Altimo vs Hisense Fridge Freezers

Altimo and Hisense differ mainly in size and price. Altimo's models run from the 142-litre AFF144482W at £219 to the 248-litre AFF173552W at £280. Hisense starts with the 336-litre RB435N4BWE frost-free freestanding fridge freezer at £399, then the 454-litre RQ563N4SF2 cross-door model at £699, the 578-litre RS741N4WBE American-style unit at £629 and the RQ760N4IFE cross-door smart display model at £1,939.

Hisense models are built around total no-frost cooling and even airflow. The RB435N4BWE and RS741N4WBE both use no-frost cooling, and the RQ563N4SF2 and RQ760N4IFE add Multi Air Flow to spread cool air through the cabinet. The RQ760N4IFE also offers Super Freeze and Super Cool functions for rapid chilling. The RS741N4WBE gives 370 litres to the fridge and 208 litres to the freezer. Altimo's AFF144482W and AFF173552W both rely on manual defrosting, while the frost-free AFF180552W offers LED lighting and three fridge shelves.

Altimo suits budget buyers, landlords and anyone who wants a basic fridge freezer for a small household, and the 142-litre AFF144482W fits a flat with limited space. Hisense suits families who want frost-free storage in a bigger body, or who want rapid-freeze features on a display model. The American-style RS741N4WBE suits a larger household, but its delivery notes ask buyers to check requirements first, so measure the kitchen opening and the route into the house. The RB435N4BWE, with its 60/40 split, is a practical middle ground between the two. Anyone choosing between the two should compare the freezer share, since the Hisense models offer more room for frozen food.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if the budget is tight and a small, basic fridge freezer will do, such as the AFF144482W at £219; choose Hisense if you want frost-free storage in a bigger body, such as the RB435N4BWE at £399 with its 60/40 split.