Platinum Chest Low-Temperature Freezer 340 L / 12 cu.ft, 0 to −40 °C vs Platinum Upright Low-Temperature Freezer 370 L / 13 cu.ft, 0 to −40 °C
Both are Yamato Platinum LTF low-temperature freezers holding 0 to −40°C with the same single-stage refrigeration, touchscreen control, USB/FTP data logging, and email/SMS alarms. The real decision is form factor: a top-opening chest versus a vertical upright — which changes footprint, how you organize samples, and how well the cabinet holds cold when opened.
Which should you choose?
Pick the Platinum chest (LTF-401CP) when
you have floor space but limited height, you store in racks or baskets rather than on shelves, and cold-temperature stability matters — cold air sinks, so a top-opening chest loses less on each opening. It also lists the higher rack capacity (27) and the lower price.
Pick the Platinum upright (LTF-401UP) when
floor space is tight but you have vertical room (about 35 in wide, 79.5 in tall), and you want shelf-level organization — four adjustable shelves and front access so you are not reaching down into a chest. Better ergonomics for frequent, sorted retrieval.
Either way
you get the same 0 to −40°C range, CFC/HCFC-free refrigeration, manual defrost, and full Yamato manufacturer warranty through Legacy Lab Supplies.
Our own take, drawn only from the manufacturer-published specs in the table below.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Platinum Chest Low-Temperature | Platinum Upright Low-Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Data | Temperature graph, USB/FTP logging, VNC remote access, multi-level security | Temperature graph, USB/FTP logging, VNC remote access, multi-level security |
| Spec | Value | Value |
| Style | Chest / horizontal, top opening | Upright / vertical |
| Control | Touch-screen; displays set point + chamber temp | Door-mounted touch-screen; set point + chamber temp |
| Defrost | Manual | Manual |
| Alarming | Hi/Low alarm with email + SMS; dry-contact alarm & power-fail relays; battery back-up | Hi/Low alarm with email + SMS; dry-contact alarm & power-fail relays; battery back-up |
| Capacity | 340 L / 12 cu.ft | 370 L / 13 cu.ft |
| Electrical | Configured to order (115 / 208 / 230 / 220V, 50/60 Hz, 1-phase) | 115/208/230V 60Hz or 220V 50/60Hz, 1-phase (configured per order) |
| Access port | ½" porthole (left side) with plug | ½" porthole (left side) with plug |
| Construction | 14-ga zinc-coated galvanized chamber; 16-ga steel exterior, powder-coated cool gray | 14-ga zinc-coated galvanized chamber; 16-ga steel exterior, powder-coated cool gray |
| Refrigerants | CFC-free & HCFC-free | CFC-free & HCFC-free |
| Model (focus) | Yamato LTF-401CP (LTF Platinum chest series) | Yamato LTF-401UP (LTF Platinum upright series) |
| Rack capacity | 27 | 15 |
| Refrigeration | Single-stage, one hermetic compressor | Single-stage, one hermetic compressor |
| Temperature range | 0°C to -40°C | 0°C to -40°C |
| External dimensions | 65.5 × 32 × 47.5 in (166 × 81 × 120 cm) | 35 × 34.5 × 79.5 in (88 × 87 × 201 cm) |
| Internal dimensions | 55 × 19 × 20 in (139 × 48 × 50 cm) | 20 × 22 × 51.25 in (50 × 55 × 130 cm) |
| Shelving | — | 4 adjustable shelves (5 compartments) |
Highlighted rows differ. Specs are sourced from manufacturer documentation.
FAQ
- What's the difference between the Platinum Chest Low-Temperature Freezer 340 L / 12 cu.ft, 0 to −40 °C and the Platinum Upright Low-Temperature Freezer 370 L / 13 cu.ft, 0 to −40 °C?
- Both are Yamato Platinum LTF low-temperature freezers holding 0 to −40°C with the same single-stage refrigeration, touchscreen control, USB/FTP data logging, and email/SMS alarms. The real decision is form factor: a top-opening chest versus a vertical upright — which changes footprint, how you organize samples, and how well the cabinet holds cold when opened.
- Which should I buy?
- Pick the Platinum chest (LTF-401CP) when: you have floor space but limited height, you store in racks or baskets rather than on shelves, and cold-temperature stability matters — cold air sinks, so a top-opening chest loses less on each opening. It also lists the higher rack capacity (27) and the lower price.
- Do both carry a warranty?
- Yes — both are sold through Legacy Lab Supplies as an authorized distributor and carry full manufacturer warranty.
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