Altimo vs Hoover Fridges

Altimo and Hoover both specialise in compact, affordable fridges for small kitchens and second-fridge duties. Altimo starts at £89 with the ATTLD4402W tabletop model and includes the ALD5502W undercounter larder at £159. Hoover's H-Fridge 300 undercounter larder, the HONLQ2S58EWHK, costs £189, while the HOLHS58EWK 127-litre larder with a wine rack is £199. Hoover's HWCB60UKN wine cooler, which holds 46 bottles, is priced at £459.

Hoover's undercounter fridges differ from Altimo's mainly in features. The H-Fridge 300 includes an Aria Clear module, LED lighting and hOn app control, a set of features that Altimo's basic range does not match. The HOLHS58EWK's 127-litre capacity and wine rack suit people who keep bottles in the fridge. Altimo's AFR4832W is the stronger choice if you need a small icebox for ice cubes and a few frozen items, and its ATTLD4402W offers auto defrost in a tabletop size. Hoover's black wine cooler gives a more stylish look than Altimo's white finishes.

Altimo suits students, landlords and offices that need the lowest possible price for a fridge with simple controls. The ATTLD4402W fits a bedroom or office, while the ALD4802W works in a small kitchen. Hoover suits buyers who want a slightly higher-specified undercounter fridge with app control, or a dedicated wine cooler for storing bottles at controlled temperatures. Families needing a large main fridge will need a taller model, since Hoover's range here is undercounter only, so this pairing works best for second-fridge use.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if you want the cheapest compact fridge, such as the ALD4802W at £125 or the ATTLD4402W at £89, with the AFR4832W icebox model if you need ice. Choose Hoover if you want app control and a 46-bottle wine cooler such as the HWCB60UKN at £459, or the HONLQ2S58EWHK at £189 if you want an undercounter fridge with more features.