Altimo vs LG Fridge Freezers

Altimo and LG sit at opposite ends of the market. Altimo's cheapest model is the 142-litre AFF144482W at £219, and its 248-litre AFF173552W costs £280. LG's American-style fridge freezers start with the 641-litre GSLC41PYPE at £849 and reach the 638-litre GMG960EVJE at £1,999, with the InstaView models GSGV81EPLD at £1,599 and GSXV90MCAE at £1,649 in between.

LG's models are built around InstaView, which lets you see inside by knocking twice on the glass panel without opening the door. The GSGV81EPLD and GSXV90MCAE both give over 400 litres to the fridge and about 200 litres to the freezer, and both are frost free. The GSLC41PYPE adds Total No Frost with water and ice dispensing, while the GMG960EVJE gives 274 litres to the freezer and includes an ice and water dispenser. LG also uses Door-in-Door access and a Linear Cooling system that keeps temperatures within half a degree. Altimo's models offer none of this, relying on manual defrost or basic frost-free storage.

Altimo suits anyone who wants a budget fridge freezer, such as students, landlords and small fitted kitchens, and it avoids the cost of an American-style model. LG suits large households and buyers who want distinctive storage, particularly the InstaView models, which combine a glass front with frost-free storage and WiFi connection. American-style models are large and need wide openings, so measure the cabinet and the route to the kitchen before ordering. LG's ice and water dispensers are useful for families who drink a lot of chilled water.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if you want a basic fridge freezer for under £250, such as the AFF144482W at £219; choose LG if you want a large American-style fridge freezer with dispensers and InstaView, such as the GSLC41PYPE at £849 with its water and ice dispenser.