Altimo vs Bosch Freezers

Altimo offers the cheapest white freezers here, from the ATTFZ4442W tabletop model at £89 to the AFZ1435542W tall freezer at £219. Bosch starts with the GTV15NWEBG 83 litre undercounter freezer at £329, then the GSN29VWEVG 200 litre NoFrost freestanding freezer at £649, the GSN33VWEPG 225 litre frost-free upright at £699 and the GSN36VWEPG 242 litre frost-free upright at £749. The gap between the AFZ4842W and the GTV15NWEBG is £204. The two brands sit at opposite ends of the price range, with Altimo keeping costs low and Bosch offering more advanced frost control.

Bosch's NoFrost technology circulates chilled air to prevent ice formation, and its VarioZone system uses removable glass shelves and drawers to adjust the storage space. The GSN36VWEPG adds SuperFrost for faster freezing, and the GTV15NWEBG includes an alarm system, fast freeze and a reversible door. Altimo's freezers have simple controls and no frost control, so defrosting is needed and the range offers basic features. Altimo's undercounter models use manual defrost, so the Bosch NoFrost option saves regular defrosting.

Altimo suits flats, offices and student rooms, where a cheap freezer for a small space is enough. Bosch suits family households that want a freestanding upright with NoFrost for bulk freezing, and VarioZone flexibility for different items. The GTV15NWEBG suits a small kitchen that needs an undercounter model with an alarm. Families who want a large freezer with bulk storage should consider the 242 litre GSN36VWEPG, which has SuperFrost and a frost-free design.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if you want a basic white freezer from £89 to £219 and do not need frost-free performance. Choose Bosch if you want NoFrost upright storage from £649 for the 200 litre GSN29VWEVG, or an 83 litre undercounter with an alarm at £329.