 2 vs Whirlpool WZF34X16DW 3

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