A 1.2 cubic foot compact upright from a well-known brand, with a full-width wire shelf that makes the most of a small interior for dorms and tight kitchens.
Buyers who want a small upright freezer from a familiar name for a dorm, office or apartment, with a single shelf to organize a modest stash.
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You need real grocery capacity; at 1.2 cubic feet this is a personal-use deep freeze, not a household backup.
Capacity 1.2 cu ft
Installation Freestanding
Shelves 1
Door Top
Color White
Voltage 120 Volts
Priced 76% below the category median ($891.74 across 34 tracked models)
Capacity of 1.2 cu ft - smaller than 89% of the 34 models we track
Shelves of 1 - lower than 90% of the 34 models we track
Pros
Recognizable BLACK+DECKER brand name
Full-width wire shelf organizes the compact interior
Discreet white finish suits dorms and small apartments
Freestanding setup needs only an outlet and clearance
Steady 4.2-star average across 236 ratings
Cons
1.2 cubic feet limits it to personal-use storage
Priced above the cheapest white compacts
Single shelf is the extent of internal organization
Our scorecard
4.2/5overall
Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 236 owner ratings
Value for money1.4/5
$180 per cubic foot, above the category median
Popularity4.3/5
236 owner reviews, more than most models here
Storage space0.7/5
1.2 cu ft, compact for this category
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other refrigerators and freezers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The BLACK+DECKER BUFK12W is a compact upright freezer that leans on a recognizable brand name and a sensibly designed interior. At 1.2 cubic feet it is sized for personal use, but the full-width wire shelf is a thoughtful touch that splits the cabinet into usable layers rather than leaving one deep, hard-to-organize well.
The white finish keeps it unobtrusive in a dorm, office or apartment corner, and as a freestanding unit it only needs an outlet and a little clearance to run. It works on a standard 120-volt supply, so there is nothing special to plan for during setup.
At $216.30 it costs a bit more than the cheapest white minis, with the brand recognition and the wire-shelf layout accounting for some of that. Its 4.2-star average across 236 ratings places it firmly in the dependable mid-pack of compact freezers.
Specifications
Capacity
1.2 cu ft
Installation
Freestanding
Shelves
1
Door
Top
Color
White
Voltage
120 Volts
Performance notes
At 1.2 cubic feet this is a personal deep freeze for ice, frozen meals and a small overflow rather than weekly groceries. The full-width wire shelf is the practical highlight, letting you stack items on two levels instead of piling everything in one well. It runs as a freestanding unit on a standard 120-volt outlet, so placement just needs airflow around the cabinet and a nearby socket.
What buyers say
Buyers are drawn to the BLACK+DECKER name and generally find the compact size and wire shelf practical for a dorm or apartment. The recurring observation, as with all units this small, is that capacity is limited to personal use. The 4.2-star average across more than 200 ratings reflects reliable, middle-of-the-pack satisfaction for the money.
With 1.2 cubic feet of space and a full-width wire shelf, it suits personal storage like ice, frozen meals and a small overflow rather than a household's groceries.
Does it have a shelf?
Yes, it includes a full-width wire shelf that divides the interior into two usable levels for easier organization.
What outlet does it need?
It is a freestanding freezer that runs on a standard 120-volt household outlet, so no special wiring is required.
