Liebherr vs Miele Fridge Freezers

Liebherr and Miele both make premium fridge freezers, but they take different routes to a similar goal. Liebherr's models run from £529 for the CTele 2531 SmartFrost DuoCooling fridge freezer with a 190L fridge and 44L freezer, to £697 for the CNSFD5704 with EasyFresh and NoFrost, £949 for the CNC5724 359L smart model and £999 for the CNSFC574I 372L with an ice maker. Miele's range is £1,399 for the KDN 7724 E 70/30 NoFrost, and £2,399 for the KFN 4795 AD BST NoFrost with DailyFresh and DynaCool.

Liebherr's signature features are BioFresh and DuoCooling, which uses two separate cooling circuits to limit odour transfer between the fridge and freezer. The CNC5724 has a touch display and SmartDevice Box, and the CNSFC574I includes an IceMaker with a water tank and a B rated 35dB noise level. Miele's features are DailyFresh, DynaCool circulation and NoFrost, with the KDN 7724 E adding DailyFresh ExtraCool, LED lighting and a 70/30 split of 184L fridge and 76L freezer space.

Liebherr suits people who want smart features such as an ice maker or a touch display, and who want a high-quality fridge freezer for less than Miele asks. Miele suits buyers who want an integrated model with a 70/30 split and a strong focus on food freshness, and who are prepared to pay a premium for that. Both brands suit a kitchen where the appliance should blend in, though Miele's integrated models are the more discreet choice.

Bottom line: choose Liebherr if you want a smart, quiet fridge freezer with DuoCooling from £529 to £999, with the CNSFC574I's ice maker a practical extra. Choose Miele if you want an integrated 70/30 NoFrost model with DailyFresh and DynaCool, and are prepared to spend from £1,399 or £2,399 for the larger model.