The core decision
Choosing commercial walk-in refrigeration comes down to a bigger question than just size: do you need a complete box, only the panels, or just the refrigeration unit? The four listings here span exactly that range. You can buy a self-contained freezer box, a larger cooler box, individual wall panels to assemble your own enclosure, or a 1HP condensing system to pair with an existing box. Each approach changes your total cost and what you still need to source-so before you compare prices, it helps to know which piece of the puzzle you're actually missing.
Quick take
At a glance, the Astra 5' x 6' x 8' Walk-In Freezer is the only listing that includes an insulated floor, listed at USD 3,522.00. The Astra 8' x 8' x 8' Walk-In Cooler is the largest enclosure at USD 4,290.00 but is box-only. The walk-in cooler/freezer panels option is priced per panel at USD 310.00; cooler panels are 3-1/2" thick and freezer panels are 4" thick. The 1HP Walk-In Cooler Freezer Refrigeration System XML-100TP is the standalone mechanical unit at USD 3,750.00.
Listed-price comparison
| Listed option | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Astra 5' x 6' x 8' Walk In Freezer - NSF and UL Certified | USD 3,522.00 | |
| Astra 8' x 8' x 8' Walk In Cooler - NSF and UL Certified | USD 4,290.00 | |
| New Walk-in Cooler & Freezer Panels (per panel) | USD 310.00 | |
| NEW 1HP Walk-In Cooler Freezer Refrigeration System XML-100TP | USD 3,750.00 |
The panels option is priced per panel; the other three are the listed prices for the item as titled.
Decision matrix
Use this to zero in on what each listing actually provides.
| Option | What you're buying | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Astra Walk In Freezer (NSF/UL) | Enclosure with insulated floor, no refrigeration | Frozen storage when you already have a condensing unit |
| Astra Walk In Cooler (NSF/UL) | Enclosure only, no floor or refrigeration | Large refrigerated space where floor and mechanicals are separate |
| Walk-in Cooler & Freezer Panels | Individual wall panels | Custom box builds where you size the walls to your layout |
| 1HP XML-100TP Refrigeration System | Standalone remote condenser system | Pairing with an existing box or panel-built enclosure |
Product notes
Astra Walk In Freezer with Insulated Floor
One concrete plus for this freezer is the insulated floor. The box includes it, so you don't need a separate floor kit for a frozen application. The 4-inch foamed-in-place polyurethane panels carry an R33 insulation value, which matters for freezer efficiency. Cam-lock construction is part of the design for both Astra boxes, so assembly is modular. The limitation is clear: the refrigeration system is not included. You'll need to pair this with a condensing unit such as the 1HP system on this list, and the total cost will be the box price plus the mechanicals.
Astra Walk In Cooler Box
The appeal here is the larger refrigerated volume for a cooler application. This is a cooler box only, so no floor and no refrigeration are part of this price. That's a sensible route if you already have a floor plan and a refrigeration contractor lined up. The cam-lock construction and NSF/UL certification are shared with the smaller Astra freezer, but this box offers more interior space at a higher listed price. The limitation is that you'll need to add both a floor and a refrigeration system before it works; it's not a plug-and-play cooler.
Walk-in Cooler & Freezer Panels
This option breaks the build into pieces, which is useful for custom dimensions. You're buying a single 47" x 104" wall panel; cooler panels are 3-1/2" thick and freezer panels are 4" thick, so you can select based on your temperature needs. The panels cam-lock together with NSF gaskets along the seams, and a 20-year warranty is part of the panel package. The limitation is the arithmetic: you'll need to calculate how many panels your box requires, then add a floor, ceiling, door, and refrigeration system separately. A California Prop 65 warning is attached to this product, so that's worth factoring into your decision.
1HP XML-100TP Refrigeration System
If you already have a box or panels in place, this is the standalone 1HP remote condenser unit that provides the actual cooling. This is a complete system for a walk-in cooler/freezer, with 220V, 1 phase, 60Hz specifications. It's a remote condenser setup, so the condenser sits outside the box. The limitation is that it does not include any enclosure; you'll still need a cooler or freezer box, floor, and door. If you're starting from scratch, pair this with the Astra freezer box or with a panel-built enclosure, and check that your site's voltage matches the 220V requirement.
Final recommendation by use case
If you need a full freezer room and already have a condensing unit, the Astra Walk In Freezer with insulated floor is the only listed enclosure that includes that floor. If you want the most cooler volume and plan to handle the floor and mechanicals separately, the Astra Walk In Cooler box gives you the largest listed enclosure. If you're building a custom-sized box around an odd layout, the per-panel option lets you buy exactly the wall area you need. And if you already have an enclosure or panels and just need the mechanicals, the 1HP XML-100TP system is the standalone refrigeration option on this list.
