Altimo vs Indesit Fridge Freezers

Indesit and Altimo both target buyers who want value over premium features. Altimo's 142-litre AFF144482W costs £219, and its 248-litre manual-defrost AFF173552W costs £280. Indesit's models start with the 229-litre IB55532BUK at £299, then the 55cm IB55732BUK at 287 litres for £349, the 70/30 INKS 8261 S4UK at £319 and the No Frost IBNF 55182 W UK with its Fresh Space drawer at £409.

Defrosting is the main difference. The IBNF 55182 W UK uses No Frost, so it never needs manual defrosting. The INKS 8261 S4UK and IB55732BUK use Low Frost, which reduces ice build-up and needs only occasional defrosting. The IB55532BUK is a manual-defrost model with a reversible door and LED lighting. The IB55732BUK adds Silent Cooling and an open-space freezer. The frost-free AFF180552W is the only Altimo in this comparison that avoids defrosting, and it adds LED lighting and three freezer drawers.

Altimo suits landlords, students and anyone who needs a fridge freezer for little money, particularly where the manual-defrost AFF144482W will do. Indesit suits households that need a compact 55cm fridge freezer, such as the IB55732BUK for a narrow gap, or a No Frost model for less defrosting. Indesit's range also comes in white, silver and black finishes, which helps match other appliances. For either brand, measure the gap carefully, allow ventilation, and check that the door can open fully before ordering. Altimo's models shown here are all white, so anyone wanting a silver or black finish will find Indesit's range more flexible.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if you want the lowest price and manual defrosting is acceptable, such as the AFF144482W at £219; choose Indesit if you want No Frost or Silent Cooling for a little more, such as the IB55732BUK at £349 with its 287 litres.