Altimo vs NEFF Fridge Freezers

Altimo and NEFF serve very different kitchens. Altimo's freestanding options start at £219 for the 142-litre AFF144482W, and the 248-litre AFF173552W is £280. NEFF's built-in fridge freezers sit behind cabinet doors, with the 50/50 KI7851SE0G at £749, the 60/40 KI7861FE0G at £779 and the 70/30 KI5872FE0G at £949.

NEFF's range is mostly about NoFrost and split layout. The KI7861FE0G and KI7851FE0G are both N 30 models with full NoFrost, so they need no manual defrosting, and they come in 60/40 and 50/50 layouts. The KI5872FE0G is an N 50 model with a 70/30 split and Low Frost rather than full NoFrost, so it needs occasional defrosting. NEFF shares engineering with Bosch and Siemens, brands known for dependable refrigeration. Altimo's AFF173552W uses manual defrost, while the AFF180552W is frost free with three fridge shelves and three freezer drawers.

Altimo suits anyone who needs a freestanding fridge freezer for little money, including landlords and students. NEFF suits people fitting or refitting a kitchen who want a fridge freezer that disappears behind cabinet doors and matches other NEFF appliances. The N 30 full NoFrost models suit most households, while the 70/30 KI5872FE0G gives the most fridge space. Because all NEFF models are built in, check the housing height, the door-fixing method and the ventilation gap before ordering. The N 50 models add extra features, so the N 30 range suits buyers who want the built-in look without the premium cost, while the KI5872FE0G at £949 sits at the top of the range.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if you need a freestanding fridge freezer for under £300, such as the AFF144482W at £219; choose NEFF if you are fitting a built-in kitchen and want full NoFrost in a 60/40 layout, such as the KI7861FE0G at £779.