Altimo vs Hisense Fridges

Altimo and Hisense overlap at the bottom of the market but diverge quickly as capacity rises. Altimo's range runs from the £89 ATTLD4402W tabletop fridge to the £159 ALD5502W undercounter larder. Hisense opens with the RL170D4BCE 133-litre undercounter larder fridge at £169 and reaches the RL5K370GSFC KitchenFit 372-litre freestanding fridge in black glass at £1,199, which sits in a far higher price bracket.

Altimo's technology is limited to the basics: an icebox on the AFR4832W, auto defrost on selected models and white finishes only. Hisense adds more features across its range. The RL5K370GSFC has metal-tech cooling plates, total no frost across the fridge and freezer, and a humidity-controlled crisper drawer. The RL415N4ACE, at 322 litres and £350, adds multi-airflow cooling and interior LED lighting, while the RL170D4BCE includes reversible doors and two adjustable glass shelves for flexible storage.

Altimo suits people on very tight budgets who need a fridge for drinks, a bedroom or an office, and it works well in a student flat or rental where the appliance may be replaced later. Hisense suits households that want a larger freestanding fridge with a modern finish and frost-free convenience, especially if the kitchen can take a 372-litre unit. For an undercounter space, the 133-litre Hisense RL170D4BCE costs £44 more than the Altimo ALD4802W at £125, so the decision depends on whether the extra reversible door and capacity justify the difference.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if you want the cheapest fridge for light use and the ALD5502W at £159 fits your space, or the ATTLD4402W tabletop model at £89 suits a bedroom. Choose Hisense if you need a 133-litre undercounter model with reversible doors for £169, or a 372-litre freestanding fridge such as the RL5K370GSFC at £1,199.