Altimo vs Beko Fridge Freezers

Altimo and Beko both offer freestanding fridge freezers, but Beko's range sits higher and reaches larger family sizes. Altimo's entry point is the 142-litre AFF144482W at £219, with the 248-litre AFF173552W at £280 as its larger manual-defrost option. Beko starts with the 220-litre CFG4552B frost-free fridge freezer at £349, then the 286-litre CFG4501W at £399, the 317-litre CNG4692DVW at £469 and the 572-litre GN446224VPZ American-style model at £879.

Defrosting and capacity are the key differences. The AFF144482W and AFF173552W both rely on manual defrost, which keeps their prices low but means regular maintenance. The frost-free AFF180552W removes that job entirely. The Beko models here are all frost free, and the CNG4692DVW adds a Freezer Guard. The GN446224VPZ offers 376 litres of fridge space and 196 litres of freezer space, with NeoFrost dual cooling designed to limit odour moving between compartments. Beko's ProSmart Inverter compressor carries a 10-year warranty.

Altimo suits people on a tight budget who need a fridge freezer for a small household, a rental or a student flat, and its manual-defrost models are fine for anyone who does not mind defrosting. Beko suits families who want a frost-free fridge freezer without spending too much, with the 317-litre CNG4692DVW a good middle ground at £469. Buyers with a larger household who want an American-style fridge should read the delivery notes for the 572-litre model first. Measure the kitchen opening and allow ventilation before buying either brand, because a bigger Beko needs more floor space than an Altimo.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if you want the lowest price and can live with manual defrosting, such as the AFF144482W at £219; choose Beko if you want frost-free convenience in a larger body, such as the CNG4692DVW at £469 with its Freezer Guard.