Blomberg vs Hoover Freezers

Blomberg and Hoover meet at the undercounter end of the freezer market. Hoover's compact models both cost £199, with the HOUQS58EWK 85L undercounter using manual defrost and the H-FREEZE 300 HONUQ2L58EWHK offering low frost. Blomberg's frost-free range starts at £329.99 with the FNE154P undercounter, then moves up to the FNM455W 54cm tall freezer at £479.99 and the integrated FNT4454I at £679.99.

The difference lies in defrosting and fit. The H-FREEZE 300 reduces ice build-up, so defrosting is needed far less often, and its hOn app connectivity allows smart control, while the HOUQS58EWK relies on manual defrosting. Blomberg makes frost-free operation standard across its freezers, so no model needs manual defrosting. Blomberg also offers a wider range of sizes, from the FNE154P undercounter to tall 54cm and integrated options, while Hoover's range here is limited to undercounter models. Both brands are offered in white.

Hoover suits small kitchens and households that need extra frozen storage alongside a fridge freezer, in a compact format that fits beneath the worktop. Families needing a main freezer should look at taller frost-free models such as Blomberg's FNM455W and FNM4671P. Blomberg suits fitted kitchens and narrow spaces, and the FNE154P gives frost-free undercounter storage at £329.99, which is £130.99 more than either Hoover model. The H-FREEZE 300's hOn app connectivity is a feature that none of the Blomberg freezers here mention.

Bottom line: choose Blomberg if you need a frost-free freezer for a fitted kitchen or a taller unit, with the FNE154P at £329.99 as the frost-free undercounter option and the FNM455W at £479.99 for a narrow tall freezer. Choose Hoover if you want the cheapest extra undercounter storage, with the H-FREEZE 300 at £199 offering low frost and hOn app connectivity.