Altimo vs Haier Fridge Freezers

Altimo and Haier cover a wide price range between them. Altimo's freestanding options begin with the 142-litre AFF144482W at £219, while its 248-litre AFF173552W costs £280. Haier's fridge freezers start with the 377-litre HDW1620CNPKUK Total No Frost model at £499, and the 600mm HTW5618DWMG is £699. At the top end, the 409-litre HDPW5620ANPD Series 5 costs £999.

Haier's range is about features and no-frost convenience. Every Haier model here is frost free, so there is no manual defrosting. The HDW1620CNPKUK adds the hOn Smart App and artificial intelligence controls, and the HTW5618DWMG includes WiFi connectivity and easy-access drawers. The HFR5719EWPB offers 304 litres of fridge space and 140 litres of freezer space, with four fridge shelves. Altimo's AFF144482W and AFF173552W both rely on manual defrost, and the frost-free AFF180552W gives three fridge shelves and three freezer drawers at a far lower price than any Haier model.

Altimo suits budget buyers, landlords and students who need a fridge freezer for little money, and it is the sensible pick when a fridge freezer is needed only occasionally. Haier suits families and people who want a frost-free fridge freezer that will not need defrosting, along with app control and extra storage. The HFR5719EWPB is 700mm wide and 1900mm high, so check the cabinet opening before ordering. Haier's service network is still expanding in some UK regions, so check cover in your area before buying. A family doing a large weekly shop will value the 409-litre Series 5 model's extra storage, though it costs considerably more than the entry Haier models.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if price matters most and manual defrosting is acceptable, such as the AFF144482W at £219; choose Haier if you want a frost-free fridge freezer with app control and extra capacity, such as the HDW1620CNPKUK at £499 with its hOn Smart App.