Beko vs Liebherr Freezers

Beko and Liebherr sit at different points on the price curve, with Beko the cheaper option across most of its range. Beko offers the built-in BSF4682 at £289, the 177-litre FFG4545W at £399 and the FNE4545W at £429. Liebherr starts at £369 with the 107-litre FE1404-147 Pure undercounter and the matching FE1404, then rises to £449 for the 93-litre FNE1404-14 and £599 for the 161-litre FNE4204 tall freezer.

Liebherr's features are built around SuperFrost, which drops the temperature quickly for fresh food, and NoFrost on its tall and 93-litre models. The FE1404-147 adds SmartFrost, which reduces ice formation, plus a Frost Protect -15 setting and Touch Control. The FNE4204 offers a SpaceBox drawer, and the FE1404 adds VarioSpace storage. Beko relies on ProSmart Frost Free technology and a Quick Freeze function, with the FFG4545W rated at 40dB. The FNE4204 at £599 costs £200 more than the FFG4545W at £399, and its 161-litre cabinet is slightly smaller than the Beko's 177 litres. SuperFrost and SmartFrost are the main features that set Liebherr apart, so pay for them only if you freeze fresh food regularly.

Beko suits households on a tight budget, students and second homes, where a frost-free tall freezer at £399 covers most needs. Liebherr suits buyers who want a premium cabinet with SuperFrost and SmartFrost and are willing to pay more for it. The FNE4204 at £599 gives the most capacity in this pair and a SpaceBox drawer for storing bulk food. The FE1404-147 at £369 is £80 more than the built-in BSF4682 at £289.

Bottom line: choose Beko if you want a frost-free tall freezer for around £400, such as the FFG4545W at £399. Choose Liebherr if SuperFrost, SmartFrost and Frost Protect matter more, starting with the FE1404-147 at £369 for an undercounter model.