Altimo vs Hotpoint Fridges

Altimo and Hotpoint both sell fridges at accessible prices, though Hotpoint's range starts well above Altimo's. Altimo's cheapest model is the ATTLD4402W tabletop fridge at £89, while the ALD5502W undercounter larder costs £159. Hotpoint's undercounter option, the H55VM1120WUK with a 17-litre icebox, costs £275, and its tall models begin with the SH6A2QWRUK 322-litre larder fridge at £409.

Hotpoint's technology is more developed than Altimo's. Its fridges use Active Oxygen Technology, which Hotpoint presents as keeping food fresher for longer, along with Day 1 Technology and digital temperature control with an LCD display. The SH8A2QWRDUK and SH8A2QGRDUK, both 366 litres, add automatic defrost and a fast freeze function. Altimo does not offer fast freeze or electronic control in its range, so Hotpoint is the stronger pick for buyers who want more control over how their food is kept.

Altimo suits renters, students and anyone who needs a second fridge for drinks, a bedroom or an office. Its undercounter models are light-duty options for small kitchens. Hotpoint suits households that need a full-size fridge for weekly shopping and value a well-known UK brand with a parts guarantee option. The SH6A2QWRUK at 322 litres is a larder layout with no icebox, so it works for a family that keeps frozen food in a separate freezer. Hotpoint's standard warranty is one year, with extensions available up to 10 years, so check cover before buying.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if you want the lowest price for a light-duty fridge, such as the ATTLD4402W at £89 or the ALD5502W at £159. Choose Hotpoint if you need a 322-litre tall larder fridge like the SH6A2QWRUK at £409, or an undercounter icebox fridge such as the H55VM1120WUK at £275.