AEG vs Smeg Fridge Freezers

AEG and Smeg sit in different parts of the market. AEG's range runs from £649.99 to £1,199, while Smeg's models are priced from £1,999 for the FQI60KD 522-litre American-style unit to £2,579 for the FQ60BDE 572-litre model in white. That makes Smeg the more expensive option across this comparison, and the cheapest Smeg is £800 more than the most expensive AEG.

Smeg's technology is more about design and cooling than smart features. Its models use Total No Frost and MultiZone storage, and the FQI60KD offers fast freezing. The FQ60BDE provides 376 litres of fridge net capacity and 196 litres of freezer net capacity, with LED interior lighting. The brand's Life Plus 0°C drawer is designed to keep fresh food for longer. AEG's TwinTech No Frost and CustomFlex door storage focus on built-in practicality rather than retro design.

AEG suits people who want a built-in fridge freezer that fits a fitted kitchen, with a choice of 70/30 and 60/40 splits in its range. Smeg suits buyers who want a standout appliance, with curved edges, chrome handles and colours such as Pastel Blue, Cream and Ruby Red. It is also a good fit for a larger family that needs a 572-litre American-style unit with 376 litres of fridge space. The FQ60BDE's 572-litre capacity and 376 litres of fridge net space suit a large family, while the FQI60KD at £1,999 is the entry point to the range. AEG's CustomFlex and TwinTech features are a better fit for a fitted kitchen than Smeg's standalone design statement.

Bottom line: choose AEG if you need a built-in fridge freezer from £649.99 that fits a standard fitted kitchen, and choose Smeg if you want a retro-styled American-style unit from £1,999 with Total No Frost and a 376-litre fridge section.