Haier vs Hisense Fridge Freezers

Haier and Hisense both make frost free fridge freezers for UK families, though their price ranges overlap only at the lower end. Haier runs from the HDW1620CNPKUK Series 1 377-litre total no frost model at £499 through the HFR5719EWPB 700mm model at £669 and the HTW5618DWMG at £699, up to the HDPW5620ANPD Series 5 409-litre model at £999. Hisense covers £399 to £1,939, from the RB435N4BWE at £399 to the RQ760N4IFE smart display model at £1,939.

Haier's strengths are connectivity and layout. The HDW1620CNPKUK carries Haier Artificial Intelligence and works with the hOn Smart App, the HDPW5620ANPD also uses Haier Artificial Intelligence, and the HTW5618DWMG adds WiFi and easy access drawers. Its wider range includes convertible Switch Room compartments and humidity zones on some models. Hisense focuses on Total No Frost and Multi Air Flow, with a 60/40 split on the RB435N4BWE and a smart display on the RQ760N4IFE. Both brands quote quiet running, with Hisense citing around 40 to 42 dB.

Haier suits buyers who want a connected, mid-priced fridge freezer with flexible drawers, particularly around £500 to £700. The 409-litre Series 5 at £999 suits larger households who want more fridge and freezer space. Hisense suits budget-conscious buyers who want a large frost free unit for less, or a cross door layout for a wide kitchen. The RS741N4WBE's 370-litre fridge and 208-litre freezer suit a family who shops weekly, but the American style footprint needs careful measuring before fitting.

Bottom line: choose Haier if you want a connected fridge freezer around £500 to £700 with hOn app control and flexible drawers. Choose Hisense if you need the lowest price for a large frost free unit, at £399 to £629, and can accept fewer smart features below the RQ760N4IFE.