Altimo vs Blomberg Fridge Freezers

Altimo and Blomberg both offer 50/50 fridge freezers, but at quite different price levels. Altimo's listings include the AFF144482W 142L at £219, the AFF173552W 50/50 manual defrost at £280 and the AFF180552W frost free at £299. Blomberg offers the KNE4582VPS 50/50 frost free in inox at £399.99, the KND24692V 50/50 No Frost at £499.99 and the KNE4554EVI built-in 70/30 frost free at £599.99.

The key technology difference is defrosting. Altimo's AFF173552W is a manual defrost model, which means periodically emptying and defrosting the freezer to remove ice build-up. Its AFF180552W is frost free, preventing ice from forming and saving that chore. All of Blomberg's models are frost free, and the KNE4582VPS adds an inox finish that looks smarter in modern kitchens. Blomberg's KNE4554EVI is a built-in model designed to sit behind kitchen cabinet doors, a format Altimo does not list here.

For budget buyers, Altimo's AFF180552W at £299 offers frost-free convenience at a low price, and the compact AFF144482W suits small kitchens, flats and student lets. Blomberg's freestanding models cost around £100–£200 more, buying a more established brand, a premium finish and typically larger capacities. For fitted kitchens, Blomberg's KNE4554EVI is the obvious choice. Buyers who freeze lots of batch-cooked meals will appreciate the 50/50 split offered by both brands.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if you want a low-cost fridge freezer, with the frost-free AFF180552W at £299 as the best value. Opt for Blomberg if you want a premium inox finish, like the KNE4582VPS at £399.99, or need a built-in fridge freezer such as the KNE4554EVI at £599.99.