AEG vs Fridgemaster Freezers

AEG is a built-in brand, and its 6000 undercounter freezer, the OAB6I82EF, costs £449, with the OAB6L88ES LowFrost model at £519.99. Fridgemaster offers lower-cost freezers in several formats, including the MCF96E Winter Guard chest freezer at £119, the MCF96EB chest freezer at £129, the 61L MUZ4860MF undercounter model at £179 and the MTZ55153E 165L upright at £269. The difference between the OAB6I82EF and the MCF96E is £330.

Fridgemaster's chest freezers have Winter Guard technology, which keeps them working in cold spaces, with 95 litres of net capacity and a 40dB noise rating. The MTZ55153E upright gives 165 litres across five drawers and runs quietly. The MUZ4860MF has a reversible door and adjustable feet. AEG's LowFrost models add OptiSpace storage and Frostmatic fast freezing, and AEG's range covers No Frost technology. Fridgemaster's models generally need manual defrosting, which is a practical trade-off against AEG's frost control. The chest models suit bulk freezing, while the MTZ55153E upright suits easy access to frozen food with its five drawers.

AEG suits fitted kitchens and households who want less defrosting and more built-in storage. Fridgemaster suits garages, outbuildings and budget buyers, with the Winter Guard chest freezers designed for cold conditions. The MTZ55153E upright suits a family that needs 165 litres of storage at £269 and wants drawers for easy organisation. A garage or outbuilding needs a model rated for cold conditions, which the MCF96E and MCF96EB are, whereas the AEG units are built to sit within a kitchen run.

Bottom line: choose AEG if you want built-in undercounter storage with low frost, from £449 for the OAB6I82EF. Choose Fridgemaster if you need a garage-ready chest freezer from £119 with 95 litres, or a 165 litre upright with drawers at £269.