AEG vs Altimo Fridge Freezers

AEG and Altimo cover very different price points in fridge freezers. AEG's built-in range runs from the 5000 series NSC5S18ZES at £679.99 and the 6000 series NSC6L18ZES at £649.99 up to the 7000 GreenZone NSC7G181DS at £1,199. Altimo's freestanding options are much cheaper, starting with the 142-litre AFF144482W at £219, then the 248-litre AFF173552W 50/50 model at £280, and the frost-free AFF180552W.

AEG's features explain much of the gap. Its CustomFlex door storage adjusts to containers from 0.25 litres to 1.5 litres, while TwinTech No Frost runs two independent cooling systems to keep humidity right in the fridge and prevent ice in the freezer. MultiFlow holds temperatures within half a degree across the cabinet, and AEG backs the compressor with a 10-year warranty. Altimo's models cover the basics. The AFF144482W has three freezer drawers and a 50/50 split, the AFF173552W uses manual defrost, and the built-in ABFF70302 and ABFF50502 bring Low Frost fitting at a lower cost.

AEG suits households that want a premium integrated fridge freezer for a fitted kitchen and plan to keep it for a decade or more, especially those who value flexible door storage and a long compressor warranty. Altimo suits landlords, students and anyone who needs a fridge freezer for the least money, including a fitted kitchen on a tight budget. Its frost-free AFF180552W avoids manual defrosting altogether, while the AFF144482W suits people who don't mind defrosting now and then. Check the housing dimensions of any built-in model before ordering, and compare energy ratings, since running costs add up over time.

Bottom line: choose AEG if you are fitting a premium integrated kitchen and want TwinTech No Frost, such as the NSC7N18ZES at £799.99; choose Altimo if budget comes first and a basic freestanding fridge freezer, such as the AFF144482W at £219, will meet your needs.