Altimo vs Fridgemaster Freezers

Altimo offers white freezers from £89, with the ATTFZ4442W tabletop model, the AFZ4842W undercounter at £125 and the AFZ1435542W tall freezer at £219. Fridgemaster has the MCF96E Winter Guard chest freezer at £119, the MCF96EB chest freezer at £129, the 61 litre MUZ4860MF undercounter at £179 and the MTZ55153E 165 litre upright at £269. The difference between the AFZ1435542W and the MTZ55153E is £50. Both brands cover the cheap end of the market, so the choice depends on where the freezer will sit. Both brands rely on basic controls, so the price and where the freezer will sit matter most.

Fridgemaster's MCF96E has Winter Guard technology for garages and outbuildings, with 95 litres of net capacity and a 40dB noise rating. The MTZ55153E has five drawers and low noise, and the MUZ4860MF offers a reversible door and adjustable feet. Both brands use simple controls, and most Fridgemaster models need manual defrosting, as do the Altimo models, which are also white only. Fridgemaster models are generally simple to use, with temperature dials and manual defrosting on most units.

Altimo suits flats, offices and student rooms, where space is limited and a basic freezer is enough. Fridgemaster suits garages and outbuildings, with Winter Guard chest freezers built for colder spaces, and families who need a 165 litre upright with drawers for organisation. A household that needs a freezer for a shed or garage should compare the Fridgemaster Winter Guard models, which are built for cold conditions.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if you want the cheapest freezer for a flat, from £89 for the tabletop ATTFZ4442W. Choose Fridgemaster if you need a freezer for a garage from £119, or 165 litres of upright storage at £269.