If it's a freezer you use often, it's worth considering upright, because you want to be able to see, access and use most of the freezer, instead of just the top

If it's a freezer you use often, it's worth considering upright, because you want to be able to see, access and use most of the freezer, instead of just the top. Add to it small humans who may do the same and the $30/year in electricity differences can be dwarfed by the benefits of having a freezer contain meal prep, etc. Combining a small standup freezer with something like a Foodsaver is an easy win to reduce waste / thrown away groceries, as well as helping with off-season wishes. Buying less from the inflation fuelling large grocery stores is something that is well within reach.