Altimo vs Fridgemaster Fridges

Altimo and Fridgemaster both aim at buyers who want a low-cost fridge for a small kitchen, a rental or a second appliance. Altimo's range runs from the ATTLD4402W tabletop fridge at £89 to the ALD5502W undercounter larder fridge at £159. Fridgemaster also leans on compact widths, with the MUL4892E at 475mm wide suiting tight spaces. Fridgemaster begins with the MUR4894E 75-litre undercounter fridge with a 7-litre icebox at £129, and its tall MTL55242E larder fridge with auto defrost is £239.

The main technical difference is the tall option. Fridgemaster's MTL55242E gives 242 litres of fresh-food storage across five shelves, a size that Altimo's undercounter models do not match. Both brands make undercounter larder fridges, and both have an icebox model: Altimo's AFR4832W and Fridgemaster's MUR4894E. Fridgemaster's MUL4892E is a 92-litre larder unit with a 40dB noise rating, while Altimo's range is described by its basic features and white finishes only.

Altimo suits students, offices and anyone wanting a bedroom or office fridge, with the ATTLD4402W tabletop model the strongest fit for tiny spaces. Fridgemaster suits landlords and households that want more fresh-food room, particularly if they already have a separate freezer and can use a tall larder model. Before ordering either undercounter fridge, check the height against the worktop and leave ventilation space around the unit, since a tight fit is the most common reason a fridge runs hot and wastes energy.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if you want the cheapest tabletop or undercounter fridge, such as the ATTLD4402W at £89, and do not need more than a basic icebox model like the AFR4832W. Choose Fridgemaster if you need a tall larder fridge with 242 litres of space, such as the MTL55242E at £239, or an icebox model for £129.